HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2014 9.G Owners Manual

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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
This vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire. If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise
severely damaged, you will need to have the vehicle towed. If the tire only has a
small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can use the temporary tire repair kit so
that you can drive to the nearest service station for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place. 1.Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Put the shift lever in
(P .
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
1Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or a roadside assistant to
have the vehicle towed.•The tire sealant has expired.
• More than two tires are punctured.
• The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4mm).
• The tire side wall is damaged or the puncture is
outside the tire contact area.
• Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.
• The tire bead is no longer seated.
• The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.
When the puncture is:Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch (4 mm)Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm)NoContact
Area
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1.Open the trunk floor lid.
2. Open the fastener and take the kit out of the case.
3. Place the kit face up, on flat ground near
the flat tire, and away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.
■Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tire1Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tire
When making a temporary repair, carefully read the
instruction manual provided with the kit.
In cold temperatures, the sealant may not flow easily.
In this situation, warm it up for five minutes before using.
Instruction
Manual
Air Only Hose (Black) Speed Restriction Label
Repair Notification Label
Pressure Relief
Button Inflator Switch
Selector Switch
SEALANT/AIR side
Sealant/Air Hose (Clear)
AIR ONLY side
Power Plug
Pressure Gauge
Tire Sealant
Expiration Date
Fastener
Trunk Floor Lid
Tire Repair Kit
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1. Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem.
2. Remove the sealant/air hose from the
packaging.
3. Attach the sealant/air hose onto the tire
valve stem. Screw it until it is tight.
■Injecting Sealant and Air1Injecting Sealant and Air
In cold temperatures, the sealant may not flow easily.
In this situation, warm it up for five minutes before using.
The sealant can permanently stain clothing and other
materials. Be careful during handling and wipe away
any spills immediately.
3WARNING
Tire sealant contains substances that are
harmful and can be fatal if swallowed.
If accidentally swallowed, do not induce
vomiting. Drink plenty of water and get
medical attention immediately.
For skin or eye contac t, flush with cool
water and get medical attention if necessary.
Valve Stem
Valve Cap
Sealant/Air Hose
Valve Stem
Sealant/Air Hose
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4.Plug in the compressor to the accessory power socket.
uBe careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
5. Turn the power system on.
uKeep the power system on while
injecting sealant and air.
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6. Turn the selector switch to SEALANT/
AIR .
7. Press the inflator switch to turn on the
compressor.
uThe compressor starts injecting sealant
and air into the tire.
8. When the sealant injection is complete,
continue to add air.
9. After the air pressure reaches front: 33 psi
(230kPa)/rear: 33 psi (225 kPa), turn off
the kit.
uTo check the pressure, occasionally turn
off the compressor and read the gauge.
1Injecting Sealant and Air
NOTICEDo not operate the tire repair kit compressor for
more than 15 minutes. The accessory power socket
and compressor can overheat and become permanently damaged.
Until the sealant injection is complete, the pressure
shown on the pressure gauge will appear higher than
actual. After the sealant injection is complete the
pressure will drop and then begin to rise again as the
tire is inflated with air. This is normal. To accurately
measure the air pressure using the gauge, turn the air
compressor off only after the sealant injection is complete.
If the required air pressure is not reached within 10
minutes, the tire may be too severely damaged for
the kit to provide the necessary seal and your vehicle
will need to be towed.
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can cause
a rapid build-up of toxic carbon monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with the vehicle outdoors.
SEALANT/AIR side
Pressure Gauge
ON
OFF
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10. Unplug the power plug from the accessory
power socket.
11. Unscrew the sealant/air hose from the tire
valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
12. Press the pressure relief button until the
gauge returns 0 psi (0 kPa).
13. Apply the repair notification label to the
flat surface of the wheel.
uThe wheel surface must be clean to ensure the label adheres properly.
1Injecting Sealant and Air
See a dealer for a replacement sealant bottle and
proper disposal of an empty bottle.Sealant/Air Hose
Valve Stem
Repair Notification Label
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1.Apply the speed restriction label to the
location as shown.
2. Drive the vehicle for about 10 minutes.
uDo not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
3. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
4. Attach the air only hose onto the tire valve
stem. Screw it until it is tight.
5. Turn the selector switch to AIR ONLY.
uDo not turn the air compressor on to
check the pressure.
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■Distributing the Sealant in the Tire1Distributing the Sealant in the Tire
Stop and recheck the air pressure after every 10
minutes of driving as necessary until you reach the
nearest service station where you are able to have the
tire permanently repaired or replaced.
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with the vehicle outdoors.
Speed Restriction Label
Air Only Hose
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6.If the air pressure is:
• Less than 19 psi (130 kPa):
Do not add air or continue driving. The leak is too severe. Call for help and
have your vehicle towed.
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• Front: 33 psi (230kPa)/rear: 33 psi (225 kPa) or more:
Continue driving for another 10 minutes or until you reach the nearest service
station. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
uIf the air does not go down after the 10 minute driving, you do not need to
check the pressure any more.
• Greater than 19 psi (130kPa), but less than front: 33 psi (230kPa)/rear: 33 psi
(225 kPa):
Turn the air compressor on to inflate the tire until the tire pressure reaches front:
33 psi (230kPa)/rear: 33 psi (225 kPa).
Then drive carefully for 10 more minutes or until you reach the nearest service
station. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
uYou should repeat this procedure as long as the air pressure is within this range.
7. Press the pressure relief button until the gauge returns to 0 psi (kPa).
8. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
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You can use the kit to inflate a non-punctured under-inflated tire.
1.Open the trunk floor lid.
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the Flat Tire P. 511
2. Remove the kit from the case.
uPlace the kit on flat ground near the tire
to be inflated, away from traffic.
3. Place the kit, face up, on flat ground near
the flat tire, away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.
4. Remove the air only hose from the kit.
5. Remove the valve cap.
6. Attach the air only hose onto the tire valve
stem. Screw it until it is tight.
■Inflating An Under-inflated Tire1Inflating An Under-inflated Tire
NOTICEDo not operate the temporary tire repair kit
compressor for more than 15 minutes. The accessory
power socket and compressor can overheat and become permanently damaged.
Air Only Hose
Valve Cap
Valve Stem
Air Only Hose
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7. Plug in the kit to the accessory power socket.
uBe careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
8. Turn the power system on.
uKeep the power system on while
injecting sealant and air.
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9. Turn the selector switch to AIR ONLY.
10. Press the inflator switch to turn on the kit.
uThe compressor starts to inject air into
the tire.
11. Inflate the tire to the specified air pressure.
12. Turn off the kit.
uCheck the pressure gauge on the air
compressor.
uIf overinflated, press the pressure relief button.
13. Unplug the kit from the accessory power socket.
14. Unscrew the air only hose from the tire
valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
15. Press the pressure relief button until the
gauge returns 0 psi (0 kPa).
16. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
1Inflating An Under-inflated Tire
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with the vehicle outdoors.
AIR ONLY
side
ON
Pressure Relief Button
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Power System Won’t Start
Checking the Procedure When the READY indicator does not come on and the Ready to Drive message
does not appear on the multi-information display, check the following items and
take appropriate action.
ChecklistConditionWhat to DoCheck if the related
indicator or multi- information display
messages come on.The Temperature is Too Cold For Vehicle To Operate
message appears2 Multi-Information Display Warning and
Information Messages P. 84
The To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range. 2POWER Button Operating Range P. 1332If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 520
The POWER SYSTEM indicator comes onHave your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Check the brightness
of the interior lights. The interior lights are dim or do not come on at all Have the 12-volt battery checked by a dealer.
The interior lights come on normally Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by
a dealer.2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 534
Check the shift lever
position.The shift lever is not in (P or (NMove the shift lever to the (P position.
Check the
immobilizer system indicator. When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the power
system cannot be turned on.
2
Immobilizer System Indicator P. 80
1Checking the Procedure
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 522
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