trunk release HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2005 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES GAUGES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETSAUDIO SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
AIRBAGS
(P.11,23)
INDICATORS
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER (P.63)
(P.53)
(P.112)
(P.100)
(P.168)
(P.97)
(P.154)
(P.84)
(P.153)
(P.90) (P.80)
(P.89)
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
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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 master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the door
locks. You can keep the trunk
release handle, rear seat trunk
access, and glove box locked when
you leave your vehicle and the valet
key at a parking f acility.Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity. Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
Steering Wheel A djustment, K eys and L ocks
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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KEY
NUMBER
TAG
VALET KEY
(LIGHT GREY)
MASTER
KEYS WITH
REMOTE
TRANSMITER
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µ
µ You can open and close all power
windows from outside the vehicle
with the key. With the remote
transmitter, you can open the
windows. Refer to Power Windows
on page .
The ceiling light (if the ceiling light
switch is in the center position) will
come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
any door, the light stays on f or about
30 seconds, then f ades out. If you
relock the doors with the remote
transmitter before30seconds have
elapsed, the light will go of f
immediately.
Pressthisbuttononce
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to unlock the other doors.
Press this button once to
lock all doors. Some exterior and
interior lights will f lash. You cannot
lock it if any door is not f ully closed
or key is in the ignition switch.
When you push LOCK twice within 5
seconds, you will hear a beep to
verify that the security system has
set.
The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear f rom accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. When the
lock lever is pushed down, the door
cannot be opened f rom the inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, pull the lock
tab up, and use the outside door
handle. 90
Remote Transmitter
UNL OCK
Childproof Door L ocks
LOCK
Childproof Door L ocks, Remot e T ransmit t er
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LEVER LOCK
BUTTON
UNLOCK
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON LED
TRUNK
RELEASE
BUTTON
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Youcanopenthetrunkinanyof
three ways:Pull up on the trunk release lever
located to the lef t of the driver’s
seat.
Usethemasterkeytoopenthe
trunk lock. The valet key does not
work in this lock.
Press and hold the trunk release
button on the remote transmitter. To close the trunk, press down on
the trunk lid.
See page f or cargo loading and
weight limit inf ormation. Keep the
trunk lid closed at all times while
driving to avoid damaging the lid,
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. See
on page . Lockthetrunkreleaseleverwith
your master key to prevent someone
f rom opening the trunk. If they need
to lock/unlock the doors or drive
your vehicle, give them your valet
key.
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Trunk
Carbon
Monoxide Hazard
84
Pull
MASTER KEY
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER MASTER KEY
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As a saf ety f eature, your vehicle has
a release lever on the trunk latch so
the trunk can be opened f rom the
inside.To open the trunk, push the release
lever to the lef t.
Parents should decide if their
children should be shown how to use
this feature.
To use the console lid as an armrest,
slide it to the desired position.
Make sure the passenger’s hands or
fingersareawayfromthearmrest
bef ore moving it.
Emergency T runk Opener A rmrest
Trunk, Armrest
Inst rument s and Cont rols
85
RELEASE LEVER
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Once the security system is set,
opening any door (without using the
key or the remote transmitter), the
hood, or the trunk will cause it to
sound. It also sounds if the radio is
removed f rom the dashboard or the
wiring is cut.With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the master key
or the remote transmitter without
triggering the alarm. The alarm will
sound if the trunk lock is f orced, or
the trunk is opened with the trunk
release handle.
The security system will not set if
the hood, trunk, or any door is not
f ully closed. If the system will not set,
check the Door Monitor on the
instrument panel (see page ), to
see if the doors and trunk are f ully
closed. Since it is not part of the
monitor display, manually check the
hood.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights f lashes if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicleorremovetheradio.This
alarm continues f or two minutes,
then the system resets. To reset an
alarming system before the two
minutes have elapsed, unlock either
f ront door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and trunk. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doors f rom the outside with the key,
lock tab, door lock switch, or remote
transmitter. The security system
light on the instrument panel starts
blinking immediately to show you
the system is setting itself.
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Security System
Features
141
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.
Set the parking brake bef ore you put
the transmission in Park. This keeps
the vehicle from moving and putting
pressure on the parking mechanism
in the transmission.Make sure the windows are closed.
Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you.
Lockthedoorswiththekeyorthe
remote transmitter.
Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verif y that the
security system is set.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. They may catch f ire
because of the extreme heat of the
three-way catalytic converter.If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the f ront wheels away f rom the
curb.
If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
Parking T ips
Parking
Driving
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .54, 247
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Jump Starting .242
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Maintenance .225
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Specif ications .260
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Bef ore Driving .151
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Belts, Seat .10
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 177
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Break-in, New Linings . 152
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Bulb Replacement .214
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Fluid .209
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Parking .93
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System Indicator .54
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Wear Indicators .176
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Braking System .176
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Break-in, New Car .152
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 74
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Brights, Headlights .72 Bulb Replacement
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Brake Lights .214
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Front Parking Lights . 213
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Headlights .210
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High-mount Brake Light . 215
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Specif ications .260
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Turn Signal Lights . 213
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Bulbs, Halogen .210
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Capacities Chart .260
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 49
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Carrying Cargo .160
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .120
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CD Player .119, 120
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Certif ication Label .258
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Chains .224
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Changing a Flat Tire .237
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .203
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When to .194, 195
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Charge/Assist Gauge .68
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Accessories .158
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .79
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Accessory Power Socket . 97
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Additives, Engine Oil . 201
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Airbag (SRS) .11
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Airbag System Components . 23
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Air Conditioning .103
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Usage .105
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Air Intake .163
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Air Pressure, Tires .220
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Air Vent in the Trunk . 163
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .55, 177
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Operation .177
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 76
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Armrest .85
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Audio System .112
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Auto Idle Stop .173
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Auto Idle Stop Indicator . 174
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Automatic Speed Control . 142
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Automatic Transmission . 168
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Capacity, Fluid .260
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Shif ting .168 .
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 168
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Shif t Lever Positions . 168
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Shif t Lock Release . 171
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
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