2007 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID steering wheel

on loose or
uneven surfaces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock. Slow down, and allow a greater
distance between vehicles under
those conditions.
It only helps with the
steering control during braking.
such as trying to take a
corner too f ast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe
speed f or the road and weather
conditions.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road.
Test your brakes as instructed on
page . If the brakes f eel normal,
drive slowly and have your vehicle
repaired by your dealer as soon as
possible. Avoid sudden hard braking
which could cause the rear wheels to
lock up and possibly lead to a loss of
control.
The VSA indicator will come on
alongwiththeABSindicator.
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
A vehicle with A BS may require a
longer distance to stop
Important Saf ety Reminders
A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle.
A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly,
A BS cannot prevent a loss of
stability.
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Maketurnsmoreslowlyandwider
than normal. The trailer tracks a
smaller arc than your vehicle, and it
canhitorrunoversomethingthe
vehicle misses. Allow more time and
distance f or braking. Do not brake or
turn suddenly as this could cause the
trailer to jackknif e or turn over.
When climbing hills, closely watch
your temperature gauge. If it nears
the red (Hot) mark, turn the air
conditioning of f , reduce speed and, if
necessary, pull to the side of the
road to let the engine cool.Always drive slowly and have
someone guide you when backing up.
Grip the of the steering
wheel; then turn the wheel to the lef t
to get the trailer to move to the left,
andturnthewheelrighttomovethe
trailer to the right.
Follow all normal precautions when
parking, including f irmly setting the
parking brake and putting the
transmission in Park. Also, place
wheel chocks at each of the trailer’s
tires.
Crosswinds and air turbulence
caused by passing trucks can disrupt
your steering and cause the trailer to
sway. When being passed by a large
vehicle, keep a constant speed, and
steer straight ahead. Do not try to
make quick steering or braking
corrections. When driving down hills, reduce
your speed, and shif t down to second
gear. Do not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes, and
remember, it will take longer to slow
downandstopwhentowingatrailer.
If you must stop when f acing uphill,
use the f oot brake or parking brake.
Do not try to hold the vehicle in
placebypressingontheaccelerator,
as this can cause the automatic
transmission to overheat.
bottom
Making T urns and Braking
Driving on Hills Handling Crosswinds and Buf f et ingBacking Up
Parking
Towing a Trailer
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To change the passenger’s side
bulb, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
lef t, and turn of f the engine. To
change the driver’s side bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender.Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by squeezing the
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector of f the bulb.Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector onto
the bulb.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the two holding clips. Lock
each one in place by pushing on
the center.
Remove the bulb by turning it
about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2. 6.
7.
8.
9.
L ow Beam Headlight
Lights
Maint enance
215
HOLDING CLIPS
BULB
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To change the passenger’s side
bulb, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
lef t, and turn of f the engine. To
change the driver’s side bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender.To remove the burned out bulb,
push it in and turn it
counterclockwise until it unlocks.
Install the new bulb and turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Insert the socket into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Test the new bulb to make sure it
works.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install and lock each holding clip
bypushingonthecenter.
Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
1. 3.
2. 4.
8. 7. 6.
9. 5.
Replacing the Front Side Marker/
Turn Signal and Parking Light
Bulb
Lights
216
HOLDING CLIPS
BULB
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To help increase tire lif e and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires according to the
maintenance messages displayed on
the information display. Move the
tires to the positions shown in the
chart each time they are rotated. If
you purchase directional tires, rotate
only f ront-to-back.Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall).
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels.
Replacement wheels are available at
your dealer.
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a dif f erent
size or construction can cause the
ABS and vehicle stability assist
system (VSA) to work inconsistently.
It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.
T ire Rotation Replacing T ires and Wheels
Tires
226
(For Non-directional
Tires and Wheels)
Front Front
(For Directional
Tires and Wheels)
Installing improper tires on your
vehicle can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.
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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
an organization. Never tow your
vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is
very dangerous.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Turn of f the engine.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront) and lif t them
of f the ground. The other two tires
remain on the ground. If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
CONT INUED
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
T his is an
acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
Emergency Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
255
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be
transported with the f ront wheels of f
the ground.
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With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).If your vehicle is equipped with a
f ront spoiler, remove it bef ore
towing so it is not damaged.
Emergency Towing
256
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.
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.Taking Care of the Unexpected . 233
Technical Descriptions
......DOT Tire Quality Grading . 262
.....Emissions Control Systems . 265
Three Way Catalytic
...............................Converter . 267
.......................Temperature Gauge . 72
..............Tether Anchorage Points . 49
..Three Way Catalytic Converter . 267
..........................Time, Setting the . 145
....................................Timing Belt . 212
....................................Tire Chains . 228
.........Tire, How to Change a Flat . 235
.................................Tire Labeling . 264
...............................................Tires . 223
..............................Air Pressure . 224
.........................Checking Wear . 225
..........................Compact Spare . 234
......DOT Tire Quality Grading . 262
......................................Inf lation . 223
..................................Inspection . 225
...................................Replacing . 226
......................................Rotating . 226
...........................................Snow . 227
.........................Select/Reset Knob . 78
...............................Serial Number . 258
....................Service Intervals . 193-199
.............................Service Manual. 275
...........Service Station Procedure . 157
..........................Setting the Clock. 145
.....Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 172
........................Shif t Lock Release. 175
..............................Side Airbags . 11, 29
...How Your Side Airbags Work . 29
How the Side Airbag Of f
......................Indicator Works. 32
................Side Curtain Airbags . 11, 31
How Your Side Curtain
..........................Airbags Work. 31
...............................Signaling Turns. 76
.....................................Snow Tires. 227
................................Sound System. 118
Spare Tire
......................................Inf lating. 234
............................Specif ications. 261
....................Specif ications Charts . 260
................................Speed Control. 147
................................Speed Limiter. 174
..........SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 24
...Additional Safety Precautions . 35
.............................Airbag Service. 34
How the SRS Indicator
.......................................Works. 31
How Your Front Airbags
.......................................Works. 26
How Your Side Airbags
.......................................Works. 29
........................SRS Components. 24
.............................SRS Indicator. 31, 61
....START (Ignition Key Position) . 83
.......................Starting the Engine. 171
................With a Dead Battery . 241
........Steam Coming f rom Engine . 243
Steering Wheel
..................................Adjustment. 80
.............Anti-theft Column Lock . 83
...................Stereo Sound System . 118
..........................................Sun Visor. 99
........................Sunglasses Holder. 102
Supplemental Restraint
................................System . 11, 24
......................................Servicing. 34
.........................SRS Indicator . 31, 61
...................System Components . 24
..................................Synthetic Oil. 204
Index
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