2019 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID trunk

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Controls Opening and Closing the TrunkPrecautions for Opening/Closing the Trunk ■ Opening the trunk
Opening the trunk all the way.
u If it is not fully opened, the trunk lid may begin to close under its own weight.
■ Closing the trunk
Keep the trunk lid clos ed while driving to:
u Avoid possible damage.
u Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 75
Using the Trunk Opener Press and hold the trunk opener on the
driver’s door to unlock and open the trunk. 2 When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 695
Trunk Opener

181uu Opening and Closing the Trunk u Using the Trunk Release Button *
Controls
Using the Trunk Release Button *Push up the release button on the trunk lid
after all the doors are unlocked. 2 When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 695
Even if the trunk is locked, you can open the
trunk if you carry the remote.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds.
Using the Remote Transmitter Press the trunk release button for
approximately one second to unlock and open
the trunk. 1 Using the Trunk Release Button *
• If you forget the remote inside, the beeper will
sound and the trunk will not close.
• A person who is not carrying the remote can
unlock the trunk if a pers on who is carrying it is
within range.
• If the beeper sounds after you close the trunk,
move the remote away from the trunk and close
again.
• The remote may not operate if it is too close to the
trunk.Trunk Release Button
Trunk Release Button
* Not available on all models

182 uu Opening and Closing the Trunk u Trunk Main Switch *
Controls Trunk Main Switch * The trunk main switch disables the trunk
release button on the remote transmitter and
the trunk release button on the trunk lid and
trunk opener on the driver’s door to protect
luggage in the trunk.
1. Make sure the rear seat-back is not folded
down.
2. Turn off the trunk main switch in the glove
box.
3. Lock the glove box.
Emergency Trunk Opener The trunk release lever allows you to open the
trunk from inside for your safety.
Slide the release lever in the direction of the
arrow. 1 Trunk Main Switch *
If you need to give the ke y to someone else, remove
the built-in key from the remote by sliding the release
knob, and give the remote as a valet key.
ON
OFFMain Switch
1 Emergency Trunk Opener
Parents should deci de if their children should be
shown how to use this feature.
Lever
* Not available on all models

184 uu Security System u Security System Alarm
Controls Security System Alarm The security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the trunk or doors are op ened with the key,
remote transmitter, or smart entr y with push button start system *
.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the
transmission is taken out of ( P
(continuously variable transmission models) or the
hood is opened before the power mode is in ON.
■ When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and some the exterior lights flash.
■ To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or smart entry with push
button start system *
. The system, along with the ho rn and flashing lights, is
deactivated.
■ Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when th e following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.
• The hood and trunk are closed.
• All doors are locked from outside with the key, remote transmitter, or smart entry
with push button start system *
.
■ When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■ To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key *
,
remote transmitter or smart entry with push button start system *
, or when the power
mode is set to ON. The security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time. 1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
• Unlocking the door with the lock tab.
• Opening the trunk with the trunk opener or the
emergency trunk opener.
• Opening the hood with the hood release.
• Taking the transmission out of ( P
.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or smart entry with push button start system *
.Continuously variable transmission models
* Not available on all models

214 uu Adjusting the Seats u Rear Seats
Controls Rear Seats 1. Remove the center shoulder belt from the
guide.
2. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release
the lock.
3. Fold the seat-back down.■ Folding Down the Rear Seat(s) 1 Folding Down the Rear Seat(s)
The rear seat-back(s *
) can be folded down to
accommodate bulkier items in the trunk.
Never drive with the seat-back folded down and the
trunk lid open.
2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 75
To lock a seat-back upright, push it backwards until it
locks.
When returning the seat-back to its original position,
push it firmly back. Also, m ake sure all rear shoulder
belts are positioned in front of the seat-back, and the
center shoulder belt is re -positioned in the guide.
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger se at, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly.
2 Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator P. 59
Make sure all items in the trunk or items
extending through the opening into the rear
seat is properly secured. Loose items can fly
forward if you have to brake hard.
The front seat(s) must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the rear seats as they fold
down.Guide
Center
Shoulder Belt
Release
Lever
Release
Lever *
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Interior Convenience Items Pull the handle to op en the glove box.
You can lock the glove box with the built-in
key.
Push the cover to open the pocket.■ Glove Box 1 Glove Box
3
WARNING An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.Glove Box
Handle
To Lock Models with trunk main switch
■ Center Pocket

uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items
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Controls 1 Wireless Charger *
NOTICE
Do not place any magnetic recording media or precision
machines within the charging area while charging.
The data on your cards such as credit cards can be
lost because of the magneti c effect. Also precision
machines such as watches can go wrong.
“Qi” and marks are the registered trademarks
owned by Wire less Power Consortium (WPC).
In the following cases, ch arging may stop or not start:
• The device is already fully charged.
• The temperature of the device is extremely high
while charging.
• You are at a place that emits strong
electromagnetic waves or nois es such as TV station,
electric power plant, or gas station.
A device may not charge if the size or shape of its
chargeable side is not a ppropriate for use with the
charging area.
Not all devices are compatible with the system.
During the charging phase, it is normal for the
charging area and de vice to heat up.
Charging may be briefl y interrupted when:
• All the doors or the trunk are closed
- to avoid interference with the proper functioning
of the smart entry system.
• The position of the device is altered.
Do not charge more than one device at a time on a
charging area.
* Not available on all models

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233uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items
Controls
There is a coat hook on the rear left grab
handle. Pull it down to use it.
The cargo hooks in the trunk can be used to
install a net for securing items.■ Coat Hook 1 Coat Hook
The coat hook is not desi gned for large or heavy
items.
■ Cargo Hooks 1 Cargo Hooks
Heavy objects may damage the hook.
Make sure any items put on this hook weigh less than
6.6 lbs (3 kg).
Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the trunk,
placing the heaviest item s on the bottom and as far
forward as possible.
2 Maximum Load Limit P. 457