2019 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID light

uu Braking u Brake System
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Driving Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wh eels. The brake assist system
increases the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an
emergency situation. The an ti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering
control when braking very hard. 2 Brake Assist System P. 582
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 581
■ Foot Brake 1 Foot Brake
Check the brakes after driving through deep water,
or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If
necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the
pedal several times.
If you hear a continuous me tallic friction sound when
applying the brakes, this is caused by the brake wear
indicator rubbing on the brak e disk and indicates that
the brake pads need to be replaced. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer. If y ou hear only an occasional
squeak or squeal when y ou initially apply the brake
pedal, this may be nor mal and caused by high
frequency vibration of th e brake pads against the
rotating brake disc.
Constantly using the brak e pedal while going down a
long hill builds up heat, which reduces the brake
effectiveness. Apply engine braking by taking your
foot off the accelerator pe dal and downshifting to a
lower gear/speed po sition. With manual
transmission *
use a lower gear for greater engine
braking.
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, as it will lightly apply the brakes and cause
them to lose effectiveness over time and reduce pad
life. It will also conf use drivers behind you.
Whenever the brakes are activated by CMBS TM
or
another system that automa tically controls braking,
the brake pedal is depr essed and released in
accordance with braking function.
* Not available on all models

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577 uu Braking u Brake System
Driving
Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until the accelerator pedal is
pressed. You can use this system while th e vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at
traffic lights and in heavy traffic.
■ Automatic Brake Hold 1 Automatic Brake Hold
3
WARNING Activating the automatic brake hold system
on steep hills or slippery roads may still
allow the vehicle to move if you remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may
cause a crash resulting in serious injury or
death.
Never activate the automatic brake hold
system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from
moving when stopped on a steep hill or
slippery roads.
3
WARNING Using the automatic brake hold system to
park the vehicle may result in the vehicle
unexpectedly moving.
If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may
cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or
death.
Never leave the vehicl e when braking is
temporarily kept by automatic brake hold
and always park the vehicle by putting the
transmission in ( P *
and applying the
parking brake.Automatic transmission/Continuousl y variable transmission models
■ Turning on the system
Fasten your seat belt
properly, then start the
engine. Press the
automatic brake hold
button. ●
The automatic brake
hold system indicator
comes on. The system
is turned on. ■ Activating the system
Depress the brake pedal
to come to a complete
stop. The transmission
must be in ( D
, ( N
, ( S *
or ( L *
. ●
The automatic brake
hold indicator comes
on. Braking is kept for
up to 10 minutes. ●
Release the brake pedal
after the automatic
brake hold indicator
comes on. ■ Canceling the system
Depress the accelerator
pedal while the
transmission must be in ( D
, ( R
, ( S *
or ( L *
. The
system is canceled and
the vehicle starts to
move. ●
The automatic brake
hold indicator goes
off. The system
continues to be on. Accelerator PedalBrake PedalAutomatic Brake
Hold Button Goes
Off
U.S.
Canada On
On
Comes
OnComes
On
Comes
On
* Not available on all models

578 uu Braking u Brake System
Driving Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until you change a gear to a
position other than neutral and:
• Release the clutch pedal on a level road or when facing downhill.
• Release the clutch pedal and depress the accelerator pedal when facing uphill.
You can use this system while the vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at traffic lights
and in heavy traffic. Manual transmission models
■ Turning on the system
Fasten your seat belt
properly, then start the
engine. Press the
automatic brake hold
button. ●
The automatic brake
hold system indicator
comes on. The system
is turned on. ■ Activating the system
Depress the brake pedal
to come to a complete
stop. ●
The automatic brake
hold indicator comes
on. Braking is kept for
up to 10 minutes. ●
Release the brake pedal
after the automatic
brake hold indicator
comes on. ■ Canceling the system
Shift into one of the
gears other than neutral
and: ●
Release the clutch
pedal on a level road
or when facing
downhill. ●
Release the clutch
pedal and depress the
accelerator pedal
when facing uphill.
The system is canceled
and the vehicle starts to
move. ●
The automatic brake
hold indicator goes off.
The system releases the
brake automatically. Accelerator PedalBrake PedalAutomatic Brake
Hold Button Goes
Off
U.S.
Canada Clutch PedalComes
On On
Comes
On On
Comes
On

581uu Braking u Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Driving
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering control by
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you.
The electronic brake distribu tion (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also
balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.
You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pe dal. This is sometimes referred to as
“stomp and steer.”
■ ABS operation
The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is working. Keep holding the
pedal firmly down. On dry pavement, you w ill need to press on the brake pedal very
hard before the ABS activates. However, you may feel the ABS activate immediately
if you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
ABS may activate when you depres s the brake pedal when driving on:
• Wet or snow covered roads.
• Roads paved with stone.
• Roads with uneven surf aces, such as potholes, cracks, manholes, etc.
When the vehicle speed goes under 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.■ ABS 1 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) NOTICE
The ABS may not function correc tly if you use a tire of
the wrong size or type.
If the ABS indicator comes on while driving, there
may be a problem with the system. While normal
braking will not be affected, there is a possibility that
the ABS will not be opera ting. Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.
The ABS is not designed for the purpose of reducing
the time or distance it takes for a vehicle to stop: It is
designed to limit brake lockup which can lead to
skidding and loss of steering control.
In the following cases, yo ur vehicle may need more
distance to stop than a vehicle without the ABS:
• You are driving on rough or uneven road surfaces,
such as gravel or snow.
• The tires are equipped with snow chains *
.
The following may be observed with the ABS system:
• Motor sounds coming from the engine
compartment when the brakes are applied, or
when system checks are being performed after the
engine has been started and wh ile the vehicle
accelerates.
• Brake pedal and/or the ve hicle body vibration when
ABS activates.
These vibrations and sou nds are normal to ABS
systems and are no cause for concern.
* Not available on all models

582 uu Braking u Brake Assist System
Driving Brake Assist System Designed to assist the driver by generating greater braking force when you depress
the brake pedal hard during emergency braking.
■ Brake assist system operation
Press the brake pedal firmly for more powerful braking.
When brake assist operates, the pedal ma y wiggle slightly and an operating noise
may be heard. This is normal. Keep holding the brake pedal firmly down.■ Brake Assist System

588 uu Parking Your Vehicle u Parking Sensor System *
Driving ■ When the distance between your vehicle and obstacles behind becomes shorter
*1:At this stage, only the center sensors detect obstacles. Length of the
intermittent beep Distance between the Bumper and Obstacle
Indicator Audio/Information Screen
Corner Sensors Center Sensors
Moderate — Rear: About 43-24 in
(110-60 cm) Comes on in Yellow *1
Short About 24-18 in
(60-45 cm) About 24-18 in
(60-45 cm)
Comes on in Amber
Very short About 18-14 in
(45-35 cm) About 18-14 in
(45-35 cm)
Continuous About 14 in
(35 cm) or less About 14 in
(35 cm) or less Comes on in Red Indicators light where the
sensor detects an obstacle.
Indicators light where the
sensor detects an obstacle.

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Driving Multi-View Rear CameraAbout Your Multi-View Rear Camera The audio/information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view. The display
automatically changes to the rear view when the transmission is put into ( R
.
*1 : Models with color audio
*2 : Models with Display Audio■ Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area 1 About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see
the corner ends of the bum per or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique le ns also makes objects
appear closer or farther than they actually are.
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do
not rely on the rearview display which does not give
you all information about conditions at the back of
your vehicle.
If the camera lens is cove red with dirt or moisture,
use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free
of debris.
You can change the Fixed Guideline and Dynamic
Guideline settings.
2 Customized Features P. 370, 381
Fixed Guideline
On *1
/ ON *2
: Guidelines appear when you put the
transmission into ( R
.
Off *1
/ OFF *2
: Guidelines do not appear.
Dynamic Guideline
On *1
/ ON *2
: Guidelines move according to the
steering wheel direction.
Off *1
/ OFF *2
: Guidelines do not move.Top Down View ModeNormal View ModeWide View Mode
Guidelines
BumperCamera Approx. 39 inches (1 m)
Approx. 20 inches (50 cm)

603Maintenance This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ............ 604
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 605
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 606
Maintenance Minder TM
..................... 607
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 614
Opening the Hood ........................... 616
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 617
Oil Check ......................................... 618
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 620
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 621 Engine Coolant ................................ 625
Transmission Fluid ............................ 627
Brake/Clutch *
Fluid .......................... 629
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 630
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 631
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 639
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 642
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 643
Tire Labeling .................................... 643
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 645
Wear Indicators................................ 647 Tire Service Life ................................ 647
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 648
Tire Rotation .................................... 649
Winter Tires ..................................... 650
Battery ............................................... 651
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 653
Climate Control System Maintenance .... 654
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 655
Exterior Care.................................... 657
Accessories and Modifications ........ 660
* Not available on all models