2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID dead battery open trunk

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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 509)
Flat Tire (P 510)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the tire repair kit in the trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P 528) ● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Power System Won't Start (P 519)
● If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 532)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.Overheating (P 525)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the power system cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 535) ● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
When you carry the smart entry remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors and open the trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door
handle. You can open the trunk within about
32 inches (80 cm) radius from the trunk
release button.
■ Locking the doors and the trunk
Press the door lock button on the front door.
uSome exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors lock; and the
security system sets.
■Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
Door Lock Button
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
• Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
• Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors while someone else
with the remote is within range.
• The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the smart entry remote is within range.
• If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.
• You cannot unlock the door by gripping the handle
after two seconds of unlocking it.
• The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that the door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
• Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may not
be able to lock/unlock the doors with the smart entry
remote if it is above or below the outside handle.
• The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too
close to the door and door glass.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 503
You can customize the door lock mode and keyless
lock acknowledgement setting. 2 Customized Features P. 101, 293
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uuSecurity SystemuSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met: • The power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood and trunk are closed.
• All doors are locked from outside with the key, the remote transmitter, or smart entry system.
■ When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system is set. ■ To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key,
remote transmitter, or smart entry system. The security system indicator goes off at
the same time.1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:• Unlocking the door with the lock tab.
• Opening the trunk with the trunk release or the
emergency trunk opener.
If the 12-volt battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key or remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add another device to it.
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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
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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
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