2019 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID hood release

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide ❙ Power Window Switches (P 186)
❙ Master Door Lock Switch (P 178)
❙ Door Mirror Controls (P 209)
❙ Memory Buttons *
(P 206)
❙ SET Button *
(P 206)
❙ Trunk Opener (P 180)❙ Interior Fuse Box (P 690)
❙ Hood Release Handle (P 616) ❙ Driver’s Front Airbag (P 48)
❙ Rearview Mirror (P 208)
❙ HomeLink ® Buttons *
(P 401)
❙ Accessory Power Socket (P 228)
❙ Passenger’s Front Airbag (P 48)
❙ Wireless Charger *
(P 230)
❙ USB Port (P 245)
❙ Trunk Main Switch *
(P 182)
❙ Glove Box (P 223)
❙ ECON Button (P 492)
❙ Automatic Brake Hold Button (P 577)❙ Shift Lever
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) *
(P 482, 484)
Automatic Transmission *
(P 475)
Manual Transmission *
(P 488)
❙ Electric Parking Brake Switch (P 465)
❙ SPORT Button *
(P 491)

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide ❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P 614)
❙ Windshield Wipers (P 200, 639)
❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 169)
❙ Power Door Mirrors (P 209)
❙ Headlights (P 632)
❙ High-Mount Brake Light (P 638)
❙ Emergency Trunk Opener (P 182)
❙ Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 180)
❙ Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P 193, 633)
❙ Front Turn Signal Lights/Front Side Marker Lights (P 193, 633)
❙ Fog Lights *
(P 195, 633)
❙ Trunk Release Button *
(P 181)
❙ Brake Lights (P 634)
❙ Rear Side Marker Lights/Taillights (P 634)
❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 634)❙ Back-Up Lights (P 636)
❙ How to Refuel (P 598)❙ Tires (P 642, 665)
❙ Brake Lights *
(P 636)
❙ Taillights (P 636)
❙ Multi-View Rear Camera (P 594)
❙ Rear License Plate Light (P 638)

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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.
* 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

uu When Driving u Starting the Engine
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Driving ■ To stop the engine 1 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback *
• You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.
• Another registered remo te is in the vehicle.
• There is an antenna failure.
• The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
• The engine oil pressure is low.
• The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
• The security system alarm is not set.
The engine may stop whil e it is running if:
• You do not start the vehicl e within 10 minutes of
starting the engine with the remote.
• The engine is stopped by using the remote.
• The security system alarm is activated.
• The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
• The hood is open.
• The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
• The battery is low.
• The engine oil pressure is low.
• The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on if
there is a problem with the emissions control
systems.
• You press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the brake pedal.
• The transmission is in a position other than ( P
.
• You press the shift lever release button. Automatic transmission models
Continuously variable transmission modelsPress and hold the
button for one second. Go within the range,
and try again.
The exterior lights flash once if the engine stops successfully.The exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of
the smart entry system range.
The engine will not stop.
* Not available on all models

616 uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Opening the Hood
Maintenance Opening the Hood 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
driver’s side lower co rner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push the hood latch lever (located under
the front edge of the hood to the center)
and raise the hood. Once you have raised
the hood slightly, you can release the lever.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close. 1 Opening the Hood NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipe rs, resulting in damage
to the hood and/or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may
damage the engine cover and component parts.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cl eaned and lubricated.2.0 L engine modelsHood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support Rod
Grip
Clamp