steering wheel HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2019 Service Manual

295uu Audio System Basic Operation u Voice Control Operation
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Features
Voice Control Operation Your vehicle has a voice control syst em that allows hands-free operation.
The voice control system uses the (tal k) and (back) buttons on the steering
wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.
To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the voice control system:
• Make sure the correct screen is displa yed for the voice command that you are
using.
The system recognizes only certain commands.
Available voice commands. 2 Voice Portal Screen P. 296
• Close the windows and moonroof *
.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone
on the ceiling.
• Speak clearly in a clear, natural speaking voice without pausing between words.
• Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may mi sinterpret your
command if more than one person is speaking at the same time.■ Voice Recognition 1 Voice Control Operation
When you press the button, a helpful prompt asks
what you would like to do. Press and release the
button again to bypass th is prompt and give a
command.
* Not available on all models

uu Audio System Basic Operation u HondaLink ® Service *
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Features Connect to the HondaLink ® operator when trying to find a destination or for
roadside assistance.
1. Press the LINK button.
u Connection to the operator begins.
2. Talk to the operator.
u To disconnect, select Hang Up on the
audio/information screen or press the
button on the steering wheel.■ Operator Assistance 1 Operator Assistance
Remain attentive to road conditions and driving
during operator assistance.
If you want to add or re new a subscription, call the
Operator Assistance.
1. Press the button.
2. Select HondaLink .
3. Select HondaLink Subscription Status .LINK
Button
Audio/information screen
when connected to the
HondaLink ® operator.

335uu Audio System Basic Operation u Siri ® Eyes Free
Features
Siri ® Eyes FreeYou can talk to Siri using to press and hold the (Talk) button on the steering
wheel when your iPhone is paired to the Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.2 Phone Setup P. 432
■ Using Siri ® Eyes Free 1 Siri ® Eyes Free
Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Check Apple Inc. website for features available for
Siri.
While driving we recomme nd only using Siri through
the button on the steering wheel (Siri Eyes Free).
1 Using Siri ® Eyes Free
Some commands work only on specific phone
features or apps.
(Talk) Button
Press and hold until the display
changes as shown. (Back) Button
Press to deactivate Siri.
While in Siri Eyes Free:
The display remains the same.
No feedback or commands
appear. Appears when Siri is
activated in Siri Eyes Free

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Features General Information on the Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio Service *1. You need your radio ID ready before regist ering for subscription. To see the ID in
the screen, select Channel to 0.
2. Have your radio ID ready, and either call or visit the SiriusXM ® website to
subscribe.
Switch to the SiriusXM ® mode by using the audio remote controls on the steering
wheel, or through the audio/information screen, and stay in this mode for about 30
minutes until the service is activated. Make sure your vehicle is in an open area with
good reception.
Channel **** is not subscribed. Call SiriusXM to subscribe. *1
You are not subscribed to the channel selected.
Subscription updated:
SiriusXM ® radio is receiving information update from the network.
Channel Not Available:
No such channel exits, or the artist or title information is unavailable.
No Signal:
The signal is too weak in the current location.
Check Tuner:
There is a problem with the SiriusXM ® tuner. Contact a dealer.
Check Antenna:
There is a problem with the SiriusXM ® antenna. Contact a dealer.
*1 : ****part is variable characters, and w ill change depending upon where an subscribe.■ Subscribing to SiriusXM ® Radio
■ Receiving SiriusXM ® Radio
■ SiriusXM ® Radio Display MessagesModels with Display Audio
1 Subscribing to SiriusXM ® Radio
Contact Information for SiriusXM ® Radio:
• US: SiriusXM ® Radio at
www.siriusxm.com/subscribenow or 1-855-236-
9236
• Canada: SiriusXM ® Canada at
www.siriusxm.ca/subscribe-now , or 1-877-209-
0079
1 Receiving SiriusXM ® Radio
The SiriusXM ® satellites are in orbit over the equator;
therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause
satellite rece ption interruptions. Sa tellite signals are
more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the farther north you travel from the
equator.
You may experience rece ption problems under the
following circumstances:
• In a location with an obstruction to the south of
your vehicle.
• In tunnels
• On the lower level of a multi-tiered road
• Large items carried on the roof rack
* Not available on all models

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Features
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
(Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to the pho ne screen or to answer an
incoming call.
(Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call or to cancel a command.
(Talk) button: Press to call a number with a stored voice tag.
(Phone) button: Press to go directly to the phone screen.
Selector knob: Rotate to select an item on the screen, then press .■ HFL Buttons 1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Place your phone where y ou can get good reception.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth -compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:
• U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com /handsfreelink/
or call 1-888-528 -7876.
• Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-888-528 -7876.
Voice control tips
• Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming fr om them may interfere
with the microphone.
• Press and release the button when you want to
call a number using a st ored voice tag. Speak
clearly and naturally after a beep.
• If the microphone picks up vo ices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
• To change the volume level, use the audio system’s
volume knob or the remote audio controls on the
steering wheel.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
If you receive a call while using the audio system, the
system resumes its operati on after ending the call.
Up to 20 speed dial entries can be stored. If there is
no entry in the system, Speed Dial is disabled.
2 Speed Dial P. 418
Up to 20 call histories can be stored. If there is no call
history, Call History is disabled.Models with color audio
(Talk) Button Microphone
(Hang-up/Back) Button (Pick-up) Button
Selector Knob (Phone) Button

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Features
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL ■ HFL Buttons 1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Place your phone where y ou can get good reception.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth -compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:
• U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com /handsfreelink/ ,
or call 1-888-528-7876.
• Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-888-528-7876.
To use the system, the Bluetooth setting must be
ON .
2 Phone Setup P. 432
Voice control tips
• Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming fr om them may interfere
with the microphones.
• Press the button when you want to call a
number using a phonebook name or a number.
Speak clearly and naturally after a beep.
• If the microphones pick up vo ices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
• To change the volume level, select the audio
system’s VOL (Volume) or use the remote audio
controls on the steering wheel.
If there is no Favorite Contact entry in the system, the
pop-up notification appears on the screen.
2 Favorite Contacts P. 437Models with Display Audio
(Talk) Button Microphone
(Hang-up) Button
(Pick-up) Button (Back) Button (home) ButtonVOL ( +
/ VOL ( -
(Volume) Buttons
Left Selector Wheel

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Features (Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to th e phone menu on the driver
information interface, or to answer an incoming call.
(Hang-up) button: Press to end a call.
(Back) button: Press to go back to the previo us screen, or cancel a command.
(Talk) button: Press to access Voice Portal.
Left Selector Wheel: Press the (home) button, then roll up or down to select
Phone on the driver information interface, an d then press the left selector wheel.
(home) button: Press to go back to the home screen of the driver information
interface.
To go to the phone screen of the driver information interface:
1. Press the (home) button on the steering wheel.
2. Select Phone .
u You can select Favorite Contacts or Recent Calls . 1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any
use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under
license. Other trademarks and trade names are those
of their respective owners.
HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio
s y s te m wh e n it is p la y i n g . It wi ll re s u m e w h en t h e c a l l
is ended.

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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

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Driving
Towing Your Vehicle Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motorhome. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency to wing information.2 Emergency Towing P. 693
Your vehicle can be towed behind a motorhome.
Perform the following procedure before towing your vehicle.
1. Put the transmission into neutral.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Set the power mode to ACCESSORY.
u Make sure the steering wheel does not lock.
4. Turn off all the electric devices. Do not use any accessory power sockets.
u This can prevent the battery from running down.
■ Extended towing
If you tow more than eight hours in one day, you should repeat the “When Your
Vehicle is Towed Behind a Motor home” at least every eight hours.
You also need to perform the following procedure to prevent the battery from
running down.■ When Your Vehicle is Towed Behind a Motorhome 1 Towing Your Vehicle
Do not exceed 65 mph (100 km/h).
Consult your towing parts sales or rental agency if
any other items are recommended or required for
your towing situation. Manual transmission models
Automatic transmission/Continuousl y variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
Manual transmission models

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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.