2019 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID check engine light

ContentsChild Safety P. 61 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 75 Safety Labels P. 76
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 180 Security System P. 183 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 186
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 190 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 208
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 221 Climate Control System P. 239
Audio Error Messages P. 343 General Information on the Audio System P. 348
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 403, 427 Refuel Recommend P. 452
When Driving P. 465 Braking P. 571 Parking Your Vehicle P. 583
Fuel Economy and CO 2
Emissions P. 600 Turbo Engine Vehicle P. 601
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 614 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 631
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 642 Battery P. 651 Remote Transmitter Care P. 653
Cleaning P. 655 Accessories and Modifications P. 660
Engine Does Not Start P. 671 Jump Starti ng P. 674 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 677
Fuses P. 688 Emergency Towing P. 693 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 694
Refueling P. 697
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 705 Reporting Safety Defects P. 706
Authorized Manuals P. 711 Customer Service Information P. 712 Quick Reference Guide
P. 4 Safe Driving
P. 33 Instrument Panel
P. 77 Controls
P. 163 Features
P. 243 Driving
P. 453 Maintenance
P. 603 Handling the Unexpected
P. 663
Information
P. 699
Index
P. 713

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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 603)
Under the Hood (P 614)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid and clutch *
fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b Locate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you
can release the lever.
c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place. Lights (P 631)
● Inspect all lights regularly.Wiper Blades (P 639)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 642)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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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
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231uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items
Controls
■ When charging does not start
Perform one of the solutions in the following table.
Indicator Cause Solution
Green
&
Amber Blinking
simulta-
neously There is an obstacle(s) between
the charging area and the
device. Remove the
obstacle(s).
The device is not within the
charging area. Move the device to the
center of the charging
area where is
located.
Amber Blinking The wireless charger is faulty. Contact a dealer for
repairs. 1 Wireless Charger *
This system consumes a lot of power. Do not use the
system for a long time when the engine is not
running. This may weaken the battery, making it
difficult to start the engine.
When using the wireless charger, check the user’s
manual that came with th e compatible device you
want to charge.3
CAUTION Metal objects between the charge pad
and the device to be charged will get
hot and can burn you.
• Always remove foreign objects from
the charge pad before charging the
device.
• Be sure the surface is clear of dust and
other debris before charging.
• Do not spill liquids (i. e. water, drinks,
etc.) on the charger and the device.
• Do not use oil, grease, alcohol,
benzine or thinner for cleaning the
charge pad.
• Do not cover the system with towels,
clothing, or other objects while
charging etc.
• Avoid spraying aerosols which may
come in contact with the charge pad
surface.
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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.

462 uu Towing a Trailer u Driving Safely with a Trailer
Driving Driving Safely with a Trailer • Have the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition.
• Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within limits.2 Towing Load Limits P. 459
• Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the trailer.
• Securely store all the items in and on the tr ailer so that they do not shift while
driving.
• Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly.
• Check the pressure of the traile r tires, including the spare.
• Drive slower than normal.
• Obey posted speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
• Use the ( D
position when towing a trailer on level roads.
• Turn more slowly and with a wider turning arc than normal.
• Allow more time and distance for braking.
• Do not brake or turn suddenly.
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the
climate control system and reduc e speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool
down the engine if necessary.■ Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer
■ Towing Speeds and Gears
■ Turning and Braking
■ Driving in Hilly Terrain 2.0 L engine models
1 Driving Safely with a Trailer
Operating speed when towing a trailer must not
exceed 62 mph (100 km/h).
Parking
In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel
chocks at each of the trailer’s tires.
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Driving
When DrivingStarting the Engine 1. Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
u The parking brake indicator (red) comes
on for 30 seconds when you pull up the
electric parking brake switch.
u The parking brake must be applied to
start the engine.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in ( N
with the parking brake applied, it is
safer to start it in ( P
.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal. 1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly c oded device is used, the engine’s
fuel system is disabled.
2 Immobilizer System P. 183Automatic transmission models
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake Pedal

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469uu When Driving u Starting the Engine
Driving
You can remotely start the engine using the button on the remote.
■ To start the engine
When started remotely, the engine automati cally shuts off after 10 minutes of idling
and/or the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP button have not been pressed
simultaneously.
To extend the run time for another 10 mi nutes during the first run, press the
button, then press an d hold the button.
u Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was
transmitted successfully.■ Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback * 1 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback *
The remote engine start may violate local laws.
Before using the remote e ngine start, check your
local laws.
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
The range may be less when the vehicle is running.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if:
• You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the audio/information screen.
• The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF.
• The transmission is in a position other than ( P
.
• The hood is open, or any door or the trunk is
unlocked.3
WARNING Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you or
cause unconsciousness.
Never use the remote engine starter when
the vehicle is parked in a garage or other
area with limited ventilation.Press the button, th en press and hold
the button.
Some exterior lights flash once. Go within the range,
and try again.
LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
Some exterior lights flash six
times if the engine runs
successfully. Some exterior lights will not
flash if the engine runs
unsuccessfully.
* Not available on all models