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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I
NSTRUMENT PANELINSTRUMENT PANEL
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
• The emissions control system may have a problem, or the fuel cap is\
loose
or missing.
• (Blinks) A
misfire in the engine’s cylinders is detected. Stop in a safe place,
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Y
our vehicle still has
normal braking ability, but no anti-lock function.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
(Blinks for one minute, then stays on) There is a problem with the tir\
e
pressure monitoring system.
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the \
camera is blocked.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
There is a problem with the
vSA system.
Brake system
There is a problem with the hybrid brake system.
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
There is a problem with the
ePS system.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the \
radar sensor is blocked.
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
There is a problem with the system, the camera is blocked, or the system\
automatically canceled.
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
There is a problem with the system.
Canad a
U.S.
Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
Parking brake
The brake fluid is low, the parking brake is applied, or there is a problem
with the brake system.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indicator
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remain\
s on
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Door open
A door is not closed. A beep sounds while driving if a door is open.
Low fuel
refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem w\
ith the
fuel gauge. See your dealer
.
Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate tire(s) if n\
ecessary.
The indicator also appears if your vehicle is fitted with the compact \
spare
tire. Have your regular tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
Washer fluid level (Canadian models)
The washer fluid is low.
refill the washer fluid (see page 134).
System message
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also
appears on the multi-information display. Check the display for more
information.
Immobilizer
Y
our key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If
the indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the power system. Turn
the vehicle off, and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may \
be a
problem with the system. See your dealer.
Ready
The vehicle is ready to drive.
Power System
The High
voltage battery is too hot, or there is a problem wih the electric
vehicle system.
EV
The vehicle is moving using electric power only.
Canad a
U.S.
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EHICLE CONTROLSINSTRUMENT PANEL
Lower Displays
Press the S
eL/reSeT button to cycle through the displays shown below.
odometer Trip ATrip B
Vehicle Settings
Use the MID to customize certain vehicle features. The power mode must b\
e
oN
and the vehicle at a compete stop. You can also use the S
eTTINGS button* (see
page 49).
An example of how to change the Trip A reset timing setting is below
. Use the Info
(p/q) and S
eL/reSeT buttons to make and enter selections.
1.
Scroll to the vehicle Settings menu and select it.
2.
Scroll to Meter Setup and select it.
3.
Scroll to “Trip A” reset Timing and select it.
4.
Scroll through the options, and select the one
you want.
5.
Scroll to exit, and select it to exit the menus.
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the\
vehicle.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and trunk.
Unlock button: Press once
to unlock the driver’s door.
Press again to unlock all
doors. Trunk button: Press and hold
to unlock and open the trunk.
Lock button: Press to lock the
doors. Press again for audible
verification.
Panic button: Press to sound
the alarm for 30 seconds.
Press again to cancel.
Built-in key: Slide the
release knob on the back
of the transmitter to pull
out the built-in key.
release knob
Built-in key
Power system button*:
Press and hold to
remotely start the power
system (see page 99).
opening the moonroof in below freezing temperatures or when it is covered\
with
snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor.
NOTICE
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EHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Smart Entry System
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purs\
e) and it
is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), yo\
u can lock or
unlock the doors and trunk without handling the transmitter.
Unlocking/Locking the Doors
To unlock: Grab the driver’s door handle when the
vehicle is off to unlock the driver’s door. Grab the
front passenger’s door handle to unlock all doors.
To lock: Press the door lock button on the front
door handle when the vehicle is off. If the remote
transmitter is inside the vehicle, the doors will not
lock.
Unlocking the TrunkPress the trunk release button to unlock and open
the trunk.
Door lock button
Trunk release button
Door Operation
Use several methods to lock or unlock the doors.
Using the Lock TabTo unlock: Pull the lock tab rearward. When you
unlock the door using the lock tab on the driver’s
door, only the driver’s door unlocks.
To lock: Push the lock tab forward. When you lock
the door using the lock tab on the driver’s door, all
the other doors lock at the same time.
Using the Front Door Inner HandleWhen you pull either front door inner handle, the
door unlocks and opens. Pulling the driver’s door
inner handle unlocks all other doors.
Using the Master Door Lock SwitchTo unlock: Press the unlock side of the switch to
unlock all doors.
To lock: Press the lock side of the switch to lock all
doors.
Childproof Door LocksThe childproof door locks prevent the rear doors
from being opened from the inside regardless of the
position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position,
and close the door.
open the door using the outer door handle.
Using the Trunk OpenerPull the trunk release near the bottom of the driver’s
seat to unlock and open the trunk.
To unlock
Lock ta bTo lock
Inner handle
To unloc k
Master door
lock switch
To lock
Unlock
Lock
Trunk
release
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EHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so\
that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving postur\
e.
1.
Pull up the steering wheel adjustment lever.
2.
Move the steering wheel up or down, and in
or out.
3.
Push down the steering wheel adjustment
lever to lock the steering wheel in position.
To adjus t
To lock
Lever
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to los\
e
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
Driving Position Memory System*
You can store two driver’s seat positions into memory when the vehicle is on using
the buttons on the driver’s door.
1.
Adjust the seat to your preferred position.
2.
Press SeT.
3.
Press and hold memory button 1 or 2. You will hear
two beeps when the memory is set.
4.
Press one of the memory buttons to recall
previously stored positions.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote
transmitter, the seat adjusts automatically to one of the two preset positions.
Memory
button 1
Memory
button 2
SET button
Adjusting the Mirrors
Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sit\
ting in the
correct driving position.
Rearview Mirror with Day/Night Positions*
Manually adjust the position to reduce headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. Flip the tab to switch
between day and night positions.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*When driving after dark, the automatic dimming
function reduces the glare from headlights behind
you.
The function cancels when the shift lever is in
reverse (r).
Power Door MirrorsAdjust the power door mirrors when the vehicle is on.
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right mirror.
After adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the
center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the switch
left, right, up, or down to move the mirror.
Selector switch
Adjustment switch
Tab
Daytime
position
Night position
Sensor
*if equipped
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EHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver*
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote-controlled devices ar\
ound
your home—such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems—\
using the
buttons on the ceiling.
Training a Button
Park near the system you want to program, and follow the instructions in\
the
flowchart below.
To retrain a button or erase codes, see the
owner’s Manual on the owner
Information CD or at owners.honda.com
(U.S.) or www.myhonda.ca (Canada).
If you need help, visit www.homelink.com or call (800) 355-3515.
Press and release the HomeLink
button. Press and release the button on
the remote every 2 seconds.
Does the LED change from slowly blinking
to constantly on or rapidly blinking? This
should take less than one minute.
Press and hold the
HomeLink button
again. Training
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
rapidly blinks. HomeLink LED
remains on.
YES
NO
YES
NO
Position the remote transmitter you wish
to link 1–3 inches (3–8 cm) from the
HomeLink button you want to program.1
Press and release the desired HomeLink
button. Hold the button on the remote
transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) change
from slowly blinking to constantly on or
rapidly blinking? This should take less than
one minute.
2
aThe remote has a rolling code. Press the
“learn” button on the remote-controlled
device (e.g., garage door opener) .
Press and hold the HomeLink button
again; the remote-controlled device
should operate. Within 30 seconds, press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for
2 seconds.a
Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button for about a second.Does the device (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
5
*if equipped
Indicator
Buttons
Climate Control System
The automatic climate control system can maintain your preferred interio\
r
temperature by selecting the proper mix of heated or cooled air and fan \
speed. Use
the buttons on the dashboard to control the system.
AUTO button: Press, then
use the temperature
control buttons to set your
preferred temperature.
Driver’s side
temperature
control
buttons
A/C
button
Fan
control
buttons Recirculation button:
Recirculation mode
(indicator on):
recirculates air from
the vehicle’s interior
.
Fresh air mode
(indicator off):
Maintains outside
ventilation.
Rear
defogger/
heated door
mirrors
button*
Windshield
defroster
button
ON/OFF
button
Mode button:
Change airflow
location.
Passenger’s
side
temperature
control
buttons
SYNC button:
Press to set the
passenger’s side
temperature to
the same as the
driver’s side.
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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