2015 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID winter tires

28Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P 467)
Under the Hood
(P 475)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, inverter coolant, and
windshield washer fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the 12-volt battery condition monthly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P 488)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P 495)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P 497)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.

467
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 468Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 469Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 470
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 471
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 475Opening the Hood ........................... 476
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 477
Oil Check ......................................... 478
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 479Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 480
Coolant System................................ 482
Inverter Coolant ............................... 484
Transmission Fluid ............................ 485
Brake Fluid ....................................... 486
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 487
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 488Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 495Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 497Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 498Tire Labeling .................................... 498DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 500
Wear Indicators ............................... 502
Tire Service Life ................................ 502
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 503
Tire Rotation .................................... 504
Winter Tires ..................................... 505
12-Volt Battery ................................. 506
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 507
Climate Control System Maintenance ... 508
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 509
Exterior Care.................................... 511

505
uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWinter Tires
Maintenance
Winter TiresIf driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season marked M+S tires, snow tires,
or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance between vehicles when driving.
Be particularly careful when operating the steering wheel or brakes to prevent
skidding.
Use tire chains, snow tires, or all season tires when necessary or according to the law.
When mounting, refer to the following points.
For winter tires:
• Select the size and load ranges that are the same as the original tires.
• Mount the tires to all four wheels.
For tire chains:
• Install them on the front tires only.
• Because your vehicle has limited tire clearance, we strongly recommend using the
chains listed below:
• Follow the chain manufacturer's instruction when installing. Mount them as
tightly as you can.
• Check that the chains do not touch the brake lines or suspension.
• Drive slowly.Cable-type: SCC Radial Chain SC1036
1Winter TiresNOTICETraction devices that are the wrong size or improperly
installed can damage your vehicle's brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are
hitting any part of the vehicle.
When tire chains are mounted, follow the chain
manufacturer's instructions regarding vehicle
operational limits.
If your vehicle is equipped with summer tires, be
aware that these tires are not designed for winter
driving conditions. For more information, contact a
dealer.
3
WARNING
Using the wrong chains, or not properly
installing chains, can damage the brake
lines and cause a crash in which you can be
seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instruc tions in this owner's
manual regarding the selection and use of
tire chains.

564Index
Seat Heaters...................................... 167, 168
Seats .......................................................... 152
Adjusting ................................................. 152
Front Seats .............................................. 152
Seat Heaters .................................... 167, 168
Security System ......................................... 130
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 82
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 82
SEL/RESET Button ........................................ 98
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 62
Selector Knob (Audio) ...................... 179, 201
Shift Lever ........................................... 26, 424
Operation .......................................... 26, 425
Releasing ................................................. 530
Won’t Move ............................................ 530
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 77, 425
Shift Lever Positions ................................. 424
Shifting (Transmission) ............................. 424
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 42
Side Airbags ................................................ 52
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 54
SiriusXM ® Radio ................................ 216, 255
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ...................................................... 119
Snow Tires ................................................. 505
Spark Plugs ................................................ 544
Specifications ............................................ 544
Specified Fuel .................................... 463, 544
Speedometer ............................................... 95
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 48 Steering Wheel
......................................... 149
Adjusting ................................................ 149
Stopping ................................................... 460
Summer Tires ............................................ 505
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 166
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 48
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 137
SYNC Mode ............................................... 171
System Message Indicator .......................... 81
TTemperature
Outside Temperature Display ................... 100
Temperature Sensor ......................... 100, 172
Time (Adjusting) ....................................... 114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 451
Indicator............................................ 80, 537
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 517
Tires ........................................................... 497
Air Pressure ..................................... 498, 545
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 497
Inspection ............................................... 497
Labeling .................................................. 498
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 516
Regulations ............................................. 500
Rotation .................................................. 504
Summer .................................................. 505 Tire Chains.............................................. 505
Tire Repair Kit ......................................... 517
Wear Indicators....................................... 502
Winter .................................................... 505
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 419
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 419
Emergency .............................................. 541
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 451
Indicator ........................................... 80, 537
Transmission ..................................... 423, 424
Creeping................................................. 423
Fluid ....................................................... 485
Kickdown ............................................... 423
Operating the Shift Lever ........................ 425
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 77, 425
Shifting ................................................... 424
Trip Meter .................................................. 99
Troubleshooting ...................................... 515
Blown Fuse ..................................... 538, 539
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 30
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 31
Emergency Towing ................................. 541
Noise When Braking ................................. 31
Overheating ............................................ 531
Power System Won’t Start ...................... 525
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 516
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 30, 124
Shift Lever Won’t Move .......................... 530
Warning Indicators.................................... 74

565Index
Trunk........................................................ 126
Lid .......................................................... 126
Light Bulb ............................................... 544
Main Switch............................................ 128
Turn Signals .............................................. 140
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 81
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 100
Turning on the Power ............................. 420
Does Not Activate ................................... 525
Jump Starting ......................................... 528UUnlocking the Doors ................................ 118
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside .................................................. 21
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 296
USB Port .................................................... 175
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 119VValet Key .................................................. 128
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 546
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 447
OFF Button ............................................. 448
Off Indicator ............................................. 79
System Indicator ....................................... 79
Ventilation ............................................... 169 Viscosity (Oil)
.................................... 477, 545
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 447
WWarning and Information Messages ......... 86
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 534
Warning Labels ........................................... 71
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 551
Watts ......................................................... 544
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 502
Window Washers ...................................... 144
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 487
Switch ..................................................... 144
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 133
Windshield ................................................ 144
Cleaning .................................................. 512
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 170
Washer Fluid ........................................... 487
Wiper Blades ........................................... 495
Wipers and Washers ................................ 144
Winter Tires .............................................. 505
Snow Tires ............................................... 505
Tire Chains .............................................. 505
Wipers and Washers ................................. 144
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 495
WMA ................. 188, 196, 219, 229, 258, 282
Worn Tires ................................................. 497