HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2019 Owners Manual

449uu Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® u HFL Menus
Features
■ Making a call to a sender
1. Go to the text message screen.
2. Select Call .

450 uu Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® u HondaLink ® Assist *
Features HondaLink ® Assist *
■ Automatic collisi on notification
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,
your vehicle automatically will attempt to
connect to the HondaLink ® operator. If
connected, information about your vehicle, its
location, and its condition can be sent to the
operator *1
; you also can speak to the operator
when connected.
IMPORTANT: For vehicles equipp ed with HondaLink ® Assist, owner activation
constitutes authorization for Honda to collect informatio n from your vehicle needed
to provide the service, and agr eement to the Terms of Use at www.hondalink.com/
TermsAndConditions . In a crash, HondaLink ® Assist will attempt to notify emergency
services but NEITHER HONDA NOR ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT
SUCH NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.
Honda reserves the right to terminate HondaLink ® Assist services at any time or for
any reason, and in the future may not be ab le to provide services due to changes in,
or obsolescence of, technology integral to the service or changes in governmental
regulation.
*1: Depending on your phone and ad equate cellular co verage, your vehicl e’s location may not
be sent to the operator.■ In Case of Emergency 1 HondaLink ® Assist *
HondaLink ® Assist also provides services you can
operate from the Intern et or your smartphone.
To subscribe to HondaLink ® Assist, or to get more
information about all of its features, contact an
Honda dealer, or visit hondalink.honda.com
1 In Case of Emergency
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the
operator if the battery level is low, the line is
disconnected, or you do not have adequate cellular
coverage.
You cannot use this emergency services when:
• You travel outside the HondaLink ® service coverage
areas.
• There is a problem with the connecting devices,
such as the microphones, speakers, or the unit
itself.
• HondaLink Assist is not enabled.
2 To enable notification P. 451
You cannot operate othe r phone-related functions
using the screen while talking to the operator.
Only the operator can terminate the connection to
your vehicle.
1 Automatic collision notification
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.
* Not available on all models

451uu Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® u HondaLink ® Assist *
Features
■ To enable notification
1. Go to the phone settings screen. 2 Phone settings screen P. 430
2. Select HondaLink Assist .
3. Select YES or NO . 1 To enable notification
Setting options:
• YES : Notification is available.
• NO : Disable the feature.

452
Features Refuel Recommend Your vehicle is equipped with a feature th at recommends refueling at a timing of
your preference. Once the system is progra mmed, this feature will notify you when
refueling is recommended as well as enable you to search for gas stations that are
located in the vicinity of your vehicle.
1. When it is time to refuel the vehicle, a
notification is displayed and a notification
icon is displayed in the header.
2. Touch the box that contains the icon.
3. Select Find Gas Station Now .
4. Choose a gas station from the search
screen of the navigation system.
u For instructions on how to use the
navigation system, refer to the
navigation system manual. 1 Refuel Recommend
You can change the setting for Refuel Recommend
by selecting: Settings  System  Refuel
recommend
When you turn off this feature, the timing that you
programmed for refueling will be deleted.
This feature can only be us ed when the gas tank fuel
level is below 30 percent.
If you select Find Gas Station Now or put more
than 5 liters of gasoline into the gas tank, the
notification for refueling will disappear. If you prefer
not to be notified, select OFF in the settings for Refuel
Recommend.
When you drive on a rough road or ascend or
descend a hill for an ex tended period of time, the
notification may disappear or may not be displayed at
all.Models with navigation system
Notification
icon

453Driving This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving ................................... 454
Towing a Trailer ................................ 459
When Driving
Starting the Engine .......................... 465
Precautions While Driving................. 473
Automatic Transmission *
/Continuously
Variable Transmission *
................... 474
Shifting .................... 475, 482, 484, 488
SPORT Mode *
.................................. 491
ECON Button ................................... 492
Adaptive Damper System *
............... 493
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ® ), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System.......................................... 494 Agile Handling Assist ............................. 496 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)..... 497
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 500
Blind spot information System *
........... 502
LaneWatch TM
*
.................................. 505
Honda Sensing ® ................................ 507
Collision Mitigati on Braking System TM

(CMBS TM
) ....................................... 510
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) *
....................... 519
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) *
....... 535
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).... 550 Road Departure Mi tigation (RDM)
System ........................................ 558
Traffic Sign Recognition System ....... 562
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 568
Radar Sensor ................................... 570
Braking
Brake System ................................... 571
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 581
Brake Assist System ......................... 582
Parking Your Vehicle ........................ 583
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 594
Refueling ........................................... 597
Fuel Economy and CO 2
Emissions .... 600
Turbo Engine Vehicle ....................... 601
* Not available on all models

454
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.

Continued
455uu Before Driving u Driving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.2 Maximum Load Limit P. 457
• Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do no t let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 176
• Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.2 Adjusting the Seats P. 210
2 Adjusting the Front and Rear Outer *
Head Restraint Positions P. 216
• Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position. 2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 208
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 207■ Interior Checks 1 Interior Checks
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.
* Not available on all models

456 uu Before Driving u Driving Preparation
Driving • Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the
seats.
u They can interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 41
• Make sure that the indicators in the ins trument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.
u Always have a dealer check the ve hicle if a problem is indicated.2 Indicators P. 78

457uu Before Driving u Maximum Load Limit
Continued
Driving
Maximum Load Limit The maximum load for your vehicl e is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the
Tire and Loading Information la bel attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer *
.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capaci ty. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the am ount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) 1 Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable wei ght of the vehicle, all
occupants, all a ccessories, all cargo, and the tongue
load *
.
2 Specifications P. 700, 702
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable wei ght of the vehicle axle.
2 Specifications P. 700, 7023
WARNING Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.Label Example
* Not available on all models

uu Before Driving u Maximum Load Limit
458
Driving (5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tra iler, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces th e available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb. 1 Maximum Load Limit
Towing a Trailer:
See Towing a Trailer to determine whether your
vehicle is designed to tow a tailer.
2 Towing a Trailer P. 459
Load Limits Example
Example1
Max Load
850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs
(68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
550 lbs
(249 kg)
Example2
Max Load
850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs
(68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight
100 lbs
(45 kg)