2006 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID automatic transmission

Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
MIRROR
CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES GAUGES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKETS AUDIO
SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
AIRBAGS
(P.11, 23)
INDICATORS
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER
(P.53)
(P.112)
(P.100)
(P.62)
(P.88) POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.79)
(P.89)
(P.83) (P.151) (P.152)
(P.96)(P.166)
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Control Locations
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES MIRROR
CONTROLS
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS AUDIO
SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS HAZARD
WARNING
BUTTON
CRUISE
CONTROLS
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
INDICATORS
GAUGES
FUEL
FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER
(P.53)
(P.100)(P.112)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P.88)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.79)
(P.83)
(P.151) (P.152)
(P.96)(P.166)
(P.74)
(P.141)
(P.89) (P.62)
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Preparing to Drive .164
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Starting the Engine .165
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Automatic Transmission .166
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .166
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Shif ting .166
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Engine Speed Limiter .168
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Shif t Lock Release .169
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Auto Idle Stop .171
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Auto Idle Stop Indicator .172
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Parking .173
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Braking System .174
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Brake System Design .174
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Brake Wear Indicators .174
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) .175
Activating the Anti-lock ................................
Brakes .175
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ABS Indicator .175
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .177
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VSA Activation Indicator .177
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VSA System Indicator .177
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VSA Of f Switch .178
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Towing a Trailer .179
This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
automatic transmission. It also
includes important inf ormation on
parking your vehicle, the braking
system, the vehicle stability assist
(VSA) system, and f acts you need if
you are planning to tow a trailer.
Driving
Driving
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These indicators between the tacho-
meter and speedometer show which
position the shif t lever is in.
The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it f lashes while driving (in
any shif t position), it indicates a
possible problem in the transmission.If the malf unction indicator lamp
comes on along with the ‘‘D’’
indicator, there is a problem with the
automatic transmission control
system. Avoid rapid acceleration and
have the transmission checked by
your dealer as soon as possible.
To shif t f rom any position, press the
release button on the bottom of the
shif t lever to move it. You cannot
shif t out of Park when the ignition
switch is in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position.
To shift from:
PtoR
RtoP
NtoR
Dto2 2to1
1to2
2toD
DtoD DtoN
DtoD NtoDRtoN Do this:
Press the brake pedal and
press the release button.
Press the release button.
Move the lever.
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3
3
3
Automatic Transmission
Shif t L ever Position Indicators
Shif ting
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SHIFT LEVER
RELEASE BUTTON
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If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see on
page .
You must also press the release
button to shift into Park. To avoid
transmission damage, come to a
complete stop bef ore shif ting into
Park. The shif t lever must be in Park
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch. Press the brake
pedal and press the release button to
shif t f rom Park to Reverse. To shif t
from Reverse to Neutral, come to a
completestopandthenshift. This position is similar
to D, except only the first three
gears are selected instead of all f ive.
Use D when towing a trailer in hilly
terrain, or to provide engine braking
when going down a steep hill. D can
also keep the transmission f rom
cycling between third and f ourth
gears in stop-and-go driving.
Use this position f or
your normal driving. The
transmission automatically selects a
suitable gear for the vehicle speed
and acceleration. You may notice the
transmission shif ting up at higher
speeds when the engine is cold. This
helps the engine warm up f aster. Use Neutral if you
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop brief ly with
the engine idling. Shif t to the Park
position if you need to leave your
vehicle and apply the parking brake.
Press on the brake pedal when you
are moving the shif t lever f rom
Neutral to another gear.
This position
mechanically locks the transmission.
Use Park whenever you are turning
of f or starting the engine. To shif t
outofPark,youmustpressonthe
brake pedal and have your foot off
the accelerator pedal. Press the
release button on the bottom of the
shif t lever to move it.
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CONT INUED
Automatic Transmission
Shif t L ock ReleaseReverse (R) Drive (D )
Drive (D) Neutral (N)
Park (P)
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Driving
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µµThis position locks
the transmission in second gear. It
does not downshif t to f irst gear
when you come to a stop.
Use second gear:
For starting out on a slippery
surf ace or in deep snow.
To help reduce wheel spin.
When driving downhill with a
trailer. If you exceed the maximum speed
f or the gear you are in, the engine
speed will enter into the tachometer’s
red zone. If this occurs, you may f eel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engine’s
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
rpm below the red zone.
For more power when climbing.
To increase engine braking when
going down steep hills. To shif t f rom Second to
First, press the release button on the
bottom of the shif t lever. This
position locks the transmission in
f irst gear. By upshif ting and
downshif ting through 1, 2, D , and D,
you can operate this transmission
much like a manual transmission
without a clutch pedal.
3
Automatic Transmission
Second (2) Engine Speed L imiter
First (1)
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Put a cloth on the edge of the shif t
lock release slot cover next to the
shif t lever. Use a small f lat-tipped
screwdriverorfingernailfileto
remove the cover. Caref ully pry
of f the edge of the cover.Insert the key in the shift lock
release slot.
This allows you to move the shif t
lever out of Park if the normal
method of pushing on the brake
pedal and pressing the release
button does not work.
Remove the key from the ignition
switch. Set the parking brake.
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Automatic Transmission
Shif t L ock Release
Driving
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COVER
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Push down on the key while you
pressthereleasebuttononthe
shif t lever and move the shif t lever
out of Park to neutral.
Remove the key from the Shift
Lock Release slot, then reinstall
thecover.Makesurethenotchon
the cover is on the lef t side.
Depress the brake pedal and
restart the engine.If you need to use the shif t lock
release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have the
vehicle checked by your dealer.
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6.
Automatic Transmission
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RELEASE
BUTTON
SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT
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