brake fluid HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2017 9.G Quick Guide
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ISUAL INDEX
1 Lights/turn signals/LaneWatch
button p. 36, p. 40, p. 109
2 Brightness control p. 36
3 Wipers/washers p. 39
4 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
buttons p. 105
5 Horn
6 voice recognition buttons p. 75,
p. 80,
p. 88
7 Instrument panel p. 25
8 Multi-information display p. 29
9 Info (p/ q) buttons p. 29
SeL/reSeT button p. 29
10 Audio controls p. 53
11 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
button p. 108
12 PoWer button p. 101
13 vehicle Stability Assist® (vSA)
oFF button p. 103
Collision Mitigation Braking System™
(CMBS™) oFF button p. 110
road Departure Mitigation (rDM)
button p. 107
Parking sensor system button* p. 111
Acoustic vehicle Alerting System
button* p. 102
14 eCoN button p. 103
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped *if equipped
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
12
5
107414
6
38
9111213
entering a Destination .......................................90
routing ................................................................. 93
DRIVING....................................................................... 95Before Driving .....................................................95
Maximum Load Limit
.......................................... 97
Towing a T
railer...................................................98
remote engine Start .......................................... 99
Starting to Drive
................................................ 100
Shifting
............................................................... 101
Change the shift position based on your
driving needs.
.................................................... 101
Braking
............................................................... 102
Acoustic
vehicle Alerting System ................. 102
eco Assist System ............................................ 103
vehicle Stability Assist (vSA®), aka electronic
Stability Control (eSC) System ....................... 103
SP
orT Mode ..................................................... 104
ev Mode ............................................................. 104
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
....................... 105
road Departure Mitigation (rDM) .................107
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
............. 108
LaneWatch™
..................................................... 109
Collision Mitigation Braking System™
(CMBS™)
........................................................... 110
Parking Sensor System*
................................. 111
Multi-
view rear Camera ................................. 112
refueling ............................................................ 113
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED ..............................115Smart entry remote Battery Strength ..........115
Shift Lever Does Not Move
............................. 115
Jump Starting
.................................................... 116
overheating ....................................................... 118
emergency engine Stop ..................................119
emergency Towing ........................................... 119Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
...
120
Tire
repair Kit .................................................... 122
Fuse Locations
.................................................. 123
MAINTENANCE ........................................................ 126Safety Precautions ...........................................126
Maintenance Minder™
................................... 127
Under the Hood
................................................. 129
engine oil ........................................................... 130
engine Coolant ..................................................132
Brake Fluid
......................................................... 133
Inverter Coolant
................................................ 133
Checking the Battery
....................................... 134
Window Washer Fluid
..................................... 134
Changing Wiper Blades
.................................. 135
Tire Information
.................................................136
Tire Labeling
...................................................... 139
D
oT Tire Quality Grading ................................. 140
Testing of
readiness Codes ............................ 142
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................... 143
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
................................... 145Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting ...
145
Contact Us
......................................................... 146
Honda
roadside Assistance .......................... 146
Warranty Coverages
........................................ 147
VOICE COMMAND INDEX ......................................148
INDEX
........................................................................\
. 150
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I
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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I
NSTRUMENT PANELINSTRUMENT PANEL
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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M
AINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
*1: If a message Service does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change \
the
CoDe
engine oil every year.
#: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
A
Maintenance Main Items
B
replace engine oil*1
Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary
Check parking brake adjustment replace engine oil
*1 and oil filter
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Inspect suspension components
Inspect driveshaft boots
Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/vSA)
Inspect exhaust system#Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids
Inspect fuel lines and connection s#
*
Check expiration date for TrK bottle
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every \
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
* from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every\
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
3:
If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of s\
oot in the air from industry and
4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in highe\
r transmission temperatures.
CoDe
1
Maintenance Sub Items
rotate tires
2
This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommen\
ded by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid c hanged every 47,500 miles (75,000 km) or 3 years.
replace air cleaner element*2
3
replace dust and pollen filter*3
4
replace transmission fluid*4
Inspect valve clearance
5
replace spark plugs
replace engine coolant
Under the Hood
Br ake Fluid
(Black Cap)
engine Coolant
reserve Tank radiator Cap
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap) engine oil Dipstick
(orange)
12-volt Batter y
engine oil Fill Cap
Inverter Coolant
Filler Tank
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.
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.
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strik\
e the
wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
NOTICE
Hood release handle Pull
Lever
Support ro d
Grip
Clamp
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M
AINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
Engine Coolant
Park the vehicle on level ground. Check the reserve tank and the coolant\
level in the
radiator. We recommend Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
Checking the Reserve Tank
1.
Check the amount of coolant in the reserve tank.
2.
If the coolant level is below the MIN mark, add
the specified coolant until it reaches the MAX
mark.
3.
Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
Adding Coolant 1.
Make sure the engine and radiator are cool.
2.
Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise and
relieve any pressure in the cooling system. Do
not push the cap down when turning.
3.
Push down and turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise to remove it.
4.
The coolant level should be up to the base of the
filler neck. Add coolant if it is low.
5.
Put the radiator cap back on, and tighten it fully.
6.
Pour coolant into the reserve tank until it reaches
the MAX mark. Put the cap back on the reserve
tank.
engine
reserve Coolant
Tank
MAX
MIN
If temperatures consistently below −22°F (−30°C) are expec\
ted, the coolant
mixture should be changed to a higher concentration. Consult a dealer fo\
r details
for more information.
NOTICE
Tank
MAX
reserve
MIN
removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant t\
o
spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiato\
r
cap.
WARNING
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spills
immediately; they can damage components in the engine compartment.
NOTICE
Brake Fluid
The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of\
the
reservoir. We recommend Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3.
Pour the fluid carefully.
If the fluid level is at or below the MIN mark, have a
dealer inspect for leaks or worn brake pads as soon as
possible.
MIN
Brake reservoir
MAX
Brake fluid marked DoT 5 is not compatible with your vehicle’s braking system and
can cause extensive damage.
NOTICE
*if equipped
Inverter Coolant
The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of\
the
reservoir. We recommend Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
1.
When the inverter is cool, check the amount of
coolant in the filler tank.
2.
If the coolant level is below the MIN mark, add
the specified coolant until it reaches the MAX
mark.
3.
Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
MAXMIN
Filler
Tank