2019 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID Owners Manual

487 uu When Driving u Shifting
Driving
■ 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation 1 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation
Each paddle shift operati on makes a single speed
change.
To change continuously, re lease the paddle shifter
before pulling it agai n for the next speed.
The gear selection indicato r blinks when you cannot
shift up or down. It indicate s that your vehicle speed
is not in its allo wable shifting range.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift
down while the indi cator is blinking.( -
Paddle Shifter
(Shift down) ( +
Paddle Shifter
(Shift up)
Downshifting when pulling
the ( -
paddle shifter.
(Changes to lower speed
number) Upshifting when pulling
the ( +
paddle shifter.
(Changes to higher speed
number)

488 uu When Driving u Shifting
Driving Shifting Fully depress the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears, then
slowly release the pedal.
Depress the clutch pedal, and pause fo r a few seconds before shifting into ( R
, or
shift into one of the forwar d gears for a moment. This stops the gears so they do not
“grind.”
When you are not shifting, do not rest your
foot on the clutch pedal. This can cause your
clutch to wear out faster. ■ Shift Lever Operation Manual transmission models
1 Shifting NOTICE
Do not shift to ( R
before the vehicle comes to a
complete stop.
Shifting to ( R
before stopping can damage the
transmission. NOTICE
Before downshifting, make su re the engine will not
go into the tachometer’s red zone. Should this occur,
it can severely da mage your engine.
There is a metallic part on the shift lever. If you leave
the vehicle parked outside for a long time on a hot
day, be careful before movi ng the shift lever. Because
of heat, the shift lever may be extremely hot. If the
outside temperature is low, the shift lever may feel
cold.
If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you
are in, the engine speed will enter into the
tachometer’s red zone. When this happens, you may
experience a slight jolt.

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489 uu When Driving u Shifting
Driving
Come on to inform you that upshifting or
downshifting is necessary to prevent the
engine from over revving or stalling.
The shift up indicator:
Comes on when upshifting is recommended.
The shift down indicator:
Comes on when downshifting is
recommended.■ Shift Up/Down Indicators 1 Shift Up/Down Indicators
This indicator will not prom pt you to downshift to
increase engine br aking. It is up to you to downshift
to increase engine brak ing when driving downhill.
Always shift down at the appropriate vehicle speed.
The shift down indicator does not come on when
downshifting from ( 2
to ( 1
.
Road and traffic c onditions may require you to shift
at times other than those indicated.

490 uu When Driving u Shifting
Driving The manual transmission has a lockout mech anism that stops you from accidentally
shifting into ( R
from a forward gear while the ve hicle is moving above a certain
speed.
If you cannot shift to ( R
when the vehicle is stopped, do the following:
1. Depress the clutch pedal, move the shift
lever all the way to the left, and shift to ( R
.
2. If you still cannot shift into ( R
, apply the
parking brake, and set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF.
3. Depress the clutch pedal and shift into ( R
.
4. Keep depressing the clutch pedal and start
the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer if you
have to go through this procedure repeatedly.■ Reverse Lockout

491 uu When Driving u SPORT Mode *
Driving
SPORT Mode *
To turn the SPORT mode on and off, press the SPORT button.
The SPORT mode increases engine pe rformance, transmission and handling *
.
This mode is suitable for driving on hills or through curves on mountain roads.
The SPORT mode is turned off every time yo u start the engine, even if you turned it
on the last time you drove the vehicle.
The ambient meter color changes to a cons tant red and the turbo meter appears on
the driver information interface. SPORT ButtonSPORT Mode Indicator
Models with adaptive
damper systemModels without adaptive
damper system
* Not available on all models

492 uu When Driving u ECON Button
Driving ECON Button
The ECON button turns the ECON mode on and off.
The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by adjusting the
performance of the engine, transmi ssion and climate control system.
*1 : Models without the adaptive damper system
*2 : Models with the adaptive damper system
*3 : Continuously variable transmi ssion models without SPORT mode
*4 : Manual transmission models
*5 : Automatic transmission/Continuously variable transmission models with SPORT mode 1 ECON Button
While in ECON mode, the cl imate control system has
greater temperature fluctuations.*1
*2 *3
*4
*5

493uu When Driving u Adaptive Damper System *
Driving
Adaptive Damper System *Constantly controls your vehicle’s front a nd rear dampers according to current road
conditions, vehicle speed and steering operation.
You can change handling response by turning the SPORT mode on. 2 SPORT Mode *
P. 491
* Not available on all models

494 uu When Driving u Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ® ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
Driving Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ® ), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System VSA ® helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less
than what was intended. It also assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces.
It does so by regulating engine output and select ively applying the brakes.
When VSA ® activates, you may notice that the
engine does not respond to the accelerator.
You may also notice some noise from the
hydraulic system. You will also see the
indicator blink.
■ VSA ® Operation 1 Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ® ), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System
The VSA ® may not function properl y if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire, and the air pressures as specified.
When the VSA ® system indicator comes on and stays
on while driving, there ma y be a problem with the
system. While this may not interfere with normal
driving, have your vehi cle checked by a dealer
immediately.
VSA ® cannot enhance stability in all driving situations
and does not control the entire braking system. You
still need to drive and corner at speeds appropriate
for the conditions and always leave a sufficient
margin of safety.
The main function of the VSA ® system is generally
known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The
system also includes a traction control function.
The Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ® ) system, Vehicle
Stability Assist ® (VSA ® ) OFF, adaptive cruise control
(ACC) with low speed follow (LSF) *
, adaptive cruise
control (ACC) *
, safety support and low tire pressure/
TPMS indicators may come on in amber along with a
message in the driver information interface when you
set the power mode to ON after re-connecting a
battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go of f. If any do not, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.VSA ® System
Indicator
* Not available on all models