HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2019 Owners Manual

199uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Auto High-Beam
Controls
Disabling or re-enabling the system when the
vehicle is parked with the power mode is in
ON and the light switch is in the AUTO
position.
Disabling the system: Pull the light switch
lever towards you and hold it for 40 seconds.
The indicator blinks twice.
Re-enabling the system: Pull the light
switch lever towards you and hold it for 30
seconds. The indicator blinks once.■ Disabling or Re-enabling the System 1 Disabling or Re-enabling the System
The auto high-beam is in the previously selected
disabled or re-enabled sett ing each time you start the
engine.AUTO Position

200 uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Wipers and Washers
Controls Wipers and Washers The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the power mode is in ON.
■ MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■ Wiper switch (OFF, INT *1
/AUTO *2
, LO, HI)
Move the lever up or down to change the
wiper settings.
■ Adjusting wiper operation *
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
operation.
■ Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clear the windshield, then stop.
*1: Models with manual intermittent operation
*2: Models with automati c intermittent operation■ Windshield Wiper/Washer 1 Wipers and Washers NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged. NOTICE
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
The wiper motor may stop motor operation
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the
circuit has returned to normal.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay se tting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defogge r or heated windshield *

to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on. Models with intermittent time adjustment ring
MIST
INT *1
/ AUTO *2
OFF
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring *
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
* Not available on all models

201uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Wipers and Washers
Controls
When you push the lever down to AUTO , the
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into
the automatic mode.
The wipers operate intermittently, at low
speed, or at high speed and stops in
accordance with the amount of rainfall the
rainfall sensor detects.
■ AUTO sensitivity adjustment
When the wiper function is set to AUTO , you
can adjust the sensitivity of the rain fall sensor
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will
operate in accordance with your preference.
Sensor sensitivity■ Automatic Intermittent Wipers * 1 Wipers and Washers
If the wipers st op operating due to an obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, pa rk the vehicle in a safe
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF , and set the power
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF, then remove
the obstacle.
1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers *
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
AUTO should always be turned OFF before the
following situations in order to prevent severe
damage to the wiper system:
• Cleaning the windshield
• Driving through a car wash
• No rain presentRainfall SensorAdjustment Ring
Low Sensitivity
High Sensitivity
* Not available on all models

202 uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror *
Button
Controls Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror *
ButtonPress the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window
and mirrors when the power mode is in ON.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outsid e temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, it does not automatically
switch off.
Heated Windshield Button Press the heated windshield button to deice
the windshield when the power mode is in
ON. 1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror *
ButtonNOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe th e window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged or deiced.
Also, do not use the system for a long time while the
engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making
it difficult to start the engine.
When the outside temperature is below 41

203uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Brightness Control
Continued
Controls
Brightness Control When the power mode is in ON, you can use
the brightness control dial to adjust
instrument panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the dial up.
Dim: Turn the dial down.
You will hear a beeper when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. Several
seconds after you have adjusted the
brightness, you will be returned to the
previous screen.
■ Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the driver
information interface while you are adjusting
it.■ Adjusting the Instrument Panel Brightness 1 Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightne ss varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.
To cancel the reduced in strument pane l brightness
when the exterior lights ar e on, turn the dial up until
the brightness display is up to max, the beeper
sounds.
The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.Control Dial

204 uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Brightness Control
Controls When the head-up display is on, press and
hold the HUD button until its brightness level
indicator on the driver information interface.
Brighten: Press the button.
Dim: Press the button.
Several seconds after you have adjusted the
brightness, you will be returned to the
previous screen.
■ Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the driver
information interface wh ile you are adjusting
it.■ Adjusting the Head-Up Display Brightness *
/ Button3 4
HUD Button 3
4
* Not available on all models

205uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Driving Position Memory System *
Continued
Controls
Driving Position Memory System *You can store two driver’s seat positions (except for power lumbar) with the driving
position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver's door with a remote transmitter, or smart
entry system to one of the two preset po sitions and the seat adjusts to retracted
positions of one of the two preset positions automatically.
The seat will move to the stored position when you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY.
When you enter the vehicle, the driver in formation interface briefly shows you which
remote transmitter you used to unlock the vehicle.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
The driver’s seat moves rearward depending
on the set seating position once you
• Stop the vehicle.
• Put the transmission into ( P
.
• Turn the engine off.
• Then open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY
position, the driver’s seat moves forward to
the DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position. 1 Driving Position Memory System *
Using the audio/informati on screen you can disable
the automatic seat adjustment function.
2 Customized Features P. 381
The driver’s seat easy exit feature can be turned ON/
OFF.
2 Customized Features P. 381
System Operation
The system will not operate if:
• The vehicle speed is above 2 mph (3 km/h).
• Either memory position but ton is pressed while the
seat is in motion.
• The seat position is adju sted while in operation.
• The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.DRIVER 1
DRIVER 2
* Not available on all models

uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Driving Position Memory System *
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Controls 1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the
driver’s seat to the desired position.
2. Press the SET button.
u You will hear the beeper, and the
memory button indicator light will blink.
3. Press the memory button ( 1
or ( 2
within
five seconds of pressing the SET button.
u Once the seat position has been
memorized, the indicator light on the
button you pressed stays on and you will
hear two beeps.
1. Put the transmission into ( P
.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button ( ( 1
or ( 2
).
u You will hear a beep, and the indicator
light will blink.
The seat will automatically move to the
memorized position. When it has finished
moving, you will hear a beep, and the
indicator light stays on.■ Storing a Position in Memory 1 Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:
• You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.
• You readjust the seat position before the two
beeps.
• You set the power mode to any position except
ON.Memory
Button 1Memory
Button 2
SET Button
■ Recalling the Stored Position 1 Recalling the Stored Position
The seat will stop moving if:
• The vehicle speed is above 2 mph (3 km/h).
• You press the SET button or memory button ( 1
or
( 2
.
• You adjust the seat position.
Memory
Button 1Memory
Button 2

207uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Adjusting the Steering Wheel
Controls
Adjusting the Steering Wheel The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever
down.
u The steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and
in or out.
u Make sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.
3. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up
to lock the steering wheel in position.
u After adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out. 1 Adjusting the Steering Wheel
3
WARNING Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the
vehicle is stopped.To adjust To lock
Lever

208
Controls Adjusting the MirrorsInterior Rearview Mirror Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror wh en you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.
When you are driving after dark, the
automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces
the glare from headlights behind you. Press
the auto mirror button to turn this function on
and off. When activated, the auto indicator
comes on.■ Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions * 1 Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 210
Tab
Daytime
Position
Night
Position Up
Down
■ Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror * 1 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror *
The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in ( R
.
Auto Mirror Button Down Up
* Not available on all models