2017 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID phone

INTRODUCTIONTABLE OF CONTENTS
This owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your
2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Sedan. It provides basic information and instructions on
technology and convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and\
how to
get assistance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It cove\
rs all Accord Hybrid Sedan models, so you may find descriptions of features and equi\
pment that are
not in your vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles\
and r
epresent
features and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the
owner’s Manual. The owner
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the
owner’s Manual,
Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format.\
This
information can be viewed on a computer (PC
or Mac platform) and saved or printed
for your reference. You can also visit

owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca
(Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request\
a complimentary
printed copy of the
owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or vehicle Warranty within
the first six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy

, visit owners.honda.com
(U.S.) and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request\
a copy from
your Honda dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a co\
nsiderable
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are further
reducing our impact on the environment.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you h\
ave
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you receive,
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 146).
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States \
and Canada
throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump starting,
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply\
).
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX
..............................................................
1Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ...............1
Dashboard and
other Controls .......................... 2
SPORT HYBRID I-MMD............................................... 3
SAFETY INFORMATION
.............................................. 4Important Safety Information .............................4
High-
voltage System Precautions ..................... 6
Seat Belts...............................................................

7
Airbags
................................................................. 10
Child Safety
......................................................... 16
Safety Label Locations
...................................... 23
reporting Safety Defects ..................................24
INSTRUMENT PANEL ................................................ 25Malfunction Indicators ......................................25
Condition Indicators
........................................... 27
on/off Indicators ................................................ 28
Multi-Information Display (MID)
...................... 29
VEHICLE CONTROLS .................................................. 31Using the remote Transmitter ..........................31
Smart
entry System ............................................ 32
Door
operation ................................................... 33
Power Window
operation ................................ 34
Power Moonroof
operation* ........................... 35
Interior and
exterior Lights ............................... 36
Auto High-Beam System*
................................. 37
Wiper
operation ................................................. 39
one-Touch T

urn Signal
...................................... 40
Adjusting the Seats
............................................ 41
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
.......................... 44
Driving Position Memory System
.................... 44
Adjusting the Mirrors
......................................... 45
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* ................. 46
Climate Control System
.................................... 47
Seat Heaters*
..................................................... 48
Customized Features
......................................... 49
Setting the Clock
................................................ 50
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY ....................................51Basic Audio operation ......................................... 51
one Display Audio operation ..............................55
FM/AM
radio ...................................................... 56
Compact Disc (CD)
............................................. 57
iPod® .................................................................... 58
USB Flash Drive
.................................................. 59
Bluetooth® Audio ................................................ 60
Pandora® ............................................................. 61
Touchscreen
operation ....................................... 62
HondaLink® ......................................................... 64
Wi-Fi Connection
................................................ 65
Aha™
radio ......................................................... 65
Apple® CarPlay® ................................................ 66
Android Auto™....................................................67
FM/AM
radio ..................................................... 68
SiriusXM® radio* ............................................... 69
Compact Disc (CD)
............................................ 70
iPod® .................................................................... 71
USB Flash Drive
.................................................. 72
Bluetooth® Audio ................................................ 73
Pandora® ............................................................. 74
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® (HFL) .................75Models with one display ...................................... 75
Basic HFL
operation .......................................... 75
Pairing a Phone
.................................................. 76
Making a Call.......................................................

77
SMS Text Messaging
......................................... 79
Models with touchscreen....................................

80
Basic HFL
operation .......................................... 80
Pairing a Phone
.................................................. 82
Making a Call.......................................................

83
SMS Text Messaging and
e-Mail* .................. 85
HondaLink® Assist .............................................. 86
Siri™
eyes Free ................................................... 87
NAVIGATION* ............................................................. 88Basic Navigation operation .............................88

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S
AFETYSAFETY
SAFETY INFORMATION
Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important, and operati\
ng this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore\
, you must
use your own good judgment.
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also help
to keep you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions
•
Always wear your seat belt.
•
Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
•
Be aware of airbag hazards.
•
Don’t drink and drive.
•
Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
•
Control your speed.
•
Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you fro\
m paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead \
to a crash.
remember, situations can change quickly

, and only you can decide when it is safe
to divert some attention away from driving.
Safety Messages
When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close att\
ention.
You WILL be KILLeD or SerIoUSLY HUrT if you don’t follow

instructions.
You CAN be KILLeD or SerIoUSLY HUrT if you don’t follow

instructions.

You CAN be HUrT if you don’t follow instructions.
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your

vehicle, other property, or the environment.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorle\
ss,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your ve\
hicle and
follow the instructions set forth below, you will not accumulate dangerous levels
of carbon monoxide gas in the vehicle interior.
Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:
•
The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
•
The exhaust system may have been damaged.
•
The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhau\
st gas
into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive wi\
th the trunk
open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown b\
elow. 1.
Select the fresh air mode.
2.
Select the mode.
3.
Set the fan speed to high.
4.
Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your \
parked
vehicle with the engine running.
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up with carbon mono\
xide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
even when the garage door is
open, drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine. Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and\

even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide\
.
WARNING

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
V
EHICLE CONTROLS
Setting the Clock
Adjust the time using the steps described for your vehicle type.
Using the SETTINGS Button*
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1.
Press the SeTTINGS button.
2.
Select System Settings.
3.
Select Clock.
4.
Select Clock Adjustment.
5.
Change the hour and minute values.
6.
Press the BACK button to exit the menus.
Using the Touchscreen* Touch items to make selections.
1.
From the HoMe screen, select Settings.
2.
Select Clock/Info.
3.
Select Clock
4.
Select Clock Adjustment.
5.
Adjust the hour and minute values.
6.
Select oK when complete.
on vehicles with navigation, the time is automatically set using GPS sign\
als.
*if equipped
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
*if equipped
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio sys\
tem.
USB Port 1.
open the cover in the front console.
2.
Connect a USB flash drive or iPod/iPhone® cable
connector to the USB port.
on models with a touchscreen, connect a
compatible iPhone for Apple CarPlay.
An additional USB port* is located in the center
console.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Auxiliary Input Jack*
Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch
(3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1.
open the AUX cover on the audio panel.
2.
Insert the miniplug attached to the audio device
into the jack. The audio system switches to
AUX
mode. Use the device to control the audio.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Accessory Power Socket
open the socket cover in the front console to use
power when the vehicle is on.
There is an additional power socket inside the
center console.
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can ove\
rheat the
power socket.
NOTICE

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with one display
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the ve\
hicle’s
audio system. Connect your phone to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 76).
visit
handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or

handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility.
Standard data rates apply.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Notes:
•
Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
•
You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
•
The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on\
all
phones.
Bluetooth Audio display
Preset button 1: resume playing. AUX button:
Play
Bluetooth
®
Audio.
Seek/Skip
buttons: Press to
change tracks.
Preset button 2:
Pause playing.
Models with one display
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your phone through the vehicle’s audio system. visit
handsfreelink.com to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply .
Available in the U.S. only.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
•
Connect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 76) or USB port (see page 51).
•
A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pan\
dora
to be launched.
•
If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be stream\
ing
through Bluetooth Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
•
If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnect\
ing the
cable if necessary.
For Android or BlackBerry:


•
Connect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 76).
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Selector knob: rotate to change
the station.
Pandora display
AUX button:
Play Pandora.
Skip button:
Go to the
next song.
Preset buttons:
Press the button
for each function.
(1) Pause/resume
(2) Dislike song
(3) Like song
(4) Bookmark track
(5) Bookmark artist

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with touchscreen
HondaLink®
Provides you with useful information about your vehicle directly from Ho\
nda.
To check phone compatibility, visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca
(Canada). Standard data rates may apply with your phone service provid\
er.
To get more information on HondaLink, visit www.hondalink.com (U.S.) or honda.ca/
hondalink (Canada).
HondaLink Connection
Follow the steps below to connect to HondaLink and use its features.
1.
Download the HondaLink Connect app to your
compatible smartphone.
2.
Pair your phone to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
(see page 82).
3.
From the HoMe screen, select HondaLink.
4.
Certain features require you to send vehicle
information to Honda. Select enable once,
Always enable, or Cancel.
HondaLink Menu
Select a menu option.
Places*: Display restaurants, gas stations, and
other locations. You can send a location to the
navigation system and set a route.
Vehicle: Get instructional messages when your
vehicle needs service.
Messages from Honda: Display helpful and
important information from Honda.
Help & Support: Display tips for vehicle usage, get roadside assistance, or contact
customer service.
Weather: Display a weekly five-day weather forecast for any zip code.
*if equipped
Models with touchscreen
Wi-Fi Connection
You can connect the audio system to the internet using Wi-Fi and use onli\
ne
services through the touchscreen. If your compatible phone has hotspot c\
apabilities,
the system can be tethered to the phone. Follow the steps below to set u\
p Wi-Fi
when the vehicle is stopped. Standard data rates apply with your phone s\
ervice
provider.
1.
From the HoMe screen, select Settings.
2.
Select Bluetooth/Wi-Fi. Select the Wi-Fi tab.
3.
Select Wi-Fi on/off Status, and select on.
4.
Select Wi-Fi Network List. Make sure your phone’s
Wi-Fi setting is in access point (tethering) mode.
5.
Select the phone you want to connect to the
system. If the phone you want to connect does not
appear, select Scan.
6.
Select Connect.
7.
enter a password for your phone. Select Done. The
Wi-Fi symbol is displayed on the list when connection
is successful.
Aha™ Radio
Access music and information programming, location-based services, and social
media through your vehicle’s audio system.
visit handsfreelink.honda.com

(U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone
compatibility. Standard data rates apply. Make sure you have an active Aha account.
Bluetooth connection
Connect your compatible smartphone via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 82).
Make sure the HondaLink Connect app is downloaded to your phone (see pa\
ge
64). Follow steps 1 and 2 below.
Wi-Fi connection
You can also connect via Wi-Fi (see page 65) or Wi-Fi tethering with yo\
ur enabled
smartphone. Follow steps 1 and 2 below.
1.
From the HoMe screen, select Aha (swipe to the second screen if necessary).
2.
enter your Aha account email and password to begin using Aha.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with touchscreen
Apple® CarPlay®
Connect a compatible iPhone to the system. You can use the touchscreen to make
a phone call, listen to music, and more.
visit the Apple CarPlay website for more
infromation.
Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone
and launching any compatible apps.
1.
Connect the iPhone to the front USB port (see page
51).
2.
From the HoMe screen, select Apple CarPlay.
3.
Apple CarPlay requires you to send vehicle
information to Honda. Select enable once, Always
enable, or Cancel.
4.
Select a menu option.
Phone: Access your contacts, make phone calls,
or listen to voicemail. While connected to Apple
CarPlay, calls can only be made through Apple CarPlay

, not through Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.
Messages:
view and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you aloud
by the system.
Music: Play music stored on your iPhone.
Maps:


view a map and operate navigation. You can only use Apple CarPlay or the
pre-installed navigation system to set a destination with routing guidan\
ce.
once connected, press and hold the Talk button to operate the system using voice
commands with Siri
eyes Free.
HOME screen
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay menu
Return
to HOME
screen
Return to Apple CarPlay menu screen
Apple CarPlay requires an iPhone 5 (or newer), iOS 8.4 (or newer), a\
nd an active cellular connection
and data plan. Your carrier’s rate plans will apply.
Use of Apple CarPlay will result in the transmission of certain user and\
vehicle information (such as
vehicle location, speed, and status) to your iPhone to enhance the Appl\
e CarPlay experience. You will
need to consent to the sharing of this information on the Display Audio \
screen.
Changes in operating systems, hardware, software, and other technology i\
ntegral to providing Apple
CarPlay functionality, as well as new or revised governmental regulations, may result in a de\
crease
or cessation of Apple CarPlay functionality and services. Honda cannot a\
nd does not provide any
warranty or guarantee of future Apple CarPlay performance or functionali\
ty.
It is possible to use third-party apps if they are compatible with Apple\
CarPlay. Refer to the Apple
website for information on compatible apps.
Models with touchscreen
Android Auto™
Connect a compatible Android phone to the system. You can use the touchscreen
to make a phone call, listen to music, and more.
visit the Android Auto website for
more information.
Park in a safe place before connecting your Android
phone and launching any compatible apps.
1.
Download the Android Auto app to your phone.
2.
Connect the phone to the front USB port (see page
51). A tutorial appears.
3.
From the HoMe screen, select Android Auto.
4.
Android Auto requires you to send vehicle
information to Honda. Select
enable once, Always
enable, or Cancel.
5.
Select a menu option. Maps/Navigation:
view a map and operate
navigation. You can only use this system or the
pre-installed navigation system to set a destination with routing guidan\
c

e. You
cannot enter destinations using the keyboard while the vehicle is moving\
.
Phone: Make phone calls or listen to voicemail. While connected to Android
Auto, calls can only be made through Android Auto, not through Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.
Google Now (Home): Display useful information organized by Android Auto
into simple cards that appear only when needed.
Music: Play music from compatible apps. Select this icon to switch between
music apps.
Return to HOME screen: Go back to the vehicle system H
oMe screen.
Voice:

Use voice commands to operate Android Auto. You can also press
and hold the Talk button on the steering wheel (see page 75) to say voice
commands.
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Android Auto
HOME screen
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Android Auto requires a compatible Android phone with an active cellular\
connection and data plan.
Your carrier’s rate plans will apply.
Changes in operating systems, hardware, software, and other technology i\
ntegral to providing
Android Auto functionality, as well as new or revised governmental regulations, may result in a
decrease or cessation of Android Auto functionality and services. Honda \
cannot and does not
provide any warranty or guarantee of future Android Auto performance or \
functionality.
It is possible to use third-party apps if they are compatible with Andro\
id Auto. Refer to the Android
Auto website for information on compatible apps.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with touchscreen
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB flash drive through the vehicle’s audio system. only MP3,
WMA, or AAC formats are supported. Connect your device to the USB port (\
see
page 51).
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the USB flash drive\
.
1.
From the audio screen, press MeNU.
2.
Select Music Search.
3.
Select a folder.
4.
Select the track you want to play.
USB display
Source: Select
the USB icon.
Folder: Change
the folder. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU: Display
menu options,
including
Music Search. Track: Change
the track.
Models with touchscreen
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the ve\
hicle’s
audio system.
visit handsfreelink.com

(U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply with your phone service provider.
Connect your phone to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 82).
State, provincial, or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the device.
1.
From the audio screen, press MeNU.
2.
Select Music Search.
3.
Select a search category.
4.
Select the track you want to play.
Bluetooth Audio display
Notes:
• If a phone is currently connected via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, Bluetooth
Audio from that phone is unavailable.
•
You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
Source: Select
the Bluetooth
icon. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU: Display
menu options,
including
Music Search. Track: Change
the track.
Play/pause Group: Change the group.

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Models with touchscreen
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your compatible phone through the vehicle’\
s audio
system.
visit handsfreelink.com
to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates
apply with your phone service provider. Available in the U.S. only.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
•
Connect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 82) or USB port (see page 51).
•
A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pan\
dora
to be launched.
•
If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be stream\
ing
through Bluetooth Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
•
If a phone is connected via Android Auto, Pandora can only be used withi\
n Android
Auto.
•
If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnect\
ing the
cable if necessary.
For other compatible smartphones:


•
Connect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 82).
State, provincial, or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Pandora display
Source: Select
the Pandora icon.
Station: Change
the station. Skip: Go to
the next song.
MENU: Display
menu options,
including the
Station List.
Like/dislike
song
Play/Pause
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® (HFL)
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s hands-free calling system.
Models with one display
Basic HFL Operation
Make and receive phone calls using the vehicle’s audio system, without handling
your phone.
visit handsfreelink.com
(U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions \
may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Stop or pull over \
to perform
the function.
HFL Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call.
Hang-Up/Back button:
end or decline a call, or
cancel an operation.
Talk button:

Make a call using a stored voice tag.
HFL display
Selector knob: rotate and press
to make selections.
BACK button:
Go back to the
previous display. PHONE button:
Display the
phone screen.
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFreeLINK®
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFreeLINK®