2019 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID Owners Manual

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447uu Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® u HFL Menus
Features
■ Read or Stop reading a message
1. Go to the text message screen.
2. Select Play .
u The system starts reading the message
aloud.
3. Select Stop to stop reading.
Select Play again to start reading the
message.
■ Reply to a message
1. Go to the text message screen.
2. Select Reply .
3. Select the reply message.
u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
4. Select Send to send the message.
u Message sent appears on the screen
when the reply message was successfully
sent. 1 Reply to a message
The available reply messages are as follows:
• Talk to you later, I’m driving.
• I’m on my way.
• I’m running late.
• OK
• Yes
• No
The default reply messages are displayed only in
English. If you want to use reply messages in
languages other than Englis h, please edit them.
2 To edit a reply message P. 448
You can add a reply message by selecting + Create
New Message .
2 To edit a reply message P. 448
Only certain phones receiv e and send messages when
paired and connected. For a list of compatible
phones:
• U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com /handsfreelink/ ,
or call 1-888-528-7876.
• Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-888-528-7876.

uu Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® u HFL Menus
448
Features ■ To edit a reply message
1. Press the button.
2. Select Messages .
3. Select Settings .
4. Select Edit Replies .
5. Select the reply message you want to edit
or + Create New Message .
u The on-screen keyboard screen is
displayed.
6. Enter a reply message, and then select
Save .
■ To delete a reply message
1. Press the button.
2. Select Messages .
3. Select Settings .
4. Select Delete Replies .
5. Select on the reply message you want to
delete.
u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
6. Select Yes . 1 To edit a reply message
You can change the order of reply messages by
selecting Reorder .

449uu Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® u HFL Menus
Features
■ Making a call to a sender
1. Go to the text message screen.
2. Select Call .

450 uu Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® u HondaLink ® Assist *
Features HondaLink ® Assist *
■ Automatic collisi on notification
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,
your vehicle automatically will attempt to
connect to the HondaLink ® operator. If
connected, information about your vehicle, its
location, and its condition can be sent to the
operator *1
; you also can speak to the operator
when connected.
IMPORTANT: For vehicles equipp ed with HondaLink ® Assist, owner activation
constitutes authorization for Honda to collect informatio n from your vehicle needed
to provide the service, and agr eement to the Terms of Use at www.hondalink.com/
TermsAndConditions . In a crash, HondaLink ® Assist will attempt to notify emergency
services but NEITHER HONDA NOR ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT
SUCH NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.
Honda reserves the right to terminate HondaLink ® Assist services at any time or for
any reason, and in the future may not be ab le to provide services due to changes in,
or obsolescence of, technology integral to the service or changes in governmental
regulation.
*1: Depending on your phone and ad equate cellular co verage, your vehicl e’s location may not
be sent to the operator.■ In Case of Emergency 1 HondaLink ® Assist *
HondaLink ® Assist also provides services you can
operate from the Intern et or your smartphone.
To subscribe to HondaLink ® Assist, or to get more
information about all of its features, contact an
Honda dealer, or visit hondalink.honda.com
1 In Case of Emergency
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the
operator if the battery level is low, the line is
disconnected, or you do not have adequate cellular
coverage.
You cannot use this emergency services when:
• You travel outside the HondaLink ® service coverage
areas.
• There is a problem with the connecting devices,
such as the microphones, speakers, or the unit
itself.
• HondaLink Assist is not enabled.
2 To enable notification P. 451
You cannot operate othe r phone-related functions
using the screen while talking to the operator.
Only the operator can terminate the connection to
your vehicle.
1 Automatic collision notification
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.
* Not available on all models

451uu Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® u HondaLink ® Assist *
Features
■ To enable notification
1. Go to the phone settings screen. 2 Phone settings screen P. 430
2. Select HondaLink Assist .
3. Select YES or NO . 1 To enable notification
Setting options:
• YES : Notification is available.
• NO : Disable the feature.

452
Features Refuel Recommend Your vehicle is equipped with a feature th at recommends refueling at a timing of
your preference. Once the system is progra mmed, this feature will notify you when
refueling is recommended as well as enable you to search for gas stations that are
located in the vicinity of your vehicle.
1. When it is time to refuel the vehicle, a
notification is displayed and a notification
icon is displayed in the header.
2. Touch the box that contains the icon.
3. Select Find Gas Station Now .
4. Choose a gas station from the search
screen of the navigation system.
u For instructions on how to use the
navigation system, refer to the
navigation system manual. 1 Refuel Recommend
You can change the setting for Refuel Recommend
by selecting: Settings  System  Refuel
recommend
When you turn off this feature, the timing that you
programmed for refueling will be deleted.
This feature can only be us ed when the gas tank fuel
level is below 30 percent.
If you select Find Gas Station Now or put more
than 5 liters of gasoline into the gas tank, the
notification for refueling will disappear. If you prefer
not to be notified, select OFF in the settings for Refuel
Recommend.
When you drive on a rough road or ascend or
descend a hill for an ex tended period of time, the
notification may disappear or may not be displayed at
all.Models with navigation system
Notification
icon

453Driving This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving ................................... 454
Towing a Trailer ................................ 459
When Driving
Starting the Engine .......................... 465
Precautions While Driving................. 473
Automatic Transmission *
/Continuously
Variable Transmission *
................... 474
Shifting .................... 475, 482, 484, 488
SPORT Mode *
.................................. 491
ECON Button ................................... 492
Adaptive Damper System *
............... 493
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ® ), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System.......................................... 494 Agile Handling Assist ............................. 496 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)..... 497
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 500
Blind spot information System *
........... 502
LaneWatch TM
*
.................................. 505
Honda Sensing ® ................................ 507
Collision Mitigati on Braking System TM

(CMBS TM
) ....................................... 510
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) *
....................... 519
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) *
....... 535
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).... 550 Road Departure Mi tigation (RDM)
System ........................................ 558
Traffic Sign Recognition System ....... 562
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 568
Radar Sensor ................................... 570
Braking
Brake System ................................... 571
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 581
Brake Assist System ......................... 582
Parking Your Vehicle ........................ 583
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 594
Refueling ........................................... 597
Fuel Economy and CO 2
Emissions .... 600
Turbo Engine Vehicle ....................... 601
* Not available on all models

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Driving Before DrivingDriving Preparation Check the following items be fore you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressure, check for damage and excessive wear. 2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 642
• Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.■ Exterior Checks 1 Exterior Checks NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.