2017 HONDA ACCORD emergency towing

Contents
Child Safety P. 52Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64Safety Labels P. 65
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 128 Security System P. 132 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 135
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 139 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 158
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 168 Climate Control System P. 180
Audio Error Messages P. 285General Information on the Audio System P. 290
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 342, 373 Compass* P. 408
When Driving P. 421 Braking P. 480Parking Your Vehicle P. 492
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 515 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 531
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 541 Battery P. 550 Remote Transmitter Care P. 551
Cleaning P. 554 Accessories and Modifications P. 559
Engine Does Not Start P. 569 Jump Starting P. 572 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 575
Fuses P. 582 Emergency Towing P. 586
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 593 Reporting Safety Defects P. 594
Authorized Manuals P. 599
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 67
ControlsP. 113
FeaturesP. 185
DrivingP. 411
MaintenanceP. 503
Handling the UnexpectedP. 561
InformationP. 587
IndexP. 601
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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P 561)
Flat Tire (P 563)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the comp act spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P 578)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P 569)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 582)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 576)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 586)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
* Not available on all models
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the
climate control system and reduce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool
down the engine if necessary.
• Shift to the
(S position if the transmission shifts frequently.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refe r to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 586
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
Automatic transmission models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 562
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 563
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 569
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 570
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 571
Jump Starting .................................... 572
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 575Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 576
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 578
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 578
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 579
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 580 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 580
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 581
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 582
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 585
Emergency Towing ........................... 586
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.
Check for a message on the multi-information display.●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 570
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 140
Check brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all2Battery P. 550●If the interior lights come on normally2 Fuses P. 582
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try
to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 421, 423
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 132
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 95
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 585
If the problem continues:2Emergency Towing P. 586
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 572
Models with multi- information display
Models with smart entry system
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Handling the Unexpected
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 truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng 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.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
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Index
Won’t Move ............................................ 575
Shift Lever Position
Indicator ............................ 70, 431, 433, 437
Shifting (Transmission) ..... 430, 432, 436, 438
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 36
Side Airbags ................................................ 46
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 48
Siri ® Eyes Free ............................................ 284
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 243
Smart Entry Remote ......................... 116, 425
Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ...................................................... 119
Snow Tires ................................................. 549
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 257
Spare Tire .................................. 563, 589, 591
Spark Plugs ........................................ 588, 590
Specifications ............................................ 588
Specified Fuel ............................ 499, 588, 590
Speedometer ............................................... 95
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 42
Starting the Engine .......................... 421, 423
Does Not Start ......................................... 569
Engine Switch Buzzer............................... 139
Jump Starting .......................................... 572
Remote Engine Start ................................ 425
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................. 157
Stopping .................................................... 492
Summer Tires ............................................ 549
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 177
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 139
System Message Indicator .......................... 76
T
Tachometer................................................. 95
Temperature Outside Temperature Display ............. 98, 102
Temperature Sensor ................... 98, 102, 183
Time (Setting) ........................................... 114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 476
Indicator............................................ 75, 581
Tires ........................................................... 541
Air Pressure ............................. 542, 589, 591
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 541
Inspection ............................................... 541
Labeling .................................................. 542
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 563
Regulations ............................................. 544
Rotation .................................................. 548
Spare Tire ................................ 563, 589, 591
Summer .................................................. 549
Tire Chains .............................................. 549
Wear Indicators ....................................... 546
Winter..................................................... 549
Tools .......................................................... 562
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 417
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 418
Load Limits .............................................. 417 Towing Your Vehicle
............................... 420
Emergency .............................................. 586
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 476
Indicator ........................................... 75, 581
Transmission ..................... 430, 432, 436, 438
Automatic............................................... 436
Continuously Variable (CVT)............ 430, 432
Fluid ............................................... 527, 528
Manual ................................................... 438
Number .................................................. 592
Shift Lever Position Indicator ......................... 70, 431, 433, 437
Trip Meter .......................................... 97, 101
Troubleshooting ...................................... 561
Blown Fuse ..................................... 582, 584
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 25
Emergency Towing ................................. 586
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 569
Noise When Braking ................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 576
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 563
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 25, 126
Shift Lever Won’t Move .......................... 575
Warning Indicators.................................... 68
Trunk ........................................................ 128
Lid .......................................................... 128
Light Bulb ....................................... 588, 590
Main Switch............................................ 130
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