Honda 2011 Accord Sedan User Manual

Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance Minder shown inthe instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-free while itpreserves yo

Your vehicle is equipped with manyfeatures that work together toprotect you and your passengersduring a crash.The following pages explain how youcanta

When storing cargo, you can movetherearcentershoulderbeltoutofthe way by removing the belt fromthe guide.The back of the rear seat folds down,giving y

Make sure that the folded seat-backdoes not press against the frontpassenger’s seat, as this could causethe weight sensors to workimproperly.Never dri

The rear seat armrest is in thecenter of the rear seat. Pivot it downto use it.A beverage holder is located in thearmrest.Never drive with this cover

Push the right side of the switch, HI,to rapidly heat up the seat. After theseat reaches a comfortabletemperature, select LO by pushingthe left side o

Store a driver’s seat position onlywhen the vehicle is parked.Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position. You cannot add anew seat position in me

To select a memorized position, dothis:Each memory button stores only onedriving position. Storing a newposition erases the previous settingstored in

To stop the system’s automaticadjustment, do any of these actions:Push any of the adjustmentswitches for the seat.The system will move the driver’ssea

The inside mirror can automaticallydarken to reduce glare. To turn onthis feature, press the button on thebottom of the mirror. The AUTOindicator come

Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position.Move the selector switch to L(driver’s side) or R (passenger’sside).Push the appropriate edge of thead

−Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position to raise or lower anywindow. To open a window, push theswitchdownandholdit.Releasetheswitch when you

−−−−Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in all seating positions.Help protect you in almost everytype of crash, including:frontal impactsside impa

−Auto reverse stops sensing when thewindow is almost closed. You shouldalways check that all passengers andobjects are away from the windowbefore clos

Press the UNLOCK button asecond time, and hold it. Theremaining doors unlock, and allfour windows and the moonroofstart to open. To stop the windowsan

Turnthekeyclockwiseagain,andhold it. All four windows and themoonroof start to open. To stopthe windows and the moonroof,release the key.To close:Inse

− To open the moonrooffully, pull back the moonroof switchfirmly, then release it. The moonroofautomatically opens all the way. Tostop the moonroof fr

You can open and close themoonroof for up to 10 minutes afteryou turn off the ignition switch.Opening either front door cancelsthis function.Auto reve

To apply the parking brake, pull thelever up fully. To release it, pull upslightly, push the button, and lowerthe lever. The parking brakeindicator on

＊Interior Convenience ItemsInstruments and Controls113SUNGLASSES HOLDERACCESSORY POWERSOCKETVANITY MIRRORSUN VISORCENTER POCKETSAUXILIARY INPUT JACKCO

Your vehicle has two accessorypower sockets; one is at the front ofthe center console and the other is inthe console compartment.To use an accessory p

To open the console compartment,pull up on the lever and lift thearmrest.To close, lower the armrest, andpush it down until it latches.None of the soc

Open the glove box by pulling thehandle to the left. Close it with a firmpush. Lock or unlock the glove boxwith the master key.To open the sunglasses

CONTINUEDYour vehicle has a supplementalrestraint system (SRS) with frontairbags to help protect the heads andchests of the driver and a front seatpas

Some larger styles of sunglassesmay not fit in the holder.You may also store small items inthisholder.Makesuretheyaresmall enough to let the holder cl

Tousethevanitymirroronthebackof the sun visor, pull up the cover.The vanity mirror lights come onwhen you pull up the cover.Touseacoathook,slideitouts

The ceiling light has a three-positionswitch: ON, Door Activated, andOFF. In the Door Activated (center)position, the light comes on whenyou:After all

The spotlights have a two-positionswitch. In the DOOR position, thelights come on when you open anydoor. The lights fade out in about 30seconds after

The heating and air conditioningsystem in your vehicle provides acomfortable driving environment inall weather conditions.The standard audio system ha

＊＊: If equippedVents, Heating, and A/CLX,LX-P,SE,U.S.EX,andU.S.EXV6122MODE CONTROLBUTTONSFAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIA

Turn this dial to increase or decreasethe fan speed and airflow.Turning this dial clockwise increasesthe temperature of the airflow.This button turns

＊＊＊When you select or ,the system automatically switches tofresh air mode and turns on the A/C.You cannot turn the A/C off in thismode.Air flows from

CONTINUEDThe ventilation system draws inoutside air, circulates it through theinterior, then releases it throughvents near the rear window.The directi

To cool the interior with MAX A/C:Set the fan to the desired speed.Select MAX A/C.The system automatically turns onthe A/C, selects , andswitches to r

The most important things you needto know about your airbags are:Always wearyour seat belt properly, and situpright and as far back from thesteering w

You can adjust the direction of theairflowbymovingthetaboneachvent up-and-down and side-to-side.You can also open or close the ventswith the dial betw

Climate Control SystemU.S. EX-L and EX-L V6Without navigation systemCanadian EX, EX-L, and V6 modelsWith navigation system128RECIRCULATION BUTTONMODE

The automatic climate controlsystem in your vehicle maintains theinterior temperature you select. Thesystem also adjusts the fan speedand airflow leve

When you set the temperature to itslower limit ( ) or its upper limit( ), the system runs at fullcooling or heating only. It does notregulate the inte

▲▼When the indicator in the button ison, air from the vehicle’s interior issent through the system again.When the indicator is off, air isbrought in f

This button turns the rear windowdefogger off and on (see page ).Pushing this button also turns thepower mirror heaters on and off.Use the mode contro

Your vehicle has two temperaturecontrol switches, one for the driver,and one for the front passenger.The temperatures of the driver’s sideand the fron

The selected temperatures appear inthe display (in the center display onmodels with navigation system).When the indicator in the SYNCbutton is on, you

Theclimatecontrolsystemhastwosensors: a sunlight sensor on top ofthe dashboard, and a temperaturesensor next to the steering column.Do not cover the s

An audio system is standard on allmodels. Read the appropriate pages(as shown below) to use yourvehicle’s audio system.On LX model (including LX-P) an

−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

Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models)Features137SCAN BUTTONFOLDER BARFM BUTTONAM BUTTONTUNE (SOUND) KNOBSKIP BUTTONSPRESET BUTTONSTIT

−−−The ignition switch must be in theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.Turn the system on by pushing thepower/volume knob or the AM orFM button. Adjus

−−− If you do not like the stations autoselect has stored, you can storeother frequencies on the presetbuttons as previously described.Each preset but

On the FM band, you can select afavorite station and display theprogram service name provided bythe radio data system (RDS).The RDS information displa

▲▼On the FM band selected, you canselect the program categoryprovided by the RDS. Press eitherside of the FOLDER bar ( or )to display and select an RD

The scan function samples allstations with strong signals on theselected RDS category. To activate it,press and release the SCAN button.You will see S

−−−−−Adjusts the volume levelbasedonthevehiclespeed.Press the SOUND (TUNE) knobrepeatedly to display the BASS,TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, andSVC (speed-se

Playing a Disc (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models)144SKIP BUTTONSFOLDER BAR POWER/VOLUME KNOBRPT/RDM(REPEAT/RANDOM)BARLOAD INDICATORTITLE BUTTONA.SEL (AUTO

To load or play a disc, the ignitionswitch must be in the ACCESSORY(I) or ON (II) position.This audio system can also playCD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed

−You can use the SKIP buttons whilea disc is playing to select passagesand change tracks (files in MP3/WMA mode).Each time you press andrelease the SK

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

−▲▼−−−In MP3 or WMA mode In MP3 or WMA modeCONTINUEDToselect a different folder, press eitherside of the FOLDER bar. Press theside of the bar to skip

−−−In MP3 or WMA modeIn MP3 or WMA modeThe system plays the first file in thefirst folder for about 10 seconds. Ifyou do nothing, the system will then

If you turn the system off while adisc is playing, either with thepower/volume knob or by turningoff the ignition switch, the disc willstay in the dri

The ejected disc will not be reloaded automatically.Thechartontherightexplainstheerror messages you may see in thedisplay while playing a disc.If you

Most audio system functions can becontrolled by standard buttons, bars,and knobs. In addition, you canaccess some functions by using theselector knob

Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models without navigation system)Without XMRadio With XM Radio152MENU BUTTONTITLEBUTTONMENU BUT

−−−The band and frequency that theradio was last tuned to are displayed.To change bands, press the AM orFM button. On the FM band, ST willbe displayed

−−Each preset button canstore one frequency on AM and twofrequencies on FM.If you aretraveling and can no longer receiveyour preset stations, you can

On the FM band, you can select afavorite station and display theprogram service name provided bythe radio data system (RDS).The RDS information displa

▲▼On the FM band selected, you canselect the program categoryprovided by the RDS. Press eitherside ( or ) of the CATEGORYbar (FOLDER bar on models wit

Adjust the driver’s head restraint sothe center of the back of your headrests against the center of therestraint.Properly adjusted head restraintswill

＊＊The scan function samples allstations with strong signals on theselected RDS category. To activate it,press and release the SCAN button.You will see

−−−−−−Adjusts the bass.Adjusts the side-to-side strength of the sound.Adjusts the front-to-backstrength of the sound.Adjusts the treble.Adjusts the st

CONTINUEDPlaying the XM Radio (Models with premium audio system)FeaturesU.S. EX-L and EX-L V6 modelsCanadian SE, EX, EX-L and V6 models159CATEGORY BAR

−To listen to XM Radio, turn theignition switch to the ACCESSORY(I) or ON (II) position, and press thebutton. The last channel youlistened to will sho

−▼▲−−CONTINUEDThe SCAN function givesyou a sampling of all channels whilein the channel mode. In the categorymode, only the stations within thatcatego

If the seat belt touches or crossesyour neck, or if it crosses your arminstead of your shoulder, you need toadjust the seat belt anchor height.Insert

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

−California Proposition 65 WarningThis product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birthdefects or other

If yourhands or arms are close to anairbag cover, they could be injuredif the airbag inflates.Objects onthe covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’could interfer

Your seat belt system includes lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions.The front seat belts are alsoequipped with automatic seat belttensioners.If

CONTINUEDFor added protection, the front seatbelts are equipped with automaticseat belt tensioners. When activated,the tensioners immediately tightent

The dealer should also inspect theanchors for damage and replacethem if needed. If the automatic seatbelt tensioners activate during acrash, they must

CONTINUEDAdditional Information About Your AirbagsAirbag System ComponentsDriver and Passenger Safety21(7) (12)(6)(8)(2)(10)(13)(9)(8)(14)(4)(15)(4)(5

A sophisticated electronic systemthat continually monitors andrecords information about thesensors, the control unit, theairbag activators, the seat b

CONTINUEDDuring a frontal crash, your seat beltrestrains your lower body and torso,and the front airbag helps protectyour head and chest.Although both

After a crash, you may see whatlooks like smoke. This is actuallypowder from the airbag’s surface.Although the powder is not harmful,people with respi

CONTINUEDYour front airbags are also advancedairbags. The main purpose of thisfeature is to help prevent airbag-caused injuries to short drivers andch

Be aware that objects placed on thepassenger’s seat can also cause theairbag to be turned off.When the passenger airbag getsturned off by the weight s

−−−−−−To help you make informeddecisions about safety, we haveprovided operating procedures andother information on labels and inthis manual. This inf

CONTINUEDIf you ever have a moderate tosevere side impact, sensors willdetect rapid acceleration and signalthe control unit to instantly inflateeither

If the side airbag off indicator comeson (see page ), have thepassenger sit upright. Once thepassenger is out of the airbag’sdeployment path, the syst

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

This indicator alerts you that thepassenger’s front airbag has beenshut off because weight sensorsdetect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less(the weight of an

Your airbag systems are virtuallymaintenance free, and there are noparts you can safely service.However, you must have yourvehicle serviced if:Any air

This could make thedriver’s seat position sensor or thefront passenger’s weight sensorsineffective. If it is necessary toremove or modify a front seat

−−−If you have children, or ever need todrive with a child in your vehicle, besure to read this section. It beginswith important general guidelines,th

−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

(fluid capacities and tire pressures)(main controls)(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)( )(fue

−Even very youngchildren learn how to unlockvehicle doors, turn on the ignitionswitch, and open the trunk, whichcan lead to accidental injuryChildrenw

Two types of seats may be used: aseat designed exclusively for infants,or a convertible seat used in the rear-facing, reclining mode.If placedfacing f

CONTINUEDMany states, Canadian provinces andterritories allow a child one year ofage or older who also meets theminimum size and weightrequirements to

Since LATCH-compatible child seatsare easier to install and reduce thepossibility of improper installation,we recommend selecting this style.In seatin

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

Whatever type you have, followthe child seat maker’s instructionsfor adjusting or tightening the fit.Push and pull the child seatforward and from side

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

After confirming that the belt islocked, grab the shoulder part ofthe belt near the buckle, and pullup to remove any slack from thelap part of the bel

A child seat with a tether can beinstalled in any seating position inthe back seat, using one of theanchorage points shown above.Since a tether can pr

A convenient reference to thesections in this manual.A quick reference to the maincontrols in your vehicle.Explains the purpose of eachinstrument pane

To determine if a lap/shoulder beltproperly fits a child, have the childput on the seat belt, then askyourself:When a child reaches therecommended wei

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

CONTINUEDOf course, children vary widely. Andwhile age may be one indicator ofwhen a child can safely ride in front,there are other important factors

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

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊If equipped:Control Locations54MIRROR CONTROLSCLIMATE CONTROLSYSTEMHEATING/COOLINGCONTROLSPOWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCHPOWER WINDOWSWITCHESTRUNK

＊＊＊＊The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.Instrument PanelInstruments and Controls55(P.57)(P.6

The instrument panel has manyindicators to give you importantinformation about your vehicle. The engine can be severely damagedif this indicator flash

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊If equipped:Your Vehicle at a GlanceYour Vehicle at a Glance3(P.9, 23)U.S. EX-L V6 model without navigation system is shown.DRIVING POSITIONMEM

This indicator has two functions:Itcomesonwhenyouturntheignition switch to the ON (II)position. It is a reminder to checkthe parking brake. A beeperso

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position. If it comes on at any othertime, there is a

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position. If it comes on while driving,it indicates t

The left or right turn signal indicatorblinks when you signal a lane changeor turn. If an indicator does not blinkor blinks rapidly, it usually meanso

This indicator comes on with thehigh beam headlights. For moreinformation, see page .This indicator also comes on withreduced brightness when thedayti

This indicator comes on for a fewseconds when you turn the ignitionswitch to the ON (II) position. Itremindsyouthatitistimetotakeyour vehicle in for s

＊＊ If equipped:GaugesInstruments and Controls63ODOMETER/CHECK FUEL CAP MESSAGESPEEDOMETERU.S. model is shown.OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATORFUEL GAUGEIN

The odometer shows the totaldistance your vehicle has beendriven. It measures miles in U.S.models and kilometers in Canadianmodels. It is illegal unde

±±−−−−−−−−If equippedThe temperature sensor is in thefront bumper. Therefore, thetemperature reading can be affectedby heat reflection from the roadsu

This shows the temperature of theengine’s coolant. During normaloperation, the pointer should risefrom the bottom mark to about themiddle of the gauge

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.If equippedTo use the horn, press the center pad of

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊If equippedOnly on vehicles equipped with navigation system, refer to the navigation system manual.To use the horn, press the center pad of

−−−−−−−−−MISTOFFINT IntermittentLO Low speedHI High speedWindshield washersPush the right lever up or down toselect a position.The wipers run at highs

＊＊＊−−−＊Turn signalOffParking and indicator lightsAUTOHeadlights onHigh beamsFlashhighbeamsFog lights offFog lights onPush down on theleft lever to sig

−Even with the automatic lightingfeature turned on, we recommendthatyouturnonthelightsmanuallywhen driving at night or in a densefog, or when you ente

This feature turns off the headlights,all other exterior lights, and theinstrument panel lights within 15seconds after you remove the keyand close the

The select/reset knob on theinstrument panel controls thebrightness of the instrument panellights. Turn the knob to adjust thebrightness with the igni

Push the button between the centervents to turn on the hazard warninglights (four-way flashers). Thiscauses all four outside turn signalsand both turn

The defogger and antenna wires onthe inside of the rear window can beaccidentally damaged. Whencleaning the glass, always wipe sideto side.The rear wi

Move the steering wheel up ordown, and in or out, so it pointstoward your chest, not towardyour face. Make sure you can seethe instrument panel gauges

The master key fits all the locks onyour vehicle. The valet key worksonly in the ignition and the driver’sdoor lock. You can keep the trunkrelease han

−This section gives you importantinformation about how to protectyourself and your passengers. Itshows you how to use seat belts. Itexplains how your

If the system repeatedly does notrecognize the coding of your key,contact your dealer.If you lose your key and you cannotstart the engine, contact you

−−−−The ignition switch has fourpositions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY(I), ON (II), START (III)You can insert orremove the key only in this position.To turn t

The lock tab on any passenger’s doorlocks and unlocks that door.When the door is unlocked, you canseetheredindicatoronthelocktababove the inner door h

If you forget and leave the keyin the ignition switch, lockoutprevention will not allow you to lockthe driver’s door. With any dooropen and the key in

CONTINUEDLocks all doors when the shift lever ismoved out of the Park (P) position (A/Tvehicles only).Make sure the shift lever is in thePark (P) posi

Pushandholdthefrontofthemaster door lock switch on thedriver’s door. You will hear a click.Keep holding the switch until youhear another click (after

CONTINUEDThe auto door unlocking isdeactivated all the time.The auto door unlocking featurehas five possible settings:Make sure the shift lever is in

Pushandholdtherearofthemaster door lock switch on thedriver’s door. You will hear a click.Continue to hold the switch:Until you hear another click(aft

Even if your vehicle’s battery isremoved or goes dead, the systemkeeps the auto door lock/unlocksetting which you selected.Turn the ignition switch to

−−The childproof door locks aredesigned to prevent children seatedin the rear from accidentally openingthe rear doors. Each rear door has alock lever

−You’ll find many safetyrecommendations throughout thissection, and throughout this manual.Therecommendationsonthispageare the ones we consider to be

−−You can also open all power windowsand the moonroof (if equipped) fromoutside the vehicle with the remotetransmitter (see page ).Pressthisbuttonfora

＋To replace the battery:Remove the screw at the base ofthe transmitter with a smallPhillips-head screwdriver.Be careful when removing this screw as t

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not

To protect items in the trunk whenyou need to give the key to someoneelse:Give the person the valet key.Lockthetrunkreleaseleverwiththe master key. Al

As a safety feature, your vehicle hasa release lever on the trunk latch sothe trunk can be opened from theinside.Parents should decide if theirchildre

−Moves the seat forwardand backward.The controls for the poweradjustable front seats are on theoutside edge of each seat bottom.You can adjust the sea

−To adjust the seat forward orbackward, pull up on the bar underthe seat cushion’s front edge. Movethe seat to the desired position, andreleasethebar.

They are most effective when youadjust them so the center of the backof the occupant’s head rests againstthe center of the restraint.The height of you

The head restraints adjust for height.You need both hands to adjust arestraint. Do not attempt to adjust itwhile driving. To raise it, pull upward.To

The driver’s and front passenger’sseats have active head restraints. Ifthe vehicle is struck severely fromthe rear, the occupant properlysecured with