Quick Reference Guide -> What to Do If for Your Honda Accord 4 Door 2023

What to Do If  
Continuously variable transmission  
models for Canadian models  
The steering wheel may be locked.  
Move the steering wheel left and right after  
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.  
The power mode does not  
change from VEHICLE OFF  
to ACCESSORY. Why?  
Continuously variable transmission  
models  
The shift lever should be moved to (P.  
The power mode does not  
change from ACCESSORY  
to VEHICLE OFF. Why?  
Why does the brake pedal  
pulsate slightly when  
applying the brakes?  
This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a  
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never  
pump the brake pedal.  
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P516)  
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The rear door cannot be  
opened from inside the  
vehicle. Why?  
Check if the childproof lock is in the  
lock position. If so, open the rear door  
with the outside door handle.  
To cancel this function, slide the lever  
up to the unlock position.  
Why do the doors lock  
after I unlocked the doors?  
If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are  
relocked automatically for security.  
Why does the beeper  
sound when I open the  
driver’s door?  
The beeper sounds when:  
The power mode is in ACCESSORY.  
The exterior lights are left on.  
1.5 L engine models  
The Auto Idle Stop is in operation.  
Why does a beeper sound  
when I walk away from the  
vehicle after I close the  
door?  
The beeper sounds if you move outside the walk away auto lock  
operating range before the door completely closes.  
2 Locking the doors (Walk away auto lock®) (P172)  
Why does the beeper  
sound when I start driving?  
The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are  
not wearing their seat belts.  
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Pressing the electric  
parking brake switch does  
not release the parking  
brake. Why?  
Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal  
depressed.  
I’m seeing an amber  
indicator of a tire with an  
exclamation point. What is  
that?  
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) needs attention. If  
you recently inflated or changed a tire, you have to recalibrate  
the system.  
2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P444)  
Depressing the accelerator  
pedal does not release the  
parking brake  
Fasten the driver’s seat belt.  
Check if the transmission is in (P or (N. If so, select any other  
position.  
automatically. Why?  
Automatic transmission models  
Why does the shift position  
automatically change to (P  
when I open the driver’s  
door to check for parking  
space lines when  
Fasten the driver’s seat belt.  
Close the driver’s door and manually change the shift  
position.  
2 When opening the driver’s door (P422)  
reversing?  
Why do I hear a screeching  
sound when I apply the  
brake pedal?  
The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle  
inspected by a dealer.  
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