2015 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID Owners Manual

Visual Index
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❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P 475)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P 144, 495)
❙Tires
(P 497, 516)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P 118)
❙Power Door Mirrors
(P 151)
❙Headlights
(P 140, 488)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights
(P 140, 143, 491)
❙Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights
(P 140, 491)

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❙How to Refuel
(P 464)
❙High-Mount Brake Light
(P 494)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever
(P 129)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk
(P 126)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera
(P 461)
❙Trunk Release Button
(P 127)
❙Back-Up Lights
(P 493)
❙Taillights
(P 493)
❙Brake/Taillights
(P 492)
❙Rear Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights
(P 492)
❙Rear Camera
(P 462)

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SPORT HYBRID i-MMD (intelligent Multi Mode
Drive)Your SPORT HYBRID i-MMD vehicle uses both an electric motor and a gasoline engine as propulsion sources, with the electric moto r
receiving electricity from an internal High Voltage battery or internal generator. The High Voltage battery can be charged from the
generator driven by the engine or regenerative braking.
When driving, your vehicle is propelled exclusively by the electric motor, exclusively by the gasoline engine, or by a combinat ion of two. The
system selects which propulsion source is most appropriate and automatically switches to it. Under certain circumstances, press ing the EV
button can manually enable EV (driven only on electricity) mode.
● Energy efficiency
As with a gasoline-powered vehicle, hybrid vehicle fuel efficiency and driving range is most impacted by your driving style. Ag gressive
acceleration and high -speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engin e.
In addition, heavy climate control system use negatively affects vehicle range and efficiency. Either of these use patterns wil l more quickly
reduce the High Voltage battery's state of charge.
● Battery types
There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle; a st andard 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and ext erior lights, and
other standard 12-volt systems; and a high voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motor and recharge the 12-volt battery.

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SPORT HYBRID i-MMD SYSTEM MAIN COMPONENTSGasoline Engine
– Provides propulsion to drive the wheels
under certain driving conditions, and turns the generator.
Generator
– Starts the engine and generates electric power
when driven by the gasoline engine to supply electricity to
power the electric motor and/o r to charge the High Voltage
battery.
Electric Motor
– Provides propulsion to drive the wheels in
conjunction with the gasoline engine in certain conditions, and
provides electricity to the High Vol tage battery through
regenerative braking.
High Voltage Battery
– Provides electrical storage and serves
as a power source for the electric motor.
Learning about the High Voltage battery’s characteristics will
help you get the best handling and maximize the range of your
electric vehicle. (P455)
High Voltage Battery Charge Level Indicator
– Displays
battery state of charge.
When the indicator:
•Displays two or less segments, EV mo de is no longer available.•Displays eight segments, battery charge level is full.
High
Voltage
Battery
Generator & Electric Motor
Gasoline Engine

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Operating mode
Electric Vehicle (EV)
Hybrid (HV)
Engine (Direct Drive)
Regeneration
Vehicle Speed
Stopped or driven at low speeds:●Only the electric motor
provides propulsion to the
wheels.
Driven in high-load conditions
(e.g., when accelerating, going
uphill):●The Electric Motor provides
propulsion to the wheels.●The gasoline engine drives the
generator, supplying
electricity to the electric
motor for added propulsion
or to the High Vol tage battery
for charging.
Driven in high-speed, low-load
conditions:●The gasoline engine provides
propulsion to the wheels.●The High Voltage battery
supplies electricity to the
electric motor for added
propulsion.●The electric motor provides
electricity to the High Voltage
battery through regenerative
braking.
Decelerating, without
accelerator being depressed.●The electric motor provides
electricity to the High Voltage
battery through regenerative
braking.
Power Flow
MonitorElectric Motor
Stopped/Running
Running
Generating/Running
Regenerating
Generator
Stopped
Generating
No Output
Stopped/No Output
Gasoline Engine
Stopped
Running
Running
Stopped/No Output
Battery
Discharge
Charging/Discharge
Charging/Discharge
Charging
Vehicle
Speed
Time

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EV ButtonEV mode is enabled by pressing the EV button near the shift lever.
The EV mode indicator comes on in the instrument panel when EV
mode is enabled.
Press the EV button again to switch back to HV mode.
Some conditions, such as a low High Voltage battery level and a
high vehicle speed, may keep the sys tem from manually switching
into EV mode. The beeper sounds and a message appears on the
multi-information display with the button pressed when EV mode is
disabled.
Shifts in vehicle, driving or road conditions may automatically
cancel EV mode and switch back to HV mode.
Press

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●Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking
When decelerating without the accelerator being depressed or the brake pedal being applied, or
while driving downhill, the electric motor acts as a generator that recovers a portion of the
electrical energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle. This regenerative braking slows the
vehicle in a manner similar to engine braking in a gasoline-powered vehicle. This function is
enhanced when the shift lever is moved to .
● Auto Engine Stop/Start
Your vehicle's gasoline engine automatically stops running during vehicle operation or restarts while the vehicle is stationary when it is
appropriate.
In the following cases, however, auto engine stop may not activate.•The vehicle momentarily needs additional po wer for aggressive acceleration, or driving uphill or at high speed.•The climate control system is in heavy use.•The High Voltage battery temperature is high or low.
● Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID i-MMD System
When you first start driving this vehicle, you likely will hear some unfamiliar sounds, particularly when you first turn on the power system,
while driving, and just after parking. Some of these sounds are unique to this vehicle‘s powertrain, fuel, and climate control systems; others
are similar to sounds generated by conventional automob iles that typically are masked by louder noises absent from a vehicle of this design.
These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognize them as normal and thus be able to detect any new or unusual noise
should one develop.When regenerative braking is in
operation
Motor
High
Voltage
Battery
B

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Safety Precautions
Do not touch the High Voltage systemAttempting to take a High Voltage system component apart or disconnect one of its wires
can cause severe electrical shock. If the High Voltage system needs maintenance or repair, it
should be performed at a dealer.If a crash occurs● Be careful of electric shock hazard.u If a severe crash damages your vehicle’s High Voltage system, there is a possibility of
electrical shock due to exposed High Voltage components or wires. If this happens, do not
touch any of the High Voltage system components or any of its orange wires.● Avoid contact with High Voltage battery fluid.u The High Voltage battery contains a flammable electrolyte that could leak as a result of
a severe crash. Avoid any skin or eye contact with the electrolyte as it is corrosive. If you
accidentally touch it, flush your eyes or skin with a large quantity of water for at least five
minutes, and seek medical attention immediately.● Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.u Attempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of water, from a garden
hose for instance, can be dangerous.● Anytime the vehicle is damaged in an acc ident, have it repaired by a dealer.Emergency Shutdown System for the High Voltage SystemThe emergency shutdown system may activate when the vehicle is impacted by some
incident such as a crash. When this system activates, the High Voltage system automatically
shuts down, and your vehicle no longer will move under its own power. To return the High
Voltage system back to normal operation, consult a dealer.
Honda collects and recycles High Voltage batteries us ed in its vehicles – consult a dealer for
more information.
Do not cover the air intake.If the air intake is obstructed
during vehicle op eration, the High
Voltage battery can become too
hot. To protect the battery, the
system may start to limit the
battery’s output and cause the
power system and 12-volt battery
charging system indicators to come
on. Air Intake