2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID tires

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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
This vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire. If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise
severely damaged, you will need to have the vehicle towed. If the tire only has a
small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can use the temporary tire repair kit so
that you can drive to the nearest service station for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place. 1.Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Put the shift lever in
(P .
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
1Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or a roadside assistant to
have the vehicle towed.•The tire sealant has expired.
• More than two tires are punctured.
• The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4mm).
• The tire side wall is damaged or the puncture is
outside the tire contact area.
• Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.
• The tire bead is no longer seated.
• The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.
When the puncture is:Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch (4 mm)Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm)NoContact
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low, or the TPMS has not been calibrated.
If there is a problem with the TPMS, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on. ■ What to do when the indicator comes on
Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
uCalibrate the TPMS after the tire pressure is adjusted.
■ What to do when the indicator blinks, then remains on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible.
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICEDriving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
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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 pivoting 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.1Emergency Towing
NOTICETrying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICEImproper 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
Security System Alarm ............................... 80
Shift Lever Position .................................... 75
Smart Entry System .................................... 83
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 53, 76
System Message ........................................ 79
Transmission .............................................. 75
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 79
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................. 77, 443
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 77, 444
Information ............................................... 537
Instant Fuel Economy ................................. 97
Instrument Panel ........................................ 71
Brightness Control ................................... 141
Interface Dial ............................................ 230
Interior Lights ........................................... 155
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 146
Inverter Coolant ........................................ 480
J
Jump Starting ............................................ 522
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 113
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 117
Keys ........................................................... 112
Lockout Prevention .................................. 117
Number Tag ............................................ 113
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 120 Remote Transmitter ................................. 114
Types and Functions ................................ 112
Valet Key................................................. 124
Kickdown (Transmission) ......................... 419
L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ............. 439
LaneWatch TM
............................................. 445
Language (HFL) ................................ 335, 371
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 61
Lights ................................................. 136, 484
Automatic ............................................... 137
Bulb Replacement ................................... 484
Daytime Running Lights........................... 139
High Beam Indicator .................................. 79
Interior .................................................... 155
Light Switches ......................................... 136
Lights On Indicator .................................... 79
Turn Signals ............................................ 136
Load Limits ................................................ 413
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 112
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.... .............. 121
Childproof Door Locks............................. 120
From Inside ............................................. 118
From Outside .......................................... 114
Keys ........................................................ 112
Using a Key ............................................. 117
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 117
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) .................. 528
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 76 Low Oil Pressure Indicator
................. 74, 528
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 113
Lower Anchors ........................................... 61
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 413
M
Maintenance ............................................ 463
12-Volt Battery ....................................... 502
Brake Fluid .............................................. 482
Cleaning ................................................. 505
Climate Control System .......................... 504
Coolant .......................................... 478, 480
Maintenance Minder TM
............................ 467
Oil .......................................................... 474
Precautions ............................................. 464
Radiator .................................................. 479
Remote Transmitter ................................ 503
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 484
Safety ..................................................... 465
Service Items ........................................... 469
Tires........................................................ 493
Transmission Fluid ................................... 481
Under the Hood ...................................... 471
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 74, 529
Map Lights ................................................ 156
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 413
Meters, Gauges .......................................... 92
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Mirrors...................................................... 146
Adjusting ................................................ 146
Door ....................................................... 147
Exterior ................................................... 147
Interior Rearview ..................................... 146
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 462
Moonroof ................................................. 132
Motor Number ......................................... 540
MP3 ................... 184, 192, 215, 225, 254, 278
Multi-Information Display ......................... 94
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 457
N
Numbers (Identification) ......................... 540
O
Odometer ................................................... 96
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 473
Adding ................................................... 475
Checking ................................................ 474
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 467
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 528
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 473
Viscosity.................................................. 473
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 472
Moonroof ............................................... 132
Power Windows...................................... 129
Trunk ...................................................... 122 Outside Temperature Display
.................... 97
Overheating .............................................. 525
P
Pandora ®................................... 191, 223, 276
Panic Mode ............................................... 128
Parking ...................................................... 456
Parking Brake ........................................... 452
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 72, 530
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 54
Passing Indicators ..................................... 136
POWER Button .......................................... 133
Power System
Turning on .............................................. 416
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .......................... 73
Power Windows ........................................ 129
POWER/CHARGE Gauge ............................. 93
Precautions While Driving ....................... 419
Rain......................................................... 419
Pregnant Women ....................................... 41
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 510
R
Radiator .................................................... 479
Radio (AM/FM) .......................... 182, 208, 247
Radio (XM ®) ...................................... 212, 251
Radio Data System (RDS) .......... 183, 210, 249
Range .......................................................... 96 RDS (Radio Data System)
......... 183, 210, 249
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 543
READY Indicator ......................................... 73
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 142
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 164
Rearview Camera ..................................... 458
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 146
Refueling .................................................. 459
Fuel Gauge................................................ 92
Gasoline .......................................... 459, 538
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 76
Regulations ............................... 449, 496, 541
Remote Transmitter ................................. 114
Replacement Battery .................................................... 503
Bulbs ....................................................... 484
Fuses ............................................... 532, 533
Tires ........................................................ 499
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 491
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 542
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 96
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 31
Safety Check ............................................... 35
Safety Labels ............................................... 69
Safety Message ........................................... 30
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Index
Seat Belts..................................................... 36
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 40
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 38
Checking ................................................... 42
Fastening ................................................... 39
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .......................................................... 63
Pregnant Women ...................................... 41
Reminder ................................................... 37
Warning Indicator ................................ 37, 75
Seat Heaters ...................................... 163, 164
Seats .......................................................... 148
Adjusting ................................................. 148
Front Seats .............................................. 148
Seat Heaters .................................... 163, 164
Security System ......................................... 126
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 80
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 80
SEL/RESET Button ........................................ 95
Select Lever ................................................. 23
Operation .................................. 23, 420, 421
Releasing ................................................. 524
Won’t Move ............................................ 524
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 60
Selector Knob (Audio) ...................... 175, 197
Shift Lever ........................................... 23, 420
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 75, 421
Shift Lever Positions
Transmission ............................................ 420
Shifting (Transmission) ............................. 420 Shoulder Anchor
........................................ 40
Side Airbags ................................................ 50
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 52
Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 115
Snow Tires ................................................. 501
Spark Plugs ............................................... 538
Specifications ............................................ 538
Specified Fuel ................................... 459, 538
Speedometer .............................................. 92
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 46
Steering Wheel ......................................... 145
Adjusting ................................................ 145
Stopping ................................................... 456
Summer Tires ............................................ 501
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 162
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 46
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 2, 3, 133
SYNC Mode ............................................... 167
System Message Indicator .......................... 79
T
Temperature Outside Temperature Display ..................... 97
Temperature Sensor ........................... 97, 168
Time (Adjusting) ....................................... 110
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 447
Indicator............................................ 78, 531 Tire Repair Kit
.......................................... 511
Tires .......................................................... 493
Air Pressure..................................... 494, 539
Checking and Maintaining ...... ................ 493
Inspection ............................................... 493
Labeling .................................................. 494
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 510
Regulations ............................................. 496
Rotation.................................................. 500
Summer .................................................. 501
Tire Chains.............................................. 501
Tire Repair Kit ......................................... 511
Wear Indicators....................................... 498
Winter .................................................... 501
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 415
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 415
Emergency .............................................. 535
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 447
Indicator ........................................... 78, 531
Transmission ..................................... 419, 420
Creeping................................................. 419
Fluid ....................................................... 481
Kickdown ............................................... 419
Operating the Shift Lever ........................ 421
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 75, 421
Shifting ................................................... 420
Trip Meter .................................................. 96
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Troubleshooting...................................... 509
Blown Fuse ..................................... 532, 533 Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 27
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 28
Emergency Towing ................................. 535
Noise When Braking ................................. 28
Overheating ............................................ 525
Power System Won’t Start ...................... 519
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 510
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 27, 120
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 524
Warning Indicators.................................... 72
Trunk ........................................................ 122
Lid .......................................................... 122
Light Bulb ............................................... 538
Main Switch............................................ 124
Turn by Turn Directions ............................. 97
Turn Signals .............................................. 136
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 79
Turning on the Power ............................. 416
Does Not Activate ................................... 519
Jump Starting ......................................... 522
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Unlocking the Doors ................................ 114
Unlocking the Front Doors from
the Inside .................................................. 18
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 292
USB Port .................................................... 171 Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 115
V
Valet Key ................................................... 124
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 540
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 443
OFF Button .............................................. 444
Off Indicator .............................................. 77
System Indicator ........................................ 77
Ventilation ................................................ 165
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 473, 539
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 443
W
Warning and Information Messages ......... 84
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 528
Warning Labels ........................................... 69
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 545
Watts ......................................................... 538
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 498
Window Washers ...................................... 140
Adding/Refilling Fluid............................... 483
Switch ..................................................... 140
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 129Windshield
................................................ 140
Cleaning ................................................. 508
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 166
Washer Fluid ........................................... 483
Wiper Blades ........................................... 491
Wipers and Washers................................ 140
Winter Tires .............................................. 501
Snow Tires .............................................. 501
Tire Chains .............................................. 501
Wipers and Washers ................................. 140
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 491
WMA ................. 184, 192, 215, 225, 254, 278
Worn Tires ................................................ 493
X XM ® Radio ........................................ 212, 251
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