2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID Owners Manual

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SPORT HYBRID i-MMD SYSTEM MAIN COMPONENTS
Gasoline Engine– Provides propulsion to drive the wheels
under certain driving conditions, and turns the generator.
Generator – Starts the engine and generates electric power
when driven by the gasoline engine to supply electricity to
power the electric motor and/or to charge the High Voltage
battery.
Electric Motor – Provides propulsion to drive the wheels in
conjunction with the gasoline engine in certain conditions, and
provides electricity to the High Voltage battery through
regenerative braking.
High Voltage Battery – Provides electrical storage and serves
as a power source for the electric motor.
Learning about the High Voltage battery’s characteristics will
help you get the best handling and maximize the range of your electric vehicle. (P451)
High Voltage Battery Charge Level Indicator – Displays
battery state of charge.
When the indicator: • Displays two or less segments, EV mode is no longer available.
• Displays eight segments, battery charge level is full.
High Voltage
Battery
Generator & Electric Motor
Gasoline Engine
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Operating modeElectric Vehicle (EV)Hybrid (HV)Engine (Direct Drive)Regeneration
Vehicle Speed
Stopped or driven at low speeds: ● Only the electric motor
provides propulsion to the wheels.Driven in high-load conditions
(e.g., when accelerating, going uphill): ●
The Electric Motor provides
propulsion to the wheels.
● The gasoline engine drives the
generator, supplying
electricity to the electric motor for added propulsion
or to the High Voltage battery
for charging.Driven in high-speed, low-load
conditions: ● The gasoline engine provides
propulsion to the wheels.
● The High Voltage battery
supplies electricity to the
electric motor for added
propulsion.
● The electric motor provides
electricity to the High Voltage
battery through regenerative braking.Decelerating, without
accelerator being depressed. ●The electric motor provides
electricity to the High Voltage
battery through regenerative
braking.
Power Flow
Monitor
Electric MotorStopped/RunningRunningGenerating/RunningRegenerating
GeneratorStoppedGeneratingNo OutputStopped/No Output
Gasoline EngineStoppedRunningRunningStopped/No Output
BatteryDischargeCharging/DischargeCharging/DischargeCharging
Vehicle Speed
Time
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EV Button
EV mode is enabled by pressing the EV button near the shift lever.
The EV mode indicator comes on in the instrument panel when EV
mode is enabled.
Press the EV button again to switch back to HV mode.
Some conditions, such as a low High Voltage battery level and a
high vehicle speed, may keep the system from manually switching
into EV mode. The beeper sounds and a message appears on the
multi-information display with the button pressed when EV mode is
disabled.
Shifts in vehicle, driving or road conditions may automatically
cancel EV mode and switch back to HV mode.
Press
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●Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking
When decelerating without the accelerator being depressed or the brake pedal being applied, or
while driving downhill, the electric motor acts as a generator that recovers a portion of the
electrical energy that was used to accelerate th e vehicle. This regenerative braking slows the
vehicle in a manner similar to engine braking in a gasoline-powered vehicle. This function is
enhanced when the shift lever is moved to .
● Auto Engine Stop/Start
Your vehicle's gasoline engine automatically stops running during vehicle operation or restarts while the vehicle is stationary when it is
appropriate.
In the following cases, however, auto engine stop may not activate.
• The vehicle momentarily needs additional power for aggressive acceleration, or driving uphill or at high speed.
• The climate control system is in heavy use.
• The High Voltage battery temperature is high or low.
● Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID i-MMD System
When you first start driving this vehicle, you likely will hear some unfamiliar sounds, particularly when you first turn on the power system,
while driving, and just after parking. Some of these sounds are unique to this vehicle

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Safety PrecautionsDo not touch the High Voltage system
Attempting to take a High Voltage system component apart or disconnect one of its wires
can cause severe electrical shock. If the High Voltage system needs maintenance or repair, it
should be performed at a dealer. If a crash occurs ● Be careful of electric shock hazard.
uIf a severe crash damages your vehicle’s High Voltage system, there is a possibility of
electrical shock due to exposed High Voltage components or wires. If this happens, do not
touch any of the High Voltage system components or any of its orange wires. ● Avoid contact with High Voltage battery fluid.
uThe High Voltage battery contains a flammable electrolyte that could leak as a result of
a severe crash. Avoid any skin or eye contact with the electrolyte as it is corrosive. If you
accidentally touch it, flush your eyes or skin with a large quantity of water for at least five
minutes, and seek medical attention immediately. ● Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.
uAttempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of water, from a garden
hose for instance, can be dangerous. ● Anytime the vehicle is damaged in an accident, have it repaired by a dealer.
Emergency Shutdown System for the High Voltage System
The emergency shutdown system may activate when the vehicle is impacted by some
incident such as a crash. When this system activate s, the High Voltage system automatically
shuts down, and your vehicle no longer will move under its own power. To return the High
Voltage system back to normal operation, consult a dealer.
Honda collects and recycles High Voltage batt eries used in its vehicles – consult a dealer for
more information.
Do not cover the air intake.
If the air intake is obstructed
during vehicle operation, the High
Voltage battery can become too
hot. To protect the battery, the
system may start to limit the
battery’s output and cause the
power system and 12-volt battery
charging system indicators to come
on. Air Intake
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Eco Assist System (P 422)
Ambient Meter ●Changes color to reflect your driving
style.
Green: Fuel efficient driving
Blue green: Moderate acceleration/
deceleration
Blue: Aggressive acceleration/
deceleration
● The ambient meter color changes in
accordance with your brake or
accelerator pedal operation.
ECON Button (P 422)
Helps maximize fuel economy.
ECON Mode Indicator (P 83)
Comes on when the ECON button is pressed.
The message is displayed for a few seconds when the ECON button is pressed.
Ambient Meter
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Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points ●Comes on when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
Eco Drive Display (P99)
● Keep the vehicle icon near the center of the circle.
Aggressive
Deceleration
Fuel economy is:
Best
Drive
Cycle
Score
Lifetime Points
Worse Worse
Better Better
Moderate
Deceleration Slow
Acceleration/
Deceleration Aggressive
Acceleration
Moderate
Acceleration
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Safe Driving (P 31)
Airbags (P 43)
● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 56)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be proper ly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 68)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P 35)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted. Seat Belts
(P 36)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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