2017 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID overheating

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.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
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. 98
2Controls P. 117
Clock P. 118 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 120
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 140
Adjusting the Seats P. 160
2 Features P. 183
Audio System P. 184 Audio System Basic Operation P. 190, 213
Customized Features P. 295, 314 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 338
2 Driving P. 409
Before Driving P. 410 Towing a Trailer P. 415
Refueling P. 482 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 484
2Maintenance P. 485
Before Performing Maintenance P. 486 Maintenance MinderTM P. 489
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 514
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 527
2Handling the Unexpected P. 535
If a Tire Goes Flat P. 536 Power System Won’t Start P. 545
Overheating P. 551 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 554
2Information P. 563
Specifications P. 564 Identification Numbers P. 566
Emissions Testing P. 569 Warranty Coverages P. 571
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 535)
Flat Tire (P 536)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the tire repair kit in the trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P 554)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Power System Won't
Start
(P 545)
● If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 558)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 551)
● 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 561)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the (information) button to see the message again
with the system me ssage indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 555
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon. u Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 490
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2 Overheating P. 551
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature is
near its upper limit.●Drive slowly to pr event overheating.
●Appears if any door or the trunk is not completely
closed.
●The beeper sounds and the message comes on if any
door or the trunk is opened while driving.
●Goes off when all doors and the trunk are closed.
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the smart entry remote inside
the vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote
back inside the vehicle and close the door.
2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 143
●Appears when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 526
●Appears if the smart entry remote battery is too
weak to turn on the power system or the key is not
within operating range to turn on the power system.
A beeper sounds six times.●Bring the smart entry remote in front of the POWER
button to be touched with.
2 POWER Button P. 141
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 546
●Appears three seconds after you bring the smart
entry remote in front of the POWER button when
To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button
appears. To Start Vehicle: Brake + Push appears
sequentially.
2 Changing the Power Mode P. 141
●Appears if there is a problem with the radiator
system.●Drive slowly to prevent overheating and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the power system temperature is
high.●Your vehicle has less ability to accelerate and may be
harder to start on an incline.
●Park in a safe place, and cool the system down.
2Overheating P. 551
●Appears when the High Voltage battery temperature
is low.●Your vehicle has less ability to accelerate and may be
harder to start on an incline.
●Goes off once you start driving as the High Voltage
battery warms up.
●Appears after the 12-volt battery charging system
indicator comes on.●Your vehicle has less ability to accelerate and may be
harder to start on an incline.
●Contact a dealer immediately.
●Appears when the High Voltage battery temperature
is too low to operate (approx. -22°F [-30°C] or
below).●You can start the engine an d use the climate control
system to warm up the inte rior, which will also warm
the High Voltage battery en ough for you to drive the
vehicle.
●Appears when the High Voltage battery and other
system control temperatures are too low to operate
(approx. -40°F [-40°C] or below).●You must wait for an increase in the ambient
temperature or move the vehicle to a warmer location.
●Consult a dealer.
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Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in
good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
■Inflation guidelines
Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handlin g, tread life, and comfort.
Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or spec ifications page for the specified pressure.
Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and
are more likely to fail from overheating.
Overinflated tires make your vehicle ride harshly, are more prone to road hazards,
and wear unevenly.
Every day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lower than the
others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
At least once a month or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the pressure in
all tires. Even tires in good condition can lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to 20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2
kgf/cm
2) per month.
■Inspection guidelines
Every time you check inflation, also examine the tires and valve stems.
Look for:
• Bumps or bulges on the side or in the tread . Replace the tire if you find any cuts,
splits, or cracks in the si de of the tire. Replace it if you see fabric or cord.
• Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks.
• Uneven tread wear. Have a deal er check the wheel alignment.
• Excessive tread wear.
2 Wear Indicators P. 521
•Cracks or other damage around valve stem.
1Checking Tires
Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This
means the vehicle has been parked for at least three
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If
necessary, add or releas e air until the specified
pressure is reached.
If checked when hot, tire pressure can be as much as
4–6 psi (30–40 kPa, 0.3–0.4 kgf/cm
2) higher than if
checked when cold.
Whenever tire pressure is adjusted, you must
calibrate the TPMS. 2 TPMS Calibration P. 458
Have a dealer check the tires if you feel a consistent
vibration while driving. Ne w tires and any that have
been removed and reinst alled should be properly
balanced.
3WARNING
Using tires that are excessively worn or
improperly inflated can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding ti re inflation and
maintenance.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
If a Tire Goes FlatTemporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 536
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 545
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 546
Emergency Power System Off........... 547
Jump Starting .................................... 548
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 550Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 551
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 554
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 554
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 555
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................. 556
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On............................ 556
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 557
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 558
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 560
Emergency Towing ........................... 561
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551Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The High Temperature. Power Reduced. message appears on the multi-
information display.
• The Engine Temperature Too Hot message appears on the multi-information
display.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
The High Temperature. Power Reduced. message appears on the multi-
information display when the po wer system temperature is high.
2Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages P. 96
1.Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
u Move the shift lever to
(P, and set the parking brake. Turn off all accessories
and turn on the hazard warning lights.
2. Keep the power mode on, and wait until the message disappears.
u If the message does not disappear, have your vehicle inspected at a dealer.
■The High Temperature. Power Reduced. Message Appears
on the Multi-Information Display
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