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... a few seconds when the ECON button is pressed. Eco Assist System Ambient Meter (P 446) QRG Ambient Meter Quick Reference Guide - 2013 Accord Sedan ● Changes color to reflect your brake or accelerator pedal operation. Models with your driving style. Index Home 7 ECON Mode Indicator (P 80) Comes on when the ECON button is pressed...
... a few seconds when the ECON button is pressed. Eco Assist System Ambient Meter (P 446) QRG Ambient Meter Quick Reference Guide - 2013 Accord Sedan ● Changes color to reflect your brake or accelerator pedal operation. Models with your driving style. Index Home 7 ECON Mode Indicator (P 80) Comes on when the ECON button is pressed...
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... displayed in the shift indicator. 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode When the shift lever is in (S Quick Reference Guide - 2013 Accord Sedan When the shift lever is displayed in (D Shift Indicator Shift Down (- Drive (S) Better acceleration. Going up or down hills. Reverse Used when reversing. Move the shift lever without paddle shifter Models with...
... displayed in the shift indicator. 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode When the shift lever is in (S Quick Reference Guide - 2013 Accord Sedan When the shift lever is displayed in (D Shift Indicator Shift Down (- Drive (S) Better acceleration. Going up or down hills. Reverse Used when reversing. Move the shift lever without paddle shifter Models with...
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... door. VSA® OFF Button (P 466) ● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces. ● VSA® comes on automatically every time you start the engine. ● A calibration procedure must be performed when.... Refueling (P 480) Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or higher required Fuel tank capacity: 17.2 US gal (65 L) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2013 Accord Sedan a Push the fuel fill door release handle.
... door. VSA® OFF Button (P 466) ● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces. ● VSA® comes on automatically every time you start the engine. ● A calibration procedure must be performed when.... Refueling (P 480) Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or higher required Fuel tank capacity: 17.2 US gal (65 L) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2013 Accord Sedan a Push the fuel fill door release handle.
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QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2013 Accord Sedan California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. ... with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of time, typically 30 seconds or less. and, • How fast the vehicle was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; Event Data Recorders This vehicle is to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for research purposes, but it remains confidential. Index Home...
QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2013 Accord Sedan California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. ... with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of time, typically 30 seconds or less. and, • How fast the vehicle was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; Event Data Recorders This vehicle is to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for research purposes, but it remains confidential. Index Home...
Owner's Manual
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...had deployed. TOC Safe Driving Index Home 47 In such cases, there may be little or no visible damage Because the airbag systems senses sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side of the vehicle's framework can occur when the point of impact was towards the far front or rear ... or when the vehicle's crushable body parts absorbed most of the crash energy. This can cause a side airbag to deploy. uu Airbags u Side Airbags 2013 Accord Sedan QRG ■ When a side airbag deploys with little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough impact to deploy the ...
...had deployed. TOC Safe Driving Index Home 47 In such cases, there may be little or no visible damage Because the airbag systems senses sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side of the vehicle's framework can occur when the point of impact was towards the far front or rear ... or when the vehicle's crushable body parts absorbed most of the crash energy. This can cause a side airbag to deploy. uu Airbags u Side Airbags 2013 Accord Sedan QRG ■ When a side airbag deploys with little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough impact to deploy the ...
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...display Name ● On/Blinking Blinks if the transmission system has a problem. ● Explanation Blinks while driving - uu Indicators u 2013 Accord Sedan QRG Indicator Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch. * Not available ...the indicator comes on after you turn the ignition switch to ON (w *1. Stays on about six seconds later. Avoid sudden starts and acceleration and have occurred in the sensor. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer immediately. Message * TOC Instrument Panel Models with multiinformation display ...
...display Name ● On/Blinking Blinks if the transmission system has a problem. ● Explanation Blinks while driving - uu Indicators u 2013 Accord Sedan QRG Indicator Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch. * Not available ...the indicator comes on after you turn the ignition switch to ON (w *1. Stays on about six seconds later. Avoid sudden starts and acceleration and have occurred in the sensor. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer immediately. Message * TOC Instrument Panel Models with multiinformation display ...
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uu Before Driving u Driving Preparation 2013 Accord Sedan QRG ■ Interior Checks • Store or secure all doors and the trunk. 2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 116 TOC Driving • ..., and does not need to secure the floor mat. u They may be adjusted. u They can block your view and may interfere with your brake and accelerator pedal operation while driving. • If you regularly carry heavy items in the vehicle. u An object or unsecured floor mat can affect your driving. u Adjust...
uu Before Driving u Driving Preparation 2013 Accord Sedan QRG ■ Interior Checks • Store or secure all doors and the trunk. 2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 116 TOC Driving • ..., and does not need to secure the floor mat. u They may be adjusted. u They can block your view and may interfere with your brake and accelerator pedal operation while driving. • If you regularly carry heavy items in the vehicle. u An object or unsecured floor mat can affect your driving. u Adjust...
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..., (S , or (L * when facing uphill, or (R when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal. * Not available on small inclines. Release the accelerator pedal once the engine starts. Turn the ignition switch to Drive Automatic transmission (CVT) models TOC Driving 1. Select (R when reversing. 3. Index Home Depress the... the parking brake. Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from theft. uu When Driving u Starting the Engine 2013 Accord Sedan QRG 3. Keeping your vehicle from rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and does not operate on all models 428
..., (S , or (L * when facing uphill, or (R when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal. * Not available on small inclines. Release the accelerator pedal once the engine starts. Turn the ignition switch to Drive Automatic transmission (CVT) models TOC Driving 1. Select (R when reversing. 3. Index Home Depress the... the parking brake. Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from theft. uu When Driving u Starting the Engine 2013 Accord Sedan QRG 3. Keeping your vehicle from rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and does not operate on all models 428
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Press the ENGINE START/STOP button without depressing the accelerator pedal. If the engine does not start the engine. TOC Driving Index Home 430 Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to strong radio waves. uu When Driving u Starting the Engine 2013 Accord Sedan QRG All models 1 Starting the Engine Bring the smart...
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button without depressing the accelerator pedal. If the engine does not start the engine. TOC Driving Index Home 430 Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to strong radio waves. uu When Driving u Starting the Engine 2013 Accord Sedan QRG All models 1 Starting the Engine Bring the smart...
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uu When Driving u Starting the Engine 2013 Accord Sedan QRG ■ Stopping the Engine You can turn the engine off . 2 Parking Brake P. 473 2. Check that the parking brake indicator has gone off when .../CVT models 1. Index Home Continued 431 Shift to pull away. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to (P . 2.
uu When Driving u Starting the Engine 2013 Accord Sedan QRG ■ Stopping the Engine You can turn the engine off . 2 Parking Brake P. 473 2. Check that the parking brake indicator has gone off when .../CVT models 1. Index Home Continued 431 Shift to pull away. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to (P . 2.
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uu When Driving u Starting the Engine 2013 Accord Sedan QRG ■ Hill start assist system Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from rolling on inclines as ... lever to (1 when facing uphill, or (R when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal. Automatic transmission models TOC Driving Move the shift lever to the accelerator. Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from the brake pedal to (D or (S when facing uphill, or (R when facing downhill, then release the brake...
uu When Driving u Starting the Engine 2013 Accord Sedan QRG ■ Hill start assist system Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from rolling on inclines as ... lever to (1 when facing uphill, or (R when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal. Automatic transmission models TOC Driving Move the shift lever to the accelerator. Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from the brake pedal to (D or (S when facing uphill, or (R when facing downhill, then release the brake...
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... down and all steering and brake power assist functions will lose engine braking (and acceleration) performance. Home 433 During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation, avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so as you will stop in a safe location. TOC Driving.... This can damage the engine or driveline, or cause electrical component failure. 1 Precautions While Driving NOTICE 2013 Accord Sedan QRG Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. uu When Driving u Precautions While Driving Precautions While Driving ■ In Rain Avoid driving in...
... down and all steering and brake power assist functions will lose engine braking (and acceleration) performance. Home 433 During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation, avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so as you will stop in a safe location. TOC Driving.... This can damage the engine or driveline, or cause electrical component failure. 1 Precautions While Driving NOTICE 2013 Accord Sedan QRG Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. uu When Driving u Precautions While Driving Precautions While Driving ■ In Rain Avoid driving in...
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TOC Driving Index Home 434 Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped. 2013 Accord Sedan ■ Kickdown Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves. uu When Driving u Automatic Transmission/CVT QRG Automatic Transmission/CVT ■ Creeping The engine runs at a higher idle speed and creeping increases.
TOC Driving Index Home 434 Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped. 2013 Accord Sedan ■ Kickdown Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves. uu When Driving u Automatic Transmission/CVT QRG Automatic Transmission/CVT ■ Creeping The engine runs at a higher idle speed and creeping increases.
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...positions in the correct shift position before the shift position is cold. uu When Driving u Shifting Automatic transmission (CVT) models without paddle shifters 2013 Accord Sedan QRG 1 Shifting You cannot turn the ignition switch to further increase engine braking ● Used when going up or down hills ●...Reverse Used when reversing Neutral Used when idling Drive Used for normal driving TOC Driving Release Button Drive (S) Used: ● For better acceleration ● To increase engine braking ● When going up or down hills Low Used to LOCK (0 *1 and remove the key ...
...positions in the correct shift position before the shift position is cold. uu When Driving u Shifting Automatic transmission (CVT) models without paddle shifters 2013 Accord Sedan QRG 1 Shifting You cannot turn the ignition switch to further increase engine braking ● Used when going up or down hills ●...Reverse Used when reversing Neutral Used when idling Drive Used for normal driving TOC Driving Release Button Drive (S) Used: ● For better acceleration ● To increase engine braking ● When going up or down hills Low Used to LOCK (0 *1 and remove the key ...
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... lever position indicator to check the lever position before the vehicle has come to shift. TOC Driving Index Home 436 Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission checked by a dealer as soon as possible. Shift Lever Position Indicator If the transmission indicator blinks when... driving, in or over the tachometer's red zone (engine speed limit). Depress the brake pedal first. uu When Driving u Shifting 2013 Accord Sedan QRG ■ Shift Lever Operation 1 Shift Lever Operation NOTICE Tachometer's red zone When you may experience a slight jolt. Operating the...
... lever position indicator to check the lever position before the vehicle has come to shift. TOC Driving Index Home 436 Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission checked by a dealer as soon as possible. Shift Lever Position Indicator If the transmission indicator blinks when... driving, in or over the tachometer's red zone (engine speed limit). Depress the brake pedal first. uu When Driving u Shifting 2013 Accord Sedan QRG ■ Shift Lever Operation 1 Shift Lever Operation NOTICE Tachometer's red zone When you may experience a slight jolt. Operating the...
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uu When Driving u Shifting Automatic transmission (CVT) models with paddle shifters 2013 Accord Sedan QRG 1 Shifting You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0 *1 and remove the key unless the shift lever is displayed. Home Continued 437 When ... ● When temporarily driving in the 7-speed manual shift mode Release Button Drive (S) Used: ● For better acceleration ● To increase engine braking ● When going up or down hills ● When driving in accordance with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch. Depress...
uu When Driving u Shifting Automatic transmission (CVT) models with paddle shifters 2013 Accord Sedan QRG 1 Shifting You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0 *1 and remove the key unless the shift lever is displayed. Home Continued 437 When ... ● When temporarily driving in the 7-speed manual shift mode Release Button Drive (S) Used: ● For better acceleration ● To increase engine braking ● When going up or down hills ● When driving in accordance with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch. Depress...
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...brake pedal and press the shift lever release button to a complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed. uu When Driving u Shifting 2013 Accord Sedan QRG ■ Shift Lever Operation 1 Shift Lever Operation NOTICE Tachometer's red zone Shift Lever Position Indicator M (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode)... the shift lever if the brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release button is a problem with the transmission. Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission checked by a dealer as soon as possible. The fuel supply may experience a slight jolt. If this happens...
...brake pedal and press the shift lever release button to a complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed. uu When Driving u Shifting 2013 Accord Sedan QRG ■ Shift Lever Operation 1 Shift Lever Operation NOTICE Tachometer's red zone Shift Lever Position Indicator M (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode)... the shift lever if the brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release button is a problem with the transmission. Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission checked by a dealer as soon as possible. The fuel supply may experience a slight jolt. If this happens...
Owner's Manual
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...to change between 1st and 7th speeds without removing your hands from (S to the 7-speed manual shift mode when you drive at constant speed or accelerate, and the number in the shift indicator. In this case, the number in the shift indicator. You can only pull away in (S : The...speed manual shift mode. Index When canceling the 7-speed manual shift mode, move the shift lever from the steering wheel. uu When Driving u Shifting 2013 Accord Sedan QRG ■ 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Use the paddle shifters to lock up. Shift Down: The engine speed reaches the highest threshold of ...
...to change between 1st and 7th speeds without removing your hands from (S to the 7-speed manual shift mode when you drive at constant speed or accelerate, and the number in the shift indicator. In this case, the number in the shift indicator. You can only pull away in (S : The...speed manual shift mode. Index When canceling the 7-speed manual shift mode, move the shift lever from the steering wheel. uu When Driving u Shifting 2013 Accord Sedan QRG ■ 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Use the paddle shifters to lock up. Shift Down: The engine speed reaches the highest threshold of ...
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... for efficient fuel economy and effective emission control. Recommended Shift Points Use this table as a guideline for the next speed. Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to 6 Normal Acceleration 15 mph (24 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 47 mph (76 km/h) 52 mph (84... km/h) TOC Driving Downshifting when pulling the (- To change . uu When Driving u Shifting 2013 Accord Sedan QRG ■ 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation (- Shift Up 1 to...
... for efficient fuel economy and effective emission control. Recommended Shift Points Use this table as a guideline for the next speed. Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to 6 Normal Acceleration 15 mph (24 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 47 mph (76 km/h) 52 mph (84... km/h) TOC Driving Downshifting when pulling the (- To change . uu When Driving u Shifting 2013 Accord Sedan QRG ■ 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation (- Shift Up 1 to...
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... pressing the shift lever release button. TOC Shift Lever Position Indicator Driving Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission checked by a dealer as soon as possible. Press the shift lever release button and shift. uu When Driving u Shifting 2013 Accord Sedan QRG ■ Shift Lever Operation Models with information display Models with the...
... pressing the shift lever release button. TOC Shift Lever Position Indicator Driving Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission checked by a dealer as soon as possible. Press the shift lever release button and shift. uu When Driving u Shifting 2013 Accord Sedan QRG ■ Shift Lever Operation Models with information display Models with the...