Honda Accord: Driving
This section gives you tips on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to operate the manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA ) system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and facts you need if you are planning to tow a trailer.
- Preparing to Drive
- Starting the Engine
- Manual Transmission
- Automatic Transmission
- Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Automatic Transmission Only)
- Parking
- Braking System
- Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
- Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Towing a Trailer
Cargo Net
Optional
The cargo net can be used to help
hold down items stored in the trunk. ...
Preparing to Drive
You should do the following checks
and adjustments before you drive
your vehicle.
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ic ...
See also:
Side Curtain Airbags
The side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers
in outer
seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The side curtain
airbags
equipped in this vehic ...
Backlash Inspection
1. Install both axles into the A/T differential, then place
the axles on V-blocks.
2. Check the backlash of the pinion gears (A) using a dial
indicator (B).
Standard: 0.05-0.15 mm (0.002-0.006 i ...
Self-diagnostic Function
NOTE: Before testing, troubleshoot the multiplex integrated control unit
first, using B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode
A (see page 22-134).
The gauge control module has a self-diagnostic functio ...