2017 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID tow

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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ISUAL INDEX
1 Lights/turn signals/LaneWatch
button p. 36, p. 40, p. 109
2 Brightness control p. 36
3 Wipers/washers p. 39
4 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

buttons p. 105
5 Horn
6 voice recognition buttons p. 75,
p. 80,
p. 88
7 Instrument panel p. 25
8 Multi-information display p. 29
9 Info (p/ q) buttons p. 29
SeL/reSeT button p. 29
10 Audio controls p. 53
11 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

button p. 108
12 PoWer button p. 101
13 vehicle Stability Assist® (vSA)

oFF button p. 103
Collision Mitigation Braking System™

(CMBS™) oFF button p. 110
road Departure Mitigation (rDM)

button p. 107
Parking sensor system button* p. 111
Acoustic vehicle Alerting System

button* p. 102
14 eCoN button p. 103
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped *if equipped
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
12
5
107414
6
38
9111213
entering a Destination .......................................90
routing ................................................................. 93
DRIVING....................................................................... 95Before Driving .....................................................95
Maximum Load Limit
.......................................... 97
Towing a T

railer...................................................98
remote engine Start .......................................... 99
Starting to Drive
................................................ 100
Shifting
............................................................... 101
Change the shift position based on your
driving needs.
.................................................... 101
Braking
............................................................... 102
Acoustic
vehicle Alerting System ................. 102
eco Assist System ............................................ 103
vehicle Stability Assist (vSA®), aka electronic
Stability Control (eSC) System ....................... 103
SP
orT Mode ..................................................... 104
ev Mode ............................................................. 104
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
....................... 105
road Departure Mitigation (rDM) .................107
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
............. 108
LaneWatch™
..................................................... 109
Collision Mitigation Braking System™
(CMBS™)
........................................................... 110
Parking Sensor System*
................................. 111
Multi-
view rear Camera ................................. 112
refueling ............................................................ 113
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED ..............................115Smart entry remote Battery Strength ..........115
Shift Lever Does Not Move
............................. 115
Jump Starting
.................................................... 116
overheating ....................................................... 118
emergency engine Stop ..................................119
emergency Towing ........................................... 119Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
...
120
Tire
repair Kit .................................................... 122
Fuse Locations
.................................................. 123
MAINTENANCE ........................................................ 126Safety Precautions ...........................................126
Maintenance Minder™
................................... 127
Under the Hood
................................................. 129
engine oil ........................................................... 130
engine Coolant ..................................................132
Brake Fluid
......................................................... 133
Inverter Coolant
................................................ 133
Checking the Battery
....................................... 134
Window Washer Fluid
..................................... 134
Changing Wiper Blades
.................................. 135
Tire Information

.................................................136
Tire Labeling
...................................................... 139
D
oT Tire Quality Grading ................................. 140
Testing of
readiness Codes ............................ 142
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................... 143
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
................................... 145Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting ...
145
Contact Us
......................................................... 146
Honda
roadside Assistance .......................... 146
Warranty Coverages
........................................ 147
VOICE COMMAND INDEX ......................................148
INDEX
........................................................................\
. 150

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EHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Interior and Exterior Lights
operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off.
Brightness Control
Adjust instrument panel brightness when the
vehicle is on.
To brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
To dim: Turn the knob to the left.
A beep sounds when the brightness reaches its
minimum or maximum.
Interior LightsChange the interior light settings using the switch
on the ceiling.
ON position (rear): Interior lights remain on.
Door-activated position: Interior lights come on
when any of the doors are opened, the driver’s door
is unlocked, or the vehicle is turned off.
OFF position: Interior lights remain off.
Map lights: Press the map lights to turn on or off.
Exterior Lights
rotate the switches on the headlight lever to operate the exterior lights\
.
OFF: All exterior lights are off.


: Turn on exterior lights except headlights.
AUTO: Turn on the automatic lighting feature.
Headlights turn on or off depending on ambient
brightness when the vehicle is on. Headlights
automatically come on after the wipers are
engaged for a certain time.*
: Turn on all exterior lights including headlights.
: Turn fog lights* on or off.
*if equipped
Control knob
Door-activated position
Off
Map lights
High beams
Flashing the high beams
Low beamsFog
lights *
Auto High-Beam System*
Automatically changes the low beam headlights to high beam headlights wh\
en
necessary.
How It Works
When you are driving at night above 25 mph (40 km/h) and the headlight\
lever is
in the low beam position with the switch rotated to AUT
o, the system changes
between low and high beams depending on the surrounding conditions.
If a vehicle is detected ahead of you, the headlights stay in low beams.\
If

the
system does not detect any vehicles ahead of you, the headlights change \
to high
beams.
Certain conditions, such as weather and brightness of other vehicles’\
lights, can
affect system operation.
Turning the System On or Off
Make sure the headlight lever is in the low beam
position with the switch rotated to the AUT
o
position. The auto high-beam system indicator
appears when the system is on.
The system cancels temporarily when you drive at
speeds below 15 mph (24 km/h), the vehicle speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h), or the windshield wipers run
at high speed for more than a few seconds.
To disable the system:

When the vehicle is on and parked, pull the headlight lever
towards you and hold it for 40 seconds. The auto high-beam indicator bli\
nks twice.
To re-enable the system: Pull the headlight lever towards you and hold it for 30
seconds. The auto high-beam indicator blinks once.
To temporarily cancel operation, do either of the following:
•
Flash the high beams by moving the lever toward you. Flash the high beam\
s
again to resume auto high beam operation.
•
engage high beams by moving the lever into the high beam position. return the
stalk to the low beam position to resume auto high beam operation.
Headlight
switch
*if equipped
Your vehicle
oncoming
vehicle
vehicle ahead
of you

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EHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Wiper Operation
The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on.
Move the wiper lever up or down to the desired position.
Pull toward
you to use
washer.
MIST
OFF
INT* / AUTO*
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
*if equipped
Intermittent (INT) Wipers*
When you move the lever to the INT position, the
wipers operate based on the delay adjustment.
rotate the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper delay.
Headlight-Wiper Integration*When the headlights are in the AUT
o position, they automatically turn on when
the front wipers operate several times within a certain interval. The he\
adlights
turn off shortly after the wipers are turned off, or if there is enough \
ambient light.
Adjustment rin g
INT
position
Lower speed
Higher speed
Using the Auto High-Beam System
If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient for driving, chang\
e the
headlight beams manually.
If the Can Not
operate: message appears: park your vehicle in a safe place.
Wipe away debris blocking the windshield, then start driving again. If t\
he message
remains on even after driving for a while with the clean windshield, hav\
e your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
For the auto high-beam system to work properly:
•
Do not place an object that reflects light on the dashboard.
•
Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
•
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to apply the windshield cle\
anser
to the camera lens.
•
Do not attach an object, sticker or film in the area around the camera\
.
•
Do not touch the camera lens.
•
If the camera receives a strong impact, or repairing of the area near th\
e camera
is required, consult a dealer.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Wireless Charger*
Charge your compatible device when the vehicle is on.
1.
Press and hold the PoWer button. A green
indicator appears when the charger is on.
2.
Place the chargeable side of the device on
the charge area. The system begins charging
the device when the amber indicator
appears.
3.
The green indicator appears when charging
is complete.
on some devices, the amber
indicator may stay on even when charging is
complete.
Gr een indicator
Amber indicator
Charging area
(Power)
button
Notes:
•
This system consumes a lot of power. It is best to charge your device when the
engine is running.
•
If the indicator light is blinking, there may be an obstacle between the\

device and charging area, the device may have moved, or the charger is
malfunctioning.
•
The device may not charge if you are near strong electromagnetic waves, \
such
as at a gas station.
•
The device and charging area may get warm during charging. This is norma\
l.
Do not place any magnetic devices, credit cards, or watches within the c\
harge area while charging. The data on credit cards can be lost, and watches m\
ay stop
working.
NOTICE Metal objects between the charge pad and the device to be charged will
get hot and can burn you.
•
Always remove foreign objects from the charge pad before charging the
device.
•
Be sure the surface is clear of dust and other debris before charging.
•
Do not spill liquids (i.e. water, drinks, etc.) on the charger and the device.
•
Do not use oil, grease, alcohol, benzine or thinner for cleaning the cha\
rge
pad.
•
Do not cover the system with towels, clothing, or other objects while
charging.
•
Avoid spraying aerosols which may contact the charge pad surface.
CAUTION
*if equipped
Steering Wheel Controls You can operate certain functions of the audio
system using the steering wheel controls.
SOURCE button: Cycle through available audio
modes.
/ buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums, or
folders.
+ / - buttons: Adjust audio volume.
MENU button*:
on vehicles with touchscreen, press to view options for the
current audio source. Use the other buttons to navigate through the opti\
ons.
FM/AM/SiriusXM
® Radio*
Press
or for the next or previous station.
Press and hold
or for the next or previous strong station.
CD/iPod
®/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Press
or for the next or previous track.
Press and hold
or for the next or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora
® (U.S. only)
Press
for the next song.
Press and hold
or for the next or previous station.
*if equipped

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DRIVING
DRIVING
In addition:
•
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation, avoid sudden acc\
eleration or
full throttle operation so as not to damage the power system or powertra\
in.
•
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km). You should also follow this
when the brake pads are replaced.
Improper accessories or modifications can affect your vehicle’

s handling, and
stability, and performance, and cause a crash in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in the vehicle owner’s manual regarding accessories
and modifications.
WARNING
Maximum Load Limit
Carrying too much cargo or improperly storing it can affect your vehicle\
’s handling,
stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the Tire and Loading
Information label on the driver’s doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer. Below are the
steps for determining the correct load limit:
1.
Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
2.
Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be \
riding in your vehicle.
3.
Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg
or XXX lbs.
4.
The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage \
load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs. and
there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 \
x 150)
= 650 lbs.)
5.
Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
6.
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult the
owner’s Manual on the owner
Information CD or at owners.honda.com

(U.S.) or myhonda.ca (Canada)
to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories\
,
cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross
vehicle Weight
rating (GvWr) or the Gross Axle Weight rating (GAWr). Both are on a label
on the driver’s doorjamb.
Label example

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DRIVING
DRIVING
The headlight aim on your vehicle was set by the factory, and does not need to be
adjusted. However, if you regularly carry heavy items in the trunk or tow a trailer,
have the aiming readjusted at your dealer or by a qualified technician\
.
overloading or improper loading can affect handling and stability and cau\
se a
crash in which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this guide.
WARNING
Load limits example
Example 1
Max load 850 lbs
(385 kg ) Passenger weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg )Cargo
weight
550 lbs
(249 kg )
Example 2
Max load
850 lbs
(385 kg ) Passenger weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo weight
100 lbs
(45 kg)
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Remote Power System Start
Start the power system using the remote transmitter before you enter the\
vehicle.
Make sure the vehicle is in a safe location when using remote power system start
(i.e., a well-ventilated area, away from any flammable materials).
Starting the Power system
Press the Lock button, then press and hold the P
oWer button within 5 seconds to
remotely start the power system.
The power system runs for up to 10 minutes. To extend the run time for another 10
minutes, repeat the procedure during the initial 10 minutes.
While the power system is running, the climate control system adjusts th\

e cabin
temperature, the security system remains on, and lights and accessories remain
off.
Stopping the Power System
Press and hold the P
oWer button.
The power system will also stop if it has been running for more than 10 \
minutes, or
if any door is opened without using the remote or smart entry

.
engine exhaust contains toxic carbon monoxide gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you or cause unconsciousness.
Never use the remote power system starter when the vehicle is parked in \
a
garage or other area with limited ventilation.
WARNING
Lock button
POWER button

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Overheating
If your engine is overheating, one of two messages will appear on the multi-
information display. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place. Move the shift
lever to (P) and set the parking brake. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard
warning lights.
High Temperature. Power Reduced.
Keep the power mode on and wait until the message disappears. Have your \
vehicle checked by a dealer if the message remains on.
Engine Temperature Too Hot.
•
If steam or spray is present: Turn off the power system and wait until the steam
or spray stops. Then, open the hood.
•
No steam or spray present: Keep the power system on and open the hood.
Check that the cooling fan is operating and stop the power system once t\
he
engine Temperature T

oo Hot message disappears. If the cooling fan is not
operating, immediately turn off the vehicle.
once the engine has cooled, inspect the coolant
level and check the cooling system components for
leaks. If the coolant level in the reserve tank is low,
add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark. If there is
no coolant in the reserve tank, make sure the radiator
is cool, then cover the radiator cap with a heavy
cloth and open the cap. If necessary

, add coolant up
to the base of the filler neck, and put the cap back on.
once the engine has cooled sufficiently, turn the power system on. If the
overheating message disappears, resume driving. If it remains on, contac\
t

a
dealer for repairs.
engine
reserve Coolant
Tank
MAX
MIN
Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
WARNING
removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant t\
o
spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiato\
r cap.
WARNING
Emergency Power System Stop
The PoWer button may be used to stop the power system due to an emergency
situation even while driving. If you must stop the power system, choose \
one of the
following operations:
•
Press and hold the PoWer button for two seconds,
or
•
Firmly press the PoWer button two times.
The power mode will change to ACC
eSSorY, or to oFF
if the transmission is in Park (P).
The power assist to the steering and braking will be disabled. Therefore\
, it will
require significantly more physical effort and time to steer and slow \
the

vehicle.
Downshift gears and use both feet on the brake pedal, if necessary, to slow the
vehicle and stop immediately in a safe place.
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious dama\
ge. The
bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle\
can
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
Flat bed equipment: The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a tru\
ck. This is
the best way to transport your vehicle.
Wheel lift equipment: The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front
tires and lift them off the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground.\
This is an
acceptable way to tow your vehicle. Do not press the button while driving unless it is absolutely necessary \
for the
power system to be switched off.
NOTICE