engine HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2019 User Guide

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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 603)
Under the Hood (P 614)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid and clutch *
fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b Locate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you
can release the lever.
c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place. Lights (P 631)
● Inspect all lights regularly.Wiper Blades (P 639)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 642)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide Handling the Unexpected (P 663)
Flat Tire (P 665)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On (P 681)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual. Engine Won’t Start (P 671)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 688)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.Overheating (P 679)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P 693)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
to ACCESSORY. Why? ●
The steering wheel may be locked. ●
Move the steering wheel left and right after
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
The power mode does not
change from ACCESSORY
to VEHICLE OFF. Why? The shift lever should be moved to ( P
.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes? This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal. 2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P581)Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission
models for Canadian models
Continuously variable transmission
models

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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas HazardCarbon Monoxide Gas The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■ Have the exhaust system in spected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is ma king an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open,
open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running. 1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately afte r starting the engine.3
WARNING Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.

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Instrument Panel Indicators
M (sequential mode *
/
7-speed manual shift
mode *
) Indicator *
/
Gear Selection
Indicator *
 P. 84Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
Automatic Brake
Hold System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
*1 : When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being perf ormed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine
has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, th ere may be a malfunction in the co rresponding system. To resolve t he issue, follow the instructions in the
owner's manual.  P. 79*1
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Charging System
Indicator Anti-lock Brake System
( ABS ) IndicatorSeat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
® (VSA
® ) System Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
® (VSA
® ) OFF IndicatorSupplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
IndicatorElectric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning Indicators
Lights On IndicatorHigh Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator *ECON Mode Indicator System Message Indicator
SPORT Mode Indicator *
Adaptive Cruise Control
( ACC ) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) Indicator
(Amber) *
/Adaptive Cruise
Control ( ACC ) Indicator
(Amber) *
Lane Keeping Assist
System ( LKAS ) Indicator
(Amber)
Safety Support Indicator
(Amber)
Safety Support Indicator
(Green/Gray) P. 80
 P. 82
 P. 82
 P. 83
 P. 84*1
*1
*1 *1
 P. 93*1
*1
Gear Position Indicator *
 P. 84
Transmission System
Indicator *
 P. 85 , 87
Shift Up Indicator *
 P. 88
Shift Down Indicator *
 P. 88  P. 89
 P. 89
 P. 90
 P. 90
 P. 90
 P. 91*1
*1
*1
*1
 P. 92*1
 P. 92
 P. 94  P. 99
*1
 P. 94
 P. 94  P. 97
 P. 94
Immobilizer System
Indicator
 P. 95 Security System Alarm
Indicator
 P. 96
 P. 96
 P. 98
 P. 100
 P. 101
 P. 104 *1
Adaptive Cruise Control
( ACC ) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) Indicator
(Green) *
/Adaptive Cruise
Control ( ACC ) Indicator
(Green) *
 P. 100 *1
Lane Keeping Assist
System ( LKAS ) Indicator
(Green)
 P. 100 *1
* Not available on all models

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp • After you have set the power mode
to ON, the vehicle performs system
checks. However, if the readiness
codes have not been set by that
time, this indicator will blink five
times and then go off.
• Comes on if there is a problem with
the emissions control system.
• Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected. • Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems. 2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 707
• Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
• Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes or
more, and wait for it to cool down. Then,
take your vehicle to a dealer. 2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 682

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*1:Canadian models only: Apply and hold th e brake pedal before selecting the ON mode.
*2:Automatic transmission/Continuously variable transmission models for Canadian models
*3:Manual transmission models for Canadian models Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Immobilizer
System
Indicator • Blinks if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information. • Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF *1
, then
select the ON mode again.
• Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
• Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
occur.Indicator *2
*2
*3
*3

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Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages The following messages appear only on the driver info rmation interface. Press the (home) button, select Warnings , then press the left
selector wheel to see the message agai n with the system message indicator on.
Message Condition Explanation●
Appears when the vehicle is no longer able to run
due to a malfunction. ●
Immediately stop in a safe place. ●
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.●
Appears when there is a ri sk that the vehicle will
move unexpectedly after you have stopped due to a
malfunction with the vehicle. ●
While the vehicle is stoppe d, apply the parking brake. ●
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.●
Appears when you set the power mode to ON again
and the vehicle is able to run. 2 Starting the Engine P. 465Automatic transmission models

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Instrument Panel Message Condition Explanation
• Appears if any door or the trunk is not completely
closed.
• Appears if any door or the trunk is opened while
driving. The beeper sounds. • Disappears when all doors and the trunk are closed.
• Appears when the engine oil pressure is low. • Appears while driving - Immediately stop in a safe
place. 2 If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears P. 681

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Instrument Panel Message Condition Explanation●
Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high. 2 Overheating P. 679●
Appears if the automatic brake hold is automatically
canceled while it is in operation. ●
Immediately depress the brake pedal.Automatic transmission/
Continuously variable
transmission models
Manual transmission
models