emergency towing HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2019 Owners Manual

ContentsChild Safety P. 61 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 75 Safety Labels P. 76
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 180 Security System P. 183 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 186
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 190 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 208
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 221 Climate Control System P. 239
Audio Error Messages P. 343 General Information on the Audio System P. 348
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 403, 427 Refuel Recommend P. 452
When Driving P. 465 Braking P. 571 Parking Your Vehicle P. 583
Fuel Economy and CO 2
Emissions P. 600 Turbo Engine Vehicle P. 601
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 614 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 631
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 642 Battery P. 651 Remote Transmitter Care P. 653
Cleaning P. 655 Accessories and Modifications P. 660
Engine Does Not Start P. 671 Jump Starti ng P. 674 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 677
Fuses P. 688 Emergency Towing P. 693 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 694
Refueling P. 697
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 705 Reporting Safety Defects P. 706
Authorized Manuals P. 711 Customer Service Information P. 712 Quick Reference Guide
P. 4 Safe Driving
P. 33 Instrument Panel
P. 77 Controls
P. 163 Features
P. 243 Driving
P. 453 Maintenance
P. 603 Handling the Unexpected
P. 663
Information
P. 699
Index
P. 713

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Quick Reference Guide Handling the Unexpected (P 663)
Flat Tire (P 665)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On (P 681)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual. Engine Won’t Start (P 671)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 688)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.Overheating (P 679)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P 693)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

86 uu Indicators u
Instrument Panel Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Transmission
System
Indicator • The current gear position or all the
gear positions blink if there is a
problem with the transmission and
the vehicle is no longer able to run. • Immediately park your car in a safe place. 2 Emergency Towing P. 693
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
• The current gear position or all the
gear positions blink if there is a
problem with the transmission and
it is not possible to select ( P
. • Depending on the circumstances, you can
set the power mode to ON as an
emergency measure. 2 If the Transmission Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message
P. 687
• While the vehicle is stopped, apply the
parking brake.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.Automatic transmission models

463uu Towing a Trailer u Towing Your Vehicle
Continued
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

663Handling the Unexpected This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
Tools
Types of Tools .................................. 664
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 665
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine ........................ 671
If the Remote Battery is Weak ....... 672
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 673
Jump Starting .................................... 674
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 677
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 679 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ... 681
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 681
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 682
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 683
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On.... 684
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 685 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 686
If the Transmission I ndicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message ............ 687
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 688
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 692
Emergency Towing ........................... 693
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill
Door ................................................. 694
When You Cannot Open the Trunk ... 695
Refueling ........................................... 697

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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not StartChecking the Engine If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter condition Checklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly. Check for a message on the dr iver information interface. ●
If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears2 If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 672
u Make sure the remote is in its operating range. 2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 190
Check brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness. ●
If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all 2 Battery P. 651 ●
If the interior lights come on normally 2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 692
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with a
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again. 2 Starting the Engine P. 465, 466, 467
Check the immobilize r system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started. 2 Immobilizer System P. 183
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank. 2 Fuel Gauge P. 137
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 692
If the problem continues:
2 Emergency Towing P. 693 1 Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 674

687uu Indicator, Coming On/Blinking u If the Transmission Indicator Blin ks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message ■ Reasons for the in dicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■ What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by
a dealer.
• Put the transmission into ( N
after starting
the engine.
u Check if the ( N
position on the driver
information interface and the indicator
on the ( N
button light/blink.2 Starting the Engine P. 465Automatic transmission models
1 If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning
Message
You may not be able to start the engine.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle.
2 Emergency Towing P. 693

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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■ Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■ Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle. 1 Emergency Towing NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported by the flat bed equipment.
2 Parking Brake P. 571NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.

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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

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Index
Transmission System
Indicator ................................................... 85
TRIP Button .............................................. 140
Trip Computer .................................. 142, 144
Trip Meter ................................ 141, 143, 145
Troubleshooting ...................................... 663
Blown Fuse ..................................... 688, 690
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 30
Emergency Towing ................................. 693
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 671
Noise When Braking ................................. 31
Overheating ............................................ 679
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 665
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 30, 178
Shift Lever Won’t Move .......................... 677
Warning Indicators.................................... 78
Trunk ........................................................ 180
Lid .......................................................... 180
Light Bulb ....................................... 700, 702
Main Switch............................................ 182
Unable to Open ...................................... 695
Turbo Engine Vehicle .............................. 601
Turn Signals .............................................. 193
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 94
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 161 U Unlocking the Doors ................................ 169
Unlocking the Front Doors
from the Inside ......................................... 14
USB Flash Drives ........................ 266, 316, 349
USB Ports ................................................... 245
Using the Smart Entry wi th Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 169
V Valet Key ................................................... 182
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 704
Vehicle Speed ........................................... 160
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ® ) ................ 494
Off Button ............................................... 495
Off Indicator .............................................. 92
System Indicator ........................................ 91
Ventilation ................................................ 237
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 617, 701, 703
Voice Control Operation .......................... 295
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 296
Voice Recognition .................................... 295
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist ® ) ................ 494W Wallpaper ......................................... 255, 277
Warning and Info rmation Messages ....... 105
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 681
Warning Labels ........................................... 76
Warnings ................................................... 147
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 709
Watts ................................................. 700, 702
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 647
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ... 664, 668
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 330
Window Washers ..................................... 200
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 630
Switch ..................................................... 200
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 186
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 655, 658
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 240
Washer Fluid ........................................... 630
Wiper Blades ........................................... 639
Wipers and Washers................................ 200
Winter Tires
Snow Tires .............................................. 650
Tire Chains .............................................. 650
Wipers and Washers ................................. 200
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 201
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 639
Wireless Charger ...................................... 230
WMA ................................................. 266, 316
Worn Tires ................................................ 642