2008 Accord CoupeOwner’s Manual(Unlinked)This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be formatted for printing instead of web us. This is due t
*********Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering
−This section gives you importantinformation about how to protectyourself and your passengers. Itshows you how to use seat belts. Itexplains how your
−You’ll find many safetyrecommendations throughout thissection, and throughout this manual.Therecommendationsonthispageare the ones we consider to be
Your vehicle is equipped with manyfeatures that work together toprotect you and your passengersduring a crash.However, you and your passengerscan’t ta
Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in all seating positions.When properly worn, seat belts:Help protect you in almost everytype of crash, includi
CONTINUEDYour vehicle has a supplementalrestraint system (SRS) with frontairbags to help protect the heads andchests of the driver and a front seatpas
The most important things you needto know about your airbags are:They are designed to supplementthe seat belts.Always wearyour seat belt properly, and
−CONTINUEDAdjust the driver’s seat as far to therear as possible while allowing you tomaintain full control of the vehicle.Have a front passenger adju
If you sit too close to the steeringwheel or dashboard, you can beseriously injured by an inflating frontairbag, or by striking the steeringwheel or d
Adjust the driver’s head restraint sothe center of the back of your headrests against the center of therestraint.Properly adjusted head restraintswill
This owner’s manual should be considered apermanent part of the vehicle and shouldremain with the vehicle when it is sold.This owner’s manual covers a
This could causevery serious injuries in a crash.Position the lap part of the belt aslow as possible across your hips,then pull up on the shoulder par
After all occupants have adjustedtheir seats and head restraints, andput on their seat belts, it is veryimportant that they continue to situpright, we
When driving, remember to situpright and adjust the seat as farback as possible while allowing fullcontrol of the vehicle. When ridingas a front passe
Your seat belt system includes lap/shoulder belts in all five seatingpositions. The front seat belts arealso equipped with automatic seatbelt tensione
The lap/shoulder belt goes overyour shoulder, across your chest,and across your hips.To fasten the belt, insert the latchplate into the buckle, then t
For added protection, the front seatbelts are equipped with automaticseat belt tensioners. When activated,the tensioners immediately tightenthe belts
If a seat belt is worn during a crash,it must be replaced by the dealer. Abelt that has been worn during acrash may not provide the same levelof prote
CONTINUEDAdditional Information About Your AirbagsAirbag System ComponentsDriver and Passenger Saf ety21(3)(5)(4)(12)(6)(8)(8)(1)(9)(2)(11)(5)(13)(14)
Weight sensors that monitor theweight on the front passenger’sseat. If the weight is about 65 lbs(29 kg) or less (the weight of aninfant or small chil
CONTINUEDDuring a frontal crash, your seat beltrestrains your lower body and torso,and the front airbag helps protectyour head and chest.Although both
As you read this manual, you willfind information that is preceded bya symbol. Thisinformation is intended to help youavoid damage to your vehicle, ot
Your front airbags are dual-stageairbags. This means they have twoinflation stages that can be ignitedsequentially or simultaneously,depending on cras
CONTINUEDThe driver’s advanced front airbagsystem includes a seat positionsensor under the seat. If the seat istoo far forward, the airbag willinflate
Moving the front seat forciblyback against cargo on the seat orfloor behind it.Hanging heavy items on the frontpassenger seat, or placing heavyitems i
CONTINUEDYour vehicle has a side airbag cutoffsystem designed primarily to protecta child riding in the front passenger’sseat.Although Honda does not
If the impact is on the passenger’sside, the passenger’s side curtainairbag will inflate even if there are nooccupants on that side of the vehicle.One
If you see any of these indications,the airbags and seat belt tensionersmay not work properly when youneed them.If the indicator comes on at anyother
If the indicator comes on with nofront seat passenger and no objectson the seat, or with an adult ridingthere, something may be interferingwith the we
Together, airbags andseat belts provide the bestprotection.Tampering could causethe airbags to deploy, possiblycausing very serious injury.This could
Improperly replacingor covering front seat-back coverscan prevent your side airbags frominflating during a side impact.If water oranother liquid soaks
−−−Children depend on adults to protectthem. However, despite their bestintentions, many adults do not knowhow to protect childpassengers.If you have
Event Data RecordersThis data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone elseexcept as legally required or with the permission of
−Front airbags have been designed tohelp protect adults in a moderate tosevere frontal collision. To do this,the passenger’s front airbag is quitelarg
−To remind you of the passenger’sfront airbag hazards, and thatchildren must be properly restrainedin a back seat, your vehicle haswarninglabelsonthed
−Many parents say they prefer to putan infant or a small child in the frontpassenger seat so they can watch thechild, or because the child requiresatt
−If they do, theycould be very seriously injured in acrash.If you are not wearing aseat belt in a crash, you could bethrown forward and crush thechild
An infant must be properlyrestrained in a rear-facing, recliningchild seat until the child reaches theseat maker’s weight or height limitfor the seat,
Of the different seats available, werecommend those that have a five-point harness system as shown.A child who is at least one year old,and who fits w
Conventional child seats must besecured to a vehicle with a seat belt,whereas LATCH-compatible seatsare secured by attaching the seat tohardware built
After selecting a proper child seatand a good place to install the seat,there are three main steps ininstalling the seat:All child seats must besecure
Make sure there are no objectsnear the anchors that couldprevent a secure connectionbetween the child seat and theanchors.Move the seat belt buckle or
Other LATCH-compatible seatshave a flexible-type connector asshown above.Whatever type you have, followthe child seat maker’s instructionsfor adjustin
−−−−−−Your safety, and the safety of others,is very important. And operating thisvehicle safely is an importantresponsibility.To help you make informe
When not using the LATCH system,all child seats must be secured to thevehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt.With the child seat in the desi
To deactivate the lockable retractorand remove a child seat, unlatch thebuckle, unroute the seat belt, and letthe belt fully retract.Push and pull the
Since a tether can provide additionalsecurity to the lap/shoulder beltinstallation, we recommend using atether whenever one is required oravailable.Af
When a child reaches therecommended weight or height limitfor a forward-facing child seat, thechild should sit in a back seat on abooster seat and wea
Does the shoulder belt crossbetween the child’s neck and arm?Is the lap part of the belt as low aspossible, touching the child’sthighs?Will the child
Of course, children vary widely. Andwhile age may be one indicator ofwhen a child can safely ride in front,there are other important factors youshould
Devices intended toimprove a child’s comfort orreposition the shoulder part of aseat belt can make the belt lesseffective and increase the chanceof se
Your vehicle’s exhaust containscarbon monoxide gas. Carbonmonoxide should not enter thevehicle in normal driving if youmaintain your vehicle properly
These labels are in the locationsshown. They warn you of potentialhazards that could cause seriousinjury or death. Read these labelscarefully.If a lab
This section gives information aboutthe controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation ofyour vehicle. All the essentialcontrols are with
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****If equipped:Control Locations54POWER WINDOWSWITCHESMIRROR CONTROLSAUDIO SYSTEMPOWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCHHOOD RELEASEHANDLEHEATING/COOLINGCONTROL
***If equippedThe U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.:Instrument PanelInstruments and Controls5
The instrument panel has manyindicators to give you importantinformation about your vehicle. This indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch
This indicator comes on briefly whenyou turn the ignition switch to theON (II) position. If it comes on atany other time, it indicates that thepasseng
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)(fluid capacities and tire pressures)(main controls)(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)(fuel,
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to loadluggage and other cargo.How to order manuals and othertechnical literature.A co
****If equipped:Your Vehicle at a GlanceYour Vehicle at a Glance3POWER WINDOWSWITCHESMIRROR CONTROLSAUDIO SYSTEMPOWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCHHOOD RELEA
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