HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2015 9.G Owners Manual

560Index
Doors......................................................... 116
Auto Door Locking .................................. 125
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 125
Door and Trunk Open Message ................. 37
Keys ........................................................ 116
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 122
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ............................................ 118
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 121
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 500
Driving ....................................................... 413
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 431
Braking .................................................... 456
Cruise Control ......................................... 428
Shifting.................................................... 424
Transmission ............................................ 423
Turning on the Power .............................. 420
Driving Position Memory System ............. 147
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 508EEco Assist System........................................ 16
Eco Drive Display ........................................ 17
ECON Button ............................................. 426
Elapsed Time ............................................... 99
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 79, 536
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 447Emergency
................................................ 541
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 129
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 549
Engine ....................................................... 546
Coolant ................................................... 482
Jump Starting .......................................... 528
Oil ........................................................... 477
Engine Coolant
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 483
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 482
Overheating ............................................ 531
Engine Oil ................................................. 477
Adding .................................................... 479
Checking................................................. 478
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 471
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 534
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 477
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 79, 536
EV Button .................................................... 13
EV Indicator ................................................ 75
EV Mode Indicator ..................................... 75
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................. 70
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 151
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 511
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 151
FFeatures.................................................... 173 Filters
Dust and Pollen....................................... 508
Oil .......................................................... 480
Flat Tire ..................................................... 516
Floor Mats ................................................ 510
Fluids Brake ...................................................... 486
Engine Coolant ....................................... 482
Inverter Coolant ...................................... 484
Transmission ........................................... 485
Windshield Washer ................................. 487
Foot Brake ................................................ 457
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 439
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
Front Seats ................................................ 152
Adjusting ................................................ 152
Fuel ..................................................... 27, 463
Economy................................................. 465
Gauge ...................................................... 95
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 100
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 78
Range ....................................................... 99
Recommendation.................................... 463
Refueling ................................................ 463
Fuel Economy ........................................... 465
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 27, 464
Message ................................................. 535
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 27, 464
Fuses ......................................................... 538
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 540
Locations ........................................ 538, 539

561Index
GGasoline (Fuel)Economy................................................. 465
Gauge ...................................................... 95
Information............................................. 463
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 100
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 78
Refueling ................................................ 463
Gauges ........................................................ 95
Glass (care) ............................................... 512
Glove Box ................................................. 161HHalogen Bulbs .......................................... 488
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 515
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ...................... 337, 374
Auto Answer .................................. 353, 389
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History ................................... 355, 391
Automatic Transferring ................... 353, 389
Displaying Messages ....................... 369, 408
Editing User Name .................................. 388
HFL Buttons .................................... 337, 374
HFL Menus...................................... 340, 376
HFL Status Display ........................... 339, 375
Limitations for Manual Operation.... 339, 375
Making a Call ................................. 359, 400
Options During a Call...................... 366, 405
Phone Setup ................................... 345, 380
Phonebook Phonetic Modification........... 395 Receiving a Call ............................... 365, 404
Receiving a Text/E-Mail Message ...... 367, 406
Ring Tone ........................................ 354, 390
Selecting a Mail Account ................. 368, 407
Speed Dial ....................................... 356, 392
To Create a Security PIN .................. 352, 387
To Set Up a Text/E-Mail Message
Options ......................................... 350, 385
Use Contact Photo .......................... 354, 390
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 261
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 4
Head Restraints ......................................... 155
Headlights ................................................. 140
Aiming .................................................... 488
Automatic Operation ............................... 141
Dimming ......................................... 140, 143
Operating ................................................ 140
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 167, 168
High Beam Indicator .................................. 81
High Voltage Battery ............................... 455
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 422
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 335
Hybrid Vehicle SPORT HYBRID i-MMD (intelligent Multi Mode Drive)....................................................... 10
IIdentification Numbers Engine and Motor ................................... 546
Vehicle Identification ............................... 546 Illumination Control
Knob ....................................................... 145
Immobilizer System .................................. 130
Indicator.................................................... 82
Indicators .................................................... 74
12-Volt Battery Charging System ....... 76, 534
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................... 78
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 74
Brake System (Red) .................................... 74
ECON Mode ...................................... 85, 426
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 79, 536
EV ............................................................. 75
EV Mode ................................................... 75
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .............. 83
High Beam ................................................ 81
Immobilizer System ................................... 82
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 84
Lights On .................................................. 81
Low Fuel ................................................... 78
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 76, 534
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 80, 451, 453
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 76, 535
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 74, 536
POWER SYSTEM ........................................ 75
READY ...................................................... 75
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 39, 77
Security System Alarm ............................... 82
Shift Lever Position .................................... 77
Smart Entry System ................................... 85
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 55, 78

562Index
System Message ........................................ 81
Transmission .............................................. 77
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 81
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................. 79, 447
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 79, 448
Information ............................................... 543
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 100
Instrument Panel ........................................ 73
Brightness Control ................................... 145
Interface Dial ............................................ 234
Interior Lights ........................................... 159
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 150
Inverter Coolant ........................................ 484JJump Starting............................................ 528KKey Number Tag ....................................... 117
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 121
Keys ........................................................... 116
Lockout Prevention .................................. 121
Number Tag ............................................ 117
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 124
Remote Transmitter ................................. 118
Types and Functions ................................ 116
Valet Key ................................................. 128
Kickdown (Transmission) .......................... 423
LLane Departure Warning (LDW) ............. 443
LaneWatch
TM............................................. 449
Language (HFL) ................................ 339, 375
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 63
Lights ................................................. 140, 488
Automatic ............................................... 141
Bulb Replacement ................................... 488
Daytime Running Lights........................... 143
High Beam Indicator .................................. 81
Interior .................................................... 159
Light Switches ......................................... 140
Lights On Indicator .................................... 81
Turn Signals ............................................ 140
Load Limits ................................................ 417
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 116
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 125
Childproof Door Locks............................. 124
From Inside ............................................. 122
From Outside .......................................... 118
Keys ........................................................ 116
Using a Key ............................................. 121
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 121
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) .................. 534
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 78
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 534
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 117
Lower Anchors ............................................ 63
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 417
MMaintenance............................................ 467
12-Volt Battery ....................................... 506
Brake Fluid .............................................. 486
Cleaning ................................................. 509
Climate Control System .......................... 508
Coolant .......................................... 482, 484
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 471
Oil .......................................................... 478
Precautions ............................................. 468
Radiator .................................................. 483
Remote Transmitter ................................ 507
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 488
Safety ..................................................... 469
Service Items ........................................... 473
Tires........................................................ 497
Transmission Fluid ................................... 485
Under the Hood ...................................... 475
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 76, 535
Map Lights ................................................ 160
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 417
Meters, Gauges .......................................... 95
Mirrors ...................................................... 150
Adjusting ................................................ 150
Door ....................................................... 151
Exterior ................................................... 151
Interior Rearview ..................................... 150
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 466
Moonroof ................................................. 136
Motor Number ......................................... 546
MP3 ................... 188, 196, 219, 229, 258, 282

563Index
Multi-Information Display......................... 97
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 461NNumbers (Identification)......................... 546OOdometer................................................... 99
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 477
Adding ................................................... 479
Checking ................................................ 478
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 471
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 534
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 477
Viscosity.................................................. 477
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 476
Moonroof ............................................... 136
Power Windows...................................... 133
Trunk ...................................................... 126
Outside Temperature Display ................. 100
Overheating ............................................. 531PPandora®.................................. 195, 227, 280
Panic Mode ............................................... 132
Parking ..................................................... 460
Parking Brake ........................................... 456 Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ............................................ 74, 536
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 140
POWER Button .......................................... 137
Power System Turning on .............................................. 420
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .......................... 75
Power Windows ........................................ 133
POWER/CHARGE Gauge ............................. 96
Precautions While Driving ....................... 423
Rain ......................................................... 423
Pregnant Women ....................................... 43
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 516
RRadiator.................................................... 483
Radio (AM/FM) .......................... 186, 212, 251
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ............................. 216, 255
Radio Data System (RDS) .......... 187, 214, 253
Range .......................................................... 99
RDS (Radio Data System) .......... 187, 214, 253
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 549
READY Indicator ......................................... 75
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 146
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 168
Rearview Camera ...................................... 462
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 150 Refueling
.................................................. 463
Fuel Gauge................................................ 95
Gasoline .......................................... 463, 544
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 78
Regulations ............................... 453, 500, 547
Remote Transmitter ................................. 118
Replacement Battery .................................................... 507
Bulbs ....................................................... 488
Fuses ............................................... 538, 539
Tires ........................................................ 503
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 495
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 548
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 99
SSafe Driving................................................ 33
Safety Check ............................................... 37
Safety Labels ............................................... 71
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 38
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 42
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 40
Checking................................................... 44
Fastening .................................................. 41
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 65
Pregnant Women ...................................... 43
Reminder .................................................. 39
Warning Indicator ............................... 39, 77

564Index
Seat Heaters...................................... 167, 168
Seats .......................................................... 152
Adjusting ................................................. 152
Front Seats .............................................. 152
Seat Heaters .................................... 167, 168
Security System ......................................... 130
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 82
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 82
SEL/RESET Button ........................................ 98
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 62
Selector Knob (Audio) ...................... 179, 201
Shift Lever ........................................... 26, 424
Operation .......................................... 26, 425
Releasing ................................................. 530
Won’t Move ............................................ 530
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 77, 425
Shift Lever Positions ................................. 424
Shifting (Transmission) ............................. 424
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 42
Side Airbags ................................................ 52
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 54
SiriusXM ® Radio ................................ 216, 255
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ...................................................... 119
Snow Tires ................................................. 505
Spark Plugs ................................................ 544
Specifications ............................................ 544
Specified Fuel .................................... 463, 544
Speedometer ............................................... 95
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 48 Steering Wheel
......................................... 149
Adjusting ................................................ 149
Stopping ................................................... 460
Summer Tires ............................................ 505
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 166
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 48
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 137
SYNC Mode ............................................... 171
System Message Indicator .......................... 81
TTemperature
Outside Temperature Display ................... 100
Temperature Sensor ......................... 100, 172
Time (Adjusting) ....................................... 114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 451
Indicator............................................ 80, 537
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 517
Tires ........................................................... 497
Air Pressure ..................................... 498, 545
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 497
Inspection ............................................... 497
Labeling .................................................. 498
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 516
Regulations ............................................. 500
Rotation .................................................. 504
Summer .................................................. 505 Tire Chains.............................................. 505
Tire Repair Kit ......................................... 517
Wear Indicators....................................... 502
Winter .................................................... 505
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 419
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 419
Emergency .............................................. 541
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 451
Indicator ........................................... 80, 537
Transmission ..................................... 423, 424
Creeping................................................. 423
Fluid ....................................................... 485
Kickdown ............................................... 423
Operating the Shift Lever ........................ 425
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 77, 425
Shifting ................................................... 424
Trip Meter .................................................. 99
Troubleshooting ...................................... 515
Blown Fuse ..................................... 538, 539
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 30
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 31
Emergency Towing ................................. 541
Noise When Braking ................................. 31
Overheating ............................................ 531
Power System Won’t Start ...................... 525
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 516
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 30, 124
Shift Lever Won’t Move .......................... 530
Warning Indicators.................................... 74

565Index
Trunk........................................................ 126
Lid .......................................................... 126
Light Bulb ............................................... 544
Main Switch............................................ 128
Turn Signals .............................................. 140
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 81
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 100
Turning on the Power ............................. 420
Does Not Activate ................................... 525
Jump Starting ......................................... 528UUnlocking the Doors ................................ 118
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside .................................................. 21
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 296
USB Port .................................................... 175
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 119VValet Key .................................................. 128
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 546
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 447
OFF Button ............................................. 448
Off Indicator ............................................. 79
System Indicator ....................................... 79
Ventilation ............................................... 169 Viscosity (Oil)
.................................... 477, 545
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 447
WWarning and Information Messages ......... 86
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 534
Warning Labels ........................................... 71
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 551
Watts ......................................................... 544
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 502
Window Washers ...................................... 144
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 487
Switch ..................................................... 144
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 133
Windshield ................................................ 144
Cleaning .................................................. 512
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 170
Washer Fluid ........................................... 487
Wiper Blades ........................................... 495
Wipers and Washers ................................ 144
Winter Tires .............................................. 505
Snow Tires ............................................... 505
Tire Chains .............................................. 505
Wipers and Washers ................................. 144
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 495
WMA ................. 188, 196, 219, 229, 258, 282
Worn Tires ................................................. 497