Honda Accord: Automatic Transmission
Eighth generation (2008–2012) / Honda Accord 2008-2012 Owner's Manual / Driving / Automatic Transmission
Reverse Lockout
6-speed manual transmission only
The manual transmission has a
lockout so you cannot accidentally
shift from any forward gear to
reverse while the vehicle is moving
at a certain speed. If you ...
Shift Lever Position Indicators
These indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shift
lever is in.
Using a paddle shift mode, the gear
position indicator shows you the
selected gear number.
The ‘‘D ...
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Emergency Engine Stop
If you cannot stop the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP
button, do
either of the following operations:
• Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for about two seconds.
• Firmly ...
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
In a moderate to severe side impact,
sensors will detect rapid acceleration
and signal the control unit to
instantly inflate the side curtain
airbag.
If the impact is on the passenger’s
...
Operating the XM Radio
To listen to XM Radio, turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position, and press the
button. The
last channel you
listened to will show in the display.
Adjust the volume ...