2015 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID climate control

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
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represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 38 Airbags P. 45
2Instrument Panel P. 73
Indicators P. 74 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 95
2Controls P. 113
Clock P. 114 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 116
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 136
Adjusting the Seats P. 152
2 Features P. 173
Audio System P. 174 Audio System Basic Operation P. 179, 201, 234
Customized Features P. 297 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 335
2 Driving P. 413
Before Driving P. 414 Towing a Trailer P. 419
Refueling P. 463 Fuel Economy P. 465
2Maintenance P. 467
Before Performing Maintenance P. 468 Maintenance MinderTM P. 471
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 495
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 508
2Handling the Unexpected P. 515
If a Tire Goes Flat P. 516 Power System Won’t Start P. 525
Overheating P. 531 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 534
2Information P. 543
Specifications P. 544 Identification Numbers P. 546
Emissions Testing P. 549 Warranty Coverages P. 551
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Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 70Safety Labels P. 71
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 126 Security System P. 130 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 133
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 137 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 150
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 159 Climate Control System P. 169
Audio Error Messages P. 287General Information on the Audio System P. 293
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 337, 374
When Driving P. 420 Braking P. 456Parking Your Vehicle P. 460
Accessories and Modifications P. 466
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 475 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 488
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 497 12-Volt Battery P. 506 Remote Transmitter Care P. 507
Cleaning P. 509
Jump Starting P. 528 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 530
Fuses P. 538 Emergency Towing P. 541
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 547 Reporting Safety Defects P. 548
Authorized Manuals P. 553 Customer Service Information P. 554
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 113
FeaturesP. 173
DrivingP. 413
MaintenanceP. 467
Handling the UnexpectedP. 515
InformationP. 543
IndexP. 558
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4Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference GuideVisual Index
❙System Indicators
(P 74)
❙Gauges
(P 95)
❙Navigation System
*
() See Navigation System Manual❙Audio System
(P 179, 201, 234)
❙POWER Button
(P 137)
❙Rear Window Defogger
(P 146)

❙Front Seat Heater Switches
* (P 167)
❙ECON Button
(P 426)
❙Multi-Information Display
(P 97)
❙Heated Mirror Button
(P 146)

❙Climate Control System
(P 169)
❙Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Button
* (P 445)
❙Hazard Warning Button❙Audio with Touch Screen
* (P 202, 235)
❙Audio/Information Screen (P 180, 205, 237)
❙Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System Button
* (P 427)
❙
(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) System OFF) Button
(P 448)

10Quick Reference Guide
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.

14Quick Reference Guide
●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

22Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System
(P 169)
● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.
● Press the button to turn the system on or off.
● Press the button to defrost the windshield.
The climate control system is voice operable. (P 243)
Models with navigation system
Driver’s Side
Temperature Control
Buttons (Windshield Defroster) ButtonSYNC
(Synchronized) Button
Air flows from floor and windshield
defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents. Air flows from floor and dashboard
vents, and back of the center console. Air flows from dashboard vents and
back of the center console.AUTO
Button
(On/Off) Button
(Recirculation) Button
MODE Control Button
/ (Fan Control) Buttons
A/C (Air Conditioning) ButtonPassenger’s Side Temperature Control Buttons

70Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas HazardCarbon Monoxide GasThe engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.■Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open,
open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not turn the power system on with the garage
door closed. Even when the garage door is open,
drive out of the garage immediately after turning the
power system on.
3
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 534
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off either
when the power system is on or
after several seconds if the vehicle
did not start. If “readiness codes”
have not been set, it blinks five
times before it goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.●Blinks when a misfire in the
engine's cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 549
●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the power system for 10
minutes or more, and wait for the engine
to cool down. Then, take the vehicle to a
dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 535
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the power system is on.●Comes on when the 12-volt
battery is not charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2 If the 12-Volt Battery Charging
System Indicator Comes On P. 534