Honda Accord Sedan (2016 year). Instruction

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Provides steering input to help keep the vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and
provides tactile and visual alerts if the vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Important Safety Reminders
The LKAS is for your convenience only. It is not a
substitute for your vehicle control. The system does
not work if you take your hands off the steering
wheel or fail to steer the vehicle.

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Information Messages

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Do not place objects on the instrument panel.
Objects may reflect on the windshield and prevent
correct detection of the traffic lanes.

The LKAS only alerts you when lane drift is detected
without a turn signal in use. The LKAS may not detect
all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will
vary based on weather, speed, and lane marker
condition.
It is always your responsibility to safely operate the
vehicle and avoid collisions.

The LKAS is convenient when it is used on freeways.

The LKAS may not work properly or may work
improperly under the certain conditions:

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You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system.

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When you operate the turn signals to change lanes, the system is suspended, and
resumes after the signals are off.
() If you make a lane change without operating the turn signals, the LKAS
alerts activate, and torque is applied to the steering.

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LKAS camera

Monitors the lane
lines.

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Tactile and visual alerts

Rapid vibrations on the steering wheel
and a warning display alert you that the
vehicle is drifting out of a detected lane.

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Steering input assist

The system applies torque to the steering to keep the vehicle between the left and
right lane lines. The applied torque becomes stronger as the vehicle gets closer to
either of the lane lines.

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

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Provides assistance to keep the vehicle in the center of the lane. When the vehicle
nears a white or yellow line, steering force of the electric power steering will become
stronger.

When the vehicle enters the warning area, the LKAS alerts you with slight steering
wheel vibration as well as a warning display.

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Lane Keep Support Function

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

The LKAS may not function as designed on while
driving in frequent stop and go traffic, or on roads
with sharp curves.

When it fails to detect lanes, the system will
temporarily be canceled. When lane is detected,
system will recover automatically.

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Lane Departure Warning Function

Warning Area

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The system can be used when the following conditions are met.
• The lane in which you are driving has detectable lane markers on both sides, and

your vehicle is in the center of the lane.

• The vehicle speed is between 45 and 90 mph (72 and 145 km/h).
• You are driving on a straight or slightly curved road.
• The turn signals are off.
• The brake pedal is not depressed.
• The wipers are not in continuous operation.

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How to activate the system

1. Press the MAIN button.

The LKAS is on in the multi-information
display.
The system is ready to use.

2. Press the LKAS button.

Lane outlines appear on the multi-
information display.
The system is activated.

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When the System can be Used

When the System can be Used

If the vehicle drifts toward either left or right lane line
due to the system applying torque, turn off the LKAS
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

MAIN Button

LKAS Button

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3. Keep your vehicle near the center of the

lane while driving.

The dotted outer lines change to solid
ones once the system starts operating
after detecting the left and right lane
markings.

To cancel the LKAS:
Press the MAIN or LKAS button.

The LKAS is turned off every time you stop the
engine, even if you turned it on the last time
you drove the vehicle.

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To cancel

When the System can be Used

The LKAS temporarily deactivates when it fails to
detect lane lines. When the system detects the lines
again, it comes back on automatically.

To cancel

Pressing the MAIN button also turns ACC on and off.

MAIN Button

LKAS Button

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The system operation is suspended if
you:

• Set the wipers to continuous operation.

Turning the wipers off resumes the
LKAS.

• Set the wiper switch to AUTO and the

wipers operate continuously.

The LKAS resumes when the wipers stop
or operate intermittently.

• Decrease the vehicle speed to about 40

mph (64 km/h) or less.

Increasing the vehicle speed to about 45
mph (72 km/h) or more resumes the
LKAS.

• Depress the brake pedal.

The LKAS resumes and starts detecting
the lane lines again once you release the
brake pedal.

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The LKAS may automatically be suspended when:

• The system fails to detect lane lines.
• The steering wheel is quickly turned.
• You fail to steer the vehicle.
• The vehicle runs on a curved road over the speed limit.
• Driving through a sharp curve.
• Driving at a speed in excess of approximately 90 mph (145 km/h).
Once these conditions no longer exist, the LKAS automatically resumes.

When the LKAS is suspended,
the lane lines on the multi-
information display change to
contour lines, and the beeper
sounds.

Models with automatic intermittent wipers

All models

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The LKAS may automatically be canceled when:

• The camera temperature gets extremely high or low.
• The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including

the windshield, gets dirty.

• The ABS or VSA system engages.
The beeper sounds if the LKAS is automatically canceled.

The system may not detect lane markings and therefore may not keep the vehicle in
the middle of a lane under certain conditions, including the following:

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Environmental conditions

• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• Sudden changes between light and dark, such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.
• There is little contrast between lane lines and the roadway surface.
• Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).
• Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.
• Driving in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
• Shadows of adjacent objects are parallel to lane markings.
• Roadway objects or structures are misinterpreted as lane markers.
• Reflections on the interior of the windshield.

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Roadway conditions

• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks,

reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).

• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.
• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road

repairs or old lane markings.

• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines (e.g., such as at an intersection

or crosswalk).

• The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.
• The vehicle in front of you is driving near the lane lines.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.
• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.
• When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white

lines (or yellow lines).

• Driving on roads with double lines.

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Vehicle conditions

• Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streaked or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet

snow, etc.

• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction,

improperly inflated, compact spare tire, etc.).

• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.

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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System

Helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less than
what was intended. It also assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces. It does
so by regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.

When VSA® activates, you may notice that the
engine does not respond to the accelerator.
You may also notice some noise from the
hydraulic system. You will also see the
indicator blink.

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VSA® Operation

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System

VSA® may not function properly if tire type and size
are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and type
of tire, and the air pressures as specified.

When the VSA® indicator comes on and stays on
while driving, there may be a problem with the
system. While this may not interfere with normal
driving, have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.

VSA® cannot enhance stability in all driving situations
and does not control the entire braking system. You
still need to drive and corner at speeds appropriate
for the conditions and always leave a sufficient
margin of safety.

The main function of the VSA® system is generally
known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The
system also includes a traction control function.

VSA® System
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This button is on the driver side control panel.
To partially turn the VSA features on and off,
press and hold it until you hear a beep.

The traction control stops fully functioning,
allows the wheels to spin more freely at low
speed. The VSA® OFF indicator will also come
on.

To turn it on again, press the

(VSA® OFF)

button until you hear a beep.

VSA® is turned on every time you start the
engine, even if you turned it off the last time
you drove the vehicle.

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VSA® OFF Button

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System

With the

button pressed, your vehicle will have

normal braking and cornering ability, but VSA®
traction and stability enhancement becomes less
effective.

In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets
stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may be easier
to free it with the VSA® temporarily switched off.

When the

button is pressed, the traction control

function becomes less effective. This allows for the
wheels to spin more freely at low speed. You should
only attempt to free your vehicle with the VSA® off if
you are not able to free it when the VSA® is on.

Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be sure to
switch VSA® on again. We do not recommend driving
your vehicle with the VSA® system switched off.

You may hear a motor sound coming from the
engine compartment while system checks are being
performed immediately after starting the engine or
while driving. This is normal.

VSA® OFF Indicator

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LaneWatch

Is an assistance system that allows you to check the passenger side rear areas
displayed on the audio/information screen when the turn signal is activated to the
passenger’s side. A camera in the passenger side door mirror monitors these areas
and allows you to check for vehicles, in addition to your visual check and use of the
passenger door mirror. You can also keep the system on for your convenience while
driving.

LaneWatch

Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, LaneWatch has
limitations. Over reliance on LaneWatch may result in
a collision.

The LaneWatch function can be affected by weather,
lighting (including headlights and low sun angle),
ambient darkness, camera condition, and loading.

The LaneWatch may not provide the intended display
of traffic to the side and rear under the following
conditions:

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Your vehicle’s suspension has been altered,
changing the height of the vehicle.

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Your tires are over or under inflated.

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Your tires or wheels are of varied size or construction.

WARNING

Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
change lanes before doing so may result in
a crash and serious injury or death.

Do not rely only on LaneWatch while
driving.

Always look in your mirrors, to either side
of your vehicle, and behind you for other
vehicles before changing lanes.

Camera

Audio/Information Screen

Move the turn signal
lever to the passenger
side.

Press the LaneWatch
button.

Pull the turn signal
lever back.

Press the LaneWatch
button again.

The passenger side view
display appears on the
audio/information screen.

The system activates when you:

The system deactivates when you:

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Customizing the LaneWatch settings

You can customize the following items using the audio/information touch screen.
• Show with Turn Signal: Selects whether LaneWatch monitor comes on when

you operate the turn signal light lever.

• Reference Lines: Selects whether the reference lines appear on the LaneWatch

monitor.

• Display Time after Turn Off: Changes the remaining LaneWatch display time

after you pull the turn signal lever back.

• Display: Adjusts display settings.

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Reference Lines

Three lines that appear on the screen can give
an idea of how far the vehicles or objects on
the screen are from your vehicle, respectively.
If an object is near line 1 (in red), it indicates
that it is close to your vehicle whereas an
object near line 3 farther away.

LaneWatch

The LaneWatch camera view is restricted. Its unique
lens makes objects on the screen look slightly
different from what they are.

LaneWatch display does not come on when the shift
lever is in

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For proper LaneWatch operation:

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The camera is located in the passenger side door
mirror. Always keep this area clean. If the camera
lens is covered with dirt or moisture, use a soft,
moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free of debris.

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Do not cover the camera lens with labels or stickers
of any kind.

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Do not touch the camera lens.

Reference Lines

The area around the reference line 1 (red) is very close to
your vehicle. As always, make sure to visually confirm
the safety of a lane change before changing lanes.

The distance between your vehicle and lines 1, 2 and
3 on the screen vary depending on road conditions
and vehicle loading. For example, the reference lines
on the screen may seem to appear closer than the
actual distances when the rear of your vehicle is more
heavily loaded.

Consult a dealer if:

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The passenger side door mirror, or area around it is
severely impacted, resulting in changing the
camera angle.

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The LaneWatch display does not come on at all.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Instead of directly measuring the pressure in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle
monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each
wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are
significantly under-inflated. This will cause the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to
come on and a message to appear on the multi-information display

You must start TPMS calibration every time you:
• Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.
• Rotate the tires.
• Replace one or more tires.

Before calibrating the TPMS:
• Set the cold tire pressure in all four tires.

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Make sure:
• The vehicle is at a complete stop.

• The shift lever is in

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• The shift lever is in

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• The ignition switch is in ON

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*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

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TPMS Calibration

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The system does not monitor the tires when driving
at low speed.

Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly affect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.

Tire pressure checked and inflated in:

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Warm weather can become under-inflated in
colder weather.

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Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer
weather.

The low tire pressure indicator will not come on as a
result of over inflation.

The TPMS may not function properly if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire.

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The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
with a delay or may not come on at all when:

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You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the
steering wheel.

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You drive on snowy or slippery roads.

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Snow chains are used.

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
under the following conditions:

•

A compact spare tire is used.

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There is a heavier and uneven load on the tires,
such as when towing a trailer, than the condition at
calibration.

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Snow chains are used.

Manual transmission models

Automatic transmission/CVT models

All models

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Press and hold the TPMS button until the low
tire pressure/TPMS indicator blinks twice,
indicating the calibration process has begun.
• If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator does

not blink, confirm the above conditions
then press and hold the TPMS button again.

• The calibration process finishes

automatically.

You can calibrate the system from the customized
features on the multi-information display.
1. Press the

button to select Vehicle

Settings, then press the SEL/RESET button.

TPMS Calibration appears on the display.

2. Press the SEL/RESET button.

The display switches to the
customization setup screen, where you
can select Cancel or Calibrate.

3. Press the

button and select

Calibrate, then press the SEL/RESET button.

Calibration Started screen appears,
then the display returns to the
customization menu screen.

• If the Calibration Failed to Start message

appears, repeat steps 2-3.

• The calibration process finishes automatically.

TPMS Calibration

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TPMS cannot be calibrated if a compact spare tire is
installed.

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The calibration process requires approximately 30
minutes of cumulative driving at speeds between
30-60 mph (48-97 km/h).

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During this period, if the ignition is turned on and
the vehicle is not moved within 45 seconds, you
may notice the low tire pressure indicator comes on
briefly. This is normal and indicates that the
calibration process is not yet complete.

You can calibrate the system using the audio/
information screen

or audio/information touch

screen

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If the snow chains are installed, remove them before
calibrating the TPMS.

If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on even
when the properly inflated specified regular tires are
installed, have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

We recommend that the tires be replaced with the
same brand, model, and size as the originals. Ask a
dealer for details.

TPMS
Button

Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator

Models with information display

Models with multi-information display

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required
Federal Explanation

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label.

(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with
a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale

when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.

Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure.

Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's
handling and stopping ability.

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Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction
indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.

When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.

TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including
the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.

Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.

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Braking

Brake System

Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parking.

To apply:
Pull the lever fully up without pressing the
release button.

To release:
1. Pull the lever slightly, and press and hold

the release button.

2. Lower the lever down all the way, then

release the button.

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Parking Brake

Parking Brake

NOTICE

Release the parking brake fully before driving. The
rear brakes and axle can be damaged if you drive
with the parking brake applied.

If you start driving without fully releasing the parking
brake, a buzzer sounds as a warning, and Release
Parking Brake appears on the multi-information
display

Always apply the parking brake when parking.

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