Get Controls -> perating the Switches Around the Steering WheelO Guide for Honda Accord 4 Door 2023

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel

ENGINE START/STOP Button

1ENGINE START/STOP Button

Changing the Power Mode

■

ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range

You can start the engine when the keyless remote is

inside the vehicle.

Continuously Variable Transmission

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)

Automatic Transmission

The button is off.

The steering wheel is locked^*1.

Operating Range

The power to all electrical

components is turned off.

*2

ACCESSORY

The button blinks (in red).

Operate the audio system and

other accessories in this position.

If the battery of the keyless remote is getting low, the

engine may not start when you push the ENGINE

START/STOP button. If the engine does not start,

refer to the following link.

ON

The button blinks (in red).

2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak

P. 604

All electrical components can be

used.

Without pressing

the brake pedal

Without pressing

the brake pedal

The engine may also run if the keyless remote is close

to the door or window, even if it is outside the

vehicle.

Press the button without the

transmission in (P.

Press the button.

Put the transmission into (P^*2.

ON mode:

Put the transmission into (P

then press the button.

The ENGINE START/STOP button is red when the

engine is running.

*1: Continuously variable transmission models for Canadian models

*2: U.S. models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluENGINE START/STOP Button

1Changing the Power Mode

Automatic Power Off

■

Continuously variable transmission models

for Canadian models

If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in (P and the

power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar to

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.

If the power mode does not change from VEHICLE

OFF to ACCESSORY, press the ENGINE START/STOP

button while moving the steering wheel left and

right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the

mode to change.

Continuously variable transmission models

for Canadian models

When in this mode:

The steering wheel does not lock.

You cannot lock or unlock doors with the remote transmitter or the keyless access

Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON

when you get out.

system.

Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF

(LOCK).

Power Mode Reminder

■

If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning

buzzer sounds.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluENGINE START/STOP Button

1Keyless Remote Reminder

Keyless Remote Reminder

■

When the keyless remote is within the system’s

operational range, and the driver’s door is closed, the

warning function cancels.

When the power mode is set to any mode

other than OFF and you remove the keyless

remote from the vehicle and shut the door, an

alarm will sound. If the alarm continues to

sound, place the keyless remote in another

location.

If the keyless remote is taken out of the vehicle after

the engine has been started, you can no longer

change the ENGINE START/STOP button mode or

restart the engine. Always make sure if the keyless

remote is in your vehicle when you operate the

ENGINE START/STOP button.

■ When the power mode is in

ACCESSORY

The alarm will sound from outside the vehicle.

Removing the keyless remote from the vehicle

through a window does not activate the warning

buzzer.

■ When the power mode is in ON

An alarm will sound both inside and outside

the vehicle. In addition, a warning indicator

will appear on the instrument panel.

Do not put the keyless remote on the dashboard or in

the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer to go

off. Under some other conditions that can prevent

the vehicle from locating the keyless remote, the

warning buzzer may also go off even if the keyless

remote is within the system’s operational range.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluTurn Signals

Turn Signals

The turn signals can be used when the power mode is in ON.

1Turn Signals

■ (A): Turn signal

The turn signal indicator on the instrument panel will

blink when the external turn signal blinks.

2 Indicators P. 82

(A)

Push the lever up or down based on the

(B)

direction you want to turn, and the turn signal

will blink.

(B)

(A)

■ (B): One-touch turn signal

When you lightly push the lever up or down

and release it, the turn signal will blink 3 times.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches

Light Switches

1Light Switches

Manual Operation

■

If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF while

the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s

door is opened.

Rotating the light switch turns the lights on

and off, regardless of the power mode

setting.

U.S. models

High Beams

When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the

instrument panel will be on.

2 Lights On Indicator P. 97

■ High beams

Push the lever forward until you hear a click.

■ Low beams

When in high beams, pull the lever back to

return to low beams.

Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off

because it will cause the battery to discharge.

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

■ Flashing the high beams

Pull the lever back, and release it.

If you sense that the level of the headlights is

abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.

Turns on parking, side marker,

tail, and rear license plate lights

Turns on headlights, parking, side

marker, tail, and rear license plate

lights

Canadian models

■ Lights off

High Beams

Turn the lever to OFF either when:

• The transmission is in (P.

• The parking brake is applied.

To turn the lights on again, turn the lever to

OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you

do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights

come on automatically when:

• The transmission is taken out of (P and the

parking brake is released.

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

Turns on parking, side marker,

tail, and rear license plate lights

Turns on headlights, parking, side

marker, tail, and rear license plate

lights

• The vehicle starts to move.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches

1Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

■

We recommend that you turn on the lights manually

when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas

such as long tunnels or parking facilities.

Automatic lighting control can be used when

U.S. models

the power mode is in ON.

The light sensor is in the location shown below.

Do not cover this light sensor with anything;

otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not

work properly.

When the light switch is in AUTO, the

headlights and other exterior lights will switch

on and off automatically depending on the

ambient brightness.

Models without automatic

intermittent wipers

The headlights comes on when you unlock a

door in dark areas with the headlight switch in

AUTO.

Canadian models

Light Sensor

u Once you lock the door, the headlights

will go off.

Models with automatic

intermittent wipers

Light Sensor

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights^*

1Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

Headlight Integration with Wipers

The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within

a certain number of intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.

The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.

■

U.S. models

You can adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:

The exterior lights come on

Setting

when the ambient light is at

Max

High

Mid

Low

Automatic Lighting Off Feature

■

Bright

The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15

seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF, take the keyless remote with

you, and close the driver’s door.

Dark

Min

2 Customized Features P. 351

If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF with the headlight switch on, but do not

open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes, if the switch is in

the AUTO position).

1Headlight Integration with Wipers

This feature activates while the headlights are off in

AUTO.

The instrument panel brightness does not change

when the headlights come on.

The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock

the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the

driver’s door, you will hear a reminder chime alerting you that the lights are on.

At dark ambient light levels, the automatic lighting

control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of

the number of wiper sweeps.

Fog Lights^*

When the low beam headlights are on, turn

the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.

1Automatic Lighting Off Feature

You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.

2 Customized Features P. 351

Fog Light Switch

* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDaytime Running Lights

Daytime Running Lights

The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have

been met:

• The power mode is in ON.

• The headlight switch is off, or in

• The parking brake is released.

.

The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Setting the power mode to

VEHICLE OFF will turn off the daytime running lights.

The daytime running lights are off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when

the head light switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAuto High-Beam

Auto High-Beam

The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the

lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at

night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high

beam depending on the situation.

1Auto High-Beam

The auto high-beam system does not always operate

in every situation. This system is just for assisting the

driver. Always observe your surroundings and switch

the headlights between high beam and low beam

manually if necessary.

Front Sensor Camera

If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient

for driving, change the headlight beams manually.

The range and the distance at which the camera can

recognize varies depending on conditions

surrounding your vehicle.

Regarding the handling of the camera mounted to

the inside of the windshield, refer to the following.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 504

How to Use the Auto High-Beam

■

When all of the following conditions have been met, the auto high-beam indicator

comes on and the auto high-beam is activated.

For the auto high-beam to work properly:

• Do not place an object that reflects light on the

dashboard.

• Keep the windshield around the camera clean.

• When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to

apply the windshield cleanser to the camera lens.

• Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area

around the camera.

• The power mode is in ON.

Light Switch

• The light switch is in AUTO.

• The lever is in the low beam position.

• The headlights have been automatically

activated.

• It is dark outside the vehicle.

• Do not touch the camera lens.

Auto High-Beam

Indicator

If the camera receives a strong impact, or repairing of

the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.

If the auto high-beam indicator does not come on even when all the conditions have

been met, carry out the following procedure and the indicator will come on.

• Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it while driving.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAuto High-Beam

■ Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam

When auto high-beam is active, the headlights switch between high beam and low

beam based on the following conditions.

1How to Use the Auto High-Beam

In the following cases, the auto high-beam system

may not switch the headlights properly or the

switching timing may be changed. In case of the

automatic switching operation does not fit for your

driving habits, please switch the headlights manually.

Switching to high beam:

Switching to low beam:

All of the following conditions must

be met before the high beams turn

on.

One of the following conditions

must be met before the low beams

turn on.

• The brightness of the lights from the preceding or

oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.

• Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,

fog, windshield frost, etc.).

• Surrounding light sources, such as street lights,

electric billboards and traffic lights are illuminating

the road ahead.

• The brightness level of the road ahead constantly

changes.

• The road is bumpy or has many curves.

• A vehicle suddenly appears in front of you, or a

vehicle in front of you is not in the preceding or

oncoming direction.

• Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.

• A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object

ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.

• The oncoming vehicle frequently disappears under

roadside trees or behind median barriers.

• The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle,

bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.

●

Your vehicle speed is 25 mph (40

Your vehicle speed is 15 mph (24

km/h) or more.

There are no preceding or

km/h) or less.

There is a preceding or oncoming

●

oncoming vehicle with headlights

or taillights turned on.

There are few street lights on the

vehicle with headlights or

taillights turned on.

There are many street lights on

●

road ahead.

the road ahead.

■ Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam

If you want to manually switch the headlights between high beam and low beam,

follow either of the procedures below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-

beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.

Using the lever:

Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it within about

one second while driving.

u To reactivate the auto high-beam, pull the lever toward you for flashing the

high beams then release it while driving. The auto high-beam indicator will

come on.

The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low

beam when:

• Windshield wipers are operating at a high speed.

• The camera has detected a dense fog.

Using the light switch:

Turn the light switch to

.

u To reactivate the auto high-beam, turn the light switch to AUTO when the

lever is in the low beam position, the auto high-beam indicator will come on.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAuto High-Beam

1How to Use the Auto High-Beam

How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam

■

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot

Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message

appears:

• Use the climate control system to cool down the

interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode

with the airflow directed toward the camera.

• Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield

temperature, which cools down the area around

the camera.

You can turn the auto high-beam system off. If you want to turn the system off or

on, set the power mode to ON, then carry out the following procedures while the

vehicle is stationary.

To turn the system off:

With the light switch is in AUTO, pull the lever

AUTO Position

toward you and hold it for at least 40 seconds.

After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks

twice, release the lever.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot

Operate: Clean Front Windshield message

appears:

• Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the

windshield. If the message does not disappear after

you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a

while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

To turn the system on:

With the light switch is in AUTO, pull the lever

toward you and hold it for at least 30 seconds.

After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks

once, release the lever.

1How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam

If you turn the auto high-beam system off, the system

does not operate until you turn the system on.

Park in a safe place before turning the system off or

on.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers

Wipers and Washers

1Wipers and Washers

Windshield Wiper/Washer

■

NOTICE

The windshield wipers and washers can be

used when the power mode is in ON.

Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.

The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber

blades will get damaged.

■ MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release

the lever.

NOTICE

Pull to

use

Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.

The pump may get damaged.

washer.

■ Wiper switch (OFF, INT^*1/AUTO^*2, LO, HI)

Move the lever up or down to change the

wiper settings.

The wiper motor may stop motor operation

temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation

will return to normal within a few minutes, once the

circuit has returned to normal.

Intermittent Time

Adjustment Ring^*

■ Adjusting wiper operation^*

Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper

operation.

MIST

OFF

INT^*1/AUTO^*2

Models with intermittent time adjustment ring

If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are

operating intermittently, the length of the wipe

interval shortens.

LO: Low speed wipe

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

HI: High speed wipe

When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s

shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become

Higher speed, more sweeps

the same.

■ Washer

Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.

NOTICE

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the

windshield.

Operating the wipers in this condition may damage

the wipers. Use the defogger or heated windshield^*

to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.

When you release the lever for more than one second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two

or three more times to clear the windshield, then stop.

*1: Models with manual intermittent operation

*2: Models with automatic intermittent operation

* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers

1Wipers and Washers

Automatic Intermittent Wipers^*

■

If the wipers stop operating due to an obstacle such

as the buildup of snow, park the vehicle in a safe

place.

Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the power

mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF, then remove

the obstacle.

When you push the lever down to AUTO, the

windshield wipers sweep once, and go into

the automatic mode.

The wipers operate intermittently, at low

speed, or at high speed and stop in

accordance with the amount of rainfall the

rainfall sensor detects.

1Automatic Intermittent Wipers^*

Adjustment Ring

The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.

Rainfall Sensor

■ AUTO sensitivity adjustment

When the wiper function is set to AUTO, you

can adjust the sensitivity of the rainfall sensor

(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will

operate in accordance with your preference.

Sensor sensitivity

Low Sensitivity

NOTICE

AUTO should always be turned OFF before the

following situations in order to prevent severe

damage to the wiper system:

• Cleaning the windshield

High Sensitivity

• Driving through a car wash

• No rain present

* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror^*Button

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror^*Button

Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window

and mirrors when the power mode is in ON.

1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror^*Button

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off

when the window has been defogged. Also, do not

use the system for a long time while the engine is

idling. This may weaken the battery, making it

difficult to start the engine.

The rear defogger and heated door mirror

automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes

depending on the outside temperature.

However, if the outside temperature is 32°F

(0°C) or below, it does not automatically switch

off.

Models with heated door mirror

When the power mode is set to ON and the outside

temperature is below 41°F (5°C), the heated door

mirror may automatically activate for 10 minutes.

Canadian models

Heated Windshield Button

1Heated Windshield Button

Press the heated windshield button to deice

the windshield at the wiper park area and

along the driver side edge of the windshield

when the power mode is in ON.

The heated windshield will automatically

switch off after 15 minutes.

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off

when the window has been deiced. Also, do not use

the system for a long period when the engine is

idling. This may weaken the battery, making it

difficult to start the engine.

* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluBrightness Control

Brightness Control

1Brightness Control

Adjusting the Instrument Panel Brightness

■

The brightness of the instrument panel will be

reduced when the following conditions:

• The power mode is in ON.

When the power mode is in ON, you can use

the brightness control dial to adjust

instrument panel brightness.

To brighten: Turn the dial up.

To dim: Turn the dial down.

• The light switch is in any position other than off

and it is dark outside.

The brightness can be set differently for when the

exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

You will hear a beep when the brightness

reaches minimum or maximum. Several

seconds after adjusting the brightness, you

will be returned to the previous screen.

Control Dial

■ Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the driver

information interface while you are adjusting

it.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluBrightness Control

Adjusting the Head-Up Display Brightness^*

■

When the head-up display is on, press and

hold the HUD button until its brightness level

indicator on the driver information interface.

3

To brighten: Press the

button.

4

To dim: Press the

button.

3 /4 Button

HUD Button

The driver information interface will return to

its original state several seconds after you

adjust the brightness.

■ Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the driver

information interface while you are adjusting

it.

* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving Position Memory System^*

Driving Position Memory System^*

You can store two driver’s seat positions (except for power lumbar) with the driving

position memory system.

When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter or keyless

access system, the seat adjust automatically to one of the two preset positions.

1Driving Position Memory System^*

Using the audio/information screen you can disable

the automatic seat adjustment function.

2 Customized Features P. 351

The driver’s seat easy exit feature can be turned ON/

OFF.

2 Customized Features P. 351

When you enter the vehicle, the driver information interface briefly shows you which

remote transmitter you used to unlock the vehicle.

• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.

• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.

The driver’s seat moves rearward depending

System Operation

The system will not operate if:

DRIVER 1

DRIVER 2

• The vehicle speed is above 2 mph (3 km/h).

• Either memory position button is pressed while the

seat is in motion.

• The seat position is adjusted while in operation.

• The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.

on the set seating position once you

• Stop the vehicle.

• Put the transmission into (P.

• Turn the engine off.

• Open the driver’s door.

Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY

position, the driver’s seat moves forward to

the DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.

The system may not recognize a key if:

• The key is in close proximity to a cell phone or other

wireless device.

• Both keys are in the vehicle at the same time.

• The Driving Position Memory System is disabled in

customized features.

• Opening driver's door without fully grabbing door

handle.

* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving Position Memory System^*

1Storing a Position in Memory

Storing a Position in Memory

■

After you press the SET button, the storing operation

will be canceled when:

• You do not press the memory button within five

seconds.

• You readjust the seat position before the two

beeps.

• You set the power mode to any position except

ON.

1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the

driver’s seat to the desired position.

2. Press the SET button.

Memory

u You will hear the beeper, and the

memory button indicator light will blink.

3. Press the memory button (1 or (2 within

five seconds of pressing the SET button.

u Once the seat position has been

memorized, the indicator light on the

button you pressed stays on and you will

hear two beeps.

Button 2

Memory

Button 1

SET Button

1Recalling the Stored Position

Recalling the Stored Position

■

The seat will stop moving if you:

• Press the SET button or memory button (1 or (2.

• Adjust the seat position.

1. Put the transmission into (P.

2. Apply the parking brake.

Memory

Button 2

3. Press a memory button ((1 or (2).

u You will hear a beep, and the indicator

light will blink.

Memory

Button 1

The seat will automatically move to the

memorized position. When it has finished

moving, you will hear a beep, and the

indicator light stays on.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAdjusting the Steering Wheel

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you

can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.

1Adjusting the Steering Wheel

3

WARNING

1. While the vehicle is stopped, push the

To lock

steering wheel adjustment lever down.

u The steering wheel adjustment lever is

under the steering column.

Adjusting the steering wheel position while

driving may cause you to lose control of the

vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and

in or out.

u Make sure you can see the instrument

panel gauges and indicators.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the

vehicle is stopped.

Lever

3. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up

to lock the steering wheel in position.

u After adjusting the position, make sure

you have securely locked the steering

wheel in place by trying to move it up,

down, in, and out.

To adjust

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