snow chains HONDA ACCORD 2016 9.G Owners Manual

uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
452
Driving
The system may automatically shut off and the ACC indicator will come on under
certain conditions. Some examples of th ese conditions are listed below. Other
conditions may reduce some of the ACC functions.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 445
■Environmental conditions
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obs cured lane marking, vehicle tracks,
reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).
■Vehicle conditions
• The outside of the windshie ld is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (Wrong sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated, comp act spare tire, etc.).
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• The parking brake is applied.
• When the radar sensor cover is dirty.
• When the front of the vehicle tilts up due to heavy cargo in the trunk or rear seats.
• When tire chains are installed.
■ACC Conditions and Limitations1ACC Conditions and Limitations
The radar sensor for ACC is shared with the collision
mitigation braking system
TM (CMBSTM).
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM)* P. 483
Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor cover or
replace the radar sensor cover.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if you find any
unusual behavior of the system (e.g., the warning
message appears too frequently).
If the front of the vehicle is impacted in any of the
following situations, the ra dar sensor may not work
properly. Have your vehi cle checked by a dealer:
•The vehicle mounted onto a bump, curb, chock,
embankment, etc.
•You drive the vehicle where the water is deep.•Your vehicle has a frontal collision.
You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system. 2 Front Sensor Camera
* P. 445
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System*
Driving
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obs cured lane marking, vehicle tracks,
reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).
• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.
• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road
repairs or old lane markings.
• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines (e.g., such as at an intersection
or crosswalk).
• The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.
• The vehicle in front of you is driving near the lane lines.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.
• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.
• When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white
lines (or yellow lines).
• Driving on roads with double lines.
■Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the h eadlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streaked or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet
snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated, co mpact spare tire, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• When tire chains are installed.
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Continued
Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Instead of directly measuring the pressure in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle
monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each
wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are
significantly under-inflated. This will caus e the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to
come on and a message to appear on the multi-information display
*.
You must start TPMS calibration every time you:
• Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.
• Rotate the tires.
• Replace one or more tires.
Before calibrating the TPMS:
• Set the cold tire pressure in all four tires.
2 Checking Tires P. 539
Make sure:
•The vehicle is at a complete stop.
• The shift lever is in
(N.
• The shift lever is in
(P.
• The ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■TPMS Calibration
1 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The system does not monitor the tires when driving
at low speed.
Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly a ffect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.
Tire pressure checked and inflated in:
•Warm weather can beco me under-inflated in
colder weather.
•Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer
weather.
The low tire pressure indica tor will not come on as a
result of over inflation.
The TPMS may not function pr operly if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire. 2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 539
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
with a delay or may not come on at all when:
•You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the
steering wheel.
•You drive on snowy or slippery roads.•Snow chains are used.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
under the following conditions:
•A compact spare tire is used.•There is a heavier and une ven load on the tires,
such as when towing a trailer, than the condition at
calibration.
•Snow chains are used.
Manual transmission models
Automatic transmission/CVT models
All models
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
476
Driving
Press and hold the TPMS button until the low
tire pressure/TPMS indi cator blinks twice,
indicating the calibration process has begun.
• If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator does
not blink, confirm the above conditions
then press and hold the TPMS button again.
• The calibration pr ocess finishes
automatically.
You can calibrate the system from the customized
features on the multi-information display.
1. Press the / button to select Vehicle
Settings , then press the SEL/RESET button.
u TPMS Calibration appears on the display.
2. Press the SEL/RESET button.
u The display switches to the
customization setup screen, where you
can select Cancel or Calibrate .
3. Press the / button and select
Calibrate , then press the SEL/RESET button.
u Calibration Started screen appears,
then the display returns to the
customization menu screen.
• If the Calibration Failed to Start message
appears, repeat steps 2-3.
• The calibration process finishes automatically.
1TPMS Calibration
•TPMS cannot be calibrated if a compact spare tire is
installed.
•The calibration process requires approximately 30
minutes of cumulative dr iving at speeds between
30-60 mph (48-97 km/h).
•During this period, if the ignition is turned on and
the vehicle is not move d within 45 seconds, you
may notice the low tire pressure indicator comes on
briefly. This is normal and indicates that the
calibration process is not yet complete.
You can calibrate the sy stem using the audio/
information screen
* or audio/information touch
screen*.
2 Customized Features P. 298, 316
If the snow chains are installed, remove them before
calibrating the TPMS.
If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on even
when the properly inflated specified regular tires are
installed, have the vehi cle checked by a dealer.
We recommend that the tires be replaced with the
same brand, model, and size as the originals. Ask a
dealer for details.
TPMS
Button
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS IndicatorModels with info rmation display
Models with multi- information display
4
4
* Not available on all models
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uuBraking uAnti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Driving
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering control by
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you.
The electronic brake distribu tion (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also
balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.
You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pe dal. This is sometimes referred to as
“stomp and steer.”
■ABS operation
The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is working. Keep holding the
pedal firmly down. On dry pavement, you will need to press on the brake pedal very
hard before the ABS activates. However, you may feel the ABS activate immediately
if you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
When the vehicle speed goes under 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.
■ABS1Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
NOTICE
The ABS may not function correctly if you use an
incorrect tire type and size.
When the ABS indicator comes on while driving,
there may be a problem with the system.
While normal braking is not affected, there is a
possibility of the ABS not operating. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.
The ABS does not reduce the ti me or distance it takes
to stop the vehicle. It only helps with steering control
during hard braking.
In the following cases, yo ur vehicle may need more
stopping distance than a vehicle without the ABS:
•When driving on rough road surfaces, including
when driving on uneven surf aces, such as gravel or
snow.
•When snow chains are installed.
You may hear a motor sound coming from the
engine compartment while system checks are being
performed immediately after starting the engine or
while driving. This is normal.
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uuBraking uCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)*
Driving
■Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshie ld is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated, comp act spare tire, etc.).
• When tire chains are installed.
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heav y load or suspension modifications.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• Driving with the parking brake applied.
• When the radar sensor at the lower part of the front bumper gets dirty.
■Detection limitations
• A vehicle or pedestrian suddenly crosses in front of you.
• The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you is
too short.
• A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, and it brakes suddenly.
• When you accelerate rapidly and approach the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you
at high speed.
• The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle, bicycle, mobility scooter or other small
vehicle.
• When there are animals in front of your vehicle.
• When you drive on a curved, wi nding or undulating road that makes it difficult for
the sensor to properly detect a vehicle in front of you.
• The speed difference between your vehicle an d a vehicle or pedestrian in front of
you is significantly large.
• An oncoming vehicle suddenly comes in front of you.
• Another vehicle suddenly comes in front of you at an intersection, etc.
• Your vehicle abruptly crosses over in front of an oncoming vehicle.
• When driving through a narrow iron bridge.
• When the lead vehicle suddenly slows down.
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWinter Tires
Maintenance
Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season marked M+S tires, snow tires, or tire
chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance between vehicles when driving.
Be particularly careful wh en operating the steering wheel or brakes to prevent
skidding.
Use tire chains, snow tires, or all season tires when necessary or according to the law.
When mounting, refer to the following points.
For winter tires:
• Select the size and load ranges that are the same as the original tires.
• Mount the tires to all four wheels.
For tire chains:
• Install them on the front tires only.
• Because your vehicle has limited tire clea rance, we strongly recommend using the
chains listed below:
• Follow the chain manufactur er's instruction when installing. Mount them as
tightly as you can.
• Check that the chains do not touc h the brake lines or suspension.
• Drive slowly.
Cable-type: SCC Radial Chain SC1034
Cable-type: SCC Radial Chain SC1036
Cable-type: SCC Radial Chain SC1040
1Winter Tires
NOTICE
Traction devices that are th e wrong size or improperly
installed can damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are
hitting any part of the vehicle.
When tire chains are mounted, follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructi ons regarding vehicle
operational limits.
If your vehicle is equipped with summer tires, be
aware that these tires are not designed for winter
driving conditions. For more information, contact a
dealer.
3WARNING
Using the wrong chains, or not properly
installing chains, can damage the brake
lines and cause a crash in which you can be
seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding the selection and use of
tire chains.
Models with 205/65R16 tires
Models with 215/55R17 tires
Models with 235/40R19 tires
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Index
Security System........................................ 132
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 77
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 77
SEL/RESET Button ..................................... 100
Select/Reset Knob ...................................... 96
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 192
Shift Lever .................. 19, 430, 432, 436, 438
Operation ................. 19, 431, 433, 437, 438
Releasing ................................................ 571
Won’t Move ........................................... 571
Shift Lever Position Indicator ........................... 70, 431, 433, 437
Shifting (Transmission) .... 430, 432, 436, 438
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 36
Side Airbags ............................................... 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 48
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 285
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 244
Smart Entry Remote ......................... 116, 425
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 119
Snow Tires ................................................ 547
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 258
Spare Tire ................................. 559, 585, 587
Spark Plugs ....................................... 584, 586
Specifications ........................................... 584
Specified Fuel ........................... 497, 584, 586
Speedometer .............................................. 95
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 42 Starting the Engine
.......................... 421, 423
Does Not Start ......................................... 565
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 139
Jump Starting .......................................... 568
Remote Engine Start ................................ 425
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................. 157
Stopping .................................................... 491
Summer Tires ............................................ 547
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 177
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 139
SYNC Mode ............................................... 182
System Message Indicator .......................... 76
T
Tachometer................................................. 95
Temperature Outside Temperature Display ............. 98, 102
Temperature Sensor ................... 98, 102, 183
Time (Setting) ........................................... 114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 475
Indicator ............................................ 75, 577
Tires ........................................................... 539
Air Pressure ............................. 540, 585, 587
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 539
Inspection ................................................ 539 Labeling .................................................. 540
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 559
Regulations ............................................. 542
Rotation .................................................. 546
Spare Tire ................................ 559, 585, 587
Summer .................................................. 547
Tire Chains .............................................. 547
Wear Indicators ....................................... 544
Winter..................................................... 547
Tools .......................................................... 558
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 417
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 418
Load Limits .............................................. 417
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 420
Emergency .............................................. 582
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 475
Indicator............................................ 75, 577
Transmission ..................... 430, 432, 436, 438
Automatic ............................................... 436
Continuously Variable (CVT) ............ 430, 432
Fluid ................................................ 525, 526
Manual ................................................... 438
Number................................................... 588
Shift Lever Position Indicator .......................... 70, 431, 433, 437
Trip Meter ........................................... 97, 101
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Index
Troubleshooting....................................... 557
Blown Fuse ...................................... 578, 580
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 582
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 565
Noise When Braking .................................. 26
Overheating............................................. 572
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 559
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 25, 126
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 571
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Trunk ......................................................... 128
Lid ........................................................... 128
Light Bulb ........................................ 584, 586
Main Switch ............................................ 130
Turn Signals ............................................... 144
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 76
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 119
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................... 13
USB Flash Drives ........................ 210, 265, 294
USB Port(s) ................................................. 187
Using the Smart Entry wi th Push Button Start
System ...................................................... 119
V
Valet Key ........................................... 117, 130
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 588
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 471
Off Button............................................... 472
Off Indicator.............................................. 73
System Indicator ........................................ 73
Ventilation ................................................ 180
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 517, 585, 587
Voice Control Operation .......................... 235
Audio Commands ................................... 237
Climate Control Commands .................... 238
General Commands ................................ 238
Music Search Commands ........................ 238
On Screen Commands............................. 238
Phone Commands ................................... 237
Useful Commands ................................... 237
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 236
Voice Recognition ................................... 235
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 471
W
Wallpaper......................................... 195, 222
Warning and Information Messages ... 85, 87
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 574
Warning Labels ........................................... 65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 593
Watts ................................................. 584, 586 Wear Indicators (Tire)
.............................. 544
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 562
Wi-Fi Connection ..................................... 275
Window Washers ..................................... 151
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 528
Switch .................................................... 151
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 135
Windshield ............................................... 151
Cleaning ......................................... 552, 555
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 181
Washer Fluid ........................................... 528
Wiper Blades........................................... 537
Wipers and Washers ............................... 151
Winter Tires
Snow Tires .............................................. 547
Tire Chains.............................................. 547
Wipers and Washers ................................ 151
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 152
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 537
Wireless Charger ...................................... 174
WMA ................................. 201, 210, 252, 265
Worn Tires ................................................ 539
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