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:
Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of
the vehicle, all occupants, all
accessories, all cargo, and the
tongue load is:
U.S. models
LX:
4,299 lbs (1,950 kg)
EX and EX-L:
4,409 lbs (2,000 kg)
V6 mo ...
Sound Quality Diagnosis
Special Tools Required
Diagnostic CD 07AAZ-SDBA100
Use the following tests to check sound quality.
NOTE: Before beginning the following tests, write down
the customer's bass, treble, fader and b ...
Opening/Closing theWindows and Moonroof with the Key
You can open and close the windows
and the moonroof (if equipped) with
the key in the driver’s door lock.
To open:
1. Insert the key in the driver’s door
lock.
2. Turn the key clockwise ...