2015 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID change wheel

26Quick Reference Guide
Driving
(P 413)
Transmission
(P 424)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal wh en turning on the power.
● Shifting
Park Used when parking or turning the power on or off.NeutralPropulsion power is not transmitted to wheels.Drive (B)●Used when driving down a long hill.
● Used to increase regenerative braking.
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
(
P.
Press the release button to move
the shift lever.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
ReverseUsed when reversing.DriveUsed for normal driving.
Shift Lever
Release Button
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ®)
(P 447)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA ®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● To turn VSA ® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you turn on the power system.
Cruise Control
(P 428)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press the –/SET button once
you have achieved the desired speed
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P 451)
● Detects a change in tire conditions and
overall dimensions due to decrease in tire
pressures.
● The TPMS is turned on automatically
every time you turn on the power system.
● A calibration procedure must be
performed when certain conditions arise.

30Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right while
pressing the POWER button at the same time.
The power mode does not
change from ACCESSORY
to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
Why?
The shift lever s hould be moved to
(P
.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?
This can occur when the ABS act ivates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?
Check if the childproof lock is in
the lock position . If so, open the
rear door with the outside door
handle.
To cancel this function, push the
lever to the unlock position.
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON.
2Turning on the Power P. 420
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing
the POWER button.
●Appears if you push the POWER button to turn the
power system off without the shift lever in
(P
.
●Move the shift lever to
(P
. The power mode changes to
VEHICLE OFF.
●Push the POWER button twice after moving the shift
lever to
(P
.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●Press the POWER button twice with your foot off the
brake pedal to change the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
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U.S. modelsCanadian models

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when you press the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel.
2 Cruise Control
* P. 428
●Appears if you have set a speed for cruise control.
2Cruise Control
* P. 428
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Flashes when the system senses a likely collision with
a vehicle in front of you.
●Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the
brakes, change lanes, etc.).
2Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
* P. 439
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* P. 431
●Appears when your vehicle is too close to the traffic
lane lines. The beeper sounds.
●Take appropriate action to keep your vehicle within the
lane lines.
2Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
* P. 443
Models without adaptive cruise controlModels with forward co llision warning and lane departure warning* Not available on all models

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uPOWER Button
138Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the shift lever in
(P
and the power
mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid the 12-volt battery drain.
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with the remote transmitter or the smart entry
system.
Press the POWER button to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
buzzer sounds.
■
Automatic Power Off
■
Power Mode Reminder
1 Changing the Power Mode
If the power mode does not change from VEHICLE
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the POWER button while
moving the steering wheel left and right. The steering
wheel will unlock, allowing the mode to change.Canadian models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uPOWER Button
Controls
Warning buzzers may sound from inside or/
and outside the vehicle to remind you that the
smart entry remote is out of the vehicle. If the
buzzer continues even after the remote is put
back inside, place it to be within its
operational range.■When the power mode is in ON
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed,
warning buzzers sound from both inside and
outside the vehicle. A warning message on
the multi-information display notifies the
driver inside that the remote is out.■When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and all the doors are closed, a
warning buzzer sounds from outside the
vehicle.
■
Smart Entry Remote Reminder
1 Smart Entry Remote Reminder
When the smart entry remote is within the system’s
operational range, and the driver’s door is closed, the
warning function cancels.
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the vehicle
after the power system has been turned on, you can
no longer change the POWER button mode or
restart the power system. Always make sure if the
remote is in your vehicle when you operate the
POWER button.
Removing the smart entry re mote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.
Do not put the smart entry remote on the dashboard
or in the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer
to go off. Under some other conditions that can
prevent the vehicle from locating the remote, the
warning buzzer may also go off even if the remote is
within the system’s operational range.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uTurn Signals
Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the power
mode is in ON.■One-touch turn signal
When you lightly push up or down and release
the turn signal lever, the exterior turn signals
and turn signal indicator blink three times.
This feature can be used when signaling for a
lane change.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
Right Turn
Left Turn■
Manual Operation
1 Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 81
If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the power system is
off because it will cause the 12-volt battery to
discharge.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and rear license plate
lights

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness. u You can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.
2 Customized Features P. 104, 297
■
Automatic Lighting Control
1Automatic Lighting Control
We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
Setting
The exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAXHIGHMIDLOWMINLight Sensor
Bright
Dark