Honda Accord (2022 year). Manual in english — page 14

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Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.

To remove a head restraint:

Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then, push the release button and pull the
restraint up and out.

To reinstall a head restraint:

Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height
while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked
in position.

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Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

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Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

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WARNING

Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the
head restraints can result in severe injury
during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before
driving.

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Armrest

The console lid can be used as an armrest.

Pull down the armrest in the center backrest.

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Using the Front Seat Armrest

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Using the Rear Seat Armrest

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Interior Lights

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ON

The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.

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Door activated

The interior lights come on in the following
situations:

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When any doors are opened.

•

You unlock the driver’s door.

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When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF.

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OFF

The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.

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Interior Light Switches

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Interior Light Switches

In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are
closed.
The lights go off after about 30 seconds in the
following situations:

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When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open it.

•

When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF but
do not open a door.

You can change the interior lights dimming time.

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Customized Features

P. 351

The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations:

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When you lock the driver’s door.

•

When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY
mode.

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When you set the power mode to ON.

To avoid draining the battery, do not leave the
interior lights on for an extended length of time
when the engine is off.

If you leave any of the doors open in VEHICLE OFF
mode, the interior lights go off after about 15
minutes.

Door Activated Position

OFF

Front

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Door Activated
Position

ON

OFF

Rear

* Not available on all models

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The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.

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Map Light Switches

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Map Light Switches

When the interior light switch is in the door activated
position and any door is open, the map light will not
go off when you press the lens.

Models with moonroof

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Storage Items

Pull the handle to open the glove box.

You can lock the glove box with the built-in
key.

Push the cover to open the pocket.

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Glove Box

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Glove Box

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WARNING

An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.

Glove Box

Handle

To Lock

Models with trunk main switch

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Center Pocket

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Pull the handle to open the console
compartment.

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Removable tray

The tray in the console compartment is
detachable. To remove the tray, simply pull it
up.

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Front seat beverage holders

Are located in the console between the front
seats.

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Door side beverage holders

Are located on the both of front and rear door
side pockets.

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Beverage Holders

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Beverage Holders

NOTICE

Spilled liquids damage the upholstery, carpeting, and
electrical components in the interior.

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.

Front

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Rear seat beverage holders

Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat
beverage holders.

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There is a coat hook on the rear left grab
handle. Pull it down to use it.

The cargo hooks in the trunk can be used to
install a net for securing items.

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Coat Hook

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Coat Hook

The coat hook is not designed for large or heavy
items.

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Cargo Hooks

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Cargo Hooks

Heavy objects may damage the hook.
Make sure any items put on this hook weigh less than
6.6 lbs (3 kg).

Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the trunk,
placing the heaviest items on the bottom and as far
forward as possible.

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Maximum Load Limit

P. 405

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To open the sunglasses holder, push and
release the indent. To close, push it again until
it latches.

You can store eyeglasses and other small
items in this holder.

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Sunglasses Holder

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Sunglasses Holder

Keep the holder closed while driving except when
accessing stored items.

Push

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The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY
or ON.

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Center pocket

Open the center pocket and the cover to use
it.

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Console compartment

Open the console lid and the cover to use it.

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Accessory Power Sockets

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Accessory Power Sockets

NOTICE

Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element. This can overheat the power socket.

The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12-volt DC accessories that are rated
180 watts (15 amps) or less.

To prevent battery drain, use the power socket only
when the engine is running.

When the accessory power socket is not in use, close
the cover to prevent any small foreign objects from
getting into the accessory power socket.

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To use the wireless charger, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Charge any devices compatible with Qi wireless charging on the area indicated by
the

mark as follows:

1.

To turn the system on and off, press and
hold the

(power) button.

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When the system is activated, the green
indicator light comes on.

2.

Place the device you want to charge on the
charging area.

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The system will automatically start
charging the device, and the amber
indicator light will come on.

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Make sure that the device is compatible
with the system, and placed with the
chargeable side in the center of the
charging area.

3.

When charging is completed, the green
indicator light will come on.

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Depending on the device, the amber
indicator light will stay on.

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Wireless Charger

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Wireless Charger

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RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC RF Radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.

In order to use safely:

•

Remove any metal objects from the charge pad
before charging a device.

•

Do not open the charger case.

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Do not use the charger if it malfunctions. Contact
your dealer.

If the charger interferes with radio communications,
attempt to correct the interference:

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Press and hold the switch on the charger for a few
seconds to turn off the charger.

appears on the audio/information screen when

the device is being charged by the wireless charger.

Green Indicator

Amber Indicator

Charging Area

(Power)

Button

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When charging does not start

Perform one of the solutions in the following table.

Indicator

Cause

Solution

Green

&

Amber

Blinking
simulta-

neously

There is an obstacle(s) between
the charging area and the
device.

Remove the
obstacle(s).

The device is not within the
charging area.

Pick up and reset the
device to the center of
the charging area
where

is located.

The temperature of the wireless
charger pad increases.

Temporarily suspend
charging the device.
Wait for temperature
to drop and attempt to
charge the device
again.

Amber

Blinking

The wireless charger is faulty.

Contact a dealer for
repairs.

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Wireless Charger

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This system consumes a lot of power. Do not use the
system for a long time when the engine is not
running. This may weaken the battery, making it
difficult to start the engine.

When using the wireless charger, check the user’s
manual that came with the compatible device you
want to charge.

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CAUTION

Metal objects between the charge pad and
the device to be charged will get hot and
can burn you.

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Always remove foreign objects from the
charge pad before charging the device.

•

Be sure the surface is clear of dust and
other debris before charging.

•

Do not spill liquids (i. e. water, drinks,
etc.) on the charger and the device.

•

Do not use oil, grease, alcohol, benzine
or thinner for cleaning the charge pad.

•

Do not cover the system with towels,
clothing, or other objects while charging
etc.

•

Avoid spraying aerosols which may come
in contact with the charge pad surface.

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Wireless Charger

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The wireless charger can support up to 15 W, but the
charging rate varies based on the device and other
conditions.

NOTICE

Do not place any magnetic recording media or precision
machines within the charging area while charging.
The data on your cards such as credit cards can be
lost because of the magnetic effect. Also precision
machines such as watches can go wrong.

“Qi” and

marks are the registered trademarks

owned by Wireless Power Consortium (WPC).

In the following cases, charging may stop or not start:

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The device is already fully charged.

•

The temperature of the device is extremely high
while charging.

•

You are at a place that emits strong
electromagnetic waves or noises, such as a TV
station, electric power plant, or gas station.

•

The device has a cover, case or accessories which
are not compatible with wireless charging.

A device may not charge if the size or shape of its
chargeable side is not appropriate for use with the
charging area.

Not all devices are compatible with the system.

During the charging phase, it is normal for the
charging area and device to heat up.

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Wireless Charger

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Charging may be briefly interrupted when:

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All the doors and the trunk are closed
- to avoid interference with the proper functioning
of the keyless access system.

•

The position of the device is altered.

Do not charge more than one device at a time on a
charging area.

If the device becomes too hot and its battery
protection function activates, it may charge
extremely slowly or no longer charge.
The temperature at which the battery protection
function activates depends on the device.

* Not available on all models

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The power mode must be in ON to use the
heated steering wheel.

Press the button on the lower side of the
steering wheel.

When a comfortable temperature is reached,
press the button again to turn it off.

The heated steering wheel is turned off every
time you start the engine, even if you turned it
on the last time you drove the vehicle.

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Heated Steering Wheel

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Canadian models

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Heated Steering Wheel

*

Do not use the heated steering wheel continuously
when the engine is off. Under such conditions, the
battery may be weakened, making the engine
difficult to start.

* Not available on all models