2014 HONDA ACCORD COUPE emergency towing

Contents
Child Safety P. 52Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64Safety Labels P. 65
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 120 Security System P. 124 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 127
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 131 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 146
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 156 Heating and Cooling
* P. 166
Audio Error Messages P. 288General Information on the Audio System P. 294
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 288, 375 Compass* P. 413
When Driving P. 425 Braking P. 472Parking Your Vehicle P. 476
Accessories and Modifications P. 482
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 495 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 511
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 523 Battery P. 532 Remote Transmitter Care P. 533
Cleaning P. 536
Engine Does Not Start P. 549 Jump Starting P. 552 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 555
Fuses P. 562 Emergency Towing P. 565
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 573 Reporting Safety Defects P. 574
Authorized Manuals P. 579 Customer Service Information P. 580
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 67
ControlsP. 105
FeaturesP. 173
DrivingP. 415
MaintenanceP. 483
Handling the UnexpectedP. 541
InformationP. 567
IndexP. 584

Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P 541)
Flat Tire (P 543)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the comp act spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P 558)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won't Start
(P 549)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 562)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 556)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 565)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
* Not available on all models

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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the
heating and cooling system*/climate control system* and reduce speed. Pull to the
side of the road safely to cool down the engine if necessary.
• Shift to the
(S position if the transmission shifts frequently.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refe r to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 565
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
Automatic transmission models
* Not available on all models

541
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 542
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 543
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 549
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 550
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 551
Jump Starting .................................... 552
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 555Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 556
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 558
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 558
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 559
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................. 560
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On............................ 560
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 561
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 562
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 564
Emergency Towing ........................... 565

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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.
Check for a message on the multi-information display.
●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 550
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 132
Check brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 532●If the interior lights come on normally
2 Fuses P. 562
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try
to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 425
Check the immobilize r system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 124
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 89
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 564
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 565
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 552
Models with multi- information display

565
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.

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Index
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Tachometer................................................ 89
Temperature Outside Temperature Display .............. 92, 96
Temperature Sensor .................... 92, 96, 172
Time (Setting) ........................................... 106
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 468
Indicator ........................................... 75, 561
Tires .......................................................... 523
Air Pressure............................. 524, 569, 571
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 523
Inspection ............................................... 523
Labeling .................................................. 524
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 543
Regulations ............................................. 526
Rotation.................................................. 530
Spare Tire ............................... 543, 569, 571
Summer .................................................. 531
Tire Chains.............................................. 531
Wear Indicators....................................... 528
Winter .................................................... 531
Tools ......................................................... 542
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 421
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 422
Load Limits ............................................. 421
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 424
Emergency .............................................. 565
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 468
Indicator ........................................... 75, 561 Transmission
..................... 433, 435, 439, 441
Automatic ............................................... 439
Automatic (CVT) .............................. 433, 435
Fluid ................................................ 507, 508
Manual .................................................... 441
Number ................................................... 572
Shift Lever Position Indicator .......................... 70, 434, 436, 440
Trip Meter ............................................. 91, 95
Troubleshooting ....................................... 541
Blown Fuse ...................................... 562, 563
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 22
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 23
Emergency Towing .................................. 565
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 549
Noise When Braking .................................. 23
Overheating ............................................ 556
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 543
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 22, 118
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 555
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Trunk ......................................................... 120
Lid ........................................................... 120
Light Bulb ........................................ 568, 570
Main Switch ............................................ 122
Turn Signals .............................................. 136
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 76
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 111 Unlocking the Front Doors from
the Inside .................................................. 11
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 297
USB Port .................................................... 175
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 113
V
Valet Key ........................................... 109, 122
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 572
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 464
Off Button............................................... 465
Off Indicator.............................................. 73
System Indicator ........................................ 73
Ventilation ........................................ 166, 169
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 499, 569, 571
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 464
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Warning and Information Messages ... 82, 84
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 558
Warning Labels ........................................... 65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 577
Watts ................................................. 568, 570
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 528
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 546