towing HONDA ACCORD 2022 Owner's Manual

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System 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. 412
Automatic transmission models
1If the Transmission System In dicator 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. 626

626
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flatbed 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 flatbed equipment. 2 Parking Brake P. 508
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
Shifting (Transmission)............ 420, 427, 429
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 43
Side Airbags ............................................... 57
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 59
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 312
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 282
Snow Tires ................................................ 583
Spare Tire ................................. 597, 633, 635
Spark Plugs ....................................... 632, 634
Specifications ........................................... 632
Specified Fuel ........................... 531, 632, 634
Speedometer ............................................ 139
SPORT Mode ............................................. 433
Indicator ................................................. 101
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 49
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 439
Starting the Engine .................................. 412
Does Not Start ........................................ 603
Jump Starting ......................................... 606
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................ 209
Stopping ................................................... 518
Summer Tires ............................................ 583
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 230
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 49
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 6, 7, 191
System Message Indicator ......................... 99
System Updates ........................................ 266T
Tachometer....................................... 151, 162
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 139
Outside Temperature ............................... 143
Temperature Sensor ......................... 143, 243
Time (Adjusting) ....................................... 166
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 444
Indicator ............................................ 96, 618
Tires ........................................................... 575
Air Pressure ............................. 576, 633, 635
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 575
Inspection ................................................ 575
Labeling .................................................. 576
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 597
Regulations ............................................. 578
Rotation .................................................. 582
Spare Tire ................................ 597, 633, 635
Summer .................................................. 583
Tire Chains .............................................. 583
Wear Indicators ....................................... 580
Winter ..................................................... 583
Tools .......................................................... 596
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 407
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 409
Load Limits .............................................. 407
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 411
Emergency .............................................. 626 TPMS
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 444
Indicator............................................ 96, 618
Traffic Sign Recognition System .............. 498
Transmission ..................... 419, 420, 427, 429
Automatic ............................................... 420
Continuously Variable ..................... 427, 429
Fluid ........................................................ 561
Number................................................... 636
Shift Position Indicator............................... 88
Transmission System
Indicator.............................................. 89, 91
TRIP Button ............................................... 142
Trip Computer .................................. 144, 146
Trip Meter ................................. 143, 145, 147
Troubleshooting ....................................... 595
Blown Fuse.............................. 620, 622, 624
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 30
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 31
Emergency Towing .................................. 626
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 603
Noise When Braking .................................. 32
Overheating ............................................ 611
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 597
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 31, 179
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 609
Warning Indicators .................................... 82
Trunk ......................................................... 181
Lid........................................................... 181
Light Bulb........................................ 632, 634
Main Switch ............................................ 183