2019 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID battery

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Instrument Panel
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Safety Support
Indicator
(Amber) ●
Comes on if there is a problem with
RDM, CMBS TM
, or the blind spot
information system *
. ●
Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●
Comes on if the RDM and CMBS TM

are deactivated temporarily after
the battery has been disconnected
and then re-connected. ●
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph
(20 km/h). The indicator should go off. If it
does not, have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Message Condition Explanation
• Appears if there is a problem with the shutter grille,
and the radiator coolant temperature is too high. • Power output will be reduced, so you may not be able
to accelerate or maintain yo ur current speed. Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.●
Appears when the washer fluid is low. ●
Refill the washer fluid. 2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 630●
Appears when the schedul ed maintenance is due
soon. ●
Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow. 2 Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver
Information Interface P. 609●
Appears when there is a pr oblem with the sensor on
the battery. ●
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. 2 Checking the Battery P. 651●
Appears along with the ba ttery charging system
indicator when the battery is not charging. ●
Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger to
reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 681Models with shutter grille
Canadian models

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Instrument Panel
Message Condition Explanation●
Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—●
Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY. ●
Change the power mode to VEHICLE OFF. 2 ENGINE START/STOP Button P. 190●
Appears when you close th e door with the power
mode in ON without the re mote inside the vehicle. ●
Disappears when you bring the remote back inside the
vehicle and close the door. 2 Remote Reminder P. 192●
Appears when the remote battery becomes weak. ●
Replace the battery as soon as possible. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 653

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Instrument Panel
Message Condition Explanation●
Appears if the remote battery is too weak to start the
engine or the key is not within operating range to
start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times. ●
Bring the remote in front of the ENGINE START/STOP
button to be touched with. 2 If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 672●
Appears when the starter system has a problem. ●
As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for up to 15 seconds while
pressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal (manual
transmission only), manual ly start the engine.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●
Appears as soon as a problem is detected in the
smart entry system *
or push button starting system. ●
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models

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Controls Locking and Unlocking the DoorsKey Types and Functions This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the key to start and stop the engine, and to lock and unlock all the doors, fuel
fill door and to open the trunk.
You can also use the remote tra nsmitter or smart entry system *
to lock and unlock
all the doors, fuel fill door and to open the trunk. 1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.
2 Immobilizer System P. 183
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
• Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
• Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
• Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.
• Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the engine using the remote.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback *
P. 469Models with remote engine starterModels without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system Models with smart entry system and
remote engine starter
* Not available on all models

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Controls
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the
doors or open the trunk when the remote
battery becomes weak and the power door
lock/unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push th e built-in key into the
remote until it clicks.
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.■ Built-in Key
Built-in KeyRelease Knob
■ Key Number Tag 1 Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.

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Controls Low Remote Signal Strength The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the remote when locking/unlocking the
doors *
, and fuel fill door *
, opening the trunk *
, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors *
, and fuel fill door *
, opening the
trunk *
, or to start the engine may be inhi bited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the remote together with telecommunications equipment,
laptop computers, cell phone s, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touchi ng or covering the remote. 1 Low Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the remote and the vehicle
consumes the remote’s battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the remote is
receiving strong radio waves. Avoid placing it near
electrical appliances such as televisions and personal
computers.
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Controls
■ Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once:
u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
and fuel fill door lo ck, and the security
system sets.
Twice (within five se conds after the first
push):
u Some exterior lights flash, the beeper
sounds and verifies the security system is
set.
■ Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once:
u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver’s door, fuel fill door unlocks.
Twice:
u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
remaining doors unlock.■ Using the Remote Transmitter 1 Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will auto matically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 370, 381
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter only when the power mode in VEHICLE
OFF.
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock th e vehicle when a door is
open.
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the batter y is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 653
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
2 Customized Features P. 370, 381LED
Unlock Button Lock Button