2015 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID run flat

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.

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
166Controls
In addition to the larger cargo area, the trunk
incorporates a small shelf above the High
Voltage (HV) battery module that can carry up
to 15.4 lbs (7kg). Do not exceed this capacity.
Be aware that this vehicle was not designed to
carry a spare tire. This is because the spare
could be forced into the HV battery and cause
leakage of flammable electrolyte in the event
your vehicle were to be severely impacted
from the rear.
In the event a flat tire, a tire repair kit is
provided beneath the trunk floor.2 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire P. 516To open the sunglasses holder, push and
release the indent. To close, push it again until
it latches.
You can store eyeglasses and other small
items in this holder.
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Cargo Area
1Cargo AreaNOTICEHeavy objects may damage the trunk shelf.
Make sure any items put on the shelf weigh less than
15.4 lbs (7kg).
3
WARNING
Carrying a spare tire in the trunk can result
in damage to the High Voltage battery and
leakage of flammable electrolyte if your
vehicle were to get se verely impacted from
the rear.
Do not attempt to carry a spare tire in the
trunk.
Trunk Shelf■
Sunglasses Holder
1 Sunglasses Holder
Keep the holder closed while driving except when
accessing stored items.
Push

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uuWhen Driving uForward Collision Warning (FCW)
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Driving
FCW may not activate or may not detect a vehicle in front of your vehicle, and may activate even when you are aware of a vehicl e ahead
of you, or when there is no vehicle ahead under the following conditions.■
FCW Limitations
Condition
Models with
adaptive cruise
control
Models without
adaptive cruise
control
●The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is too short.●A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, and it brakes suddenly.●A vehicle suddenly crosses in front of you.●When either your vehicle or the vehicle ahead of you accelerates rapidly.●The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle, a small vehicle, or a unique vehicle such as a tractor.●When you drive off-road or on a mountain road, or curved and winding road for an extended period that
makes it difficult for the senso r/camera to properly detect a vehicle in front of you.●When there are pedestrians or animals in front of your vehicle.●When you drive in bad weather (rain, fog, etc.).●A heavy load in the rear or modifications to the suspension tilts your vehicle.●An abnormal tire condition is detected (wrong tire size, flat tire, etc.).


●When the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.●When the temperature inside the system is high.●A sudden change between light and dark such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.●You drive into the sunlight (e.g. at dawn or dusk).●When the windshield is dirty or cloudy.●When streetlights are perceived as the taillight of a vehicle in front of yours.●When driving at night, the vehicle ahead of you is running with either taillight bulb burned out.●When you drive in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
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●When the radar sensor cover is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.●You drive under a low or narrow bridge at high speed.●You drive over speed bumps, steel road pl ates, etc., or your vehicle approaches train tr acks or roadside
objects (such as a traffic sign and guard rail) on a curve.

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uuWhen Driving uLane Departure Warning (LDW)
*
Driving
LDW may not activate or may not recognize lanes, and may activate even when
keeping in the middle of a lane under the following conditions.■
LDW Limitations
Condition
●When you drive in bad weather (rain, fog, etc.).●A heavy load in the rear or modifications to the suspension tilts your vehicle.●An abnormal tire condition is detected (wrong tire size, flat tire, etc.).●When the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.●When the temperature inside the system is high.●A sudden change between light and dark such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.●You drive into the sunlight (e.g. at dawn or dusk).●When the windshield is dirty or cloudy.●When you drive in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.●When you drive on a wet road surface following another vehicle.u
The camera may perceive the tire tracks in the water as lane lines.
●When there is snow or wheel tracks on the side of the road.●When the road has many repaired areas or erased lines.●When the vehicle is running over painted signs or crosswalk markings.●When you drive in a lane with worn-out lane markings.

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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
1. Open the trunk floor lid.
2. Open the fastener and take the kit out of
the case.
3. Place the kit face up, on flat ground near
the flat tire, and away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.
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Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tire
1Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tire
When making a temporary re pair, carefully read the
instruction manual provided with the kit.
In cold temperatures, the sealant may not flow easily.
In this situation, warm it up for five minutes before
using.
Instruction
Manual
Air Only Hose (Black) Speed Restriction Label Repair Notification Label
Pressure Relief
Button Inflator Switch
Selector Switch
SEALANT/AIR side Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) AIR ONLY side
Power Plug
Pressure Gauge
Tire Sealant
Expiration Date
Fastener
Trunk Floor Lid
Tire Repair Kit

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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
4. Plug in the compressor to the accessory
power socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
5. Turn the power system on.
u Keep the power system on while
injecting sealant and air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 70
6.Turn the selector switch to SEALANT/
AIR .
7. Press the inflator switch to turn on the
compressor.
u The compressor starts injecting sealant
and air into the tire.
8. When the sealant injection is complete,
continue to add air.
9. After the air pressure reaches front: 33 psi
(230 kPa)/rear: 33 psi (225 kPa), turn off
the kit.
u To check the pressure, occasionally turn
off the compressor and read the gauge.
1Injecting Sealant and AirNOTICEDo not operate the tire repair kit compressor for
more than 15 minutes. The accessory power socket
and compressor can overheat and become
permanently damaged.
Until the sealant injectio n is complete, the pressure
shown on the pressure gauge will appear higher than
actual. After the sealant injection is complete the
pressure will drop and then begin to rise again as the
tire is inflated with air. Th is is normal. To accurately
measure the air pressure using the gauge, turn the air
compressor off only after the sealant injection is
complete.
If the required air pressure is not reached within 10
minutes, the tire may be too severely damaged for
the kit to provide the necessary seal and your vehicle
will need to be towed.
3
WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can cause
a rapid build-up of toxic carbon monoxide.Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engi ne to power the air
compressor with the vehicle outdoors.
SEALANT/AIR side
Pressure Gauge
ON
OFF

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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
1. Apply the speed restriction label to the
location as shown.
2. Drive the vehicle for about 10 minutes.
u Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
3. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
4. Attach the air only hose onto the tire valve
stem. Screw it until it is tight.
5. Turn the selector switch to AIR ONLY.
u Do not turn the air compressor on to
check the pressure.
2 Inflating An Under-inflated Tire P. 523
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Distributing the Sealant in the Tire
1Distributing the Sealant in the Tire
Stop and recheck the air pressure after every 10
minutes of driving as necessary until you reach the
nearest service station wh ere you are able to have the
tire permanently re paired or replaced.
3
WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engi ne to power the air
compressor with the vehicle outdoors.
Speed Restriction Label
Air Only Hose

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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
You can use the kit to inflate a non-punctured under-inflated tire.
1.Open the trunk floor lid.
2 Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair
the Flat Tire P. 517
2.Remove the kit from the case.
u Place the kit on flat ground near the tire
to be inflated, away from traffic.
3. Place the kit, face up, on flat ground near
the flat tire, away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.
4. Remove the air only hose from the kit.
5. Remove the valve cap.
6. Attach the air only hose onto the tire valve
stem. Screw it until it is tight.
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Inflating An Under-inflated Tire
1Inflating An Under-inflated TireNOTICEDo not operate the temporary tire repair kit
compressor for more than 15 minutes. The accessory
power socket and compressor can overheat and
become permanently damaged.
Air Only Hose
Valve CapValve StemAir Only Hose