2006 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID Owners Manual

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µ µµµ This meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it.
There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Switch between these
displays and the odometer/outside
temperature display by pressing the
Select/Reset knob repeatedly. Each
trip meter works independently, so
you can keep track of two dif f erent
distances.
If the outside temperature is
incorrectly displayed, you can adjust
it up to 5°F ( 3°C) warmer or
cooler.
NOTE: The temperature must be
stabilized bef ore doing this
procedure.
Select the outside temperature
display, then press the Select/Reset
knob f or 10 seconds. The f ollowing
sequences appear, 1 second at a
time:0,1,2,3,4,5, 5, 4, 3, 2,
1, 0, 1 (0, 1, 2, 3, 3, 2, 1, 0, 1).
When the temperature reaches the
desired value, release the Select/
Reset knob. You should see the new
outside temperature displayed.
In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near f reezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
f orming on the road surf ace. When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, what you last
selected is displayed.
To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the Select/Reset
knob until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.
Trip Meter
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The display will turn back on when
you repeat the same procedure in
step 3. You can temporarily turn of f the Trip
Mileage display.Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position and make sure the
transmission is in Park and the
parking brake is set.
When either of the trip meters (trip
A or trip B) is displayed, your
vehicle’s average fuel mileage since
you last reset that trip meter can be
shownontheinformationdisplay.
This number is updated once every
10 seconds. To see the average f uel
mileage, press and release the
Select/Reset knob repeatedly. Use the Select/Reset knob to
select the odometer display.
Press and hold the Select/Reset
knob f or about 5 to 10 seconds,
then release it. The Trip Mileage
display will turn of f .
When you reset a trip meter, the
average fuel mileage for that trip
meter also resets. It shows the number of mpg (U.S.)
or l/100 km (Canada).
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T rip Mileage T urning Of f the T rip Mileage
Display
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TRIP METER
TRIP MILEAGEDISPLAY
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The battery level gauge does not
read the battery level directly. It
calculates the level by continuously
measuring the current f low, voltage,
and temperature.
Since the level is not read directly,
small sensing errors can, over time,
cause the gauge to read higher than
the actual battery level. The system
will then perf orm a correction, and
the battery level gauge reading will
drop suddenly. When this happens,
IMA assist and Auto Idle Stop are
disabled until the IMA battery is
suf f iciently recharged by normal
driving. This should take only a f ew
minutes.This correction of the battery level
gauge is normal and does not
indicate a problem. If the IMA
battery develops a problem or
becomes deteriorated, the IMA
system indicator will come on. If this
happens, have the vehicle checked
by your dealer as soon as possible.
If the battery is mostly discharged,
the auto idle stop f unction is disabled
(see page ).
This gauge shows you the state of
charge of the battery for the
integrated motor assist (IMA). This
battery is recharged by the IMA
motor, and discharged by the IMA
when it is assisting the engine with
powering the vehicle.
The gauge reading may drop near
the bottom under driving conditions
that require assistance f or a long
time, such as prolonged acceleration or climbing a long hill. The IMA
motor will recharge the battery as
you continue driving.
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IMA Battery Level Gauge
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IMA BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE
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The battery temperature will
normalize af ter a f ew minutes of
driving, and the IMA system will
work normally.
This gauge shows you the status of
the integrated motor assist (IMA).
When the IMA battery is being
charged, the lef t side of the gauge
illuminates. When the IMA is
assisting the engine, the right side of
the gauge illuminates. This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the reading should be in
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the reading may reach near
the red mark. If it reaches the red
(Hot) mark, pull saf ely to the side of
the road. See page f or
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system.
If the IMA battery is too hot or too
cold, the IMA system shuts down to
protect the battery. This disables the
IMA assist and auto idle stop, even
though the battery level gauge may
show that the battery is well-charged.
Theref ore, those f unctions may not
operate when you f irst start driving
in very hot or very cold weather.
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Charge/Assist Gauge Temperature Gauge
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CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE
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This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
of f the ignition. Fuel Gauge
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Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES HEADLIGHTS/
TURN
SIGNALS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
HORN
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT CRUISE
CONTROLS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HAZARD
WARNING
BUTTON
(P.73)
(P.71)
(P.137)
(P.178)(P.75) (P.74,
103, 106)
(P.141) (P.74)
(P.70)
VSA OFF SWITCH
MOONROOF
SWITCH
(P.92)
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MIST
OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low speed
HI High speed
Windshield washers Push the right lever up or down to
select a position.
The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.
The wipers are not activated. The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed.
The length of the wiper
interval is varied automatically
according to the vehicle’s speed.
Vary the delay by turning the INT
TIME ring. If you turn it to the
shortest delay, the wipers will
change to low speed operation when
the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph
(20 km/h). Pull the
wiper control lever toward you, and
hold it. The washers spray until you
release the lever. The wipers run at
low speed, then complete one more
sweep after you release the lever.
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6. Windshield Wiper MIST
OFFLO
HI
INT Windshield Washer
Wipers and Washers
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Turn signal
Of f
Parking and interior lights
Headlight on
High beams
FlashhighbeamsPush down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever in
the proper direction and hold it. The
lever will return to center when you
release it or complete a turn. Turning the switch
on the lef t lever to the position
turns on the parking lights, taillights,
side marker lights, rear license plate
lights and lights on indicator.
Turning the switch to the position turns on the
headlights. If you leave the lights on
with the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
When the light switch is in either of
these positions, the lights on
indicator comes on as a reminder.
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6. T urn Signal and Headlights T urn Signal Headlights
Turn Signal, Headlights
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