park assist HONDA ACCORD 2015 9.G Owners Manual

11Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P 67)
CanadaU.S.
Low Fuel IndicatorAnti-lock Brake
System (
ABS)
Indicator
Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Canada U.S.
Washer Level
Indicator
*
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System
Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
*
Adaptive Cruise
Control ( ACC)
Indicator
*
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
*
Tachometer Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
*
Gauges
(P 89)
/Information Display
* (P 90)
/
Multi-Information Display
* (P 93)
/System Indicators
(P 68) Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
System Indicators
Temperature Gauge
M (7-speed manual
shift mode) Indicator/
Shift Indicator
*
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
*
Smart Entry System
Indicator
*
Starter System
Indicator
*
System Message
Indicator
*
ECON mode
IndicatorForward Collision
Warning (
FCW
) Indicator
*
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW
) Indicator
*
Light Control
Indicator
*
Door and Trunk
Open Indicator Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Canada U.S.
Models with
information
display
Models with
information
display
*
Not available on all models

415
Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .......................... 416
Maximum Load Limit........................ 419
Towing a Trailer Towing Preparation .......................... 421
Driving Safely with a Trailer .............. 423
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 424
When Driving Starting the Engine .................. 425, 427
Precautions While Driving................. 431
Automatic Transmission/CVT
*.......... 432
Shifting .................... 433, 435, 439, 441
ECON Button ................................... 444 Cruise Control
*............................... 445
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
*....... 448
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*.. 456
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
*..... 460
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............... 464
LaneWatch
TM*.......................................... 466
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ... 468
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 470
Braking
Brake System ................................... 472 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 474
Brake Assist System ......................... 475
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 476
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 477
Rearview Camera ............................. 478
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 479
How to Refuel ................................. 480
Fuel Economy Improving Fuel Economy .................. 481
Accessories and Modifications ........ 482
* Not available on all models

uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
426Driving
3. Turn the ignition switch to START
(e

without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, release the parking brake. Check that
the parking brake indicat or has gone off.
2Parking Brake P. 472
2.Put the shift lever in
(D
. Select
(R
when reversing.
3. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull
away.
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Depress the clutch pedal, and shift to one of the forward gears when facing uphill,
or (R
when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever to
(D
, (S
, or
(L
* when facing uphill, or
(R
when facing
downhill, then release the brake pedal.
1 Starting the Engine
Do not hold the key in START
(e for more than 15
seconds.
•If the engine does not start right away, wait for at
least 10 seconds before trying again.•If the engine starts, but then immediately stops,
wait at least 10 seconds before repeating step 3
while gently depressing the acce lerator pedal.
Release the accelerator pedal once the engine
starts.
The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from
theft. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is
used, the engine's fuel system is disabled. 2 Immobilizer System P. 124
■
Starting to DriveContinuously variable transmission (CVT) modelsManual transmission modelsContinuously variable transmission (CVT) models
1Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and
does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
* Not available on all models

uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
430Driving
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Depress the clutch pedal, and shift to one of the forward gears when facing uphill,
or (R
when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever to
(D
, (S
, or
(L
when facing uphill, or
(R
when facing
downhill, then release the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever to
(D
or
(S
when facing uphill, or
(R
when facing downhill,
then release the brake pedal.
Manual transmission modelsContinuously variable transmission (CVT) modelsAutomatic transmission models
1 Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and
does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.

585Index
BBattery...................................................... 532
Charging System Indicator ................ 69, 558
Jump Starting ......................................... 552
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 532
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 533
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 160
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................... 200, 233, 286
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ............ 338, 375
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 63
Brake System ............................................ 472
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 474
Brake Assist System................................. 475
Fluid ....................................................... 509
Foot Brake .............................................. 473
Indicator ........................................... 68, 560
Parking Brake.......................................... 472
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............... 68
Brake System Indicator (Red) .................... 68
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 141
Bulb Replacement .................................... 511
Brake/Taillights and Rear Turn Signal Lights/ Rear Side Marker Lights......................... 518
Fog Lights ............................................... 513
Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights ....... 516
Headlights .............................................. 511
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 520
Parking Lights ......................................... 517
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 517 Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 520
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 516
Taillights and Back-Up Lights ................... 519
Bulb Specifications ........................... 568, 570
CCarbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 64
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 162
Carrying Cargo .................................. 417, 419
CD Player ................................... 189, 220, 259
Center Pocket ........................................... 159
Certification Label .................................... 572
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 511
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 558
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 118
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 123
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................. 63
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt.......................................................... 59
Larger Children .......................................... 62
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Using a Tether ........................................... 61
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 118
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 538 Cleaning the Interior
................................ 536
Climate Control System ............................ 169
Changing the Mode ................................ 169
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 170
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 535
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 169
Sensors ................................................... 172
Synchronized Mode................................. 171
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 169
Clock .......................................................... 106
Clutch Fluid ............................................... 509
Coat Hook ................................................. 162
Compact Spare Tire .................. 543, 569, 571
Compass .................................................... 413
Console Compartment ............................. 158
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Creeping ................................................. 432
Fluid ........................................................ 507
Kickdown ................................................ 432
Operating the Shift Lever........... 19, 434, 436
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 555
Shifting ........................................... 433, 435
Controls ..................................................... 105
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 505
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ...................................................... 505
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 506
Overheating ............................................ 556
Creeping (Automatic Transmission/ CVT) ......................................................... 432

588Index
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ............ 336IIdentification Numbers
Engine and Transmission.......................... 572
Vehicle Identification ............................... 572
Ignition Switch .......................................... 131
Illumination Control Knob ....................................................... 141
Immobilizer System .................................. 124
Indicator .................................................... 77
Indicators ..................................................... 68
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .................. 80
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 72
Brake System (Amber)................................ 68
Brake System (Red) .................................... 68
Charging System ............................... 69, 558
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 80, 446
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 80, 445
Door and Trunk Open ................................ 74
ECON Mode ...................................... 80, 444
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................. 74, 560
Fog Light ................................................... 77
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .............. 78
High Beam................................................. 76
Immobilizer System .................................... 77
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 79
Light Control ............................................. 81
Lights On ................................................... 76 Low Fuel ................................................... 72
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 69, 558
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 75, 468, 470
Maintenance Minder ......................... 80, 487
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 69, 559
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 68, 560
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 71
Security System Alarm ............................... 77
Smart Entry System ................................... 81
Starter System ........................................... 81
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 49, 72
System Message ........................................ 76
Transmission ............................................. 71
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 76
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®)
System ............................................ 73, 464
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 73, 465
Washer Level ............................................. 80
Information .............................................. 567
Information Display ................................... 90
Instant Fuel Economy ........................... 91, 96
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control................................... 141
Interface Dial ............................................ 235
Interior Lights ........................................... 156
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 146
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 546
Jump Starting ........................................... 552
KKey Number Tag ...................................... 109
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 115
Keys ........................................................... 108
Lockout Prevention ................................. 115
Master Keys ............................................ 108
Number Tag............................................ 109
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 118
Remote Transmitter ................................ 111
Types and Functions................................ 108
Valet Key ........................................ 109, 122
Won’t Turn ............................................... 24
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission/ CVT) ......................................................... 432LLane Departure Warning (LDW) ............. 460
LaneWatch
TM............................................ 466
Language (HFL) ................................ 340, 376
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 57
Lights ................................................ 136, 511
Automatic............................................... 137
Bulb Replacement ................................... 511
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 139
Fog Lights ............................................... 138
High Beam Indicator ................................. 76
Interior.................................................... 156
Light Switches......................................... 136
Lights On Indicator.................................... 76
Turn Signals ............................................ 136