emergency towing HONDA ACCORD 2023 Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 68Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 81Safety Labels P. 82
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 153 Security System P. 156 Windows P. 159
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 164 Mirrors P. 179
Climate Control System P. 199
Audio Error Messages P. 237 General Information on the Audio System P. 239
Emergency Call (eCall) P. 285
When Driving P. 296 Honda Sensing ® P. 327 Braking P. 399 Parki ng Your Vehicle P. 409
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 420 Turbo Engine Vehicle P. 421
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 435 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 446
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 451 Battery P. 460 Remote Transmitter Care P. 462
Cleaning P. 464 Accessories and Modifications P. 469
Engine Does Not Start P. 479 If the Battery Is Dead P. 483 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 485
Fuses P. 494 Emergency Towing P. 501 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 502
Refueling P. 505
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 511 Reporting Safety Defects P. 512
Authorized Manuals P. 518 Customer Service Information P. 519
Quick Reference GuideP. 8
Safe DrivingP. 35
Instrument PanelP. 83
ControlsP. 135
FeaturesP. 205
DrivingP. 289
MaintenanceP. 423
Handling the UnexpectedP. 471
InformationP. 507
IndexP. 522
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P471)
Flat Tire (P473)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P488)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P479)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P494)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P486)
●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
(P501)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Behind a Motorhome
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. 501
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 472
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 473
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 479
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak.. 480Emergency Engine Start ................... 481
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 482
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 483
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 485
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 486 Indicator Coming On/Blinking
If the Engine oil pressure low Warning Appears ......................................... 488
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 488
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 489
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 490
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes
On ................................................. 491 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On......................... 492
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks
*...................... 493
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 494
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 499
Emergency Towing ........................... 501
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 502If You Cannot Open the Trunk ........ 503
Refueling ........................................... 505
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
If you cannot start the engine after checking all the items in the list above, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2If the Battery Is Dead P. 483
Depending on the situation, it may be possible to temporarily start the engine using the emergency start procedure.
2Emergency Engine Start P. 481
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 dr iver information interface.
●If the To start, touch start button with emblem side of remote message appears
2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak P. 480
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 499
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. 296
Check the immobilize r system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 156
2 Immobilizer System Indicator P. 95
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 105
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 499
If the problem continues: 2 Emergency Towing P. 501
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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. 399
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
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 316
Indicator ................................................. 493
Tires .......................................................... 451
Air Pressure..................................... 452, 509
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 451
Inspection ............................................... 451
Labeling .................................................. 452
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 473
Regulations ............................................. 454
Rotation.................................................. 458
Spare Tire ....................................... 473, 509
Summer .................................................. 459
Tire Chains.............................................. 459
Wear Indicators....................................... 456
Winter .................................................... 459
Tools ......................................................... 472
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 295
Towing Your Vehicle
Emergency .............................................. 501
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 316
Indicator ................................................. 493
Traffic Jam Assist ...................................... 373
Traffic Sign Recognition System ............. 390
Transmission ..................................... 303, 304
Fluid ....................................................... 443
Number .................................................. 510
Shift Position Indicator .............................. 89
Trip Meter ................................................ 113 Troubleshooting
....................................... 471
Blown Fuse .............................. 494, 496, 498
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 31
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 32
Emergency Towing .................................. 501
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 479
Noise When Braking .................................. 33
Overheating ............................................ 486
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 473
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 32, 151
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 485
Warning Indicators .................................... 84
Trunk ......................................................... 153
Lid ........................................................... 153
Light Bulb ................................................ 508
Main Switch ............................................ 155
Unable to Open ....................................... 503
Turbo Engine Vehicle ............................... 421
Turn Signals .............................................. 167
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 94
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 140
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ....................................................... 150
USB Flash Drives ........................ 206, 220, 239
USB Ports ................................................... 207
Using the Keyless Access System .............. 140
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................. 11
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 510
Vehicle Settings ........................................ 126
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA® ).............. 313
Off Indicator.............................................. 92
On and Off...................................... 122, 314
System Indicator ........................................ 92
Ventilation ................................................ 199
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 437, 509
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM) .............. 313
W
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 488
Warning Labels ........................................... 82
Warnings ................................................... 125
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 515
Watts ......................................................... 508
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 456
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ... 472, 476
Window Washers ..................................... 175
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 445
Switch ..................................................... 175
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 159
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