wheel HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2023 Owner's Guide

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 142
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key .................................................. 144
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength ... 145
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 146
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 155
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 157
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 158
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 159
Security System
Immobilizer System .......................... 162 Security System Alarm...................... 162
Windows ........................................... 165
Moonroof .......................................... 168
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel POWER Button................................. 170
Turn Signals ..................................... 173
Light Switches.................................. 174
Daytime Running Lights ................... 177
Auto High-Beam .............................. 178
Wipers and Washers ........................ 181
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 183 Driving Position Memory System
*.... 184
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 186
Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 187
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 188
Seats .................................................. 189
Interior Convenience Items .............. 198
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 214
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 218
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
POWER Button
If you carry the keyless remote and press
POWER button without depressing the brake
pedal, the power mode will change in this
order: VEHICLE OFF  ACCESSORY  ON 
VEHICLE OFF.
VEHICLE OFF:
Vehicle power is turned OFF.
ACCESSORY:
The audio system and some accessories can be
used.
ON:
All accessories can be used.
■Changing the Power Mode1 POWER Button
If the keyless remote is set in a storage box or another
place where its signal can be interrupted, the power
mode may not change.
When the power mode is set to ON, the power mode
will change to ACCESSORY if the POWER button is
pressed while the transmissi on is in a position other
than
( P.
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If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in (P and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF to avoid draining the 12-volt battery.
If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is in ACCESSORY, a warning
beep sounds.
■Automatic Power Off
■Power Mode Reminder
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When the power mode is set to any mode
other than OFF and yo u remove the keyless
remote from the vehicle and shut the door, an
alarm will sound. If th e alarm continues to
sound, place the keyless remote in another
location.
■When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY
The alarm will sound from outside the vehicle.
■When the power mode is in ON
An alarm will sound both inside and outside
the vehicle. In addition, a warning indicator
will appear on the instrument panel.
■Keyless Remote Reminder1 Keyless Remote Reminder
When the keyless remote is within the system’s
operational range, and the driv er’s door is closed, the
warning function cancels.
If the keyless remote is taken out of the vehicle after
the power system has been turned on, you can no
longer change the POWER button mode or restart
the power system. Always make sure if the keyless
remote is in your vehi cle when you operate the
POWER button.
Removing the keyless remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.
Do not put the keyless remo te on the dashboard or in
the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer to go
off. Under some other cond itions that can prevent
the vehicle from locating the keyless remote, the
warning buzzer may also go off even if the keyless
remote is within the system’s operational range.
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Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the power
mode is in ON.
■(A): Turn signal
Push the lever up or down based on the
direction you want to turn, and the turn signal
will blink.
■(B): One-touc h turn signal
When you lightly push the lever up or down
and release it, the turn signal will blink 3
times.
u If you lightly push the lever in the
opposite direction while it is blinking, the
blinking will stop.
1Turn Signals
The turn signal indicator on the instrument panel will
blink when the external turn signal blinks. 2 Indicators P. 90
(A)
(B)
(B)
(A)
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Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in
(P.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the lights on ag ain, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:
• The transmission is taken out of
(P and the
parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Indicators P. 90
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the power system is
off because it will caus e the 12-volt battery to
discharge.
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate light
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear license
plate light
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
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Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
When the light switch is in AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
The headlights come on when you unlock a
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in
AUTO .
u Once you lock the door, the headlights
will go off.
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)1 Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
We recommend that you tu rn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a de nse fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Light Sensor
Light Sensor
Models without automatic
intermittent wipers
Models with automatic
intermittent wipers
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The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain number of intervals wi th the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, an d the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you set the power mode to VE HICLE OFF, take the keyless remote with
you, and close th e driver’s door.
If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF with the headlight switch on, but do not
open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the
AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver’s door, you will hear a reminder chime alerting you that the lights are on.
■Headlight Integration with Wipers
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
You can adjust the auto li ght sensitivity as follows:
2 Customized Features P. 318
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
Max
High
Mid
Low
Min
U.S. models
Bright
Dark
1 Headlight Integration with Wipers
This feature activates while the headlights are off in
AUTO .
The instrument panel br ightness does not change
when the headlights come on.
At dark ambient light levels, the automatic lighting
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of
the number of wiper sweeps.
You can turn the headlight integration with wipers
function on and off. 2 Customized Features P. 318
1Automatic Lighting Off Feature
You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 318
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Daytime Running Lights
The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is in AUTO or .
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set th e parking brake. Setting the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF will turn off the daytime running lights.
The daytime running lights are off once the h eadlight switch is turned on, or when
the head light switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.
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Auto High-Beam
The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the
lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at
night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high
beam depending on the situation.
■Activating the system
When all of the following conditions have been met, the auto high-beam indicator
comes on and between the high beam and low beam switches automatically
depending on the situation. •The power mode is in ON.
• The light switch is in AUTO.
• The lever is in the low beam position.
• The headlights have been automatically
activated.
• It is dark outside the vehicle.
If the auto high-beam indicator does not co me on even when all the conditions have
been met, carry out either of the procedur es below and the indicator will come on.
• Pull the lever toward you and release it.
• Turn the light switch to th en turn the light switch to AUTO.
■How to Use the Auto High-Beam
1Auto High-Beam
The auto high-beam system does not always operate
in every situation. This syst em is just for assisting the
driver. Always observe your surroundings and switch
the headlights between high beam and low beam
manually if necessary.
If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.
The range and the distance at which the camera can
recognize varies de pending on conditions
surrounding your vehicle.
Regarding the handling of the camera mounted to
the inside of the windshiel d, refer to the following.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 479
For the auto high-beam to work properly:
•Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.
•Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
•When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply the windshield cleans er to the camera lens.
•Do not attach an object, sticker, or film to the area
around the camera.
•Do not touch the camera lens.
If the camera receives a st rong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.
Light Switch
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
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