2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID Owners Manual

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The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY
or ON. ■Accessory power socket (console panel)
Open the cover to use it. ■ Accessory power socket (console
compartment)
Open the console lid and the cover to use it.
■Accessory Power Sockets1Accessory Power Sockets
NOTICEDo not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
This can overheat the power socket.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12-volt DC accessories that are rated 180 watts (15 amps) or less.
To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket
with the power system on.
When both sockets are being used, the combined
power rating of the accessories should not exceed
180 watts (15 amps).
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There is a coat hook on the rear left grab
handle. Pull it down to use it.
The cargo hook in the trunk can be used to
install a net for securing items.
■Coat Hook1Coat Hook
The coat hook is not designed for large or heavy items.
■Cargo Hook1Cargo Hook
Heavy objects may damage the hook.
Make sure any items put on this hook weigh less than
6.6 lbs (3 kg).
Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the trunk,
placing the heaviest items on the bottom and as far
forward as possible.
2 Maximum Load Limit P. 413
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In addition to the larger cargo area, the trunk
incorporates a small shelf above the High
Voltage (HV) battery module that can carry up
to 15.4 lbs (7kg). Do not exceed this capacity.
Be aware that this vehicle was not designed to
carry a spare tire. This is because the spare
could be forced into the HV battery and cause
leakage of flammable electrolyte in the event
your vehicle were to be severely impacted
from the rear.
In the event a flat tire, a tire repair kit is
provided beneath the trunk floor. 2 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire P. 510
To open the sunglasses holder, push and
release the indent. To close, push it again until
it latches.
You can store eyeglasses and other small
items in this holder.
■Cargo Area1Cargo Area
NOTICEHeavy objects may damage the trunk shelf.
Make sure any items put on the shelf weigh less than
15.4 lbs (7kg).
3WARNING
Carrying a spare tire in the trunk can result
in damage to the High Voltage battery and
leakage of flammable electrolyte if your
vehicle were to get severely impacted from
the rear.
Do not attempt to carry a spare tire in the
trunk.
Trunk Shelf
■Sunglasses Holder1Sunglasses Holder
Keep the holder closed while driving except when
accessing stored items.
Push
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The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
While in HI, the heater cycles on and off.
uThe appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. Briefly press
the switch on the opposite side to turn
the heater off. The indicator will be off.
When a comfortable temperature is
reached, select LO to keep the seat
warm.
■Front Seat Heaters *1Front Seat Heaters
*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
power system is off. Under such conditions, the 12-
volt battery may be weakened, making the power
system difficult to start. In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminish ed ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models
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The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
There is no heater in the rear center seating
position.
While in HI, the heater cycles on and off.
uThe appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. When a
comfortable temperature is reached, select LO to keep the seat warm.
■Rear Seat Heaters *1Rear Seat Heaters
*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
power system is off. Under such conditions, the 12-
volt battery may be weakened, making the power
system difficult to start. In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminish ed ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models
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Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the power system is ON. 1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side control
buttons.
3. Press the (on/off) button to cancel.
■ Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
Press the (recirculation) button and switch the mode depending on
environmental conditions.
Recirculation mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh air mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are pressed while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button that was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the
fan may not start immediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the button switches the climate
control system between on and off. When turned on,
the system returns to your last selection.
Floor and
defroster
vents
Floor vents
Dashboard and floor
vents, and back of the center console
Dashboard vents
and back of the
center console
AUTO Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Buttons (Recirculation) Button
/ (Fan Control) ButtonsA/C
(Air Conditioning)
Button Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Buttons
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Pressing the button turns the air
conditioning system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
Press the button again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
■ To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Press the button.
2. Press the button.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits the side windows.
1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode. If you keep the system in recirculation mode,
the windows may fog up from humidity. This
impedes visibility.
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Synchronized Mode
You can set the temperature synchronously for the driver side and the passenger
side in synchronized mode. 1.Press the SYNC button.
uThe system will switch to the synchronized mode.
2. Adjust the temperature using driver’s side temperature control buttons.
Press the SYNC button to return to dual mode.
1Synchronized Mode
When you press the button, the system changes
to synchronized mode.
When the system is in dual mode, the driver side
temperature and the passenger side temperature can
be set separately.
The system adjusts each temperature based on the
information of the sunlight sensor and the sun
position updated by the navigation system’s GPS.
Models with navigation system
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