HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2017 9.G Quick Guide

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AFETYSAFETY
1 Two SrS (Supplemental restraint System) front airbags. The driver’s airbag
is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’s airbag is
stored in the dashboard. Both are marked SRS AIRBAG
.
2 Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for the front passenger. The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seat-backs. Both are marked\

SIDE AIRBAG.
3 Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. The airbags a\
re stored in the ceiling, above the side windows. The front and rear pillar\
s are
marked SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.
4 An electronic control unit that continually monitors information about\
the sensors, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and other vehi\
cle
information. During a crash event, the unit records such information.
5 Automatic front seat belt tensioners. The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts incorporate sensors that detect whether or not they are fastened.
6 A driver’s seat position sensor. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force.
7 Weight sensors in the front passenger’s seat. The front passenger’s airbag will be turned off if the weight on the seat is 65 lbs (29 kg) or less\
(the weight
of an infant or small child).
8 Impact sensors that can detect a moderate-to-severe front or side impa\
ct.
9 An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the front passenger\
’s front airbag has been turned off.
10 An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible pro\
blem with the airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
11 Safing sensor
Airbag System Components
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Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace\
any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts mu\
st be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the follo\
wing: the
driver’s seat position sensor

, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat
belt tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
Do not remove or modify a front seat without first consulting a dealer
This would likely disable the driver’s seat position sensor or the weight sensors
in the passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to
accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a Honda dealer. For U.S.
vehicles, call Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. Fo\
r Canadian
vehicles, call Honda Canada Customer
relations at (888) 946-6329.
12 A rollover sensor that detects whether the vehicle is about to roll ov\
er and signal the control unit to deploy both side curtain airbags.

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Child Safety
each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are
either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle collisi\
ons are the number-one cause of death of children ages 12 and under
.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in \
a rear seat.
Some states or provinces/territories have laws restricting where childre\
n may ride.
To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian \
province
and territory requires that infants and children be properly restrained \
when they ride
in a vehicle.
Protecting Child Passengers •
An inflating front or side airbag can injure or kill a child sitting i\
n the front seat.
•
A child in the front seat is more likely to interfere with the driver’\
s ability to
safely control the vehicle.
•
Statistics show that children of all sizes and ages are safer when they \
are
properly restrained in a rear seat.
•
Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrai\
ned in an
approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either\
the lap
belt portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.
•
Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them \
in the
event of a collision.
•
Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the bel\
t would
likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
•
Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be ve\
ry
seriously injured in a crash.
•
Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows, or seat adjusters.
•
Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weath\
er when
the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could al\
so activate
vehicle controls, causing it to move unexpectedly.
Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously \
injured or killed in a crash.
Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a c\
hild
seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt, usi\
ng

a
booster seat if necessary.
WARNING
Protecting Infants
An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the
infant reaches the seat maker’s weight or height limit for the seat, and the infant
is at least one year old. Many experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat for
a child up to two years old if the child’s height and weight are appropriate for a
rear-facing seat.
Child seats must be placed and secured in a rear
seating position.
rear-facing child seats should
never be installed in a forward-facing position.
When properly installed, a rear

-facing child seat
may prevent the driver or a front passenger from
moving their seat all the way back, or from locking
their seat-back in the desired position. If this occurs,
we recommend that you install the child seat directly
behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat as far forward as needed, and
leave it unoccupied.
or, you may wish to get a smaller rear

-facing child seat.
Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or wrap one around their neck \
can
result in serious injury or death.
Instruct children not to play with any seat belt and make sure any unuse\
d
seat belt a child can reach is buckled, fully retracted, and locked.
WARNING
Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or
death during a crash.
Always place a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat, not the front.
WARNING

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Protecting Smaller Children
If a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicate\
d by the child
seat manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured
forward-facing child seat.
We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing
child seat in a rear seating position.
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat
can be hazardous, even with advanced front airbags
that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag
off. A rear seat is the safest place for a child.
Selecting a Child SeatMost child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren).
Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a flexible-type connector.
Both are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned child s\
eats can
only be installed using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow\
the child
seat manufacturer’s use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this
manual. Proper installation is key to maximizing your child’s safety.
In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH-compatible
child seat can be installed using the seat belt and a top tether for add\
ed security.
This is because all child seats are required to be designed so that they\
can be
secured with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In addit\
ion, the
child seat manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a \
LATCH-
compatible seat once a child reaches a specified weight. Please read t\
he child
seat owner’s manual for proper installation instructions.
Important considerations when selecting a child seat
Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:
•
The child seat is the correct type and size for the child.
•
The child seat is the correct type for the seating position.
•
The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor vehicle Safety Standard 213 or
Canadian Motor
vehicle Safety Standard 213.
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in seri\
ous
injury or death if the front airbag inflates.
If you must place a forward-facing child seat in front, move the vehicle\
seat
as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child.
WARNING
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in either of the two outer re\
ar
seats. A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rig\
id or flexible
type of connectors.
1.
Locate the lower anchors under the marks.
2.
Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then
attach the child seat to the lower anchors
according to the instructions that came with the
child seat. Make sure that the lower anchors
are not obstructed by the seat belt or any other
object.
3.
open the tether anchor cover behind the head
restraint.
4.
raise the head restraint to its highest position,
then route the tether strap between the head
restraint legs, and secure the tether strap hook
onto the anchor.
5.
Tighten the tether strap according to the seat
maker’s instructions.
6.
Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to side; little
movement should be felt.
7.
Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and
locked.
Anchor
Tether
strap hook
Marks
Rigid type
Lower anchors
Flexible
type

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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
1.
Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.
2.
route the seat belt through the child seat
according to the seat manufacturer’s
instructions, and insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.
3.
Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the
way out until it stops. This activates the lockable
retractor.
4.
Let the seat belt completely wind up into the
retractor, then try to pull it out to make sure the
retractor is locked. If you are able to pull the
shoulder belt out, the lockable retractor is not
activated. Pull the seat belt all the way out, and
repeat steps 3 – 4.
5.
Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near the
buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from the
lap part of the belt. When doing this, place your
weight on the child seat and push it into the vehicle
seat.
6.
Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to side; little
movement should be felt.
7.
Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is
activated, and the belt is fully retracted and locked.
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the
buckle and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way

. Adding Security with a TetherA tether anchorage point is provided behind each rear seating position. \
A child
seat that is installed with a seat belt and comes with a tether can use \
the tether
for additional security.
1.
Locate the appropriate tether anchorage point
and lift the cover.
2.
raise the head restraint to its highest position,
then route the tether strap through the head
restraint legs. Make sure the strap is not twisted.
3.
Secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor.
4.
Tighten the tether strap according to the seat
manufacturer’s instructions.
Tether anchorage points
Cove r
Anchor
Outer positi on
Tether strap hook
Anchor
Center positionTether strap
hook
Anchor

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Protecting Larger Children
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear sea\
t using the
lap/shoulder seat belt.
Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then ensure the followi\
ng:
•
The child’s knees bend comfortably over the edge
of the seat.
•
The shoulder belt crosses between the child’s
neck and arm.
•
The lap part of the seat belt is as low as possible,
touching the child’s thighs.
•
The child can stay seated for the whole trip.
If a lap/shoulder belt cannot be used properly, position the child in a booster seat
in a rear seating position. For the child’s safety

, check that the child meets the
booster seat manufacturer’s recommendations.
Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces/territories require children to \
use a
booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 6\
0 lbs). Be sure
to check current laws in the state or province/territory where you inten\
d to drive.
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in the front can result in injur\
y or death
if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far to th\
e rear as
possible, then have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt pro\
perly,
using a booster seat if needed.
WARNING
Safety Label Locations
Safety labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential haz\
ards that
can cause serious injury or death.
read these labels carefully.
Sun visor
U.S. models Canadian models
radiator
Cap
Dashboard
U.S. models only High voltage System Components
U.S. models Canadian models

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NSTRUMENT PANELSAFETY
Reporting Safety Defects
In the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash \
or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda \
Motor Co.,
Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and \
if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recal\
l and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-
4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www

.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S
e., Washington, DC 20590. Y

ou can also obtain
other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash \
or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Honda Canada, Inc.,\
and you
may also inform Transport Canada.
If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if
it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may le\
ad to a recall and
remedy campaign. However, Transport Canada cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer, or Honda Canada, Inc.
To contact Transport Canada’s Defect Investigations and
recalls Division, you may
call 1-800-333-0510. For more information on reporting safety defects or\
about motor
vehicle safety

, go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.INSTRUMENT PANEL
Learn about the indicators, gauges, and displays related to driving the \
vehicle.
Indicators briefly appear with each power system start and then go out\
.
red and
amber indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used f\
or general
information.
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit whi\
le driving or at
any other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary.
Brake system
• Brake fluid is low.
• The brake system has a problem.
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check \
the brake fluid level when you stop. If abnormal, take immediate actio\
n. If
necessary, downshift the transmission to slow the vehicle using engine
braking. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Low oil pressure
engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. open the hood. Check the oil
level, and add oil if necessary (see page 130). If the indicator does \
not turn off, have your vehicle repaired immediately

.
Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn off all electrical items, but do not turn off
the vehicle to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repa\
ired
immediately.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioner\
s.
Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Smart Entry system
There is a problem with the smart entry system.
U.S.
Canada

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Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
• The emissions control system may have a problem, or the fuel cap is\
loose

or missing.
• (Blinks) A
misfire in the engine’s cylinders is detected. Stop in a safe place,
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Y

our vehicle still has
normal braking ability, but no anti-lock function.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
(Blinks for one minute, then stays on) There is a problem with the tir\
e
pressure monitoring system.
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the \
camera is blocked.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
There is a problem with the
vSA system.
Brake system
There is a problem with the hybrid brake system.
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
There is a problem with the
ePS system.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the \
radar sensor is blocked.
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
There is a problem with the system, the camera is blocked, or the system\


automatically canceled.
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
There is a problem with the system.
Canad a
U.S.
Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
Parking brake
The brake fluid is low, the parking brake is applied, or there is a problem
with the brake system.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indicator
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remain\
s on
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Door open
A door is not closed. A beep sounds while driving if a door is open.
Low fuel
refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem w\
ith the
fuel gauge. See your dealer

.
Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate tire(s) if n\
ecessary.
The indicator also appears if your vehicle is fitted with the compact \
spare
tire. Have your regular tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
Washer fluid level (Canadian models)
The washer fluid is low.
refill the washer fluid (see page 134).
System message
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also
appears on the multi-information display. Check the display for more
information.
Immobilizer
Y

our key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If
the indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the power system. Turn
the vehicle off, and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may \
be a
problem with the system. See your dealer.
Ready
The vehicle is ready to drive.
Power System
The High
voltage battery is too hot, or there is a problem wih the electric
vehicle system.
EV
The vehicle is moving using electric power only.
Canad a
U.S.

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On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
*if equipped
vSA off
vSA engaged (blinking)
CMBS
off
Turn signals/hazards on
High beams on
exterior lights on
Auto High-Beam System* on
eCoN mode on
SP
orT mode on
ev mode on
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
button:
Changes the display.
Multi-information display
SEL/RESET button:
Enters the selected item.
Main Displays
Press either Info (p/q) button to cycle through the displays shown below.
rang e
elapsed Time
Average Speed
Blank Screen
vehicle
Settings LifeAverage Fuel economy/Instant Fuel economy
engine oil
Average Fuel eco Drive Display economy records
Power Flow

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EHICLE CONTROLSINSTRUMENT PANEL
Lower Displays
Press the S
eL/reSeT button to cycle through the displays shown below.
odometer Trip ATrip B
Vehicle Settings
Use the MID to customize certain vehicle features. The power mode must b\
e
oN
and the vehicle at a compete stop. You can also use the S
eTTINGS button* (see
page 49).
An example of how to change the Trip A reset timing setting is below

. Use the Info
(p/q) and S
eL/reSeT buttons to make and enter selections.
1.
Scroll to the vehicle Settings menu and select it.
2.
Scroll to Meter Setup and select it.
3.
Scroll to “Trip A” reset Timing and select it.
4.
Scroll through the options, and select the one
you want.
5.
Scroll to exit, and select it to exit the menus.
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the\
vehicle.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and trunk.
Unlock button: Press once
to unlock the driver’s door.
Press again to unlock all
doors. Trunk button: Press and hold
to unlock and open the trunk.
Lock button: Press to lock the
doors. Press again for audible
verification.
Panic button: Press to sound
the alarm for 30 seconds.
Press again to cancel.
Built-in key: Slide the
release knob on the back
of the transmitter to pull
out the built-in key.
release knob
Built-in key
Power system button*:
Press and hold to
remotely start the power
system (see page 99).
opening the moonroof in below freezing temperatures or when it is covered\
with
snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor.
NOTICE

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EHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Smart Entry System
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purs\
e) and it
is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), yo\
u can lock or
unlock the doors and trunk without handling the transmitter.
Unlocking/Locking the Doors
To unlock: Grab the driver’s door handle when the
vehicle is off to unlock the driver’s door. Grab the
front passenger’s door handle to unlock all doors.
To lock: Press the door lock button on the front
door handle when the vehicle is off. If the remote
transmitter is inside the vehicle, the doors will not
lock.
Unlocking the TrunkPress the trunk release button to unlock and open
the trunk.
Door lock button
Trunk release button
Door Operation
Use several methods to lock or unlock the doors.
Using the Lock TabTo unlock: Pull the lock tab rearward. When you
unlock the door using the lock tab on the driver’s
door, only the driver’s door unlocks.
To lock: Push the lock tab forward. When you lock
the door using the lock tab on the driver’s door, all
the other doors lock at the same time.
Using the Front Door Inner HandleWhen you pull either front door inner handle, the
door unlocks and opens. Pulling the driver’s door
inner handle unlocks all other doors.
Using the Master Door Lock SwitchTo unlock: Press the unlock side of the switch to
unlock all doors.
To lock: Press the lock side of the switch to lock all
doors.
Childproof Door LocksThe childproof door locks prevent the rear doors
from being opened from the inside regardless of the
position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position,
and close the door.
open the door using the outer door handle.
Using the Trunk OpenerPull the trunk release near the bottom of the driver’s
seat to unlock and open the trunk.
To unlock
Lock ta bTo lock
Inner handle
To unloc k
Master door
lock switch
To lock
Unlock
Lock
Trunk
release