trailer HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2019 User Guide

uu Towing a Trailer u Towing Your Vehicle
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Driving 1. Remove the 20 A FR ACC SOCKET and 10 A
ACC fuses. These fuses are located in the
interior fuse box. 2 Interior Fuse Box P. 690
2. Remove the 10 A BACK UP fuse. This fuse is
located in the engine compartment fuse
box. 2 Engine Compartment Fuse Box P. 688
3. Store the fuses in a safe place so you do not
lose them.
u Make sure to reinstall the fuses before
you start driving your vehicle.
4. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the clutch pedal.
u The ENGINE START/STOP button
blinks.
5. Touch the center of the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the H logo on the
remote while the ENGINE START/STOP
button is blinking.
u The ENGINE START/STOP button stop
blinking, then stays on.
6. Put the transmission into neutral.
7. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button
once without depressing the clutch pedal.
u Make sure the steering wheel does not
lock. 






 
 
  

 


Engine Compartment Fuse Box Interior Fuse Box
10 A BACK UP
fuse10 A ACC fuse 20 A FR ACC
SOCKET fuse 1 Towing Your Vehicle
Make sure to reinstall the fuses before you start
driving your vehicle.

uu When Driving u Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
498
Driving You can calibrate the system from the
customized feature on the audio/information
screen. 2 Audio System Basic Operation P. 252
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
3. Rotate to select Settings , then press
.
4. Rotate to select Vehicle Settings , then
press .
5. Rotate to select TPMS Calibration ,
then press .
6. Rotate to select Calibrate , then press
.
• If the Calibration failed to start. message
appears, repeat steps 5-6.
• The calibration pr ocess finishes
automatically. 1 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
under the following conditions:
• A compact spare tire is used.
• There is a heavier and une ven load on the tires,
such as when towing a trailer *
, than the condition
at calibration.
• Snow chains *
are used.
The Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ® ) system, Vehicle
Stability Assist ® (VSA ® ) OFF, adaptive cruise control
(ACC) with low speed follow (LSF) *
, adaptive cruise
control (ACC) *
, safety support and low tire pressure/
TPMS indicators may come on in amber along with a
message in the driver info rmation interface when you
set the power mode to ON after re-connecting a
battery.
Drive a short distance at mo re than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
1 TPMS Calibration
TPMS cannot be calib rated if a compact spare tire is
installed.
The calibration process requires approximately 30
minutes of cumulative driv ing at speeds between 30-
60 mph (48-97 km/h).
During this period, if the pow er mode is set to ON and
the vehicle is not moved wi thin 45 seconds, you may
notice the low tire pressu re/TPMS indicator comes on
briefly. This is normal and indicates that the calibration
process is not yet complete.Models with color audio
* Not available on all models

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503uu When Driving u Blind spot information System *
Driving
■ When the system detects a vehicle
Blind spot information System Alert Indicator:
Located on the outside rearview mirror on
both sides.
Comes on when:
• A vehicle enters the alert zone from behind
to overtake you with a speed difference of
no more than 31 mph (50 km/h) from your
vehicle.
• You pass a vehicle with a speed difference
of no more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Blinks and a beeper sounds when:
You move the turn signal lever in the direction
of the detected vehicle. The beeper sounds
three times. 1 Blind spot information System *
The system is for your convenience only. Even if an
object is within the alert zone, the following
situations may occur.
• The blind spot informatio n system alert indicator
may not come on due to obstruction (splashes,
etc.) even without the Blind Spot Information
System Not Available driver information
interface appearing.
• The blind spot informatio n system alert indicator
may come on even with the message appearing.
You can change the setting for the blind spot
information system.
2 Customized Features P. 381
The system does not operate when in ( R
.
Turn the system off when towing a trailer.
The system may not work properly for the following
reasons:
• The added mass tilts the vehicle and changes the
radar coverage.
• The trailer itself can be detected by the radar
sensors, causing the blind spot information system
alert indicators to come on. Automatic transmission/Continuously variable
transmission models
2.0 L engine modelsComes On
Blinks
* Not available on all models

515uu Honda Sensing ® u Collision Mitigation Braking System TM
(CMBS TM
)
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Driving
■ Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the h eadlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wro ng sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated, co mpact spare tire, etc.).
• When tire chains *
are installed.
• The vehicle is tilted du e to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• Driving with the parking brake applied.
• When the radar sensor at the lower part of the front bumper gets dirty.
• The vehicle is towing a trailer *
.
■ Detection limitations
• A vehicle or pedestrian suddenly crosses in front of you.
• The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you is
too short.
• A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, and it brakes suddenly.
• When you accelerate rapidly and approach the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you
at high speed.
• The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle, bicycle, mobility scooter or other small
vehicle.
• When there are animals in front of your vehicle.
• When you drive on a curved, winding or und ulating road that makes it difficult for
the sensor to properly detect a vehicle in front of you.
• The speed difference between your vehicle an d a vehicle or pedestrian in front of
you is significantly large.
• An oncoming vehicle suddenly comes in front of you.
• Another vehicle suddenly comes in fr ont of you at an intersection, etc.
• Your vehicle abruptly crosses over in front of an oncoming vehicle.
• When driving through a narrow iron bridge.
• When the lead vehicle suddenly slows down.
* Not available on all models

557uu Honda Sensing ® u Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Driving
• When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white
lines (or yellow lines).
• Driving on roads with double lines.
■ Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the h eadlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streaked or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet
snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wro ng sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated, co mpact spare tire, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted du e to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• The vehicle is towing a trailer *
.Lane void of lines at junction
* Not available on all models

561uu Honda Sensing ® u Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
Driving
■ Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks,
reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).
• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.
• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road
repairs or old lane markings.
• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines (e.g., such as at an intersection
or crosswalk).
• The lane markings are extremel y narrow, wide, or changing.
• The vehicle in front of you is driving near the lane lines.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.
• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.
• When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white
lines (or yellow lines).
• Driving on roads with double lines.
■ Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the h eadlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streaked or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet
snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wro ng sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated, co mpact spare tire, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted du e to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• When tire chains *
are installed.
• The vehicle is towing a trailer *
.
* Not available on all models

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Maintenance
Replacing Light BulbsHeadlight Bulbs When replacing, use the following bulbs.
High beam headlight: LED type *
High beam headlight: 60 W (HB3 for halogen bulb type) *
Low beam headlight: LED type 1 Headlight Bulbs NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit.
Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause
the bulb to overhe at and shatter.
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the tr unk or tow a trailer *
, have the
aiming readjusted at a de aler or by a qualified
technician.
When replacing a halogen bu lb, handle it by its base,
and protect the glass from c ontact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth. Models with halogen high beam headlights
All models
Models with halogen high beam headlights
* Not available on all models

720
Index Warning Indicator ................................ 39, 89
Seat Heaters .............................. 236, 237, 238
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 237
Seats .......................................................... 210
Adjusting ................................................. 210
Front Seats .............................................. 210
Rear Seats................................................ 214
Seat Heaters ............................ 236, 237, 238
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 237
Security System ......................................... 183
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 95
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 96
Select Buttons ..................................... 20, 475
Operation ................................................ 476
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 65
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 252
Shift Lever ........................... 23, 482, 484, 488
Operation .......................... 23, 483, 485, 488
Releasing ................................................. 677
Won’t Move ............................................ 677
Shifting (Transmission) ..... 475, 482, 484, 488
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 42
Side Airbags ................................................ 55
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 57
Siri ® Eyes Free .................................... 272, 335
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 302
Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ...................................................... 169
Snow Tires ................................................. 650
Spare Tire .................................. 665, 701, 703
Spark Plugs ........................................ 700, 702 Specifications ............................................ 700
Specified Fuel ........................... 597, 700, 702
Speedometer ............................................ 137
SPORT Mode ............................................. 491
Indicator.................................................... 98
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 48
Starting the Engine .................................. 465
Does Not Start......................................... 671
Jump Starting .......................................... 674
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................ 207
Stopping ................................................... 583
Summer Tires ............................................ 650
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 234
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 48
Switches
(Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 4, 5, 190
System Message Indicator .......................... 96
System Updates ........................................ 286
T Tachometer ............................................... 149
Temperature
Gauge ..................................................... 137
Outside Temperature Display ................... 141
Temperature Sensor ......................... 141, 242
Time (Adjusting) ....................................... 164
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 497
Indicator............................................ 93, 686 Tires .......................................................... 642
Air Pressure............................. 643, 701, 703
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 642
Inspection ............................................... 642
Labeling .................................................. 643
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 665
Regulations ............................................. 645
Rotation.................................................. 649
Spare Tire ............................... 665, 701, 703
Summer .................................................. 650
Tire Chains.............................................. 650
Wear Indicators....................................... 647
Winter .................................................... 650
Tools ......................................................... 664
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 459
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 461
Load Limits ............................................. 459
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 463
Emergency .............................................. 693
TPMS
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 497
Indicator ........................................... 93, 686
Traffic Sign Recognition System ............. 562
Transmission ..................... 475, 482, 484, 488
Automatic............................................... 475
Continuously Variable ..................... 482, 484
Fluid ............................................... 627, 628
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 84
Manual ................................................... 488
Number .................................................. 704