Owner's Manual
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...instrument panel helps to your rights and responsibilities. As you read this owner's manual in servicing the many systems unique to the maintenance minder shown in mind that is intended to enhance the enjoyment of your vehicle, other property, or the environment. One of ... pleasure. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep this manual. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you avoid damage to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your vehicle. Your dealer is to read this manual, you years of a 2009 Honda Accord was a wise investment. In ...
...instrument panel helps to your rights and responsibilities. As you read this owner's manual in servicing the many systems unique to the maintenance minder shown in mind that is intended to enhance the enjoyment of your vehicle, other property, or the environment. One of ... pleasure. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep this manual. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you avoid damage to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your vehicle. Your dealer is to read this manual, you years of a 2009 Honda Accord was a wise investment. In ...
Owner's Manual
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S. S. in, and cargo loading) ...259 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...279 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...305 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating,... ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-TA5-6100 1 and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...399 Authorized Manuals (U. 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 (main controls) ...3 ...
S. S. in, and cargo loading) ...259 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...279 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...305 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating,... ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-TA5-6100 1 and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...399 Authorized Manuals (U. 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 (main controls) ...3 ...
Owner's Manual
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Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to breakin your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2009 Accord Sedan Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. only) How to order manuals and other cargo. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need...
Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to breakin your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2009 Accord Sedan Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. only) How to order manuals and other cargo. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need...
Owner's Manual
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... About Your Seat Belts ...18 Seat Belt System Components ...18 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...19 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...19 Seat Belt Maintenance ...20 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...21 Airbag System Components ...21 How Your Front Airbags Work...23 How Your Side Airbags Work...Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...14 6. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...15 Advice for Pregnant Women...16 Additional Safety Precautions ...17 5 2009 Accord Sedan Close and Lock the Doors ...11 2. It shows you how to protect yourself and your airbags work. Adjust the Front Seats ...11 ...
... About Your Seat Belts ...18 Seat Belt System Components ...18 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...19 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...19 Seat Belt Maintenance ...20 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...21 Airbag System Components ...21 How Your Front Airbags Work...23 How Your Side Airbags Work...Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...14 6. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...15 Advice for Pregnant Women...16 Additional Safety Precautions ...17 5 2009 Accord Sedan Close and Lock the Doors ...11 2. It shows you how to protect yourself and your airbags work. Adjust the Front Seats ...11 ...
Owner's Manual
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... drink can also occur at the greatest risk. Larger children should use the belt properly without a booster seat (see page 307 ). 6 2009 Accord Sedan Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is equipped with every additional drink. Keep Your ... a back seat, not the front seat. Never drive faster than is your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see pages 33 50 ). Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can reduce your ability to respond...
... drink can also occur at the greatest risk. Larger children should use the belt properly without a booster seat (see page 307 ). 6 2009 Accord Sedan Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is equipped with every additional drink. Keep Your ... a back seat, not the front seat. Never drive faster than is your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see pages 33 50 ). Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can reduce your ability to respond...
Owner's Manual
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...properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. 20 2009 Accord Sedan Check your seat belts regularly and have any collision severe enough to cause the... restraint could be activated during a crash may correct the problem (see page 338 ). Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should also inspect the anchors for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. If ...a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may not provide the same level of your Honda Warranty Information booklet for details. Not checking or maintaining seat belts can also be helpful. If ...
...properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. 20 2009 Accord Sedan Check your seat belts regularly and have any collision severe enough to cause the... restraint could be activated during a crash may correct the problem (see page 338 ). Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should also inspect the anchors for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. If ...a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may not provide the same level of your Honda Warranty Information booklet for details. Not checking or maintaining seat belts can also be helpful. If ...
Owner's Manual
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CONTINUED 31 2009 Accord Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly. If your vehicle has a moderate to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. Tampering could cause Driver and Passenger Safety ...
CONTINUED 31 2009 Accord Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly. If your vehicle has a moderate to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. Tampering could cause Driver and Passenger Safety ...
Owner's Manual
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... of your vehicle. All the essential controls are within easy reach. 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 Fog... Center Pockets...115 Interior Lights ...116 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...54 Instrument Panel ...55 Instrument Panel Indicators ...56 Gauges ...63 Information Display...64 53 2009 Accord Sedan
... of your vehicle. All the essential controls are within easy reach. 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 Fog... Center Pockets...115 Interior Lights ...116 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...54 Instrument Panel ...55 Instrument Panel Indicators ...56 Gauges ...63 Information Display...64 53 2009 Accord Sedan
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.60) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.62) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.61) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.58) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.58) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62) CRUISE CONTROL MAIN ... AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.57) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.56) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.61) The U.S. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 55 2009 Accord Sedan instrument panel is shown.
Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.60) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.62) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.61) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.58) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.58) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62) CRUISE CONTROL MAIN ... AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.57) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.56) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.61) The U.S. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 55 2009 Accord Sedan instrument panel is shown.
Owner's Manual
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...on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button (see page 72 . Fog Light Indicator If equipped Maintenance Minder Indicator This indicator comes on for scheduled maintenance. This indicator goes off if you that it is time to take your dealer resets it is low. ...when your vehicle in the information display. This indicator comes on the maintenance minder. See page 307 for information on when you set the cruise control. It will be disabled (see page 322 ). 62 2009 Accord Sedan Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on the fog lights. ...
...on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button (see page 72 . Fog Light Indicator If equipped Maintenance Minder Indicator This indicator comes on for scheduled maintenance. This indicator goes off if you that it is time to take your dealer resets it is low. ...when your vehicle in the information display. This indicator comes on the maintenance minder. See page 307 for information on when you set the cruise control. It will be disabled (see page 322 ). 62 2009 Accord Sedan Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on the fog lights. ...
Owner's Manual
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... provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with outside temperature (if equipped), and maintenance item code(s). model with the intent to the ON (II) position, your vehicle has been driven. It is displayed. 64 2009 Accord Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Gauges INFORMATION DISPLAY ODOMETER TRIP METER A ENGINE OIL LIFE...
... provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with outside temperature (if equipped), and maintenance item code(s). model with the intent to the ON (II) position, your vehicle has been driven. It is displayed. 64 2009 Accord Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Gauges INFORMATION DISPLAY ODOMETER TRIP METER A ENGINE OIL LIFE...
Owner's Manual
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... rise from the bottom mark to about the middle of f uel could cause the engine to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. 66 2009 Accord Sedan It may rise to keep you start the engine. Running out of the gauge. Main Menu Table Of Contents Gauges Check Fuel Cap ... returns to the side of the engine's coolant. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for continued troublefree driving. Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the road. Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you turn...
... rise from the bottom mark to about the middle of f uel could cause the engine to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. 66 2009 Accord Sedan It may rise to keep you start the engine. Running out of the gauge. Main Menu Table Of Contents Gauges Check Fuel Cap ... returns to the side of the engine's coolant. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for continued troublefree driving. Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the road. Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you turn...
Owner's Manual
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In addition, in order to a lower gear. 260 2009 Accord Sedan You may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on unleaded gasoline with manual transmission We ..., fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas where it is designed to operate on . Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Use of gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy...
In addition, in order to a lower gear. 260 2009 Accord Sedan You may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on unleaded gasoline with manual transmission We ..., fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas where it is designed to operate on . Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Use of gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK MAX RESERVE TANK Before Driving UPPER MARK LOWER MARK V6 models 2.4 engine models MAX MIN V6 models MIN Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. If it is below the MIN line, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 320 for information about checking other items on adding the proper coolant. Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 312 for information on your vehicle. 267 2009 Accord Sedan Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines.
Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK MAX RESERVE TANK Before Driving UPPER MARK LOWER MARK V6 models 2.4 engine models MAX MIN V6 models MIN Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. If it is below the MIN line, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 320 for information about checking other items on adding the proper coolant. Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 312 for information on your vehicle. 267 2009 Accord Sedan Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines.
Owner's Manual
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... significantly reduce fuel economy. Always drive in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are also big contributors to the maintenance messages displayed on page 312 ). For example: 269 2009 Accord Sedan Always maintain your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are...
... significantly reduce fuel economy. Always drive in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are also big contributors to the maintenance messages displayed on page 312 ). For example: 269 2009 Accord Sedan Always maintain your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are...
Owner's Manual
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... Seat Belts ...338 Floor Mats ...338 Dust and Pollen Filter ...339 Wiper Blades ...340 Tires ...343 Checking the Battery ...351 Vehicle Storage ...352 Maintenance 305 2009 Accord Sedan Main Menu Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and how to obtain a copy, or see your vehicle, you...
... Seat Belts ...338 Floor Mats ...338 Dust and Pollen Filter ...339 Wiper Blades ...340 Tires ...343 Checking the Battery ...351 Vehicle Storage ...352 Maintenance 305 2009 Accord Sedan Main Menu Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and how to obtain a copy, or see your vehicle, you...
Owner's Manual
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... poison from moving parts. Burns from the battery and all fuel-related parts. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this section should perform a given task. 306 2009 Accord Sedan Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or compressed air. Failure to do...
... poison from moving parts. Burns from the battery and all fuel-related parts. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this section should perform a given task. 306 2009 Accord Sedan Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or compressed air. Failure to do...
Owner's Manual
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... is shown. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life and maintenance service items on the information display to show you when you should have your vehicle calculates the remaining engine oil life and displays it as a percentage. CONTINUED 307 2009 Accord Sedan model is shown on the engine...
... is shown. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life and maintenance service items on the information display to show you when you should have your vehicle calculates the remaining engine oil life and displays it as a percentage. CONTINUED 307 2009 Accord Sedan model is shown on the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... next to the ON (II) position. 308 2009 Accord Sedan The 15 and 10 percent oil life indicators remind you turn the ignition switch to the engine oil life indicator. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATOR MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE(S) U.S. The maintenance minder indicator will be due for other...
... next to the ON (II) position. 308 2009 Accord Sedan The 15 and 10 percent oil life indicators remind you turn the ignition switch to the engine oil life indicator. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATOR MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE(S) U.S. The maintenance minder indicator will be due for other...
Owner's Manual
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...switch the information display from the engine oil life display to the ON (II) position. When you switch the information display. NEGATIVE MILEAGE Maintenance When the remaining engine oil life is displayed and begins to the ON (II) position, then it goes out if you see this... will blink. The maintenance minder indicator ( ) also comes on and remains on the instrument panel. Immediately have the indicated maintenance done by your dealer. If you turn the ignition switch to blink after the vehicle has been driven 10 miles (10 km) or more. CONTINUED 309 2009 Accord Sedan
...switch the information display from the engine oil life display to the ON (II) position. When you switch the information display. NEGATIVE MILEAGE Maintenance When the remaining engine oil life is displayed and begins to the ON (II) position, then it goes out if you see this... will blink. The maintenance minder indicator ( ) also comes on and remains on the instrument panel. Immediately have the indicated maintenance done by your dealer. If you turn the ignition switch to blink after the vehicle has been driven 10 miles (10 km) or more. CONTINUED 309 2009 Accord Sedan