TECHNOLOGY REFERENCE GUIDE owners.honda.com 31T2AD20 00X31-T2A-D200 2015 Honda Accord Sedan Touring Technology Reference Guide ©2014 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. — All Rights Reserved Printed in U.S.A.
TECHNOLOGY REFERENCE GUIDE BLUETOOTH ® HANDSFREELINK ® p. 31 i-MID p. 22 This Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you get acquainted with your 2015 Honda Accord Sedan Touring ECO ASSISTTM p. 8 INSTRUMENT PANEL p. 4 NAVIGATION p. 28 and provide basic instructions on some of its technology and convenience features. This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual.
SMART ENTRY WITH PUSH BUTTON START Unlocking the Doors Operate certain functions of your vehicle by simply having the remote transmitter within operating range. Engine Start/Stop Button Grab either one of the front door handles when the vehicle is off. Wait until the doors unlock, then pull the handle to open. Accessory or On Mode Locking the Doors Press ENGINE START/STOP once without pressing the brake pedal for Accessory mode. Press it again for On mode.
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS Malfunction Indicators If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer Charging system Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Low brake fluid Malfunction lamp (check engine light) Low oil pressure Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (blinks and stays on) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA) Electric Power Steering (EPS) Smart Entry System Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Brake system Adaptive Crui
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (MID) Main Displays Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information. Main Screen Accessing the Information Display When you start the engine, the information display shows your last active selection from the previous drive cycle. To toggle between the different displays: • Press either info button (p/q) for the main displays. • Press SEL/RESET for the lower displays.
ECO ASSIST TM TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) When turned on, performance of the vehicle’s engine, transmission, cruise control, and air conditioning system are adjusted to maximize fuel efficiency. Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures. How It Works ECON Button 1. Press ECON to turn the system on. When the tire pressure drops significantly below recommended levels, the low tire pressure indicator comes on. 2. The ECON mode indicator comes on. What to Do 1.
SETTINGS FOR YOUR VEHICLE Change different settings for many features in your vehicle. See your Owner’s Manual for detailed information on settings and options. AUTO DOOR LOCKS Program how and when the vehicle doors automatically lock and unlock. Door Locks Adjusting Vehicle Settings Press SETTINGS to select the settings menu. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (DPMS) Store driver’s seat positions into memory for each corresponding keyless remote transmitter (1 or 2). ONE-TOUCH TURN SIGNAL Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change. How It Works How It Works 1. Turn on the vehicle. Make sure the shift lever is in Park (P). 3. Press SET. You will hear a beep. 2. Adjust the seat to your preferred position. 4. Press the memory button corresponding to the remote (1 or 2) you are using within 5 seconds.
HOMELINK ® MULTI-VIEW REAR CAMERA The HomeLink Universal Transceiver can be programmed to operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems. For added convenience, the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help you navigate while backing up.
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) LANEWATCH TM Helps you check your right blind spot when you make a lane change to the right. How It Works Alerts you if your vehicle begins to move out of a detected lane without the turn signal activated. How It Works When the right turn signal is activated, a camera located in the passenger side door mirror shows the right rear area outside your vehicle on the display.
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) Changing Settings Determine the warning timing, or turn the system off. Alerts you to the possibility of a front-end collision. 1. Press SETTINGS. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections. How It Works 2. Select Vehicle Settings. At 10 mph or higher, if the radar sensor in the front grille detects a vehicle in front of you and the system determines a collision is likely, the system warns you with the following visual and audible alerts: 3.
Set a space interval between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you. When the vehicle ahead changes speed, ACC senses the change and increases or decreases your vehicle’s speed to maintain a set following distance or speed. ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) Operating ACC Check the MID for information. Changing Vehicle Distance MAIN RES/+ Control the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
INTELLIGENT MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (i-MID) Choose what to display in the upper screen. USING THE TOUCHSCREEN Interactive touchscreen display includes audio and Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® functionality. Changing the Display Audio Options Source: Select audio sources. Preset: Select preset stations or channels. FM screen shown Title: Display audio information Skip/Seek: Change stations, channels, tracks, etc. More: Select menu options and sound settings.
To keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, use the say voice commands to operate certain vehicle features. VOICE RECOGNITION How It Works Talk button to Voice Command Portal The voice control system uses the steering wheel buttons and the ceiling microphone. To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions may be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always available.
Commonly Used Voice Commands Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands. Try some of these to familiarize yourself with the voice command system. Press and release the Talk button before you say a command. Press and release the General Commands Audio Commands (Accepted on most screens to change displays) (Accepted on most screens) • Display map • Display menu • Display phone • Information • Display audio screen • What time is it? Talk button before you say a command.
NAVIGATION Entering a Destination Using Voice Commands Real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current location and help guide you to a desired destination. Map Screen Legend For information on setting other destination options, see your Navigation Manual. Entering a Street Address Press and release the Talk button before you say a command. 1. Say “Address.” 2. Say “Street,” then say the street name on the next screen. Do not include the direction (N, S, E, W) or type (St.
FM Traffic BLUETOOTH ® HANDSFREELINK ® Provides continuously updated information, including traffic speed, incidents, and construction in major metro areas. Press and release the Talk button before you say a command. Displaying Traffic Information Say “Display traffic” to view traffic flow and incident icons. Make and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit handsfreelink.honda.com to check if this feature is compatible with your phone.
Pairing Your Phone Dialing a Number Pair your phone when the vehicle is stopped to begin using hands-free phone and related audio functions. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections. Enter a 10-digit phone number to call. Using the Menu* Use the interface dial to make and enter selections. 1. Press SETTINGS. 1. Press PHONE. 2. Select Phone Settings. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select Bluetooth Device List (if no phone has been paired) or Connect Phone (if pairing an additional phone). 3.
Using the Phonebook SMS TEXT MESSAGING AND E-MAIL When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook is automatically imported to the system. Phone synchronization must be on for this feature to work. Using the Menu* Use the interface dial to make and enter selections. Receive and send text messages and e-mails from your paired and linked phone using Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. Visit handsfreelink.honda.com to see if this feature is compatible with your phone. Standard message rates apply.
BASIC AUDIO OPERATION Operate basic controls of your audio system using various and convenient methods. Steering Wheel Controls iPod ® OR USB FLASH DRIVE Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash drive through your vehicle’s audio system. Playing Audio Files Volume increase button SOURCE button: Change audio source. t button: Go to u button: Go to next previous stations or tracks. stations or tracks. Select the iPod or USB icon from Source.
HARD DISC DRIVE (HDD) AUDIO SONG BY VOICE TM (SBV) Record CDs onto your vehicle’s hard disc drive. Songs are automatically recorded once a CD is inserted into the disc slot. Play songs from your iPod and HDD from most screens by using simple voice commands. Playing HDD Audio Using the “Play” Command Press and release the Select the HDD icon from Source. Talk button before you say a command. 1. Say “Music search.” 2. Say “Play” and a song, album, or artist. For example, “Play artist XYZ.” 3.
PANDORA ® HondaLink featuring Aha TM Play and operate Pandora from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit handsfreelink.honda.com to check if this feature is compatible with your phone. Standard data rates apply. Access music and information programming, location-based services, and social media through your vehicle’s audio system. Download the HondaLink app to your phone from owners.honda.com/apps before using this feature. Visit handsfreelink.honda.
BLUETOOTH ® AUDIO HONDA OWNERS Play stored or streaming audio from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit handsfreelink.honda.com to check if this feature is compatible with your phone. Visit owners.honda.com and register to explore features and technologies specific to your vehicle, obtain and update maintenance and service records, manage your financial services account, and access other useful information.
FUEL RECOMMENDATION Use of unleaded gasoline of 87 octane or higher is recommended. • Honda recommends TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline where available. • Do NOT use gasoline containing more than 15% ethanol. • Do NOT use gasoline containing methanol. • Do NOT use gasoline containing MMT. See your Owner’s Manual for more information. Some gasoline in North America contains MMT, a manganese-based fuel additive.
