2019 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID jump start

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 Handling the Unexpected (P 663)
Flat Tire (P 665)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On (P 681)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual. Engine Won’t Start (P 671)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 688)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.Overheating (P 679)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P 693)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

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Driving
BrakingBrake System Use the parking brake to keep the vehicl e stationary when parked. When the
parking brake is applied, you can manu ally or automatically release it.
■ To apply
The electric parking brake can be applied any
time the vehicle has battery, no matter which
position the power mode is in.
Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently
and securely.
u The indicator in the switch comes on.
u The parking brake indicator (red) comes
on.■ Parking Brake 1 Braking
When you depress the brak e pedal, you may hear a
whirring sound from the engine compartment. This is
because the brake system is in operation, and it is
normal.
1 Parking Brake
You may hear the electric parking brake system
motor operating from the re ar wheel area when you
apply or release the parking brake. This is normal.
The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric
parking brake system opera tion when you apply or
release the parking br ake. This is normal.
You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the
battery goes dead.
2 Jump Starting P. 674
If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake
switch while driving, the brakes on all four
wheels are applied by the VSA ® system until the
vehicle comes to a stop. The electric parking
brake then applies, and the switch should be
released.
The engine will not start unless the electric parking
brake is engaged. If the vehicle stalls on a slope, the
electric parking brake system may automatically
engage. If it does not, enga ge it manually, then start
the engine again. Manual transmission modelsAutomatic transmission/Continuously
variable transmission models
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Manual transmission models
Electric Parking Brake Switch

663Handling the Unexpected This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
Tools
Types of Tools .................................. 664
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 665
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine ........................ 671
If the Remote Battery is Weak ....... 672
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 673
Jump Starting .................................... 674
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 677
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 679 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ... 681
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 681
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 682
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 683
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On.... 684
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 685 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 686
If the Transmission I ndicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message ............ 687
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 688
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 692
Emergency Towing ........................... 693
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill
Door ................................................. 694
When You Cannot Open the Trunk ... 695
Refueling ........................................... 697

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Handling the Unexpected
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

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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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Handling the Unexpected
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

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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