climate control HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2014 9.G Owners Manual

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vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
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represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 31For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 36 Airbags P. 43
2Instrument Panel P. 71Indicators P. 72 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 92
2Controls P. 109Clock P. 110 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 112
Opening and Closing the Moonroof *
P. 132
Adjusting the Seats P. 148
2 Features P. 169Audio System P. 170 Audio System Basic Operation P. 175, 197, 230
Customized Features P. 293 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver *
P. 331
2 Driving P. 409Before Driving P. 410 Towing a Trailer P. 415
Refueling P. 459 Fuel Economy P. 461
2Maintenance P. 463Before Performing Maintenance P. 464 Maintenance Minder TM
P. 467
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 491
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 504
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 509If a Tire Goes Flat P. 510 Power System Won’t Start P. 519
Overheating P. 525 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 528
2Information P. 537Specifications P. 538 Identification Numbers P. 540
Emissions Testing P. 543 Warranty Coverages P. 545
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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
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Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙System Indicators (P 72)
❙Gauges (P 92)
❙Navigation System *

() See Navigation System Manual
❙Audio System (P 175, 197, 230)
❙POWER Button (P 133)
❙Rear Window Defogger (P 142)
❙Front Seat Heater Switches *
(P 163)
❙ECON Button (P 422)
❙Multi-Information Display (P 94)
❙Heated Mirror Button (P 142)
❙Climate Control System (P 165)
❙Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Button *
(P 441)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Audio with Touch Screen *
(P 198, 231)
❙Audio/Information Screen
(P 176, 201, 233)
❙Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System Button *
(P 423)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) System OFF) Button (P 444)
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SPORT HYBRID i-MMD (intelligent Multi Mode Drive)
Your SPORT HYBRID i-MMD vehicle uses both an electric motor and a gasoline engine as propulsion sources, with the electric motor
receiving electricity from an internal High Voltage battery or internal generator. The High Voltage battery can be charged from the
generator driven by the engine or regenerative braking.
When driving, your vehicle is propelled exclusively by the electric motor, exclusively by the gasoline engine, or by a combinat ion of two. The
system selects which pr opulsion source is most appropriate and automatically sw itches to it. Under certain circumstances, pressing the EV
button can manually enable EV (driven only on electricity) mode.● Energy efficiency
As with a gasoline-powered vehicle, hybrid vehicle fuel efficiency and driving range is most impacted by your driving style. Ag gressive
acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engin e.
In addition, heavy climate control system use negatively affects vehicle range and efficiency. Either of these use patterns wil l more quickly
reduce the High Voltage battery's state of charge.● Battery types
There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle; a standard 12-volt batt ery that powers the airbags, the interior and ext erior lights, and
other standard 12-volt systems; and a high voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motor and recharge the 12-volt battery.
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●Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking
When decelerating without the accelerator being depressed or the brake pedal being applied, or
while driving downhill, the electric motor acts as a generator that recovers a portion of the
electrical energy that was used to accelerate th e vehicle. This regenerative braking slows the
vehicle in a manner similar to engine braking in a gasoline-powered vehicle. This function is
enhanced when the shift lever is moved to .
● Auto Engine Stop/Start
Your vehicle's gasoline engine automatically stops running during vehicle operation or restarts while the vehicle is stationary when it is
appropriate.
In the following cases, however, auto engine stop may not activate.
• The vehicle momentarily needs additional power for aggressive acceleration, or driving uphill or at high speed.
• The climate control system is in heavy use.
• The High Voltage battery temperature is high or low.
● Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID i-MMD System
When you first start driving this vehicle, you likely will hear some unfamiliar sounds, particularly when you first turn on the power system,
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Climate Control System (P 165)
● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.
● Press the button to turn the system on or off.
● Press the button to defrost the windshield.
The climate control system is voice operable. (P 239)
Models with navigation system
Driver’s Side
Temperature Control
Buttons
(Rear Window Defogger/Heated Mirror)
Button
(Windshield Defroster) Button
SYNC (Synchronized) Button
Air flows from floor and windshield
defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from floor and dashboard
vents, and back of the center console.
Air flows from dashboard vents and
back of the center console.
AUTO
Button
(On/Off) Button
(Recirculation) ButtonMODE Control Button
/ (Fan Control) Buttons
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
Passenger’s Side Temperature Control Buttons
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Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior. ■Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open,
open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below. 1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not turn the power system on with the garage
door closed. Even when the garage door is open,
drive out of the garage immediately after turning the power system on.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
● Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place. 2If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 528
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
●
Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off either
when the power system is on or
after several seconds if the vehicle
did not start. If “readiness codes”
have not been set, it blinks five
times before it goes off.
● Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.
● Blinks when a misfire in the
engine's cylinders is detected.●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 543
● Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
● Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the power system for 10
minutes or more, and wait for the engine
to cool down. Then, take the vehicle to a dealer. 2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 529
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator
●
Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the power system is on.
● Comes on when the 12-volt
battery is not charging.●
Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption. 2If the 12-Volt Battery Charging
System Indicator Comes On P. 528
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the smart entry remote inside
the vehicle.● Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote
back inside the vehicle and close the door.
2Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 135
●
Appears when the smart entry remote battery becomes weak.● Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 503
●
Appears if the smart entry remote battery is too
weak to turn on the power system or the key is not
within operating range to turn on the power system.
A beeper sounds six times.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 520
●
Appears three seconds after you bring the smart
entry remote in front of the POWER button when
To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button
appears. To Start Vehicle: Brake + Push appears
sequentially.
2 Changing the Power Mode P. 133
●
Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on the 12-volt battery.
● Appears when the 12-volt battery is not charging.● Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Checking the 12-Volt Battery P. 502
● Appears along with the 12-volt battery charging
system indicator - Turn off the climate control system
and rear defogger to reduce electricity consumption. 2If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 528
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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the High Voltage battery temperature
is too low to operate (approx. -22°F [-30°C] or
below).● You can start the engine and use the climate control
system to warm up the interior, which will also warm
the High Voltage battery enough for you to drive the vehicle.
●Appears when the High Voltage battery and other
system control temperatures are too low to operate
(approx. -40°F [-40°C] or below).● You must wait for an increase in the ambient
temperature or move the vehicle to a warmer location.
● Consult a dealer.
●
Appears if the power system is in diagnostic mode.● You may notice a decrease in availa ble power. Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
● As a result of diagnostics, the POWER SYSTEM
indicator may come on. 2POWER SYSTEM Indicator P. 73
●
Appears when you failed to select EV mode or EV
mode is automatically canceled.
● The cause may be shown with the following
message: -Ambient Temperature Too Low
- Battery Charge Too Low
- Engine Too Cold
- Cabin Being Heated
- Speed Too High
- Hard Acceleration Requested●
EV mode is available once the condition is improved or
the cause that canceled EV mode is cleared.
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