2006 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID Owners Manual

This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. For more inf ormation, see
page .
This indicator has three f unctions:Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If itcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, or if it does not come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, there is a
problem with the VSA system. Take
your vehicle to a dealer to have it
checked. Without VSA, your vehicle
still has normal driving ability, but
will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement. See page
f or more inf ormation on the
VSA system. If the trunk or any door is not tightly
closed, the monitor reminds you to
close the open trunk or door(s)
bef ore you start driving.
All the indicators in the monitor
come on f or a f ew seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
1.
2.
3.
177 177
177 Door and T runk Open Monitor
VSA A ctivation Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
56
——y



y
('
yy

This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicators do not blink,
or if they blink rapidly, it usually
means one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
Whenyouturnonthehazard
warning button, both turn signal
indicators blink. All turn signals on
the outside of the vehicle should
flash. This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will stay on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
When the indicator comes on, there
is about 2.62 U.S. gal (9.9 Liter)of
f uel remaining in the tank bef ore the
reading reaches E. There is a small
reserve of f uel remaining in the tank
when the reading does reach E.
209
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Lights On Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
57
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
——y


y
('
yy

This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. See pagef or more inf ormation on the
security system. This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
When the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on, this indicator comes
on with reduced brightness.
If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
in the high beam headlight’s circuit.
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer.
140 72
Security System Indicator High Beam Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
58
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
——y

y
('
y
y

This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control master
button (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See pagef or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It will
gooffifyouhaveinserteda
properly-coded ignition key. If it is
not a properly-coded key, the
indicator will blink and the engine
will not start (see page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
This indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance. The
maintenance main items and sub
items will be displayed in the
inf ormation display. See page f or
more inf ormation on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
141 187
77
200
141
Canadian model only
Cruise Control Indicator Cruise Control Main
Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
59
——y

y
('
yy

This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, it indicates a problem in the
integrated motor assist (IMA)
system. With the IMA indicator on,
the vehicle may not accelerate as it
normally does. Have the vehicle
checked by the dealer as soon as
possible.
See page .
If the power steering system
overheats while driving, the assisting
power is reduced and steering may
f eel slightly harder.
If you drive with the system
overheated continuously or
repeatedly, this can damage the
power steering system.
This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and goes of f
af ter the engine starts. If it comes on
at any other time, there is a problem
in the electric power steering system.
If this happens, stop the vehicle in a
saf e place, and turn of f the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine. The indicator will not turn
of f immediately. If it does not go of f
after driving a short distance, or
comes back on again while driving,
take the vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. With the indicator
on, the EPS may be of f , making the
vehicle harder to steer.
172
Instrument Panel Indicators
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
IMA System Indicator
A uto Idle Stop Indicator
60
——y

y
('
yy

While the engine is operating in its
most economical range, this
indicator may come on and stay on.
If the vehicle on board diagnostic
system continues to detect a
problem, the Malf unction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) will illuminate. If the
MIL does not go of f , have your
dealer inspect the vehicle. For more
inf ormation, see page . If your f uel cap is loose or missing, a
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message will
appear in the inf ormation display. As
soon as it is saf ely possible, turn the
engine of f and check that the f uel
cap is installed. If it is, loosen the cap
and tighten it to at least 1 click.
Although you can use the Select/
Reset knob to cycle the f uel cap
warning of f of the display, it will be
displayed again each time the engine
is started. It will take several days of
normal driving f or the vehicle to turn
the warning of f . 237 Fuel Economy Indicator
Check Fuel Cap Display
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
61
——y

y
('
yy

Gauges
62
SELECT/RESET KNOB
TRIP METER
U.S. model is shown. TEMPERATURE GAUGE
FUEL GAUGE
SPEEDOMETER
TACHOMETER
CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE IMA BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
ODOMETER/OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
——y

y
('
yy

This display shows the outside
temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.
models) or Centigrade (Canadian
models). To see the outside
temperature, press and release the
Select/Reset knob until the
temperature is displayed.
The temperature sensor is in the
f ront bumper. Theref ore, the
temperature reading can be af f ected
by heat ref lection f rom the road
surf ace, engine heat, and the
exhaust f rom surrounding traf f ic.
This can cause an incorrect
temperature reading when your
speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).
The sensor delays the display update
until it reaches the correct outside
temperature. This may take several
minutes.
The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial
regulations to disconnect, reset, or
alter the odometer with the intent to
change the number of miles or
kilometers indicated.
The inf ormation display provides
various inf ormation; odometer,
outside temperature, trip meter, trip
mileage, engine oil lif e, and
maintenance service items. To
switch the display, press the Select/
Reset knob repeatedly. When you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, what you last selected is
shownintheinformationdisplay.
Gauges
Outside Temperature Display
Odometer
Inst rument s and Cont rols
63
——y

y
('
yy