ESP HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2014 9.G Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 56 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 68 Safety Labels P. 69
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 122 Security System P. 126 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 129
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 133 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 146
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 155 Climate Control System P. 165
Audio Error Messages P. 283 General Information on the Audio System P. 289
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 333, 370
When Driving P. 416 Braking P. 452 Parking Your Vehicle P. 456
Accessories and Modifications P. 462
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 471 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 484
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 493 12-Volt Battery P. 502 Remote Transmitter Care P. 503
Cleaning P. 505
Jump Starting P. 522 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 524
Fuses P. 532 Emergency Towing P. 535
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 541 Reporting Safety Defects P. 542
Authorized Manuals P. 547 Customer Service Information P. 548
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 71
ControlsP. 109
FeaturesP. 169
DrivingP. 409
MaintenanceP. 463
Handling the UnexpectedP. 509
InformationP. 537
IndexP. 552
Note: All page numbers referenced in this document are hyperlinked.
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Quick Reference Guide
A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And
operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and other information on labels and
in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that
could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You
must use your own good judgement.You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,
including: ●
Safety Labels - on the vehicle.
● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol
3 and
one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING , or CAUTION .
These signal words mean:
● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.
● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.
● Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please read it carefully.
3 DANGERYou WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
3WARNINGYou CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
3CAUTIONYou CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.
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Safe Driving
For Safe Driving
The following pages explain your vehicle's safety features and how to use them
properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the most important.
Important Safety Precautions ■Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly. ■ Restrain all children
Children ages 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the
front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger
children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the
belt properly with out a booster seat.
■ Be aware of airbag hazards
While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants
who sit too close to them, or are no t properly restrained. Infants, young children,
and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual. ■ Don't drink and drive
Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink.
So don't drink and drive, and don't let your friends drink and drive, either.1Important Safety Precautions
Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use
of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the
driver while driving.
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uuAirbagsuTypes of Airbags
Safe Driving
Types of Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags: •Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver's and front passenger's seats.
• Side airbags: Airbags in the driver's and front passenger's seat-backs.
• Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.
Each is discussed in the following pages.
Front Airbags (SRS)
The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help protect
the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant's primary restraint system.
The front airbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and
in the dashboard for the front passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.
■Housing Locations
1Types of Airbags
The airbags can inflate whenever the power mode is in ON.
After an airbag inflates in a crash, you may see a
small amount of smoke. This is from the combustion
process of the inflator material and is not hamful.
People with respiratory problems may experience
some temporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
1Front Airbags (SRS)
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-stage, multiple-
threshold front airbags (SRS).
During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or
both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate
at different rates, depending on the severity of the
crash, whether or not the seat belts are latched, and/
or other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to
supplement the seat belts to help reduce the
likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal crashes.
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uuChild SafetyuProtecting Child Passengers
Safe Driving
•Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an
approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap belt
portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.
• Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the
event of a collision.
• Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would
likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
• Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very
seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows or seat adjustments.
• Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when
the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate
vehicle controls causing it to move unexpectedly.1Protecting Child Passengers
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.
To remind you of the passenger's front airbag
hazards and child safety, your vehicle has warning
labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the
front visors. Please read and follow the instructions
on these labels.
2 Safety Labels P. 69
3WARNING
Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or
wrap one around their neck can result in
serious injury or death.
Instruct children not to play with any seat
belt and make sure any unused seat belt a
child can reach is buckled, fully retracted,
and locked.
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uuGauges and Multi-Information DisplayuMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
The vehicle icon on the display moves forward or backward while driving.
The more aggressive the acceleration is, the further the icon moves forward.
The more aggressive the deceleration is, the further the icon moves backward.
Keep the icon near the center of the circle for better fuel economy while driving.
The fuel economy display color changes while driving. The area around the vehicle
icon becomes blue with aggressive acceleration and deceleration, and blue green as
fuel economy gets better, then green when driving in the most fuel efficient style.
Keep the color green as long as possible.
■Eco Drive Display1Eco Drive Display
The ambient meter color changes corresponding to
the eco drive display.
Aggressive
Deceleration
Vehicle Icon Aggressive
Acceleration
Blue Green Blue Moderate
Deceleration
Slow
Acceleration/
Deceleration Moderate
Acceleration
Blue green Blue green
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
When you carry the smart entry remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors and open the trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door
handle. You can open the trunk within about
32 inches (80 cm) radius from the trunk
release button.
■ Locking the doors and the trunk
Press the door lock button on the front door.
uSome exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors lock; and the
security system sets.
■Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
Door Lock Button
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
• Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
• Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors while someone else
with the remote is within range.
• The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the smart entry remote is within range.
• If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.
• You cannot unlock the door by gripping the handle
after two seconds of unlocking it.
• The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that the door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
• Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may not
be able to lock/unlock the doors with the smart entry
remote if it is above or below the outside handle.
• The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too
close to the door and door glass.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 503
You can customize the door lock mode and keyless
lock acknowledgement setting. 2 Customized Features P. 101, 293
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
■Front seat beverage holders
Are located in the console between the front
seats. ■ Rear seat beverage holders
Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat
beverage holders.
■Beverage Holders1Beverage Holders
NOTICESpilled liquids damage the upholstery, carpeting, and
electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.
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Features
Audio/Information Screen
Displays the audio status and wallpaper. From this screen, you can go to various
setup options.
Press the (display) button to change the display.
■Switching the Display1Switching the Display
You can also use the AUDIO, NAV , PHONE and
INFO buttons to go to the corresponding display.
(Display) ButtonAudio
Info
Audio/Information Screen
Navigation Phone
AUDIO ButtonNAV Button
PHONE ButtonINFO Button
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuVoice Control Operation
Features
■HDD commands
• Hard Disc Drive play
• Hard Disc Drive play track # (#: 1 to 30)
• Hard Disc Drive skip forward
• Hard Disc Drive skip back
• Hard Disc Drive album up *2
• Hard Disc Drive album down *2
• Hard Disc Drive track up
• Hard Disc Drive track down
• Hard Disc Drive playlist up *2
• Hard Disc Drive playlist down *2
• Hard Disc Drive track random *1
• Hard Disc Drive track repeat *1
• Hard Disc Drive track scan *1
• Hard Disc Drive normal play
• What am I listening to?
• Who am I listening to?
• Who is this?
• What’s playing?
• Who’s playing?
• What album is this?
*1: These commands toggle the function
on and off, so the command may not match your intended action.
*2: These commands are available only in
the corresponding playback mode. For example, “Artist” commands are
available only in “Artist” mode. ■
Radio commands
• Audio on *1
• Audio off *1
• Radio on *1
• Radio off *1
• Radio select FM
• Radio select AM
• Radio tune to # FM
(#: frequency from 87.7 to 107.9)
• Radio tune to # AM
(#: frequency from 530 [five thirty] to
1710 [seventeen ten])
• Radio seek up
• Radio seek down
• Radio next station
• Radio preset # (#: 1 to 12)
• Radio FM preset # (#: 1 to 12)
• Radio AM preset # (#: 1 to 6)
• Radio scan *1
• Radio select XM
• XM channel #
(#: 0 to 255 [two fifty five])
• XM channel down
• XM category up
• XM category down
• XM preset # (#: 1 to 12)
• XM scan *1
• XM category mode
• XM channel mode *1: These commands toggle the function
on and off, so the command may not match
your intended action. NOTE:
Radio volume levels cannot be controlled
using voice control. ■
Disc commands
• Disc play
• Disc play track # (#: 1 to 30)
• Disc skip forward
• Disc skip back
• Disc track random *1
• Disc track repeat *1
• Disc track scan *1
• Disc folder up
• Disc folder down
• Disc folder random *1
• Disc folder repeat *1
• Disc folder scan *1
• Disc normal play
*1: These commands toggle the function
on and off, so the command may not match
your intended action.
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