HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2019 Owners Manual

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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

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Driving ■ To stop the engine 1 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback *
• You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.
• Another registered remo te is in the vehicle.
• There is an antenna failure.
• The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
• The engine oil pressure is low.
• The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
• The security system alarm is not set.
The engine may stop whil e it is running if:
• You do not start the vehicl e within 10 minutes of
starting the engine with the remote.
• The engine is stopped by using the remote.
• The security system alarm is activated.
• The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
• The hood is open.
• The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
• The battery is low.
• The engine oil pressure is low.
• The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on if
there is a problem with the emissions control
systems.
• You press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the brake pedal.
• The transmission is in a position other than ( P
.
• You press the shift lever release button. Automatic transmission models
Continuously variable transmission modelsPress and hold the
button for one second. Go within the range,
and try again.
The exterior lights flash once if the engine stops successfully.The exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of
the smart entry system range.
The engine will not stop.
* Not available on all models

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471uu When Driving u Starting the Engine
Driving
1 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback *
While the engine is running, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
• The climate control system is activated in auto
mode.
When it is cold outside:
• The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
• The rear defogger and door mirror heaters are
activated.
• The seat heaters *
and heated steering wheel *
are
activated.
2 Heated Steering Wheel *
P. 235
2 Front Seat Heaters *
P. 236
2 Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation *

P. 237
* Not available on all models

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Driving 1. While depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, put the transmission into ( D
. Select
( R
when reversing.
3. With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal.
u Make sure the parking brake indicator (red) goes off.
■ Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your fo ot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Put the transmission into ( D
, ( S *
or ( L *
when facing uphill, or ( R
when facing
downhill, then release the brake pedal.
Depress the clutch pedal, a nd put the transmission into ( 1
when facing uphill, or ( R

when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal.■ Starting to Drive Automatic transmission/Continuousl y variable transmission models
1 Starting to Drive
The engine stops when th e transmission is taken out
of ( P
before the ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed. Follow the step 1 when starting to drive.
You can also release the parking brake by pressing
the electric parking brake sw itch while depressing the
brake pedal.
When facing downhill, you can start your vehicle
more smoothly by manually releasing it with the
electric parking brake switch than by releasing it with
the accelerator pedal. When the engine was started using the button on the
remote
When the engine was started using the button on the remote
When the engine was started in any case
1 Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very st eep or slippe ry slope, and
does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
Hill start assist will operate even when VSA ® is
switched off.Automatic transmission/Continuousl y variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
* 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.

474 uu When Driving u Automatic Transmission *
/Continuously Variable Transmission *
Driving Automatic Transmission *
/Continuously Variable
Transmission *The engine runs at a higher id le speed and creeping increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexp ectedly increasing ve hicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especi ally on slippery roads and curves.■ Creeping
■ Kickdown
* Not available on all models

475 uu When Driving u Shifting
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Driving
Shifting Change the gear position in accordance with your driving needs.
■ Shift button positions
■ ( P
(park) button
Park your vehicle in a safe place with the
power mode in ON, then apply the brakes and
press the ( P
button to put the transmission in
Park.
The indicators on the sides of the ( P
button
come on.Automatic transmission models
1 Shifting
To prevent malfunc tion and unintended
engagement:
• Do not spill any liquids on or around shift buttons.
• Do not place or drop any objects on or around shift
buttons.
• Do not let passengers or ch ildren operate the shift
buttons.
The beeper sounds and a message appears on the
driver information interf ace when you depress the
accelerator pedal with the transmission in ( N
.
Put the transmission into ( D
or ( R
with the brake
pedal depressed.
When shifting gears in extremely low temperatures
(−22°F/−30°C), there may be a short delay before the
shift is indicated in the di splay. Always confirm you
are in the correct gear before driving.3
WARNING The vehicle can roll aw ay if left unattended
without confirming that Park is engaged.
A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash
resulting in serious injury or death.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
until you have confirmed that ( P
is shown
on the gear position indicator.Park
Used when parking or starting the engine
Transmission is locked
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Transmission is not locked
Drive
Used for: ●
Normal driving (gears change between 1st and
10th automatically) ●
Temporarily driving in the sequential mode ●
Driving in the sequential mode (when driving in
SPORT mode)
( P
Button

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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

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Driving
■ When opening the driver’s door
If you open the driver’s door under the following conditions, the transmission
automatically puts into ( P
;
• The vehicle is stationary with the engine running, or moving at 1 mph (2 km/h) or
slower.
• The transmission is in other than ( P
.
• You have unfastened the driver side seat belt.
u If you manually put the transmission from ( P
with the brake pedal depressed,
the transmission will au tomatically return to ( P
once you release the brake
pedal.
■ When turning off the power mode
If you turn the engine off wh ile the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission is in
other than ( P
, the transmission automatically puts into ( P
. 1 When opening the driver’s door
You should always put the transmission into ( P

before opening the driver’s door.
Make sure to park the vehicle in a safe place.
2 When Stopped P. 583
If you want to drive the ve hicle after the transmission
has automatically put into ( P
under the described
conditions, close the door, fasten the seat belt,
depress the brake pedal, then change the gear
position.
If you leave the vehicle, tu rn off the engine and lock
the doors.

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Driving ■ If you want to keep the transmi ssion in ( N
position [car wash mode]
With the engine running:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Press and release the ( N
button.
u ( N
(Neutral) hold mode will appear on the driver information interface.
3. Press the ( N
button again and hold it for two seconds.
u The vehicle will enter car wash mode, wh ich must be used when your vehicle
is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an
attendant do not remain in the vehicle.
If the ENGINE STOP/START button is pressed
after car wash mode has been activated, the
power mode will change to ACCESSORY and
a message will be displayed on the driver
information interface.
u For 15 minutes the transmission remains
in ( N
with the power mode will remain
in ACCESSORY. After that, the
transmission automatically changes to
( P
and the power mode changes to OFF.
u Manually changing to ( P
cancels
ACCESSORY mode. The ( P
indicator
comes on and the power mode changes
to OFF. You must always put the
transmission into ( P
when car wash
mode is no longer needed. 1 If you want to keep the transmission in ( N
position [car wash
mode] NOTICE
When transmission is too hot, carwash mode may
not be available. Let the engine idle and cool down
transmission.
To keep the vehicle in ( N
position, you can also
follow this procedure:
While the power mode is on, select ( N
, and then
within five seconds, press the ENGINE STOP/START
button.
Note that the transmiss ion may not stay in ( N

position while any of the following indicators is on:
• Transmission system indicator.
• Malfunction indicator lamp.
• Charging system indicator.