2015 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID dead battery open trunk

Quick Reference Guide29
Handling the Unexpected
(P 515)
Flat Tire
(P 516)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the tire repair kit in the trunk.
Indicators Come On (P 534)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Power System Won't
Start
(P 525)
● If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse
(P 538)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating
(P 531)
● 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 541)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/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.u Some 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 remot e 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 no t operate if it is too
close to the door and door glass.
If the distance at which the remote transmitter 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. 507
You can customize the door lock mode and keyless
lock acknowledgement setting. 2 Customized Features P. 104, 297

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uuSecurity System uSecurity 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 remote
transmitter, or smart entry system. The security system indicator goes off at the
same time.
1 Security 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 th e trunk release or the
emergency trunk opener.•Opening the hood with the hood release.•Moving the shift lever out of
( P.
If the 12-volt battery goes dead after you ha ve 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.

559Index
Beverage Holders..................................... 163
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................... 199, 232, 285
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ............ 337, 374
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 69
Brake System ............................................ 456
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 458
Brake Assist System................................. 459
Fluid ....................................................... 486
Foot Brake .............................................. 457
Indicator ........................................... 74, 536
Parking Brake.......................................... 456
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............... 74
Brake System Indicator (Red) .................... 74
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 145
Bulb Replacement .................................... 488
Brake/Taillights, Rear Turn Signal Lights, and Rear Side Marker Lights......................... 492
Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights ....... 491
Headlights .............................................. 488
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 494
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 491
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 494
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 491
Taillights and Back-Up Lights................... 493
Bulb Specifications ................................... 544CCarbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 70
Cargo Area ............................................... 166 Cargo Hook
............................................... 165
Carrying Cargo .................................. 415, 417
CD Player ................................... 188, 219, 258
Center Pocket ........................................... 162
Certification Label .................................... 546
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 488
Child Safety ................................................. 58
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 124
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 129
Child Seat .................................................... 58
Booster Seats ............................................. 69
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 60
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 61
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt.......................................................... 65
Larger Children .......................................... 68
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 60
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 62
Using a Tether ........................................... 67
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 124
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 511
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 509
Climate Control System ............................ 169
Changing the Mode ................................ 169
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 170
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 508
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 169
Sensors .................................................... 172
Synchronized Mode ................................. 171
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 169 Clock
.......................................................... 114
Coat Hook ................................................. 165
Console Compartment ............................. 161
Controls ..................................................... 113
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 482
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 483
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 482
Overheating ............................................ 531
Coolant (Inverter) ..................................... 484
Coolant System ......................................... 482
Creeping (Transmission) ........................... 423
Cruise Control ........................................... 428
Cup Holders .............................................. 163
Customer Service Information ................. 554
Customized Features ........................ 104, 297
DDaytime Running Lights .......................... 143
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 528
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 170
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 547
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 140
Rearview Mirror....................................... 150
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 478
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 140
Display Button .......................... 180, 205, 237
Door Mirrors ............................................. 151