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

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 37
For Safe Driving P. 38 Seat Belts P. 42 Airbags P. 49
2Instrument Panel P. 81
Indicators P. 82 Gauges and Displays P. 133
2Controls P. 163
Clock P. 164 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 166
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 187
Adjusting the Seats P. 208
2 Features P. 237
Audio System P. 238 Audio System Basic Operation P. 246, 267
Customized Features P. 367, 378 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 397
2 Driving P. 451
Before Driving P. 452 Towing a Trailer P. 457
Parking Your Vehicle P. 548 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 558
2Maintenance P. 565
Before Performing Maintenance P. 566 Maintenance MinderTM P. 569
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 597
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 612
2Handling the Unexpected P. 621
Tools P. 622 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 623
Jump Starting P. 639 Overheating P. 641
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 656
2 Information P. 659
Specifications P. 660 Identification Numbers P. 662
Emissions Testing P. 665 Warranty Coverages P. 667
18 ACCORD HYBRID-31TWA6000.book 2 ページ ２０１８年１月３０日　火曜日　午後７時３８分

Contents
Child Safety P. 65Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 78Safety Labels P. 79
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 178 Security System P. 181 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 184
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 188 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 206
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 217 Climate Control System P. 232
Audio Error Messages P. 340General Information on the Audio System P. 345
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 400, 424 Refuel Recommend P. 449
When Driving P. 458 Honda SensingTM P. 492Braking P. 539
Refueling P. 561 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 564
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 576 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 589
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 600 12-Volt Battery P. 609 Remote Transmitter Care P. 611
Cleaning P. 613 Accessories and Modifications P. 618
Handling of the Jack P. 635 Power System Won’t Start P. 636
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 644 Fuses P. 651 Emergency Towing P. 655
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 657 Refueling P. 658
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 663 Reporting Safety Defects P. 664
Authorized Manuals P. 669 Customer Service Information P. 670
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 37
Instrument PanelP. 81
ControlsP. 163
FeaturesP. 237
DrivingP. 451
MaintenanceP. 565
Handling the UnexpectedP. 621
InformationP. 659
IndexP. 671
18 ACCORD HYBRID-31TWA6000.book 3 ページ ２０１８年１月３０日　火曜日　午後７時３８分

4
Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙POWER Button (P 188)
❙Climate Control System (P 232)
❙Center Pocket (P 219)
❙Safety Support Switch (P 496, 528)
❙Parking Sensor System Button* (P 549)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System OFF Button (P 476)
Canadian models
❙Brightness Control (P 201)
❙TRIP Button (P 137)
❙Head-Up Display (HUD) Buttons* (P 157)
❙System Indicators (P 82)
❙Gauges (P 133)
❙Driver Information Interface (P 135)
❙Audio System (P 246, 267)
❙Navigation System*
() See Navigation System Manual
❙Front Seat Heater Buttons* (P 229)
❙Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation
Buttons* (P 230)
❙Rear Window Defogger (P 200)
❙Heated Door Mirror Button (P 200)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) System OFF) Button (P 479)
❙Heated Windshield Button (P 200)
Canadian models
18 ACCORD HYBRID-31TWA6000.book 4 ページ ２０１８年１月３０日　火曜日　午後７時３８分

10
Quick Reference Guide
SPORT HYBRID i-MMD (intelligent Multi Mode
Drive)
Your SPORT HYBRID i-MMD vehicle uses both an electric motor and a gasoline engine as propulsion sources, with the electric motor
receiving electricity from an internal High Voltage battery or internal generator. Th e High Voltage battery can be charged from the
generator driven by the engine or regenerative braking.
When driving, your vehicle is propelled exclusively by the elec tric motor, exclusively by the gasoline engine, or by a combinat ion of the two.
The system selects which propulsion source is most appropriate and automatically switches to it. Under certain circumstances, p ressing the
EV button can manually enable EV (driven only on electricity) mode.
● Energy efficiency
As with a gasoline-powered vehicle, hybrid vehicle fuel efficiency and driving range is most impacted by your driving style. Aggressive
acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engin e.
In addition, heavy climate control system us e negatively affects vehicle range and efficiency. Either of these use patterns wil l more quickly
reduce the High Voltage battery's state of charge.
● Battery types
There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle; a standa rd 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and
other standard 12-volt systems; and a high voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motor and recharge the 12-volt battery.
18 ACCORD HYBRID-31TWA6000.book 10 ページ ２０１８年１月３０日　火曜日　午後７時３８分

14
Quick Reference Guide
●Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking
When decelerating without the accelerator being depressed or the brake pedal being applied, or
while driving downhill, the electric motor acts as a generator that recovers a portion of the
electrical energy that was used to accelerate th e vehicle. This regenerative braking slows the
vehicle in a manner similar to engine braking in a gasoline-powered vehicle. You can control the
rate of deceleration by using the deceleration paddle selector.
● Auto Engine Stop/Start
Your vehicle’s gasoline engine automatically stops running duri ng vehicle operation or restarts while the vehicle is stationary when it is
appropriate.
In the following cases, however, au to engine stop may not activate.
•The vehicle momentarily needs additional power for aggressive acceleration, or driving uphill or at high speed.•The climate control system is in heavy use.
•The High Voltage battery temperature is high or low.
● Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID i-MMD System
When you first start driving this vehicle, you will likely hear some unfamiliar sounds, particularly when you turn on the power system, or
while you are driving or accelerating from a stop. Some of these sounds are unique to this vehicle‘s powertrain, fuel, and clim ate control
systems; others are similar to sounds generate d by conventional automobiles that typically are masked by louder noises absent f rom a
vehicle of this design. These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognize them as normal and thus be able t o detect any
new or unusual noise should one develop.
When regenerative braking is in
operation
Motor
High
Voltage
Battery
18 ACCORD HYBRID-31TWA6000.book 14 ページ ２０１８年１月３０日　火曜日　午後７時３８分

23
Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System (P 232)
● Press the AUTO button to activate th e climate control system.
● Press the button to turn the system on or off.
● Press the button to de frost the windshield.
Driver’s Side
Temperature Control
Dial
(Windshield Defroster) Button
SYNC (Synchronization) Button
Floor and
defroster
vents
Floor vents
Dashboard and floor
vents, and back of
the center console
*
Dashboard vents
and back of the
center console
*
AUTO Button
(On/Off) Button
(Recirculation) Button
MODE Control Button Fan Control Dial
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
Passenger’s Side
Temperature Control
Dial
* Not available on all models
18 ACCORD HYBRID-31TWA6000.book 23 ページ ２０１８年１月３０日　火曜日　午後７時３８分

39
uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regul arly scheduled maintenance.
■Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle
Children left unattended in the vehicle may be injured if they activate one or more
of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the vehicle to move, resulting in a crash
in which the children and/or another pers on(s) can be injured or killed. Also,
depending on the ambient temperature, th e temperature of the interior may reach
extreme levels, which can result in injury or death. Even if the climate control system
is on, never leave children in the vehicle unattended as the climate control system
can shut off at any time.
18 ACCORD HYBRID-31TWA6000.book 39 ページ ２０１８年１月３０日　火曜日　午後７時３８分

78
Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is m aking an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open,
open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not turn the power system on with the garage
door closed. Even when th e garage door is open,
drive out of the garage i mmediately after turning the
power system on.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
18 ACCORD HYBRID-31TWA6000.book 78 ページ ２０１８年１月３０日　火曜日　午後７時３８分

90
uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
12-Volt Battery
Charging
System
Indicator•Comes on when the 12-volt battery
is not charging.•Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the 12-Volt Battery Charging
System Indicator Comes On P. 644
Shift Position
Indicator•Indicates the current shift position.
2 Shifting P. 465—
Deceleration
Paddle Selector
Indicator
•Comes on when the selector is
pulled.
• Blinks when the effective of
deceleration does not change while
pulling the selector.
• Comes on with M when SPORT
mode is selected and pulling the
selector.
2 Deceleration Paddle Selector P. 472—
18 ACCORD HYBRID-31TWA6000.book 90 ページ ２０１８年１月３０日　火曜日　午後７時３８分

111
uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when there is a pr oblem with the sensor on
the 12-volt battery.• Have your vehicle ch ecked by a dealer.
2Checking the 12-Volt Battery P. 609
•Appears along with the 12-volt battery charging
system indicator when th e 12-volt battery is not
charging.• Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger
to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 644
•Appears when the engine coolant temperature is
near its upper limit.• Drive slowly to prevent overheating.
•Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2 Overheating P. 641
18 ACCORD HYBRID-31TWA6000.book 111 ページ ２０１８年１月３０日　火曜日　午後７時３８分