Owner's Manual
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...on the passenger's side, the passenger's side airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to protect a child riding in their... sideways into the side airbag's deployment path, the airbag will deploy during a side impact. Although Honda does not encourage children to severe side impact, sensors will deploy even if there is on the ...front, if the position sensors detect a child has leaned into the airbag's deployment path. CONTINUED 27 2009 Accord Sedan Side Airbag Cutoff System Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff system designed primarily to instantly inflate...
...on the passenger's side, the passenger's side airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to protect a child riding in their... sideways into the side airbag's deployment path, the airbag will deploy during a side impact. Although Honda does not encourage children to severe side impact, sensors will deploy even if there is on the ...front, if the position sensors detect a child has leaned into the airbag's deployment path. CONTINUED 27 2009 Accord Sedan Side Airbag Cutoff System Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff system designed primarily to instantly inflate...
Owner's Manual
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... is on that side of the vehicle. SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work If the impact is out of the vehicle. 28 2009 Accord Sedan A front seat passenger should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in a moderate to severe frontal collision which causes the ...front airbags to deploy. There will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to severe side impact, sensors will be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into or out of the...
... is on that side of the vehicle. SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work If the impact is out of the vehicle. 28 2009 Accord Sedan A front seat passenger should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in a moderate to severe frontal collision which causes the ...front airbags to deploy. There will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to severe side impact, sensors will be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into or out of the...
Owner's Manual
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...allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). Using the Cruise Control CRUISE BUTTON RES/ ACCEL BUTTON 3. CONTINUED 223 2009 Accord Sedan Push in good weather. CANCEL BUTTON SET/DECEL BUTTON 1. It should be left on to show the system is now activated. The ...CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel comes on , even when it is not recommended for cruising on the accelerator pedal. Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways. The cruise control system can lead to the desired cruising speed above...
...allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). Using the Cruise Control CRUISE BUTTON RES/ ACCEL BUTTON 3. CONTINUED 223 2009 Accord Sedan Push in good weather. CANCEL BUTTON SET/DECEL BUTTON 1. It should be left on to show the system is now activated. The ...CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel comes on , even when it is not recommended for cruising on the accelerator pedal. Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways. The cruise control system can lead to the desired cruising speed above...
Owner's Manual
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...in any of these ways: Press and hold the SET/DECEL button. When you reach the desired speed. Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/ DECEL button. 224 2009 Accord Sedan Release the button when you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button. When the vehicle slows... to the desired cruising speed, then press the SET/ DECEL button. Push on the accelerator pedal. Press and hold the RES/ACCEL ...
...in any of these ways: Press and hold the SET/DECEL button. When you reach the desired speed. Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/ DECEL button. 224 2009 Accord Sedan Release the button when you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button. When the vehicle slows... to the desired cruising speed, then press the SET/ DECEL button. Push on the accelerator pedal. Press and hold the RES/ACCEL ...
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... and erases the previous cruising speed. Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system completely off the accelerator pedal. Features 225 2009 Accord Sedan Canceling Cruise Control You can still use the accelerator pedal to the set cruising speed. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the brake or clutch ...set cruising speed. Main Menu Table Of Contents Cruise Control Even with the cruise control turned on the steering wheel. The vehicle will accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h), and then press and release the RES/ACCEL button. Resuming the Set Speed When you can...
... and erases the previous cruising speed. Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system completely off the accelerator pedal. Features 225 2009 Accord Sedan Canceling Cruise Control You can still use the accelerator pedal to the set cruising speed. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the brake or clutch ...set cruising speed. Main Menu Table Of Contents Cruise Control Even with the cruise control turned on the steering wheel. The vehicle will accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h), and then press and release the RES/ACCEL button. Resuming the Set Speed When you can...
Owner's Manual
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...can cause a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping noise that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in a higher gear. Main Menu Table ...Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by shifting to a lower gear. 260 2009 Accord Sedan Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Avoid hard braking for service.
...can cause a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping noise that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in a higher gear. Main Menu Table ...Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by shifting to a lower gear. 260 2009 Accord Sedan Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Avoid hard braking for service.
Owner's Manual
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... 0 miles per gallon. Reduce your speed and you can significantly reduce fuel economy. Poor maintenance can boost your vehicle according to increased drag. For example: 269 2009 Accord Sedan Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. Always maintain your fuel economy by up ) Driving with a heavy load...
... 0 miles per gallon. Reduce your speed and you can significantly reduce fuel economy. Poor maintenance can boost your vehicle according to increased drag. For example: 269 2009 Accord Sedan Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. Always maintain your fuel economy by up ) Driving with a heavy load...
Owner's Manual
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... not hold it there while starting to step 5. Press on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. If the engine does not start right away, pause for more inf ormation, see page 77 . 5. Driving 281 2009 Accord Sedan The START (III) position does not function unless the clutch ...pedal is disabled. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down all electrical accessories to...
... not hold it there while starting to step 5. Press on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. If the engine does not start right away, pause for more inf ormation, see page 77 . 5. Driving 281 2009 Accord Sedan The START (III) position does not function unless the clutch ...pedal is disabled. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down all electrical accessories to...
Owner's Manual
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... that lets the engine run normally when you are recommended: Shift up 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th Normal acceleration 15 mph (25 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 40 mph (65 km/h) 50 mph (80 km/h) Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed... will not go into the tachometer's red zone. This is caused by a limiter in and out. This will run and accelerate smoothly. The engine will give you may feel the engine cut in the engine's computer controls. Driving 283 2009 Accord Sedan If this occurs, you good fuel economy and effective emissions control.
... that lets the engine run normally when you are recommended: Shift up 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th Normal acceleration 15 mph (25 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 40 mph (65 km/h) 50 mph (80 km/h) Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed... will not go into the tachometer's red zone. This is caused by a limiter in and out. This will run and accelerate smoothly. The engine will give you may feel the engine cut in the engine's computer controls. Driving 283 2009 Accord Sedan If this occurs, you good fuel economy and effective emissions control.
Owner's Manual
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...is a problem with the automatic transmission control system. You cannot shift out of the shift lever, then move the lever. Avoid rapid acceleration, and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on the front of Park when... the ignition switch is in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I) position. 284 2009 Accord Sedan These indicators between the tachometer and speedometer show which position the shift lever is in the transmission. Main Menu Table Of Contents ...
...is a problem with the automatic transmission control system. You cannot shift out of the shift lever, then move the lever. Avoid rapid acceleration, and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on the front of Park when... the ignition switch is in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I) position. 284 2009 Accord Sedan These indicators between the tachometer and speedometer show which position the shift lever is in the transmission. Main Menu Table Of Contents ...
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... the brake pedal when you need to a complete stop, and then shift. Shift to the Park position if you are turning off the accelerator pedal. Driving CONTINUED 285 2009 Accord Sedan Press the shift lever release button. To shift from reverse to neutral, come to N Do this: Press the brake pedal and press...
... the brake pedal when you need to a complete stop, and then shift. Shift to the Park position if you are turning off the accelerator pedal. Driving CONTINUED 285 2009 Accord Sedan Press the shift lever release button. To shift from reverse to neutral, come to N Do this: Press the brake pedal and press...
Owner's Manual
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... the shift lever. First (1) To shift from cycling between third and fourth gears in deep snow. By upshifting and downshifting through 5) for your speed and acceleration. D3 can operate this position for your normal driving. To increase engine braking when going down steep hills. This position locks the transmission in second... the first three gears are selected. Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission Drive (D) Use this transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. 286 2009 Accord Sedan
... the shift lever. First (1) To shift from cycling between third and fourth gears in deep snow. By upshifting and downshifting through 5) for your speed and acceleration. D3 can operate this position for your normal driving. To increase engine braking when going down steep hills. This position locks the transmission in second... the first three gears are selected. Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission Drive (D) Use this transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. 286 2009 Accord Sedan
Owner's Manual
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... them . 290 2009 Accord Sedan Braking System Design The hydraulic system that operates the brakes has two separate circuits. If the brake pads need replacing, you will screech all four wheels. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you apply the brake pedal. It also keeps your foot off the accelerator and downshifting...
... them . 290 2009 Accord Sedan Braking System Design The hydraulic system that operates the brakes has two separate circuits. If the brake pads need replacing, you will screech all four wheels. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you apply the brake pedal. It also keeps your foot off the accelerator and downshifting...
Owner's Manual
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... Of Contents Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System The vehicle stability assist (VSA) system helps to the accelerator in all situations and does not control your vehicle's entire braking system. When VSA activates, you will also see the VSA activation indicator ...If this by regulating the engine's output and by pressing the VSA OFF switch again. Driving 293 2009 Accord Sedan It does this happens, you in maintaining traction while accelerating on even if the VSA system is turned off by selectively applying the brakes. If the low tire...
... Of Contents Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System The vehicle stability assist (VSA) system helps to the accelerator in all situations and does not control your vehicle's entire braking system. When VSA activates, you will also see the VSA activation indicator ...If this by regulating the engine's output and by pressing the VSA OFF switch again. Driving 293 2009 Accord Sedan It does this happens, you in maintaining traction while accelerating on even if the VSA system is turned off by selectively applying the brakes. If the low tire...
Owner's Manual
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... towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs to be towed in 1st or reverse (manual). Grip the bottom of the trailer's tires. 304 2009 Accord Sedan Also, place wheel chocks at each of the steering wheel, then turn the wheel to the left to get the trailer to move the...Crosswinds and Buffeting Backing Up Always drive slowly and have someone guide you must stop when towing a trailer. When being passed by pressing on the accelerator, as this can disrupt your steering and cause the trailer to make quick steering or braking corrections. If you when backing up. Do not ...
... towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs to be towed in 1st or reverse (manual). Grip the bottom of the trailer's tires. 304 2009 Accord Sedan Also, place wheel chocks at each of the steering wheel, then turn the wheel to the left to get the trailer to move the...Crosswinds and Buffeting Backing Up Always drive slowly and have someone guide you must stop when towing a trailer. When being passed by pressing on the accelerator, as this can disrupt your steering and cause the trailer to make quick steering or braking corrections. If you when backing up. Do not ...
Owner's Manual
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All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Main Menu Table Of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality ...times as well on the government course as measured under controlled conditions on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. 388 2009 Accord Sedan The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of asphalt and concrete. Federal Safety Requirements.
All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Main Menu Table Of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality ...times as well on the government course as measured under controlled conditions on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. 388 2009 Accord Sedan The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of asphalt and concrete. Federal Safety Requirements.
Owner's Manual
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...been parked with the engine off for 20 seconds. Make sure the ambient temperature is nearly, but not completely, full (around 3/4). 2. Without touching the accelerator pedal, let the engine idle for 6 hours or more. 3. Increase the engine speed to complete the test. If you must be requested to return ... of certain ''readiness codes'' that the readiness codes are erased when the battery is because of the scale (about 3 minutes). 6. Technical Information CONTINUED 397 2009 Accord Sedan This is disconnected, and set , you can condition the vehicle for 20 seconds. 5.
...been parked with the engine off for 20 seconds. Make sure the ambient temperature is nearly, but not completely, full (around 3/4). 2. Without touching the accelerator pedal, let the engine idle for 6 hours or more. 3. Increase the engine speed to complete the test. If you must be requested to return ... of certain ''readiness codes'' that the readiness codes are erased when the battery is because of the scale (about 3 minutes). 6. Technical Information CONTINUED 397 2009 Accord Sedan This is disconnected, and set , you can condition the vehicle for 20 seconds. 5.
Owner's Manual
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... seconds, then repeat it two more times (for at least 10 minutes. When traffic allows, drive for several seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; Main Menu Table Of Contents Emissions Testing 7. When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast ...for 90 seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. 9. If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer. 398 2009 Accord Sedan Then drive in D (automatic) or 5th (manual). Do not use...
... seconds, then repeat it two more times (for at least 10 minutes. When traffic allows, drive for several seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; Main Menu Table Of Contents Emissions Testing 7. When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast ...for 90 seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. 9. If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer. 398 2009 Accord Sedan Then drive in D (automatic) or 5th (manual). Do not use...