hood release HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2015 9.G Owners Manual

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Mirror Controls
(P 151)
❙Passenger's Front Airbag (P 48)❙Parking Brake
(P 456)
❙Glove Box
(P 161)
❙Rearview Mirror
(P 150)
❙Hood Release Handle
(P 476)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch
(P 124)
❙Power Window Switches
(P 133)
❙Interior Fuse Box
(P 539)
❙Driver's Front Airbag
(P 48)
❙Trunk Main Switch
(P 128)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle
(P 464)
❙Trunk Release
(P 126)
❙Shift Lever
Transmission
(P 424)
❙USB Port
(P 175)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack
(P 176)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P 164)❙EV Button
(P 13)

28Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P 467)
Under the Hood
(P 475)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, inverter coolant, and
windshield washer fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the 12-volt battery condition monthly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P 488)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P 495)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P 497)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.

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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood and trunk are closed.
• All doors are locked from outside with the key, the remote transmitter, or smart
entry system.■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system is set.■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter, or smart entry system. The security system indicator goes off at the
same time.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the trunk with th e trunk release or the
emergency trunk opener.•Opening the hood with the hood release.•Moving the shift lever out of
( P.
If the 12-volt battery goes dead after you ha ve set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key or remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add another
device to it.

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uuAdjusting the Seats uAdjusting the Seat Positions
Controls
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints
in all seating positions.
Head restraints are most effective for
protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries when the center of the
back of the occupant's head rests against the
center of the restraint. The tops of the
occupant's ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.
■Adjusting the front head restraint positions To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down
while pressing the release button.■
Adjusting the Head Restraints
1 Adjusting the Head Restraints
In order for the head restraint system to work
properly:•Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or
from the restraint legs.•Do not place any object between an occupant and
the seat-back.•Install each restraint in its proper location.
3
WARNING
Improperly posi tioning head restraints
reduces their effectiveness and increases
the likelihood of seriou s injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and
positioned properly before driving.
Position head in the center
of the head restraint.

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center
of the hood to release the lock mechanism,
and open the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.
1 Opening the HoodNOTICEDo not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage
either the hood or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifting the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.
Hood Release Handle
Pull
LeverSupport Rod
GripClamp