HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2007 CL7 / 7.G Repair Manual

Control L ocations
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHESACCESSORY POWER SOCKETSAUDIO SYSTEM HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROLS
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
MIRROR CONTROLS
INDICATORS
GAUGES
MOONROOF SWITCH (P.60)
(P.67)
(P.97)
(P.93)
(P.84)
(P.94)
(P.88) (P.157) (P.100)(P.172)
(P.106)
(P.118) (P.79)
(P.147)
SHIFT LEVER
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE LEVER HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
PARKING BRAKE (P.98)
(P.158)
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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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MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMPSUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
DOOR AND TRUNK
OPEN MONITOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
IMA SYSTEM
INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL
MAIN INDICATOR
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR SEAT
BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TURN SIGNAL
AND HAZARD
WARNING
INDICATORS
AUTO IDLE STOP
INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE
MINDER INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.61)
(P.62) (P.65)
(P.64) (P.62)
(P.61)
(P.61)
(P.60) (P.60)
(P.63)
(P.63)
(P.66)
(P.65) (P.66)
(P.66)
(P.66)
(P.63) (P.60)
(P.65)
(P.60) (P.63)
(P.60)
(P.64) (P.64)
(P.65) (P.62)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more information, see page .
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 the ON
(II) position. 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 the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belt, the beeper sounds
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on.
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not f ully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully 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 .
1.
2.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
LampParking Brake and Brake
System Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
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U.S. Canada
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If your f ront passenger does not
f asten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds af ter the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
If either of you do not f asten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will f lash
again at regular intervals. For more
inf ormation, see page .This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
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 the ON
(II) position. 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 the
ON (II) position. 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, passenger’s side airbag
automatic cutoff system, side curtain
airbags, automatic seat belt
tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the f ront passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) IndicatorSide Airbag Of f
Indicator
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U.S. Canada
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. For more inf ormation, see
page .
This indicator has three f unctions:Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If itcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, or if it does not come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, there is a
problem with the VSA system. Take
your vehicle to a dealer to have it
checked. Without VSA, your vehicle
still has normal driving ability, but
will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement. See page
f or more inf ormation on the
VSA system. If the trunk or any door is not tightly
closed, the monitor reminds you to
close the open trunk or door(s)
bef ore you start driving.
All the indicators in the monitor
come on f or a f ew seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
1.
2.
3.
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183 Door and T runk Open Monitor
VSA A ctivation Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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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 the ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will stay on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash. When the indicator comes on, there
are about 2.72 U.S. gal (10.3
)of
f uel remaining in the tank bef ore the
needle reaches E. There is a small
reserve of f uel remaining in the tank
when the needle does reach E.
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Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Lights On Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
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This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. See pagef or more inf ormation on the
security system. This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
When the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on, this indicator comes
on with reduced brightness.
If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
in the high beam headlight’s circuit.
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer.
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Security System Indicator High Beam Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
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 the ON (II) position. It will
gooffifyouhaveinserteda
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 the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
remindsyouthatitistimetotake
your vehicle in f or scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the inf ormation display. See page
f or more inf ormation on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
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Canadian model only
Cruise Control Indicator Cruise Control Main
Indicator Immobilizer System
Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, it indicates a problem in the
integrated motor assist (IMA)
system. With the IMA indicator on,
the vehicle may not accelerate as it
normally does. Have the vehicle
checked by the dealer as soon as
possible.
If the power steering system
overheats while driving, the assist is
reduced and steering may f eel
slightly harder.
Driving with the power steering
system continuously overheating can
cause system damage.
This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and goes of f
af ter the engine starts. If it comes on
at any other time, there is a problem
in the electric power steering system.
If this happens, stop the vehicle in a
saf e place, and turn of f the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine. The indicator will not turn
of f immediately. If it does not go of f
after driving a short distance, or
comes back on again while driving,
take the vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. With the indicator
on, the EPS may be of f , making the
vehicle harder to steer.
See page .
While the engine is operating in its
most economical range, this
indicator may come on and stay on.178
Instrument Panel Indicators
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
IMA System Indicator
A uto Idle Stop Indicator
Fuel Economy Indicator
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CONT INUED
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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TEMPERATURE GAUGE
FUEL GAUGE
SPEEDOMETER
TACHOMETER
ODOMETER/OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE TRIP METER
INFORMATION DISPLAY SELECT/RESET KNOB
IMA BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE
U.S. model is shown.
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