check engine HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2018 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P 37)
Airbags (P 49)
● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 65)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 78)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P 41)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head
restraints, steering wheel, and mirrors have been
properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 42)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 565)
Under the Hood (P 576)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, inverter coolant, and windshield
washer fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the 12-volt battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then raise
the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can
release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked
in place.
Lights (P 589)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 597)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 600)
● Inspect tires and wheels
regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
•After you have set the power mode
to ON, the vehicle performs system
checks. However, if the readiness
codes have not been set by that
time, this indicator will blink five
times and then go off.
• Comes on if there is a problem with
the emissions control system.
• Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.•Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 665
•Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
• Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the power system for 10
minutes or more, and wait for it to cool
down. Then, take your vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 645
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.•Appears while driving - Immediately stop in a safe
place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Symbol Appears P. 644
•Appears if there is a problem with the shutter grille,
and the radiator coolant temperature is too high.•Power output will be reduced, so you may not be able
to accelerate or maintain yo ur current speed. Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
• Appears when the washer fluid is low.
•Refill the washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 588
•Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.
• Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver
Information Interface P. 571
Canadian models
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when there is a pr oblem with the sensor on
the 12-volt battery.• Have your vehicle ch ecked by a dealer.
2Checking the 12-Volt Battery P. 609
•Appears along with the 12-volt battery charging
system indicator when th e 12-volt battery is not
charging.• Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger
to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 644
•Appears when the engine coolant temperature is
near its upper limit.• Drive slowly to prevent overheating.
•Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2 Overheating P. 641
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s
door while the power system is on by smart entry
remote.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback P. 460
•Appears if there is a pr oblem with the acoustic
vehicle alerting system.• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
• Appears when the High Vo ltage battery is running
extremely low.• Contact a dealer immediately.
• Appears if the engine needs to be started when you
press the EV button.
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the High Voltage battery and other
system control temperatures are too low to operate
(approx. -40°F [-40°C] or below).•You must wait for an increase in the ambient
temperature or move the vehicle to a warmer location.
• Consult a dealer if necessary.
• Appears if the power system is in diagnostic mode.•You may notice a decrease in available power. Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
• Appears when you failed to select EV mode or EV
mode is automatically canceled.
• The cause may be shown with the following
message:
- Battery Temperature At Limit.
- Battery Charge Too Low.
- Engine Too Cold.
- Cabin Being Heated.
- Speed Too High.
- Hard Acceleration Requested.• EV mode is available once the condition is improved or
the cause that canceled EV mode is cleared.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uHondaLink ® Service*
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Features
Your subscribed telematics service provider can check your vehicle’s condition.
■Virtual Dashboard
You can remotely check the mileage, fuel range, and oil life in your app.
■Remote start and stop the engine
You can remotely start and stop engine usin g your app as same as the smart entry
key.
■Geofence Alert
You can receive a notification anytime your vehicle enters or leaves a region set by
you.
■Speed Alert
You can receive a notification when your vehicle has exceeded a speed limit set by
you.
■Personal Data Wipe
You can reset your audio and navigation syst em settings to factory defaults with the
app.
■Wi-Fi hotspot
Vehicle provides 4G LTE ne twork environment as Wi-Fi router to use tablet or
smartphone in your vehicle.
■Convenient Features1 Convenient Features
The contact information of your provider, your user
ID and PIN will be given when you subscribe to
HondaLink ®. If you forget any of the above, contact a
Honda dealer, or go to hondalink.honda.com.
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 600
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks
1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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Driving
When Driving
Turning on the Power
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 30 seconds when you pull
up the electric parking brake switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.1Turning on the Power
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the power system.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When turning on the power system in cold weather,
turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights,
climate control system, and rear defogger in order to
reduce the 12-volt battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
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