Honda Accord: Introduction - Protecting Adults and Teens - Driver and Passenger Safety - Honda Accord 2008-2012 Owner's ManualHonda Accord: Introduction

The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver, adult passengers, and teenage children who are large enough and mature enough to drive or ride in the front.

See pages for important guidelines on how to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who ride in your vehicle.

    Protecting Adults and Teens
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    Close and Lock the Doors
    After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors are closed and locked. Your vehicle has a door and trunk open indicator on the instrument panel to indicate when a specific door ...

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    Precautions for Opening/Closing the Trunk
    • Opening the trunk Open the trunk all the way.  - If it is not fully opened, the trunk lid may begin to close under its own weight. • Closing the trunk Keep the trunk lid closed while ...

    Rear Door Sash Inner Trim Replacement
    4-door NOTE: Take care not to scratch the door. 1. Remove the door panel (see page 20-38). 2. Lower the glass fully. 3. Remove the door sash inner trim (A). -1. Pull back the outside edge ...

    Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
    The vehicle stability assist (VSA) system helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less than desired. It also assists you in maintaining traction while ac ...