HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2018 Owner's Manual (in English)

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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
■If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash mode]
With the power system on:
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, which 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 POWER 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]
To keep the vehicle in
(N position, you can also
follow this procedure:
While the power system is on, select
( N, and then
within five seconds, press the POWER button.
Note that the transmission may not stay in
( N
position while any of the following indicators is on:
•Transmission system indicator.
•Malfunction indicator lamp.•Charging system indicator.
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
■Restriction on selecting a shift position
You cannot select a shift position under certain circumstances that may lead to a crash.
When the
transmission is in:1. Under the circumstances
of that:2. You cannot select:3. The shift position
remains in/changes to:How to change the
shift position
(P
The brake pedal is not
depressed.
Other shift position
(P
Release the accelerator
pedal and depress the
brake pedal.
The accelerator pedal is
depressed.
(N
The vehicle is moving at low
speed without the brake pedal
depressed.
(N
The vehicle is moving at low
speed with the accelerator
pedal depressed.
(N or (DThe vehicle is moving forward.(R
Park your vehicle in a
safe place.(R or (NThe vehicle is moving backward.(D
(R, (N, or (DThe vehicle is moving.You cannot press the (P
button.
(P or (NThe READY indicator is not on.A shift position other than
(P or (N(P or (N
Make sure that the
READY indicator
comes on.
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uuWhen Driving uSPORT Mode
Driving
SPORT Mode
To turn the SPORT mode on and off, press the SPORT button.
The SPORT mode increases engine performance and handling
*.
This mode is not recommended for fuel economy enhancement, but suitable for
driving on hills or through curves on mountain roads.
The SPORT mode is turned off every time you start the power system, even if you
turned it on the last time you drove the vehicle.
SPORT Button SPORT
Mode Indicator
Press
Models without adaptive
damper system
Models with adaptive
damper system
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uDeceleration Paddle Selector
Driving
Deceleration Paddle Selector
When you release the accelerator pedal, yo u can control the rate of deceleration
without removing your hands from the steering wheel. Using the deceleration
paddle selector situated on the steering wheel, you can sequentially shift through
four stages of deceleration.
When descending a hill, you can use the deceleration paddle selector to help
maintain the rate of deceleration, thereb y allowing you to keep a safe distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle ah ead as well as utilize engine braking.
The default deceleration stage is . Each
paddle selector oper ation makes a single
stage deceleration change. u The deceleration stage may not change if
you pull the paddle selector
continuously.
To select the different stages of deceleration:
• Pull back the
(+ selector (right side) to decrease the deceleration stage.
• Pull back the
(- selector (left side) to increase the deceleration stage.
Pull the
(+ selector for a few seconds when you want to cancel the deceleration
paddle selector.
1 Deceleration Paddle Selector
If you are descending a hill when you select stage ,
the vehicle may enter stage .
If you pull back right and le ft paddle selector at the
same time, the decelerati on stage may not change.
3CAUTION
Rapidly increasing the deceleration rate by
quickly shifting the deceleration paddle can
cause the tires to skid, resulting in a crash
that could injure or kill someone.
Always maintain a reasonable rate of
deceleration.
Increase
Deceleration
Stage Decrease
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uuWhen Driving uDeceleration Paddle Selector
Driving
1Deceleration Paddle Selector
In the following situations, the stage may not change
and the stage icon will blink even if you pull back the
selector. The dece leration stage may decrease or
cancel automatically:
•The High Voltage battery is fully charged or its
temperature is too cold or too hot.
•The speed of the vehicle is beyond the deceleration
range with SPORT mode off.
•Hybrid system protection is needed.
•The paddle selector is ope rated while your vehicle
is stopped automatically by ACC with LSF.
If either paddle selector is operated, ACC with LSF
will cancel automatically.
Increase the deceleration stage
when pulling the ( - paddle
selector (left side) Paddle SelectorDecrease the deceleration stage
when pulling the (
+ paddle
selector (right side)
When to use
Shift position is in ( D
Deceleration Stage
When SPORT mode is
OFF, the deceleration
stage appears.
When SPORT mode is
ON, the deceleration
stage and M appear.
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uuWhen Driving uDeceleration Paddle Selector
Driving
■When SPORT mode is OFF
If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change temporarily,
and the stage will appear in th e driver information interface.
When you want to cancel the deceleration paddle selector, pull the
(+ selector
(right side) for a few seconds.
The deceleration paddle selector will cancel automatically and deceleration stage in
the driver information interface disappear when you drive with constant speed,
situations of acceleration and decelerate just before stopping your vehicle.
■When SPORT mode is ON
If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change and the
stage along with M will appear in the driver info rmation interface. The deceleration
stage will not cancel automatically while SPORT mode is ON.
When you want to cancel the decelerati on paddle selector, turn the SPORT mode
OFF, or pull the
(+ selector (right side) for a few seconds. When canceled,
deceleration stage in the driver information interface disappears.
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uuWhen Driving uECON Button
Driving
ECON Button
*1:Models without adaptive damper system
*2:Models with adaptive damper system
The ECON button turns the ECON mode on and off.
The ECON mode helps you improve yo ur fuel economy by adjusting the
performance of the climate control syst em and the accelerator pedal response.
1ECON Button
While in ECON mode, the climate control system has
greater temperature fluctuations.
*1
*2
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uuWhen Driving uAcoustic Vehicle Alerting System
Driving
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
Alerts pedestrians when a vehicle is propelled solely by electricity, approaching at
speeds around 12 mph (20 km/h) or less.
Press the button to turn the system on and
off.u The indicator in the button comes on
when the system is off.
The system is turned on every time you turn
the power system on, even if you turned it off
the last time you drove the vehicle.
■Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System OFF Button
Canadian models
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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Damper System*
Driving
Adaptive Damper System*
Constantly controls your vehicle’s front and rear dampers according to current road
conditions, vehicle speed and steering operation.
You can change handling response by turning the SPORT mode on.
2 SPORT Mode P. 471
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
Driving
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System
VSA ® helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less
than what was intended. It also assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces.
It does so by regulating engine and motor output and selectively applying the
brakes.
When VSA® activates, you may notice that the
engine and motor do not respond to the
accelerator. You may also notice some noise
from the hydraulic system . You will also see
the indicator blink.
■VSA ® Operation
1 Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System
VSA ® may not function properly if tire type and size
are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and type
of tire, and the air pr essures as specified.
When the VSA® indicator comes on and stays on
while driving, there may be a problem with the
system. While this may not interfere with normal
driving, have your vehi cle checked by a dealer
immediately.
VSA ® cannot enhance stability in all driving situations
and does not control the en tire braking system. You
still need to drive and corner at speeds appropriate
for the conditions and always leave a sufficient
margin of safety.
The main function of the VSA ® system is generally
known as Electronic Stab ility Control (ESC). The
system also includes a traction control function.
The Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) system, Vehicle
Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) OFF, adaptive cruise control
(ACC) with low speed follow (LSF), safety support,
and low tire pressure/TPM S indicators may come on
in amber along with a message in the driver
information interface when you set the power mode
to ON after re-connect ing a 12-volt battery.
Drive a short distance at mo re than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
VSA ® System
Indicator
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