Honda Accord: Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Eighth generation (2008–2012) / Honda Accord 2008-2012 Owner's Manual / Instruments and Controls / Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Maintenance Minder
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 kee ...
Windshield Wipers andWashers
Windshield Wipers
1. MIST
2. OFF
3. INT - Intermittent
4. LO - Low speed
5. HI - High speed
6. Windshield washers
Push the right lever up or down to
select a position.
MIST - The wipe ...
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Compass Zone Selection
In most areas, there is a variation
between magnetic north and true
north. Zone selection is required so
the compass can compensate for this
variation. To check and select the
zone, do this: ...
Shifting
To shift from Park to any position,
press firmly on the brake pedal, and
press the release button on the front
of the shift lever, then move the
lever. You cannot shift out of Park
when th ...
Manual Transmission
On models with 5-speed manual
transmission, or models
with 6-speed manual transmission
The manual transmission is
synchronized in all forward gears for
smooth operation. It has a lockout so ...