2019 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID Owners Manual

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Engine Does Not StartChecking the Engine If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter condition Checklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly. Check for a message on the dr iver information interface. ●
If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears2 If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 672
u Make sure the remote is in its operating range. 2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 190
Check brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness. ●
If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all 2 Battery P. 651 ●
If the interior lights come on normally 2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 692
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with a
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again. 2 Starting the Engine P. 465, 466, 467
Check the immobilize r system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started. 2 Immobilizer System P. 183
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank. 2 Fuel Gauge P. 137
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 692
If the problem continues:
2 Emergency Towing P. 693 1 Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 674

672 uu Engine Does Not Start u If the Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected If the Remote Battery is Weak If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the driver information interface, and the ENGINE START/STOP button
flashes, and the engine won’t star t, start the engine as follows:
1. Touch the center of the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the H logo on the
remote while the ENGINE START/STOP
button is flashing. The buttons on the
remote should be facing you.
u The ENGINE START/STOP button
flashes for about 30 seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal (automatic
transmission/continuously variable
transmission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) and press the ENGINE
START/STOP button within 10 seconds
after the beeper sounds and the ENGINE
START/STOP button changes from
flashing to on.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.

673uu Engine Does Not Start u Emergency Engine Stop
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Emergency Engine Stop The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, do either of the
following operations:
• Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for about two seconds.
• Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button three times.
The steering wheel will not lock. However, because turning off the engine disables
the power assist the engine provides to the steering and braking systems, it will
require significantly more physical effort an d time to steer and sl ow the vehicle. Use
both feet on the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle and stop immediately in a
safe place. With manual transmission models you can al so downshift the
transmission to utilize engine braking.
The transmission automa tically changes to ( P
after the vehicle comes to a complete
stop. Then, the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
The power mode is in ACCESSORY when the engine is stopped.
To change the mode to VEHICLE OFF, put the transmission into ( P
after the vehicle
comes to a complete stop.
Then press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice without depressing the brake
pedal.
The power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF. 1 Emergency Engine Stop
Do not press the button while driving unless it is
absolutely necessary for the engine to be turned off.
Automatic transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models for Canadian models
Manual transmission models

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Handling the Unexpected Jump StartingJump Starting Procedure Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1. Open the cover on the positive + terminal.
2. Connect the first jump er cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than
15-volt. Check the charger manual for
the proper setting.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal. 1 Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.3
WARNING A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.Booster Battery1.5 L engine models
2.0 L engine models
Booster Battery

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5. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt
as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable
to any other part.
6. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
7. Attempt to start your ve hicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact. 1 Jump Starting
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.1.5 L engine models
2.0 L engine models Engine Mounting Bolt
Engine Mounting Bolt

uu Jump Starting u Jump Starting Procedure
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Handling the Unexpected Once your vehicle’s engine has started, re move the jumper cabl es in the following
order.
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a n earby service station or a dealer.■ What to Do After the Engine Starts 1 What to Do After the Engine Starts
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.
* Not available on all models

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Shift Lever Does Not Move Follow the procedure below if you cann ot move the shift lever out of the ( P

position.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the built-in key from the remote.
3. Open the center pocket. 2 Center Pocket P. 223
4. Remove the cover in the center pocket.
5. Wrap a cloth around the tip of the built-in
key. Put it into the shift lock release slot (as
shown in the image) and remove the cover.■ Releasing the Lock Continuously variable transmission models
Models without wireless charger
Cover Models without wireless charger
Slot Cover All models

678 uu Shift Lever Does Not Move u
Handling the Unexpected 6. Insert the key into the sh ift lock release slot.
7. While pushing the key down, press the shift
lever release button, and place the shift
lever into ( N
.
u The lock is now released. Have the shift
lever checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.Release Button Shift Lock
Release Slot