2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID Owners Manual

Index
552
Index
Index
Numbers
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator ............................................ 74, 528
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 454
Accessories and Modifications ................. 462
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 160
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 423
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................. 427
Additives
Coolant ........................................... 478, 480
Engine Oil ................................................ 473
Washer .................................................... 483
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 473
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 154
Clock ....................................................... 110
Front Seats .............................................. 148
Head Restraints........................................ 151
Mirrors .................................................... 146
Steering Wheel ........................................ 145
Temperature .............................................. 97
Aha TM
Radio ...................................... 224, 277
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 165
Changing the Mode ................................ 165
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 166
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 504 Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode .....
.............. 165
Sensors ................................................... 168
Synchronized Mode................................. 167
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 165
Air Pressure ....................................... 494, 539
Airbags ........................................................ 43
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 49
After a Collision ........................................ 46
Airbag Care............................................... 55
Event Data Recorder .................................. 29
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 46
Indicator.............................................. 53, 76
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 54
Sensors ..................................................... 43
Side Airbags .............................................. 50
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 52
AM/FM Radio ............................ 182, 208, 247
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 454
Indicator.................................................... 76
Armrest ..................................................... 154
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 174
Audio System ............................................ 170
Adjusting the Sound................ 180, 206, 237
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 172
Error Messages ........................................ 283
General Information ................................ 289
HDD ........................................................ 257
Internet Radio ......................... 190, 222, 275
iPod ........................................ 187, 218, 267
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 192, 225, 278
Reactivating ............................................ 173 Recommended CDs ................................ 290
Recommended Devices ........................... 292
Remote Controls ..................................... 174
Security Code ......................................... 173
Theft Protection ...................................... 173
Touch Screen .................................. 198, 231
USB Flash Drives...................................... 292
USB Port ................................................. 171
Authorized Manuals ................................ 547
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 121
Customize .............................. 106, 304, 322
Automatic Lighting .................................. 137
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 172
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 96
Average Fuel Economy Records ................ 98
Average Speed ........................................... 97
B
Battery .................................................. 8, 502
12-Volt ................................................... 502
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator ................................................. 74
Charging (12-Volt Battery) ...... ................ 502
High Voltage....................................... 8, 451
Jump Starting ......................................... 522
Maintenance (Checking the 12-Volt
Battery) ................................................. 502
Maintenance (Replacing the Button
Battery) ................................................. 503
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 36
Main Menu

553
Index
Beverage Holders..................................... 159
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................... 195, 228, 281
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............ 333, 370
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 67
Brake System ............................................ 452
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 454
Brake Assist System................................. 455
Fluid ....................................................... 482
Foot Brake .............................................. 453
Indicator ........................................... 72, 530
Parking Brake.......................................... 452
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............... 72
Brake System Indicator (Red) .................... 72
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 141
Bulb Replacement .................................... 484
Brake/Taillights, Rear Turn Signal Lights, and
Rear Side Marker Lights......................... 488
Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights ....... 487
Headlights .............................................. 484
High-Mount Brake Light........ .................. 490
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .... .......... 487
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 490
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 487
Taillights and Back-Up Lights................... 489
Bulb Specifications ................................... 538
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 68
Cargo Area ............................................... 162 Cargo Hook
............................................... 161
Carrying Cargo .................................. 411, 413
CD Player ................................... 184, 215, 254
Center Pocket ........................................... 158
Certification Label .................................... 540
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 484
Child Safety ................................................. 56
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 120
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 125
Child Seat .................................................... 56
Booster Seats............................................. 67
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 58
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 59
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt.......................................................... 63
Larger Children.......................................... 66
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 58
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 60
Using a Tether ........................................... 65
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 120
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 507
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 505
Climate Control System ............................ 165
Changing the Mode ................................ 165
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 166
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 504
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 165
Sensors.................................................... 168
Synchronized Mode ................................. 167
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 165 Clock
.......................................................... 110
Coat Hook ................................................. 161
Console Compartment ............................. 157
Controls ..................................................... 109
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 478
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reservoir ............................................... 478
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 479
Overheating ............................................ 525
Coolant (Inverter) ..................................... 480
Coolant System ......................................... 478
Creeping (Transmission) ........................... 419
Cruise Control ........................................... 424
Cup Holders .............................................. 159
Customer Service Information ................. 548
Customized Features ........................ 101, 293
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 139
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 522
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 166
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 541
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 136
Rearview Mirror....................................... 146
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 474
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 136
Display Button .......................... 176, 201, 233
Door Mirrors ............................................. 147
Main Menu

554
Index
Doors......................................................... 112
Auto Door Locking .................................. 121
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 121
Door and Trunk Open Message ................. 35
Keys ........................................................ 112
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 118
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ............................................ 114
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 117
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 496
Driving ....................................................... 409
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 427
Braking .................................................... 452
Cruise Control ......................................... 424
Shifting.................................................... 420
Transmission ............................................ 419
Turning on the Power .............................. 416
Driving Position Memory System ............. 143
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 504
E
Eco Assist System ........................................ 13
Eco Drive Display ........................................ 14
ECON Button ............................................. 422
Elapsed Time ............................................... 96
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 78, 530
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 443
Emergency ................................................. 535 Emergency Trunk Opener
........................ 125
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 543
Engine ....................................................... 540
Coolant ................................................... 478
Jump Starting .......................................... 522
Oil ........................................................... 473
Engine Coolant
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reservoir ............................................... 478
Adding to the Radiator ......... ............... .... 479
Overheating ............................................ 525
Engine Oil ................................................. 473
Adding .................................................... 475
Checking................................................. 474
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 467
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 528
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 473
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 78, 530
EV Button .................................................... 10
EV Indicator ................................................ 73
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon
Monoxide) ................................................. 68
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 147
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 507
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 147
F
Features .................................................... 169 Filters
Dust and Pollen....................................... 504
Oil .......................................................... 476
Flat Tire ..................................................... 510
Floor Mats ................................................ 506
Fluids Brake ...................................................... 482
Engine Coolant ....................................... 478
Inverter Coolant ...................................... 480
Transmission ........................................... 481
Windshield Washer ................................. 483
Foot Brake ................................................ 453
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 435
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 46
Front Seats ................................................ 148
Adjusting ................................................ 148
Fuel ..................................................... 24, 459
Economy................................................. 461
Gauge ...................................................... 92
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 97
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 76
Range ....................................................... 96
Recommendation.................................... 459
Refueling ................................................ 459
Fuel Economy ........................................... 461
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 24, 460
Message ................................................. 529
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 24, 460
Fuses ......................................................... 532
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 534
Locations ........................................ 532, 533
Main Menu

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Index
G
Gasoline (Fuel)Economy................................................. 461
Gauge ...................................................... 92
Information............................................. 459
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 97
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 76
Refueling ................................................ 459
Gauges ........................................................ 92
Glass (care) ............................................... 508
Glove Box ................................................. 157
H
Halogen Bulbs .......................................... 484
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 509
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ...................... 333, 370
Auto Answer .................................. 349, 385
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History ................................... 351, 387
Automatic Transferring ................... 349, 385
Displaying Messages ....................... 365, 404
Editing User Name .................................. 384
HFL Buttons .................................... 333, 370
HFL Menus...................................... 336, 372
HFL Status Display ........................... 335, 371
Limitations for Manual Operation.... 335, 371
Making a Call ................................. 355, 396
Options During a Call...................... 362, 401
Phone Setup ................................... 341, 376
Phonebook Phonetic Modification........... 391 Receiving a Call ............................... 361, 400
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail ...... 363, 402
Ring Tone ........................................ 350, 386
Selecting a Mail Account ................. 364, 403
Speed Dial ....................................... 352, 388
To Create a Security PIN .................. 348, 383
To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail
Options ......................................... 346, 381
Use Contact Photo .......................... 350, 386
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ................... 257
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 2
Head Restraints ......................................... 151
Headlights ................................................. 136
Aiming .................................................... 484
Automatic Operation ............................... 137
Dimming ......................................... 136, 139
Operating ................................................ 136
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 163, 164
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)....................... 333, 370
High Beam Indicator .................................. 79
High Voltage Battery ............................... 451
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 418
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 331
Hybrid Vehicle SPORT HYBRID i-MMD (intelligent Multi Mode
Drive)......................................................... 7 I
Identification Numbers
Engine and Motor ................................... 540
Vehicle Identification ............................... 540
Illumination Control Knob ....................................................... 141
Immobilizer System .................................. 126
Indicator.................................................... 80
Indicators .................................................... 72
12-Volt Battery Charging System ....... 74, 528
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................... 76
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 72
Brake System (Red) .................................... 72
ECON Mode ...................................... 83, 422
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 78, 530
EV ............................................................. 73
EV Mode ................................................... 73
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .............. 81
High Beam ................................................ 79
Immobilizer System ................................... 80
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 82
Lights On .................................................. 79
Low Fuel ................................................... 76
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 74, 528
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 78, 447, 449
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 74, 529
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 72, 530
POWER SYSTEM ........................................ 73
READY ...................................................... 73
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 37, 75
Main Menu

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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
Main Menu

557
Index
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
Main Menu

558
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
Main Menu

559
Index
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
U
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
Main Menu