HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2005 CL7 / 7.G Workshop Manual

These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels caref ully. If
a label comes of f or becomes hard to
read, contact your dealer f or a
replacement.
Canadian modelsU.S. model
U.S. model only
U.S. model
U.S. model Canadian model
Canadian model
Saf ety L abels
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SUN VISOR
HOOD DOORJAMBS
RADIATOR
CAP
DASHBOARD
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .52
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Instrument Panel .53
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Instrument Panel Lights .54
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Gauges .63
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .70
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Wipers and Washers .71
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Turn Signal and Headlights .72
Automatic Lighting Off
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Feature .73
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Daytime Running Lights .74
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Instrument Panel Brightness .74
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Hazard Warning .74
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Rear Window Def ogger .75
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .76
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Keys and Locks .77
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Immobilizer System .78
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Ignition Switch .79
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Door Locks .80
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Childproof Door Locks .81
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Remote Transmitter .81
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Trunk .84
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Emergency Trunk Opener .85
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Armrest .85
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Seat Heaters .86 ...................................................
Seat .86
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Adjusting the Driver’s Seat .86
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Driver’s Lumbar Support .87
Adjusting the Passenger’s
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Seat .87
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Head Restraints .88
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Mirrors .89
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors .89
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Power Mirror Heaters .90
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Power Windows .90
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Parking Brake .93
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Sun Visor .94
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Vanity Mirror .94
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Interior Lights .95
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Interior Convenience Items .96
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Beverage Holders .96
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Accessory Power Sockets .97
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Console Compartment .97
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Center CD Pocket .97
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Sunglasses Holder .98
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Glove Box .98
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHESMIRROR CONTROLS
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETSAUDIO SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROLS
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
INDICATORS
GAUGES
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER (P.53)
(P.63)
(P.89)
(P.80)
(P.90)
(P.153) (P.154)
(P.97)(P.100) (P.112)
(P.142)
(P.84) AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P.168)
(P.75)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
DOOR AND TRUNK
OPEN MONITOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR ECPS INDICATORSECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
LIGHT
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.54) ABS INDICATOR (P.55)
(P.56)
(P.59)
TCS INDICATOR (P.56) (P.59)
(P.61) (P.56)
(P.55)
(P.55)
(P.54)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.54)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.57) (P.58)
(P.60)
IMA SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.60)
(P.60)
(P.57)
(P.54) (P.54) (P.58)
CRUISE CONTROL
MAIN INDICATOR (P.59)
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR (P.62)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
See page .This indicator has two f unctions:
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). It
reminds you and your passengers to
f asten your seat belts. A beeper also
sounds if you have not f astened your
seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II) bef ore f astening your seat belt,
the beeper sounds and the indicator
f lashes. If you do not f asten your
seat belt bef ore the beeper stops, the
indicator stops f lashing but remains
on.
If you continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals. Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking
brake. A beeper sounds if you try
to drive with the parking brake not
f ully released. Driving with the
parking brake not f ully released
can damage the brakes and tires.
If it remains lit af ter you f ully
release the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more inf ormation, see page .
1.
2.
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L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Parking Brake and Brake
System Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem with
theABS.If thishappens,haveyour
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this on, your vehicle still has normal
braking ability but no anti-lock
brakes. For more inf ormation, see
page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If
it comes on at any other time, it
indicates that the passenger’s side
airbag has automatically shut off.
For more inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II). If it comes on at any other time,
it indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags, side curtain
airbags, and automatic seat belt
tensioners. For more inf ormation,
see page .
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Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Side A irbag Of f
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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U.S. Canada
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The appropriate indicator comes on
in this monitor if the trunk or either
door is not closed tightly.
All the indicators in the monitor
come on f or a f ew seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
This indicator has three f unctions:
Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the traction
control system (TCS).
It f lashes when the TCS is
regulating wheelspin.
If itcomesonandstaysonwhen
the TCS is on, it indicates that
there is a problem in the TCS. This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes
on and stays on when the Traction
Control System (TCS) is on, there is
a problem with the TCS. For more
inf ormation on the TCS, see page
.
This indicator also comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes
on and stays on at any other time, or
it does not come on when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II), there
is a problem with the TCS. Take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. See page f or more
inf ormation on the TCS. 1.
2.
3. 180
180 Door and T runk Open Monitor
Traction Control System
(T CS) Indicator
T CS A ctivation Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning button, both turn signal
indicators blink. All turn signals on
the outside of the vehicle should
flash.This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicators do not blink,
or if they blink rapidly, it usually
means one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I)
or LOCK (0) without turning of f the
light switch, this indicator will
remain on. A reminder chime will
also sound when you open the driver’s
door.
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Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Lights On Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
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This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
with the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. See page f or more inf ormation on the
security system. This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
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Security System Indicator ‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ IndicatorHigh Beam Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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This indicator comes on when you
turn on the Cruise Control Master
Button. (see page .)
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See pagef or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will go of f if you
have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
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Cruise Control IndicatorImmobilizer System
Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Cruise Control Main
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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