emergency towing HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2020 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
Child Safety P. 61Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 75Safety Labels P. 76
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 180 Security Sy stem P. 183 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 186
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 190 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 209
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 222 Climate Control System P. 240
Audio Error Messages P. 345 General Information on the Audio System P. 350
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 405, 429 Refuel Recommend P. 454
When Driving P. 467 Braking P. 575Parking Your Vehicle P. 587
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 604 Turbo Engine Vehicle P. 605
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 618 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 635
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 646 Battery P. 655 Remote Transmitter Care P. 657
Cleaning P. 659 Accessories and Modifications P. 664
Engine Does Not Start P. 675 Jump Starting P. 678 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 681
Fuses P. 692 Emergency Towing P. 697 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 698
Refueling P. 701
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 709 Reporting Safety Defects P. 710
Authorized Manuals P. 715 Customer Service Information P. 716
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 163
FeaturesP. 245
DrivingP. 455
MaintenanceP. 607
Handling the UnexpectedP. 667
InformationP. 703
IndexP. 717

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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 667)
Flat Tire (P 669)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P 685)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P 675)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 692)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 683)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 697)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Transmission
System
Indicator
•The current gear position or all the
gear positions blink if there is a
problem with the transmission and
the vehicle is no longer able to run.• Immediately park your car in a safe place.
2 Emergency Towing P. 697
•Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
•The current gear position or all the
gear positions blink if there is a
problem with the transmission and
it is not possible to select
(P.
• Depending on the circumstances, you can
set the power mode to ON as an
emergency measure.
2 If the Transmission Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message
P. 691
• While the vehicle is stopped, apply the
parking brake.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
Automatic transmission models

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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Continued
Driving
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motorhome. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 697
Your vehicle can be towed behind a motorhome.
Perform the following procedure before towing your vehicle.
1.Put the transmission into neutral.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Set the power mode to ACCESSORY.
u Make sure the steering wheel does not lock.
4. Turn off all the electric devices. Do not use any accessory power sockets.
u This can prevent the battery from running down.
■Extended towing
If you tow more than eight hours in one day, you should repeat the “When Your
Vehicle is Towed Behind a Motorhome” at least every eight hours.
You also need to perform the following procedure to prevent the battery from
running down.
■When Your Vehicle is Towed Behind a Motorhome
1 Towing Your Vehicle
Do not exceed 65 mph (100 km/h).
Consult your towing parts sales or rental agency if
any other items are recommended or required for
your towing situation.
Manual transmission models
Automatic transmission/Continuousl y variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
Manual transmission models

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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 668
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 669
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 675
If the Remote Battery is Weak ....... 676Emergency Engine Stop ................... 677
Jump Starting .................................... 678
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 681
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 683 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ... 685If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 685
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 686
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 687
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On.... 688
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 689 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 690
If the Transmission I ndicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message ............ 691
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 692
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 696
Emergency Towing ........................... 697
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 698
When You Cannot Open the Trunk ... 699
Refueling ........................................... 701

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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the driver information interface.●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears2 If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 676
uMake sure the remote is in its operating range.2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 190
Check brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all2Battery P. 655●If the interior lights come on normally2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 696
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with a
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try
to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 467, 468, 469
Check the immobilize r system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 183
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 137
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 696
If the problem continues:2Emergency Towing P. 697
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 678

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission Indicator Blin ks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by
a dealer.
• Put the transmission into
(N after starting
the engine.
u Check if the
(N position on the driver
information interface and the indicator
on the
(N button light/blink.
2 Starting the Engine P. 467
Automatic transmission models
1If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning
Message
You may not be able to start the engine.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 697

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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported by the flat bed equipment. 2 Parking Brake P. 575
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.

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Index
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt.................................... 69
Pregnant Women ...................................... 43
Reminder ................................................... 39
Warning Indicator ................................ 39, 89
Seat Heaters .............................. 237, 238, 239
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 238
Seats .......................................................... 211
Adjusting ................................................. 211
Front Seats .............................................. 211
Rear Seats................................................ 215
Seat Heaters ............................ 237, 238, 239
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 238
Security System ......................................... 183
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 95
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 96
Select Buttons ..................................... 20, 477
Operation ................................................ 478
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 65
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 254
Shift Lever ........................... 23, 484, 486, 490
Operation .......................... 23, 485, 487, 490
Releasing ................................................. 681
Won’t Move ............................................ 681
Shifting (Transmission) ..... 477, 484, 486, 490
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 42
Side Airbags ................................................ 55
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 57
Siri ® Eyes Free .................................... 274, 337
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 304 Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 169
Snow Tires ................................................. 654
Spare Tire .................................. 669, 705, 707
Spark Plugs ....................................... 704, 706
Specifications ............................................ 704
Specified Fuel ........................... 601, 704, 706
Speedometer ............................................ 137
SPORT Mode ............................................. 493
Indicator.................................................... 98
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 48
Starting the Engine .................................. 467
Does Not Start......................................... 675
Jump Starting .......................................... 678
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................ 208
Stopping ................................................... 587
Summer Tires ............................................ 654
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 235
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 48
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 4, 5, 190
System Message Indicator .......................... 96
System Updates ........................................ 288
T
Tachometer............................................... 149
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 137
Outside Temperature Display ................... 141 Temperature Sensor
........................ 141, 243
Time (Adjusting) ...................................... 164
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 499
Indicator ........................................... 93, 690
Tires .......................................................... 646
Air Pressure............................. 647, 705, 707
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 646
Inspection ............................................... 646
Labeling .................................................. 647
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 669
Regulations ............................................. 649
Rotation.................................................. 653
Spare Tire ............................... 669, 705, 707
Summer .................................................. 654
Tire Chains.............................................. 654
Wear Indicators....................................... 651
Winter .................................................... 654
Tools ......................................................... 668
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 461
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 463
Load Limits ............................................. 461
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 465
Emergency .............................................. 697
TPMS
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 499
Indicator ........................................... 93, 690
Traffic Sign Recognition System ............. 566
Transmission ..................... 477, 484, 486, 490
Automatic............................................... 477
Continuously Variable ..................... 484, 486

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Index
Fluid ............................................... 631, 632
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 84
Manual ................................................... 490
Number .................................................. 708
Transmission System
Indicator ................................................... 85
TRIP Button .............................................. 140
Trip Computer .................................. 142, 144
Trip Meter ................................ 141, 143, 145
Troubleshooting ...................................... 667
Blown Fuse ..................................... 692, 694
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 30
Emergency Towing ................................. 697
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 675
Noise When Braking ................................. 31
Overheating ............................................ 683
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 669
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 30, 178
Shift Lever Won’t Move .......................... 681
Warning Indicators.................................... 78
Trunk ........................................................ 180
Lid .......................................................... 180
Light Bulb ....................................... 704, 706
Main Switch............................................ 182
Unable to Open ...................................... 699
Turbo Engine Vehicle .............................. 605
Turn Signals .............................................. 193
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 94
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 161U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 169
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ......................................... 14
USB Flash Drives ........................ 268, 318, 351
USB Ports ................................................... 247
Using the Smart Entry wi th Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 169
V
Valet Key ................................................... 182
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 708
Vehicle Speed ........................................... 160
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)............... 496
Off Button ............................................... 497
Off Indicator .............................................. 92
System Indicator ........................................ 91
Ventilation ................................................ 238
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 621, 705, 707
Voice Control Operation .......................... 297
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 298
Voice Recognition .................................... 297
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM)............... 496
W
Wallpaper ......................................... 257, 279
Warning and Information Messages ....... 105
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 685Warning Labels
........................................... 76
Warnings ................................................... 147
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 713
Watts ................................................. 704, 706
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 651
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ... 668, 672
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 332
Window Washers ..................................... 201
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 634
Switch ..................................................... 201
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 186
Windshield Cleaning ......................................... 659, 662
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 241
Washer Fluid ........................................... 634
Wiper Blades ........................................... 643
Wipers and Washers................................ 201
Winter Tires
Snow Tires .............................................. 654
Tire Chains .............................................. 654
Wipers and Washers ................................. 201
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 202
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 643
Wireless Charger ...................................... 231
WMA ................................................. 268, 318
Worn Tires ................................................ 646