tow HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2015 9.G Owners Manual

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
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.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del 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 in cluded 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. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 38 Airbags P. 45
2Instrument Panel P. 73
Indicators P. 74 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 95
2Controls P. 113
Clock P. 114 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 116
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 136
Adjusting the Seats P. 152
2 Features P. 173
Audio System P. 174 Audio System Basic Operation P. 179, 201, 234
Customized Features P. 297 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 335
2 Driving P. 413
Before Driving P. 414 Towing a Trailer P. 419
Refueling P. 463 Fuel Economy P. 465
2Maintenance P. 467
Before Performing Maintenance P. 468 Maintenance MinderTM P. 471
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 495
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 508
2Handling the Unexpected P. 515
If a Tire Goes Flat P. 516 Power System Won’t Start P. 525
Overheating P. 531 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 534
2Information P. 543
Specifications P. 544 Identification Numbers P. 546
Emissions Testing P. 549 Warranty Coverages P. 551
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Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 70Safety Labels P. 71
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 126 Security System P. 130 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 133
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 137 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 150
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 159 Climate Control System P. 169
Audio Error Messages P. 287General Information on the Audio System P. 293
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 337, 374
When Driving P. 420 Braking P. 456Parking Your Vehicle P. 460
Accessories and Modifications P. 466
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 475 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 488
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 497 12-Volt Battery P. 506 Remote Transmitter Care P. 507
Cleaning P. 509
Jump Starting P. 528 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 530
Fuses P. 538 Emergency Towing P. 541
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 547 Reporting Safety Defects P. 548
Authorized Manuals P. 553 Customer Service Information P. 554
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 113
FeaturesP. 173
DrivingP. 413
MaintenanceP. 467
Handling the UnexpectedP. 515
InformationP. 543
IndexP. 558
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20Quick Reference Guide
Controls
(P 113)
Clock
(P 114)
a
Enter the Clock Adjustment screen.
2 Adjusting the Clock (P 114)
b
Rotate to change hour, then press
.
c
Rotate to change minute, then
press .
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models without navigation systemModels with navigation system
POWER Button
(P 137)
Press the button to change the vehicle’s
power mode.
Turn Signals
(P 140)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Lights
(P 140)
Wipers and Washers
(P 144)
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
FlashingWiper/Washer Control Lever Adjustment Ring: Long Delay: Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.

21Quick Reference Guide
Steering Wheel
(P 149)
● To adjust, pull th e adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside (P 122)
● Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
● Unlocking and opening the driver’s door
from the inner handle unlocks all the
other doors.
Trunk
(P 126)
● To unlock and open the trunk:
•Pull the trunk release.
• Press the trunk release button on the remote
transmitter or the smart entry remote.
• Press the trunk release button on the
trunk lid.Power Door Mirrors(P 151)
● With the power mode in ON, move the
selector switch to L or R.
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
Trunk Release
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows
(P 133)
● With the power mode in ON, open and
close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger's window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator on), each
passenger's window switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window
Switch Indicator

Quick Reference Guide29
Handling the Unexpected
(P 515)
Flat Tire
(P 516)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the tire repair kit in the trunk.
Indicators Come On (P 534)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Power System Won't
Start
(P 525)
● If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse
(P 538)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating
(P 531)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the power system cool down.
Emergency Towing (P 541)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

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uuAirbags uFront Airbags (SRS)
Safe Driving
■When front airbags should not deploy
Minor frontal crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and
help save lives, not to prevent minor scrapes, or even broken bones that might occur
during a less than moderate-to-severe frontal crash.
Side impacts: Front airbags can provide protection when a sudden deceleration
causes a driver or front passenger to move towards the front of the vehicle. Side
airbags and side curtain airbags have been specifically designed to help reduce the
severity of injuries that can occur during a moderate-to-severe side impact which
can cause the driver or passenger to move towards the side of the vehicle.
Rear impacts: Head restraints and seat belts are your best protection during a rear
impact. Front airbags cannot provide any sig nificant protection and are not designed
to deploy in such collisions.
Rollovers: Seat belts and, in vehicles equipped with a rollover sensor, side airbags
and side curtain airbags offer the best protection in a rollover. Because front airbags could provide little if any protectio n, they are not designed to deploy during a
rollover.■When front airbags deploy with little or no visible damage
Because the airbag system senses s udden deceleration, a strong impact to the
vehicle framework or suspension might cause one or more of the airbags to deploy.
Examples include running into a curb, the edge of a hole, or other low fixed object
that causes a sudden deceleration in the vehicle chassis. Since the impact is
underneath the vehicle, damage may not be readily apparent.■When front airbags may not deploy, even though exterior damage
appears severe
Since crushable body parts absorb crash energy during an impact, the amount of
visible damage does not always indicate proper airbag operation. In fact, some
collisions can result in severe damage but no airbag deployment because the airbags
would not have been needed or would not have provided protection even if they
had deployed.

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uuAirbags uSide Airbags
Safe Driving
■When a side airbag deploys with little or no visible damage
Because the airbag systems senses sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side
of the vehicle's framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. In such cases, there
may be little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough
impact to deploy the airbag.■When a side airbag may not deploy, even though visible damage appears
severe
It is possible for a side airbag to not deploy during an impact that results in
apparently severe damage. This can occur when the point of impact was towards
the far front or rear of the vehicle, or wh en the vehicle's crushable body parts
absorbed most of the crash energy. In ei ther case, the side airbag would not have
been needed nor provided protection even if it had deployed.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the power mode is in ON.■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.■Adjusting the delay
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
delay.■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever, the wipers make
two or three more sweeps before stopping.
1 Wipers and WashersNOTICEDo not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.NOTICEIn cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermitte ntly, the length of the wipe
interval shortens. When the vehicle starts moving, the
wipers make a single sweep.When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s shortest
delay setting ( ) and the
LO setting become the same.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.The wiper motor is equipped with a breaker that may
stop motor operation temporarily to prevent an
overload. Wiper operation will return to normal within a
few minutes, once the circuit has returned to normal.
If the wipers stop operating due to any obstacle such as
the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe place.
Rotate the wiper switch to
OFF
, and set the power
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then
remove the obstacle.
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring
MIST
INT: Low speed with
intermittent OFF
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
Long delay
Short delay

413
Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .......................... 414
Maximum Load Limit........................ 417
Towing a Trailer
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 419
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 420
Precautions While Driving................. 423
Transmission .................................... 423
Shifting ............................................ 424
ECON Button ................................... 426
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ...... 427
Cruise Control
*................................ 428 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
*....... 431
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*.... 439
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*..... 443
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ........... 447
LaneWatch
TM................................... 449
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ... 451
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 453
High Voltage Battery ........................ 455
Braking Brake System ................................... 456 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 458
Brake Assist System ......................... 459
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 460
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 461
Rearview Camera ............................. 462
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 463
How to Refuel ................................. 464
Fuel Economy Improving Fuel Economy .................. 465
Accessories and Modifications ........ 466
* Not available on all models

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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Continued
Driving
Maximum Load LimitThe maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg).
See Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver's doorjamb\
.
This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figu re equals the availabl e amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. an d there will be five 15 0 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of available carg o and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs.
(1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
1 Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accessories and all cargo.
2 Specifications P. 544
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 544
3
WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
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