emergency towing HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2017 9.G Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 70Safety Labels P. 71
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 130 Security System P. 134 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 137
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 141 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 158
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 167 Climate Control System P. 179
Audio Error Messages P. 283General Information on the Audio System P. 288
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 340, 371
When Driving P. 416 Braking P. 463Parking Your Vehicle P. 475
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 493 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 506
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 516 12-Volt Battery P. 525 Remote Transmitter Care P. 526
Cleaning P. 528 Accessories and Modifications P. 533
Jump Starting P. 548 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 550
Fuses P. 558 Emergency Towing P. 561
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 567 Reporting Safety Defects P. 568
Authorized Manuals P. 573 Customer Service Information P. 574
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 117
FeaturesP. 183
DrivingP. 409
MaintenanceP. 485
Handling the UnexpectedP. 535
InformationP. 563
IndexP. 575
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 535)
Flat Tire (P 536)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the tire repair kit in the trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P 554)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Power System Won't
Start
(P 545)
● If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 558)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 551)
● 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 561)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 561
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
If a Tire Goes FlatTemporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 536
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 545
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 546
Emergency Power System Off........... 547
Jump Starting .................................... 548
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 550Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 551
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 554
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 554
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 555
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................. 556
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On............................ 556
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 557
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 558
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 560
Emergency Towing ........................... 561
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
6. If the air pressure is:
• Less than 19 psi (130 kPa):
Do not add air or continue driving. Th e leak is too severe. Call for help and
have your vehicle towed.
2 Emergency Towing P. 561
•Front: 33 psi (230 kPa)/rear: 33 psi (225 kPa) or more:
Continue driving for another 10 minutes or until you reach the nearest service
station, whichever is sooner. Do not e xceed 50 mph (80 km/h). If you have not
reached a service station, stop and check the tire pressure.
u If the pressure does not go down after the 10 minute driving, you do not need
to check the pressure any more.
• Greater than 19 psi (130 kPa), but less th an front: 33 psi (230 kPa)/rear: 33 psi
(225 kPa):
Turn the air compressor on to inflate the ti re until the tire pressure reaches front:
33 psi (230 kPa)/rear: 33 psi (225 kPa).
Then drive carefully for 10 more minute s or until you reach the nearest service
station, whichever is sooner. Do not e xceed 50 mph (80 km/h). If you have not
reached a service station, stop and check the tire pressure.
u You should repeat this procedure as long as the air pressure is within this
range.
7. Press the pressure relief button until the gauge returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).
8. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
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Index
Steering WheelAdjusting ................................................. 157
Stopping .................................................... 475
Summer Tires ............................................ 524
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 176
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 48
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 141
SYNC Mode ............................................... 181
System Message Indicator .......................... 81
T
Temperature
Outside Temperature Display ................... 103
Temperature Sensor ......................... 103, 182
Time (Adjusting) ....................................... 118
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ...................................................... 458
Indicator ............................................ 80, 557
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 537
Tires ........................................................... 516
Air Pressure ..................................... 517, 565
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 516
Inspection ................................................ 516
Labeling................................................... 517
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 536
Regulations.............................................. 519
Rotation .................................................. 523
Summer................................................... 524
Tire Chains .............................................. 524 Tire Repair Kit.......................................... 537
Wear Indicators ....................................... 521
Winter..................................................... 524
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 415
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 415
Emergency .............................................. 561
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 458
Indicator............................................ 80, 557
Transmission ..................................... 421, 422
Creeping ................................................. 421
Fluid ........................................................ 503
Kickdown ................................................ 421
Operating the Shift Lever......................... 423
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 77, 423
Shifting ................................................... 422
Trip Meter ................................................. 102
Troubleshooting ....................................... 535
Blown Fuse...................................... 558, 559
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 31
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 32
Emergency Towing .................................. 561
Noise When Braking .................................. 32
Overheating ............................................ 551
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 545
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 536
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 31, 128
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 550
Warning Indicators .................................... 74
Trunk ......................................................... 130
Lid........................................................... 130 Light Bulb ............................................... 564
Main Switch............................................ 132
Turn Signals .............................................. 144
Indicators (Instru ment Panel) ..................... 81
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 103
Turning on the Power ............................. 416
Does Not Activate ................................... 545
Jump Starting ......................................... 548
Remote Engine Start ............................... 418
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 122
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ......................................................... 21
USB Flash Drives ....................... 208, 262, 291
USB Port .................................................... 185
Using the Smart Entry wi th Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 122
V
Valet Key .................................................. 132
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 566
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 454
OFF Button ............................................. 455
Off Indicator ............................................. 79
System Indicator ....................................... 79
Ventilation ............................................... 179
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 495, 565
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