check engine HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2019 User Guide

329uu Audio System Basic Operation u HondaLink ® Service *
Features
Your subscribed telematics service provid er can check your vehicle’s condition.
■ Virtual Dashboard
You can remotely check the mileage, fu el range, and oil life in your app.
■ Remote Start and stop the engine
You can remotely start and stop engine usin g your app as same as the smart entry
key.
■ Geofence Alert
You can receive a notification anytime your ve hicle enters or leaves a region set by
you.
■ Speed Alert
You can receive a notification when your ve hicle has exceeded a speed limit set by
you.
■ Personal Data Wipe
You can reset your audio and navigation system settings to factory defaults with the
app.
■ Wi-Fi hotspot
Vehicle provides 4G LTE ne twork environment as Wi-Fi router to use tablet or
smartphone in your vehicle.■ Convenient Features 1 Convenient Features
The contact information of your provider, your user
ID and PIN will be given when you subscribe to
HondaLink ® . If you forget any of the above, contact a
Honda dealer, or go to hondalink.honda.com .

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Driving Before DrivingDriving Preparation Check the following items be fore you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressure, check for damage and excessive wear. 2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 642
• Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.■ Exterior Checks 1 Exterior Checks NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on 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 Preparation Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper
equipment, and follow the towing guidelin es. Check the load limits before driving.
■ Total trailer weight
Maximum allowable weight of the trailer,
cargo, and everything in or on it must not
exceed 1,000 lbs (450 kg). Towing loads in
excess of this can seriously affect vehicle
handling and performance and can damage
the engine and drivetrain.■ Towing Load Limits 1.5 L engine models
2.0 L engine models
1 Towing Load Limits
Check if all loads are within limits at a public scale.
If a public scale is not available, add the estimated
weight of your cargo load to the weight of your
trailer (as quoted by th e manufacturer), and the
tongue load.
Break-in Period.
Avoid towing a trailer dur ing your vehicle’s first
600 miles (1,000 km).
Never exceed the gross weight ratings.
Gross weight information
2 Vehicle Specifications P. 7023
WARNING Exceeding any load limit or improperly
loading your vehicle and trailer can cause a
crash in which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Check the loading of your vehicle and
trailer carefully before starting to drive.
Total Load

462 uu Towing a Trailer u Driving Safely with a Trailer
Driving Driving Safely with a Trailer • Have the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition.
• Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within limits.2 Towing Load Limits P. 459
• Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the trailer.
• Securely store all the items in and on the tr ailer so that they do not shift while
driving.
• Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly.
• Check the pressure of the traile r tires, including the spare.
• Drive slower than normal.
• Obey posted speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
• Use the ( D
position when towing a trailer on level roads.
• Turn more slowly and with a wider turning arc than normal.
• Allow more time and distance for braking.
• Do not brake or turn suddenly.
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the
climate control system and reduc e speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool
down the engine if necessary.■ Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer
■ Towing Speeds and Gears
■ Turning and Braking
■ Driving in Hilly Terrain 2.0 L engine models
1 Driving Safely with a Trailer
Operating speed when towing a trailer must not
exceed 62 mph (100 km/h).
Parking
In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel
chocks at each of the trailer’s tires.
Automatic transmission models

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Driving
When DrivingStarting the Engine 1. Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
u The parking brake indicator (red) comes
on for 30 seconds when you pull up the
electric parking brake switch.
u The parking brake must be applied to
start the engine.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in ( N
with the parking brake applied, it is
safer to start it in ( P
.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal. 1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly c oded device is used, the engine’s
fuel system is disabled.
2 Immobilizer System P. 183Automatic transmission models
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake Pedal

uu When Driving u Starting the Engine
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Driving 1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The parking brake indicator (red) comes
on for 30 seconds when you pull up the
electric parking brake switch.
u The parking brake must be applied to
start the engine.
2. Check that the tr ansmission is in ( P
, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in ( N
with the parking brake applied, it is
safer to start it in ( P
.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.Continuously variable transmission models
Electric Parking Brake Switch 1 Starting the Engine
Bring the remote close to the ENGINE START/STOP
button if the battery in the remote is weak.
2 If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 672
The engine may not start if the remote is subjected to
strong radio waves.
Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds
before trying again.
Brake Pedal

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467uu When Driving u Starting the Engine
Driving
1. Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
u The parking brake indicator (red) comes
on for 30 seconds when you pull up the
electric parking brake switch.
u The parking brake must be applied to
start the engine.
2. Check that the transmission is in neutral.
Then depress the brake pedal with your
right foot, and the clutch pedal with your
left foot.
u The clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal. 1 Starting the Engine
If the vehicle stalls on a slope, the electric parking
brake system may automatica lly engage. If it does
not, engage it manually, th en start the engine again.Manual transmission models
Manual transmission models
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake PedalClutch Pedal

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469uu When Driving u Starting the Engine
Driving
You can remotely start the engine using the button on the remote.
■ To start the engine
When started remotely, the engine automati cally shuts off after 10 minutes of idling
and/or the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP button have not been pressed
simultaneously.
To extend the run time for another 10 mi nutes during the first run, press the
button, then press an d hold the button.
u Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was
transmitted successfully.■ Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback * 1 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback *
The remote engine start may violate local laws.
Before using the remote e ngine start, check your
local laws.
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
The range may be less when the vehicle is running.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if:
• You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the audio/information screen.
• The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF.
• The transmission is in a position other than ( P
.
• The hood is open, or any door or the trunk is
unlocked.3
WARNING Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you or
cause unconsciousness.
Never use the remote engine starter when
the vehicle is parked in a garage or other
area with limited ventilation.Press the button, th en press and hold
the button.
Some exterior lights flash once. Go within the range,
and try again.
LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
Some exterior lights flash six
times if the engine runs
successfully. Some exterior lights will not
flash if the engine runs
unsuccessfully.
* Not available on all models

473uu When Driving u Precautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While Driving Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or
driveline, or cause electrical component failure.
If there is a strong impact with something un der the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
■ In Rain
■ Other Precautions 1 Precautions While Driving NOTICE
Do not change the transmission while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission. NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in
the full left or right position for a while, the electric
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system
goes into a protective mode, and limits its
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,
the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can
eventually damage the system.
If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while
driving, the engine will shut down and all steering
and brake power assist functi ons will stop, making it
difficult to control the vehicle.
Do not put the transmission into ( N
, as you will lose
engine braking (and acce leration) pe rformance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as not to damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.

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Driving ■ Shift Operation 1 Shift Operation NOTICE
When you change ( D
to ( R
and visa versa, depress
the brake pedal to come to a complete stop, then
select the intended gear position while maintaining
brake pressure.
Use the gear position indicator and the shift button
indicator to check the gear position before selecting
a shift button.
If the indicator of the curren tly selected ge ar position,
or all the gear position indicators are blinking
simultaneously, there is a problem with the
transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The fuel supply may be cut of f if you drive at engine
speeds in or over the tac hometer’s red zone (engine
speed limit). If this happe ns, you may experience a
slight jolt.
When the engine speed is increased while the
transmission is in ( N
, ( P
or ( R
, the fuel supply may
be cut off even without the engine speed entering
the tachometer’s red zone.
The beeper sounds once when you change to ( R
.
2 Customized Features P. 381Press the ( P
button.
Pull back the ( R
button.
Press the ( N
button.
Press the ( D
button.
Shift Button Indicator M (sequential mode) IndicatorTachometer’s red zone
Gear Selection Indicator
Gear Position Indicator