2019 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID steering

46 uu Airbags u Airbag System Components
Safe Driving The front, front knee, front side, and side
curtain airbags are deployed according to
the direction and severity of impact. Both
side curtain airbags are deployed in a
rollover. The airbag system includes: a
Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored
in the center of the steering wheel; the
front passenger’s airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS
AIRBAG .b
Two knee airbags. Th e driver’s knee
airbag is stored under the steering
column; the front passenger’s knee
airbag is stored under the glove box.
Both are marked SRS AIRBAG .c
Two side airbags, one for the driver and
one for a front passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG .
d
Two side curtain airbags, one for each
side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored
in the ceiling, above the side windows.
The front and rear pillars are marked
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG . e
An electronic control unit that, when the
power mode is in ON, continually
monitors information about the various
impact sensors, seat and buckle sensors,
rollover sensor, airbag activators, seat
belt tensioners, and other vehicle
information. During a crash event the
unit can record such information. f
Automatic front seat belt tensioners. In
addition, the driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt buckles incorporate
sensors that detect whether or not the
belts are fastened. g
A driver’s seat position sensor. This
sensor determines the optimal force at
which the airbag will deploy in a crash. h
Weight sensors in the front passenger’s
seat. The front passenger’s airbag will be
turned off if the weight on the seat is
approximately 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the
weight of an infant or small child). i
Impact sensors that can detect a
moderate-to-severe front or side impact. j
An indicator on the dashboard that alerts
you that the front passenger’s front
airbag has been turned off. k
An indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possible problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners. l
A rollover sensor that can detect if your
vehicle is about to roll over and signal the
control unit to deploy both side curtain
airbags.

47uu Airbags u Airbag System Components
Safe Driving
Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with
tremendous force. So, while airbags help sa ve lives, they can cause burns, bruises,
and other minor injuries, sometimes even fatal ones if occupants are not wearing
their seat belts properl y and sitting correctly.
What you should do: Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as
far back from the steering wheel as possibl e while allowing full control of the
vehicle. A front passenger should move thei r seat as far back from the dashboard as
possible.
Remember, however, that no safety system ca n prevent all injuries or deaths that
can occur in a severe crash, even when s eat belts are properly worn and the airbags
deploy.
Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag.
Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp
object in your mouth, can result in in juries if your front airbag inflates.
Do not attach or place objects on th e front and front knee airbag covers.
Objects on the covers marked SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper
operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the
airbags inflate.■ Important Facts About Your Airbags 1 Important Facts About Your Airbags
Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together,
airbags and seat belts pr ovide the best protection.
When driving, keep hand s and arms out of the
deployment path of the fro nt airbag by holding each
side of the steering wheel. Do not cross an arm over
the airbag cover.

48 uu Airbags u Types of Airbags
Safe Driving Types of Airbags Your vehicle is equipped with four types of airbags:
• Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver ’s and front passenger’s seats.
• Front knee airbags: Airbags under the steering co lumn and under the glove
box.
• Side airbags: Airbags in the driver’s and front passenger’s seat-backs.
• Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.
Each is discussed in the following pages.
Front Airbags (SRS) The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to -severe frontal collision to help protect
the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indica tes that the airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary
restraint system.
The front airbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and
in the dashboard for the front pass enger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG .
■ Housing Locations 1 Types of Airbags
The airbags can inflate whenever the power mode is
in ON.
After an airbag inflates in a crash, you may see a
small amount of smoke. This is from the combustion
process of the infl ator material and is not harmful.
People with respiratory pr oblems may experience
some temporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
1 Front Airbags (SRS)
During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or
both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate
at different rates, dependi ng on the severity of the
crash, whether or not the se at belts are latched, and/
or other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to
supplement the seat belts to help reduce the
likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal
crashes.

52 uu Airbags u Knee Airbags
Safe Driving Knee Airbags The knee SRS airbags inflates in a moderate -to-severe frontal collision to help keep
the driver and/or front passenger in the proper position and to help maximize the
benefit provided by the vehicle’s other safety features.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indica tes that the airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary
restraint system.
The driver’s knee airbag is housed under the
steering column.
The front passenger’s kn ee airbag is housed
under the glove box.
Both are marked SRS AIRBAG .■ Housing Locations 1 Knee Airbags
Do not attach accessories on or near the knee
airbags. They can interfer e with the proper operation
of the airbags, or hurt someone if an airbag inflates.
The driver and fr ont passenger should not store any
items under the seat or be hind their feet. The items
can interfere with proper airbag deployment in the
event of a moderate to se ver frontal collision and may
result in inadequate protection.
Housing
Location
Housing
Location

78
Instrument Panel Indicators
M (sequential mode *
/
7-speed manual shift
mode *
) Indicator *
/
Gear Selection
Indicator *
 P. 84Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
Automatic Brake
Hold System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
*1 : When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being perf ormed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine
has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, th ere may be a malfunction in the co rresponding system. To resolve t he issue, follow the instructions in the
owner's manual.  P. 79*1
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Charging System
Indicator Anti-lock Brake System
( ABS ) IndicatorSeat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
® (VSA
® ) System Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
® (VSA
® ) OFF IndicatorSupplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
IndicatorElectric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning Indicators
Lights On IndicatorHigh Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator *ECON Mode Indicator System Message Indicator
SPORT Mode Indicator *
Adaptive Cruise Control
( ACC ) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) Indicator
(Amber) *
/Adaptive Cruise
Control ( ACC ) Indicator
(Amber) *
Lane Keeping Assist
System ( LKAS ) Indicator
(Amber)
Safety Support Indicator
(Amber)
Safety Support Indicator
(Green/Gray) P. 80
 P. 82
 P. 82
 P. 83
 P. 84*1
*1
*1 *1
 P. 93*1
*1
Gear Position Indicator *
 P. 84
Transmission System
Indicator *
 P. 85 , 87
Shift Up Indicator *
 P. 88
Shift Down Indicator *
 P. 88  P. 89
 P. 89
 P. 90
 P. 90
 P. 90
 P. 91*1
*1
*1
*1
 P. 92*1
 P. 92
 P. 94  P. 99
*1
 P. 94
 P. 94  P. 97
 P. 94
Immobilizer System
Indicator
 P. 95 Security System Alarm
Indicator
 P. 96
 P. 96
 P. 98
 P. 100
 P. 101
 P. 104 *1
Adaptive Cruise Control
( ACC ) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) Indicator
(Green) *
/Adaptive Cruise
Control ( ACC ) Indicator
(Green) *
 P. 100 *1
Lane Keeping Assist
System ( LKAS ) Indicator
(Green)
 P. 100 *1
* Not available on all models

92 uu Indicators u
Instrument Panel Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Vehicle Stability
Assist ® (VSA ® )
OFF Indicator ●
Comes on when you partially
disable VSA ® . 2 VSA ® On and Off P. 495●
Comes on if the VSA ® system is
deactivated temporarily after the
battery has been disconnected, 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.
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System
Indicator • Comes on if there is a problem with
the EPS system. • Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. 2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Comes On P. 685

112 uu Indicators u Driver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel Message Condition Explanation●
Appears after you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON. ●
Appears after you unlock and open the driver’s
door.
2 Starting the Engine P. 465
●
Appears when the steering wheel is locked. ●
Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing the
ENGINE START/STOP button.Automatic transmission/
Continuously variable
transmission models
Manual transmission
models Canadian models
Continuously variable transmission models
for Canadian models
Manual transmission models

134 uu Indicators u Driver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel Message Condition Explanation●
Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected
lane. The steering wheel vibrates rapidly. ●
Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving.2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 550●
Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected
lane.
- The steering wheel vibrates rapidly when the
vehicle is drifting out of a detected lane.
- The steering wheel vibrates rapidly when the
vehicle is drifting out of a detected lane. The system
also steers the vehicle to help you remain within
your driving lane. ●
Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving.2 Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System P. 558 ●
You can change the setting for the road departure
mitigation system. Narrow , Normal , Wide , and
Warning Only can be selected.2 Customized Features P. 370, 381●
Appears when the vehicle is likely to drive out of a
detected lane.
The RDM system also steers the vehicle to help you
remain within your driving lane. —Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
When you selected Warning Only
When you selected Narrow, Normal or Wide
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
When you selected Narrow