Precautions while driving, Other precautions – HONDA 2013 Accord Sedan - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Precautions While Driving

Precautions While Driving

Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or
driveline, or cause electrical component failure.

If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.

In Rain

Other Precautions

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Precautions While Driving

NOTICE

Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission.

If the ignition switch is turned to ACCESSORY

(

q or

LOCK

(

0

*1

while driving, the engine will shut down

and all steering and brake power assist functions will
stop, making it difficult to control the vehicle.

Do not put the shift lever in

(

N, as you will lose

engine braking (and acceleration) performance.

During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as to not damage the engine or powertrain.

Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.

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2013 Accord Sedan

Driving

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:

Models

with

the

smart

entry

system

have

an

ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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