2017 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID ECO mode

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 410
Maximum Load Limit........................ 413
Towing a Trailer
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 415
When Driving
Turning on the Power ...................... 416
Precautions While Driving................. 421
Transmission .................................... 421
Shifting ............................................ 422
ECON Button ................................... 424
SPORT Mode.................................... 425
Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 426
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 427 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)......... 429Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
System ....................................... 443
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).... 447
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ........... 454
LaneWatch
TM................................... 456
Tire Pressure Monitori ng System (TPMS) ... 458
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 460
High Voltage Battery ........................ 462
Braking Brake System ................................... 463
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 465 Brake Assist System ......................... 466
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 467
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 475
Parking Sensor System
*................... 476
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 480
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 482
How to Refuel ................................. 483
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO
2 Emissions ................................ 484
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uTurning on the Power
Driving
■To turn the power system off1Remote Engine Start
•There is any antenna failure.•Door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The security system alarm is not set.
The power system may be turned off while it is on if:
•You do not start the vehicl e within 10 minutes of
turning the power system on with the button
on the smart entry remote.
•The power system is turned off by using the smart
entry remote.
•Door is unlocked with the built-in key.•The hood is open.
•The shift lever is in a position other than ( P.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) comes on if
there is a problem with the emissions control
systems.
While the power system is on, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The climate control system is activated in
recirculation mode.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger and door mirror heaters are
activated.
Press and hold the button
for one second.
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uuWhen Driving uPrecautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While Driving
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the power
system or driveline, or caus e electrical component failure.
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
Transmission
As with a conventional gasoline-powered ve hicle with an automatic transmission,
this vehicle will creep.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal wh ile driving uphill may cause the vehicle
to react similar to an automatic transmissio n vehicle, unexpectedly increasing vehicle
speed. Depress the accelerator pedal carefu lly, especially on slippery roads and
curves.
■In Rain
■Other Precautions
■Creeping
■Kickdown
1 Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission.
If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while
driving, the power system will shut down and all
steering and brake power a ssist functions will stop,
making it difficult to control the vehicle.
Do not put the shift lever in
( N, as you will lose
regenerative braking (and ac celeration) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as to not damage the powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel on
the full left or right position for a while, the electric
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system
goes into a protective mode, and limits its
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,
the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can
eventually damage the system.
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
■Shift lever positions
1Shifting
While the High Voltage battery level is full, or the
High Voltage battery temperature is low,
regenerative braking ma y become less effective.
You cannot change the pow er mode from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) unless the shift lever is in
( P.
When shifting positions in extremely low
temperatures (-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short
delay before the shift posit ion is displayed. Always
confirm you are in the corr ect shift position before
driving.
Park
Used when parking or turning the
power on or off.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Propulsion power is not transmitted to
wheels.
Drive
Used for normal driving.
Release Button
Drive (B)
Used when driving down a long hill and
to increase regenerative braking.
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uuWhen Driving uECON Button
Driving
ECON Button
The ECON button turns the ECON mode on and off.
The ECON mode helps you improve your driving range by adjusting the performance
of the climate control system.
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uuWhen Driving uSPORT Mode
Driving
SPORT Mode
To turn the SPORT mode on and off, press the SPORT button.
The SPORT mode increases engine performance and handling.
This mode is not recommended for fuel economy enhancement, but suitable for
driving on hills or through curves on mountain roads.
The SPORT mode is turned off every time you start the power system, even if you
turned it on the last time you drove the vehicle.
SPORT Button
SPORT
Mode Indicator
Press
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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Driving
Press and hold the (interval) button for one
second. Cruise Mode Selected appears on
the multi-information di splay for two seconds,
and then the mode switches to Cruise and the
Cruise Mode indicator is displayed.
To switch back to ACC, press and hold the
button again for one second. ACC Mode
Selected appears on the multi-information
display for two seconds.
■When to use
Desired speed in a range above roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~.
Take your foot off the pedal and press the –/SET button when you reach the desired
speed.
The moment you release the –/SET button, the set speed is fixed, and cruise control
begins. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on.
Each time you press the RES/+ or –/SET button, the vehicle speed is increased or
decreased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
If you keep the RES/+ or –/SET button pressed, the vehicle speed increases or
decreases until you release it . This speed is then set.
■To Switch ACC to Cruise Control1To Switch ACC to Cruise Control
Always be aware which mode you are in. When you
are driving in Cruise mode, the system will not assist
you to maintain a followi ng-interval from a vehicle
ahead of you.
ACC ON Cruise
Control ON
■To Set the Vehicle Speed
■To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Instead of directly measuring the pressu re in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle
monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each
wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are
significantly under-inflated. This will caus e the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to
come on and a message to appear on the multi-information display.
You must start TPMS calibration every time you:
• Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.
• Rotate the tires.
• Replace one or more tires.
Before calibrating the TPMS:
• Set the cold tire pressu re in all four tires.
2Checking Tires P. 516
Make sure:
•The vehicle is at a complete stop.
• The shift lever is in
(P.
• The power mode is in ON.
■TPMS Calibration
1Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The system does not monitor the tires when driving
at low speed.
Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly a ffect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.
Tire pressure checked and inflated in:
•Warm weather can beco me under-inflated in
colder weather.
•Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer
weather.
The low tire pressure indica tor will not come on as a
result of over inflation.
The TPMS may not function pr operly if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire. 2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 516
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
with a delay or may not come on at all when:
•You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the
steering wheel.
•You drive on snowy or slippery roads.•Snow chains are used.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
under the following conditions:
•There is a heavier and uneve n load on the tires than
the condition at calibration.
•Snow chains are used.
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