Honda Accord Coupe L4 (2011 year). Manual

This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. For more
information, see page

This indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
reminds you that it is time to take
your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the information display. See page

for more information on the

Maintenance Minder .

This indicator goes off when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.

The appropriate indicator comes on
if the trunk or either door is not
closed tightly.

All the indicators come on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.

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Security System Indicator

Maintenance Minder
Indicator

Door and Trunk Open Indicator

Instrument Panel Indicators

Inst

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Cont

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

DRIVER’S
DOOR OPEN
INDICATOR

TRUNK
OPEN
INDICATOR

Main Menu

This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page

This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.

This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page

for information on operating the

cruise control.

This indicator comes on when you
turn on the fog lights. For more
information, see page

This indicator has two functions:

It flashes when VSA is active (see
page

If it comes on and stays on at any
other time, there is a problem with
the VSA system. Take your
vehicle to a dealer to have it
checked. Without VSA, your
vehicle still has normal driving
ability, but will not have VSA
traction and stability enhancement.
See page

for more information

on the VSA system.

This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you have turned off
the vehicle stability assist (VSA)
system.

This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. For more information, see
page

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If equipped

Instrument Panel Indicators

Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA) System Indicator

Cruise Control Indicator

Cruise Main Indicator

Fog Light Indicator

VSA OFF Indicator

Main Menu

＊

If equipped

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TACHOMETER

SPEEDOMETER

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

TRIP METER

ODOMETER/CHECK FUEL CAP MESSAGE

SELECT/RESET KNOB

INFORMATION DISPLAY

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

FUEL GAUGE

U.S. EX-L V6 A/T model is shown.

Main Menu

The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial/
territorial regulations to disconnect,
reset, or alter the odometer with the
intent to change the number of miles
or kilometers indicated.

The information display shows the
odometer, trip meter, engine oil life,
outside temperature (if equipped),
and maintenance item code(s).

To switch the display, press and
release the select/reset knob
repeatedly. When you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, your last selection is
displayed.

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Odometer

Information Display

INFORMATION DISPLAY

TRIP METER A

TRIP METER B

ENGINE OIL
LIFE

OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR

: Press the select/reset knob.

U.S. model with outside temperature indicator is shown.

ODOMETER

Main Menu

This shows how much fuel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
off the ignition.

The trip meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it.

There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Switch between these
displays by pressing the select/reset
knob repeatedly.

Each trip meter works independently,
so you can keep track of two
different distances.

To reset a trip meter, display it and
then press and hold the select/reset
knob until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.

When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, your last
selection is displayed.

This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise
from the bottom mark to about the
middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the pointer may rise to the
upper zone. If it reaches the red
(hot) mark, pull safely to the side of
the road. Turn to page

for

instructions and precautions on
checking the engine cooling system.

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Fuel Gauge

Temperature Gauge

Trip Meter

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Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.

Main Menu

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− − − −

− − −

Select the outside temperature
display, then press and hold the
select/reset knob for 10 seconds.
The following sequence will appear
for 1 second each: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

1, 0 (U.S.) or 0, 1, 2,

1, 0 (Canada).

The temperature must be

stabilized before doing this
procedure.

If the outside temperature is
incorrectly displayed, you can adjust
it up to

5°F in U.S. models (

3°C

in Canadian models) warmer or
cooler.

The sensor delays the display update
until it reaches the correct outside
temperature. This may take several
minutes.

The temperature sensor is in the
front bumper. Therefore, the
temperature reading can be affected
by heat reflection from the road
surface, engine heat, and the
exhaust from surrounding traffic.
This can cause an incorrect
temperature reading when your
speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).

This indicator displays the outside
temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.
models) or Celsius (Canadian
models). To see the outside
temperature, press and release the
select/reset knob until the
temperature is displayed.

When the temperature reaches the
desired value, release the select/
reset knob. You should see the new
outside temperature displayed.

In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near freezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
forming on the road surface.

If equipped

Outside Temperature Indicator

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NOTE:

Main Menu

The information display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil life and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
information helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs for continued trouble-
free driving. Refer to page

for

more information.

If your fuel fill cap is loose or
missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’
message appears on the information
display after you start the engine.
For more information, see page

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Maintenance Minder

Check Fuel Cap Message

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Main Menu

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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.

To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped

3 :

1 :
2 :

Controls Near the Steering Wheel

PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES

(P.73)

(P.69)

(P.30)

(P.74)

(P.76)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR

BUTTON

(P.325)

(P.257)

(P.250)

(P.102)

(P.75, 107)

(P.315)

INTERFACE DIAL
(P.181)

HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON

HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.70, 73)

REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.237)

VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH

BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS

NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS

PADDLE SHIFTERS

INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS

HORN

Main Menu

−

MIST
OFF
INT

Intermittent

Low speed

High speed

Windshield washers

Push the right lever up or down to
select a position.

The wipers are not activated.

The wipers run at high

speed until you release the lever.

The length of the wiper

interval is varied automatically
according to the vehicle’s speed.

Vary the delay by turning the
adjustment ring. If you turn it to
the shortest delay
(

position), the wipers

change to low speed operation
when the vehicle speed exceeds 12
mph (20 km/h).

The wipers run at low speed.

The wipers run at high speed.

Pull the

wiper control lever toward you,
and hold it. The washers spray
until you release the lever. The
wipers run at low speed, then
complete a few more sweeps after
you release the lever.

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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Windshield Wipers

OFF

MIST

INT

Windshield Washer

Windshield Wipers and Washers

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ADJUSTMENT RING

Main Menu

−

＊

Push down on the

lever to signal a left turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.

Turning the switch to the ‘‘

’’

position turns on the headlights.

Turning the switch to

the ‘‘

’’ position turns on the

parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, side-marker lights, and
rear license plate lights.

Turn signal
Off
Parking and indicator lights
AUTO
Headlights on
High beams
Flash high beams
Fog lights off
Fog lights on

If equipped

When the light switch is in the
‘‘

’’ or ‘‘

’’ position, the

lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on if
you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position.

To flash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.

If you leave the lights on with the
key removed from the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.

Push the left lever

forward until you hear a click. The
blue high beam indicator will come
on (see page

). Pull the lever back

to return to the low beams.

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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Turn Signal

Headlights

High Beams

Turn Signals and Headlights

V6 model is shown.

Main Menu

− The automatic lighting

feature turns on the headlights and
all other exterior lights, when it
senses low ambient light.

To turn on automatic lighting, turn
the light switch to AUTO. The lights
will come on automatically when the
outside light level becomes low (at
dusk, for example). The lights on
indicator comes on as a reminder.
The lights and indicator will turn off
automatically when the system
senses high ambient light.

The lights will remain on when you
turn off the ignition switch. They will
turn off automatically when you
remove the key and open the driver’s
door. To turn them on again, either
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position or turn the light switch
to the

position.

Even with the automatic lighting
feature turned on, we recommend
that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night or in a dense
fog, or when you enter dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking
facilities.

Do not leave the light switch in
AUTO if you will not be driving the
vehicle for an extended period (a
week or more). You should also turn
off the lights if you plan to leave the
engine idling or off for a long time.

The automatic lighting feature is
controlled by a sensor located on top
of the dashboard. Do not cover this
sensor or spill liquids on it.

EX, EX-L and all V6 models

Headlights

AUTO

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LIGHT SENSOR

Main Menu

The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.

With the headlight switch off or in
the

position, the high beam

headlights and the high beam
indicator come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch off, even if you
set the parking brake.

This feature turns off the headlights,
all other exterior lights, and the
instrument panel lights within 15
seconds after you remove the key
and close the driver’s door.

The automatic lighting off feature
activates if you leave the headlight
switch in the ‘‘

’’ or ‘‘

’’

position or if the lights are turned on
by setting the switch in the ‘‘AUTO’’
position (if equipped), and you
remove the key, then open and close
the driver’s door.

If you turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position with the
headlight switch on, but do not open
the door, the lights turn off after 10
minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is
in the ‘‘AUTO’’ position).

The lights will turn on again when
you unlock or open the driver’s door.
If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
will go off. With the driver’s door
open, you will hear a lights on
reminder chime.

Automatic Lighting Off Feature

Daytime Running Lights

Headlights

Main Menu

The select/reset knob on the
instrument panel controls the
brightness of the instrument panel
lights. Turn the knob to adjust the
brightness with the ignition switch in
the ON (II) position and the parking
lights on.

You can use the fog lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.

Turn the fog lights on and off by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.

With the light switch in the AUTO
position, you can also use the fog
lights when the headlights turn on
automatically. They will go off when
the headlights turn off, or the
daytime running lights are on.

CONTINUED

If equipped

Fog Lights

Instrument Panel Brightness

Fog Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness

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SELECT/RESET KNOB

Main Menu

Push the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (four-way flashers). This
causes all four outside turn signals
and both turn indicators in the
instrument panel to flash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.

The level of brightness is shown on
the information display while you
adjust it. It goes out about 5 seconds
after you finish adjusting.

To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to

. Turning the select/

reset knob to the right until you hear
a beep will cancel the reduced
brightness.

The instrument panel will illuminate
with reduced brightness when you
unlock and open the driver’s door.
The brightness will increase slightly
when you insert the key in the
ignition switch, then go to normal
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.

If you insert the key but do not turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, the illumination turns off in
about 10 seconds.

If you do not insert the key in the
ignition switch after opening the
driver’s door, the illumination turns
off about 30 seconds after you close
the door.

Hazard Warning Button

Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button

BRIGHTNESS LEVEL

U.S. model is shown.

Main Menu

The defogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side
to side.

The rear window defogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the defogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
defogger is on. It also shuts off when
you turn off the ignition switch. You
have to turn the defogger on again
when you restart the vehicle.

Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or off. For more
information, see page

The defogger will shut itself off
within about 10 to 30 minutes
according to the outside temperature
(over 32°F, 0°C).

Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility before
starting to drive.

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On vehicles with automatic air
conditioning system

Except U.S. LX

Rear Window Defogger

Inst

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Manual A/C type

Auto A/C type

Models with navigation system

U.S. LX

Except U.S. LX

Main Menu

Move the steering wheel up or
down, and in or out, so it points
toward your chest, not toward
your face. Make sure you can see
the instrument panel gauges and
indicators.

Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in position.

Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.

Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.

Make any steering wheel
adjustments before you start driving.

Steering Wheel Adjustments

Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.

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