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...Manuals (U. only) (how to order) ...403 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-TA5-6100 1 2009 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Your Vehicle at a Glance (...53 ® Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink and other convenience items).. 119 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ...259 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...279 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor ...
...Manuals (U. only) (how to order) ...403 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-TA5-6100 1 2009 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Your Vehicle at a Glance (...53 ® Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink and other convenience items).. 119 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ...259 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...279 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor ...
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... in your vehicle. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the warranties covering your warranty manual for any reason. Features How to the fuel pump. 2 2009 Accord Sedan plus what you 're planning to handle them . Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need to know if you need to take...
... in your vehicle. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the warranties covering your warranty manual for any reason. Features How to the fuel pump. 2 2009 Accord Sedan plus what you 're planning to handle them . Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need to know if you need to take...
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... navigation system is shown. : If equipped 3 2009 Accord Sedan Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.55) GAUGES (P.63) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 23) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.102) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.79) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.103) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.264) TRUNK RELEASE LEVER (P.90) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER (P.261) MOONROOF...
... navigation system is shown. : If equipped 3 2009 Accord Sedan Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.55) GAUGES (P.63) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 23) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.102) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.79) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.103) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.264) TRUNK RELEASE LEVER (P.90) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER (P.261) MOONROOF...
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Odometer ...64 Outside Temperature Indicator ...65 Trip Meter ...65 Check Fuel Cap Message ...66 Maintenance Minder ...66 Temperature Gauge ...66 Fuel Gauge ...66 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...67 Windshield Wipers and Washers .. 68 Turn Signals and Headlights ...69 ... ...116 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...54 Instrument Panel ...55 Instrument Panel Indicators ...56 Gauges ...63 Information Display...64 53 2009 Accord Sedan Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your...
Odometer ...64 Outside Temperature Indicator ...65 Trip Meter ...65 Check Fuel Cap Message ...66 Maintenance Minder ...66 Temperature Gauge ...66 Fuel Gauge ...66 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...67 Windshield Wipers and Washers .. 68 Turn Signals and Headlights ...69 ... ...116 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...54 Instrument Panel ...55 Instrument Panel Indicators ...56 Gauges ...63 Information Display...64 53 2009 Accord Sedan Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your...
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EX-L V6 model without navigation system is shown. : If equipped 54 2009 Accord Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.55) GAUGES (P.63) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.107) HOMELINK BUTTONS (P.226) ...COMPASS (P.219) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.102) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.79) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.103) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.264) TRUNK RELEASE LEVER (P.90) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER (P.261) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.120) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.125) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.133) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.282) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.284) ACCESSORY...
EX-L V6 model without navigation system is shown. : If equipped 54 2009 Accord Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.55) GAUGES (P.63) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.107) HOMELINK BUTTONS (P.226) ...COMPASS (P.219) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.102) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.79) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.103) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.264) TRUNK RELEASE LEVER (P.90) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER (P.261) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.120) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.125) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.133) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.282) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.284) ACCESSORY...
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instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 55 2009 Accord Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.60) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.62) SECURITY SYSTEM... MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.56, 370) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.56, 369) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.56, 369) : If equipped FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR (P.59) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.62) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.61) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.58) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.57) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.61)...
instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 55 2009 Accord Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.60) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.62) SECURITY SYSTEM... MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.56, 370) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.56, 369) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.56, 369) : If equipped FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR (P.59) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.62) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.61) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.58) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.57) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.61)...
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.... If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it indicates that one or more information, see page 295 . Instruments and Controls 59 2009 Accord Sedan If it comes on while driving, it is a problem with the compact spare (see page 379 ). If this indicator comes on and stays on... when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is safe, check which tire has lost the pressure, and determine the cause. Fuel Economy Indicator V6 models While the engine is because of your dealer to have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. Take the vehicle...
.... If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it indicates that one or more information, see page 295 . Instruments and Controls 59 2009 Accord Sedan If it comes on while driving, it is a problem with the compact spare (see page 379 ). If this indicator comes on and stays on... when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is safe, check which tire has lost the pressure, and determine the cause. Fuel Economy Indicator V6 models While the engine is because of your dealer to have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. Take the vehicle...
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... the indicator comes on, there are on (see page 69 . When the needle reaches E, there is a very small amount of fuel remaining in the tank. Instruments and Controls This indicator also comes on with the DRL. Daytime Running Lights Indicator If this indicator comes on...with the high beam headlights. For more information on the security system. 61 2009 Accord Sedan Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. gal (10.5 ) of fuel in the tank. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator This indicator comes on as a reminder that you turn the ignition ...
... the indicator comes on, there are on (see page 69 . When the needle reaches E, there is a very small amount of fuel remaining in the tank. Instruments and Controls This indicator also comes on with the DRL. Daytime Running Lights Indicator If this indicator comes on...with the high beam headlights. For more information on the security system. 61 2009 Accord Sedan Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. gal (10.5 ) of fuel in the tank. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator This indicator comes on as a reminder that you turn the ignition ...
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.... Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Cruise Control Main Indicator This indicator comes on when you see this indicator (see page 322 ). 62 2009 Accord Sedan See page 223 for more information, see page 77 ). Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you turn on when you turn... cruise control. See page 307 for information on when the washer fluid level is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will be disabled (see page 72 .
.... Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Cruise Control Main Indicator This indicator comes on when you see this indicator (see page 322 ). 62 2009 Accord Sedan See page 223 for more information, see page 77 ). Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you turn on when you turn... cruise control. See page 307 for information on when the washer fluid level is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will be disabled (see page 72 .
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TRIP METER SELECT/RESET KNOB INFORMATION DISPLAY : If equipped 63 2009 Accord Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Gauges TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER Instruments and Controls TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUGE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ODOMETER/CHECK FUEL CAP MESSAGE U.S. model is shown.
TRIP METER SELECT/RESET KNOB INFORMATION DISPLAY : If equipped 63 2009 Accord Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Gauges TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER Instruments and Controls TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUGE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ODOMETER/CHECK FUEL CAP MESSAGE U.S. model is shown.
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...than the actual amount. Turn to page 307 for continued troublefree driving. It may rise to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. 66 2009 Accord Sedan Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of uphill driving, the pointer may show slightly more information, see page 262 . During normal operation,...pointer should rise from the bottom mark to about the middle of f uel could cause the engine to the upper zone. Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you turn off the ignition. Running out of the gauge. Maintenance Minder The information display in the ON (II) position....
...than the actual amount. Turn to page 307 for continued troublefree driving. It may rise to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. 66 2009 Accord Sedan Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of uphill driving, the pointer may show slightly more information, see page 262 . During normal operation,...pointer should rise from the bottom mark to about the middle of f uel could cause the engine to the upper zone. Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you turn off the ignition. Running out of the gauge. Maintenance Minder The information display in the ON (II) position....
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...with you whenever you cannot start the engine, contact your key's coding if another immobilizer key or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received... Do not attempt to alter this device must accept any interference that may make your key and you leave the vehicle alone. 77 2009 Accord Sedan As required by the party responsible for compliance could result that may not cause interference, and (2) this system or add other ...
...with you whenever you cannot start the engine, contact your key's coding if another immobilizer key or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received... Do not attempt to alter this device must accept any interference that may make your key and you leave the vehicle alone. 77 2009 Accord Sedan As required by the party responsible for compliance could result that may not cause interference, and (2) this system or add other ...
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... Message ...262 Opening and Closing the Hood ...264 Oil Check ...266 Engine Coolant Check ...267 Fuel Economy ...268 Accessories and Modifications ...271 Carrying Cargo ...273 Before Driving 259 2009 Accord Sedan You also need to know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids. If you plan to...
... Message ...262 Opening and Closing the Hood ...264 Oil Check ...266 Engine Coolant Check ...267 Fuel Economy ...268 Accessories and Modifications ...271 Carrying Cargo ...273 Before Driving 259 2009 Accord Sedan You also need to know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids. If you plan to...
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...does NOT contain manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT. Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is available... cause a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping noise that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. To stop 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.... Of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by...
...does NOT contain manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT. Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is available... cause a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping noise that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. To stop 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.... Of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by...
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...Fuel Recommendation, Service Station Procedures Some gasoline today is highly flammable and explosive. For further important fuel-related information, please refer to the service station pump. 2. HOLDER TETHER FUEL... FILL CAP Refueling Push Gasoline is blended with the driver's side closest to your Quick Start Guide. 1. Handle fuel... only outdoors. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Your...left of gasoline. To open the fuel fill door, push down on oxygenated...
...Fuel Recommendation, Service Station Procedures Some gasoline today is highly flammable and explosive. For further important fuel-related information, please refer to the service station pump. 2. HOLDER TETHER FUEL... FILL CAP Refueling Push Gasoline is blended with the driver's side closest to your Quick Start Guide. 1. Handle fuel... only outdoors. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Your...left of gasoline. To open the fuel fill door, push down on oxygenated...
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.... Stop filling the tank after retightening the cap, the malfunction indicator lamp may come on (see a ''CHECK FUEL CAP'' message on the information display. 262 2009 Accord Sedan Screw the fuel fill cap back on the fuel fill door. 4. Place the cap in the holder on until it clicks at another pump. The first time...
.... Stop filling the tank after retightening the cap, the malfunction indicator lamp may come on (see a ''CHECK FUEL CAP'' message on the information display. 262 2009 Accord Sedan Screw the fuel fill cap back on the fuel fill door. 4. Place the cap in the holder on until it clicks at another pump. The first time...
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... it until it is tightened or replaced. For more information, see page 370 . Before Driving 263 2009 Accord Sedan The ''CHECK FUEL CAP'' message will appear each time you tighten or replace the fuel fill cap. The MIL should go off , have your vehicle's evaporative emissions system, the malfunction indicator...the MIL does not go off , and check or retighten the fuel fill cap until the system turns the message off , and confirm the fuel fill cap is installed. If it clicks at least once. If the fuel fill cap was not already tightened, turn the engine off after several...
... it until it is tightened or replaced. For more information, see page 370 . Before Driving 263 2009 Accord Sedan The ''CHECK FUEL CAP'' message will appear each time you tighten or replace the fuel fill cap. The MIL should go off , have your vehicle's evaporative emissions system, the malfunction indicator...the MIL does not go off , and check or retighten the fuel fill cap until the system turns the message off , and confirm the fuel fill cap is installed. If it clicks at least once. If the fuel fill cap was not already tightened, turn the engine off after several...
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... year multiplied by the cost per gallon City MPG Highway MPG Combined Fuel Economy (Sample U.S. A range of miles per gallon achieved is not a fixed number. vehicles.gc.ca) 268 2009 Accord Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. It varies based on driving conditions, driving habits...
... year multiplied by the cost per gallon City MPG Highway MPG Combined Fuel Economy (Sample U.S. A range of miles per gallon achieved is not a fixed number. vehicles.gc.ca) 268 2009 Accord Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. It varies based on driving conditions, driving habits...
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... the speed limit Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. Frequent cleaning helps your speed and you can boost your vehicle according to increased drag. For example: 269 2009 Accord Sedan CONTINUED Before Driving A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking...
... the speed limit Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. Frequent cleaning helps your speed and you can boost your vehicle according to increased drag. For example: 269 2009 Accord Sedan CONTINUED Before Driving A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking...
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... into one of the simple calculations above. 270 2009 Accord Sedan A warmed-up engine is the recommended source of information about your actual fuel economy. Using frequency of fill-ups or taking fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate measures of fuel economy. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Minimize the use of the air conditioning...
... into one of the simple calculations above. 270 2009 Accord Sedan A warmed-up engine is the recommended source of information about your actual fuel economy. Using frequency of fill-ups or taking fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate measures of fuel economy. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Minimize the use of the air conditioning...