2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID engine

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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
● Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place. 2If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 528
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
●
Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off either
when the power system is on or
after several seconds if the vehicle
did not start. If “readiness codes”
have not been set, it blinks five
times before it goes off.
● Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.
● Blinks when a misfire in the
engine's cylinders is detected.●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 543
● Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
● Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the power system for 10
minutes or more, and wait for the engine
to cool down. Then, take the vehicle to a dealer. 2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 529
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator
●
Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the power system is on.
● Comes on when the 12-volt
battery is not charging.●
Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption. 2If the 12-Volt Battery Charging
System Indicator Comes On P. 528
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Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the (information) button to see the message again
with the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
● Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2 Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 529
●
Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.
uConsequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 468
●
Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2 Overheating P. 525
●
Appears when the engine coolant temperature is
near its upper limit.●Drive slowly to prevent overheating.
●
Appears if any door or the trunk is not completely closed.
● The beeper sounds and the message comes on if any
door or the trunk is opened while driving.●
Goes off when all doors and the trunk are closed.
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the High Voltage battery temperature
is too low to operate (approx. -22°F [-30°C] or
below).● You can start the engine and use the climate control
system to warm up the interior, which will also warm
the High Voltage battery enough for you to drive the vehicle.
●Appears when the High Voltage battery and other
system control temperatures are too low to operate
(approx. -40°F [-40°C] or below).● You must wait for an increase in the ambient
temperature or move the vehicle to a warmer location.
● Consult a dealer.
●
Appears if the power system is in diagnostic mode.● You may notice a decrease in availa ble power. Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
● As a result of diagnostics, the POWER SYSTEM
indicator may come on. 2POWER SYSTEM Indicator P. 73
●
Appears when you failed to select EV mode or EV
mode is automatically canceled.
● The cause may be shown with the following
message: -Ambient Temperature Too Low
- Battery Charge Too Low
- Engine Too Cold
- Cabin Being Heated
- Speed Too High
- Hard Acceleration Requested●
EV mode is available once the condition is improved or
the cause that canceled EV mode is cleared.
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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, fuel gauge, POWER/CHARGE gauge, High
Voltage battery charge level gauge, and related indicators. They are displayed when
the power mode is in ON.
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
■Speedometer
■Fuel Gauge1Fuel Gauge
NOTICEYou should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
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Multi-Information Display
The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature
indicator, and other gauges.
It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information. ■Main displays
Press the (information) button to change the display.
■Switching the Display
Average Fuel Economy/
Instant Fuel EconomyRange
Elapsed Time
Average Speed
Blank Screen
Vehicle
Settings Engine Oil
Life
ButtonAverage Fuel
Economy Records
Eco Drive Display
Power Flow
Monitor
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Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since Trip A or Trip B was
reset.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM
.
2 Maintenance Minder TM
P. 467
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada). ■ Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading seems incorrect.
Shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination linked with the
navigation system *
.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
■Average Speed
■Instant Fuel Economy
■Engine Oil Life
■Outside Temperature
■Turn-by-Turn Directions *
1Average Speed
You can change when to reset the average speed.
2 Customized Features P. 101, 293
1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the multi-information display's customized
features to correct the temperature.
2 Customized Features P. 101, 293
1Turn-by-Turn Directions*
You can select whether the turn-by-turn display
comes on during the route guidance. 2 Customized Features P. 101, 293
* Not available on all models
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Displays the motor and the engine power flow, indicating what supplies power to
the vehicle, or if the battery is being charged.
■Power Flow Monitor1Power Flow Monitor
While the vehicle is stationary with the engine
running, the following may appear on the multi-
information display.
Power is supplied by the
motor and the engine. Power is only supplied by
the motor.
The motor is charging
the High Voltage battery. Power is only supplied by
the engine.
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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Door Setup
Auto Door LockChanges the setting for when the doors
automatically lock.With Vehicle Speed
*1
/Shift
from P /Off
Auto Door UnlockChanges the setting for when the doors
automatically unlock.
All Doors When Driver’s
Door Opens *1
/All Doors
When Shifted To Park /All
Doors When Ignition Switched Off/Off
Key And Remote Unlock
ModeSets up either the driver's door or all doors to unlock
on the first operation of the remote or built-in key.Driver Door *1
/ All Doors
Keyless Lock Answer
BackLOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.On *1
/Off
Security Relock TimerChanges the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door.90sec /60sec /30sec *1
Maintenance Reset—Resets/Cancels the engine oil life display when you
have performed the maintenance service. Cancel
/Reset
Default All—Cancels/Resets all the customized settings as default.Cancel /Set
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