2020 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN towing

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uuHonda Sensing ®u Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Driving
• When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white
lines (or yellow lines).
• Driving on roads with double lines.
■Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the h eadlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streaked or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet
snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated, co mpact spare tire, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• The vehicle is towing a trailer
*.
Lane void of lines at junction
* Not available on all models

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uuHonda Sensing ®u Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
Driving
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obs cured lane marking, vehicle tracks,
reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).
• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.
• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road
repairs or old lane markings.
• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines (e.g., such as at an intersection
or crosswalk).
• The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.
• The vehicle in front of you is driving near the lane lines.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.
• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.
• When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white
lines (or yellow lines).
• Driving on roads with double lines.
■Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the h eadlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streaked or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet
snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated, co mpact spare tire, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• When tire chains
* are installed.
• The vehicle is towing a trailer*.
* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 668
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 669
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 675
If the Remote Battery is Weak ....... 676Emergency Engine Stop ................... 677
Jump Starting .................................... 678
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 681
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 683 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ... 685If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 685
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 686
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 687
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On.... 688
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 689 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 690
If the Transmission I ndicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message ............ 691
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 692
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 696
Emergency Towing ........................... 697
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 698
When You Cannot Open the Trunk ... 699
Refueling ........................................... 701

669Continued
Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe plac e. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possib le to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, and n on-slippery surface, and apply the parking
brake.
2. Put the transmission into
(P.
2. Move the shift lever to
(R.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
1Changing a Flat Tire
Follow these compact spare precautions:
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model. Do not use them with
another vehicle. Do not us e another type of compact
spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
NOTICE
Do not use the jack if it doesn’t work properly.
Call your dealer or a pr ofessional towing service.
Do not mount the compact spare on the front.
If either front tire goes flat, remove the rear tire on
the same side, and mount the compact spare on the
rear and the rear tire on the front.
Automatic transmission/Continuousl y variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
All models

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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
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 driver information interface.●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears2 If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 676
uMake 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 all2Battery P. 655●If the interior lights come on normally2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 696
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. 467, 468, 469
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. 696
If the problem continues:2Emergency Towing P. 697
1Checking 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. 678

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission Indicator Blin ks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by
a dealer.
• Put the transmission into
(N after starting
the engine.
u Check if the
(N position on the driver
information interface and the indicator
on the
(N button light/blink.
2 Starting the Engine P. 467
Automatic transmission models
1If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning
Message
You may not be able to start the engine.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 697

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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported by the flat bed equipment. 2 Parking Brake P. 575
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.

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Index
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt.................................... 69
Pregnant Women ...................................... 43
Reminder ................................................... 39
Warning Indicator ................................ 39, 89
Seat Heaters .............................. 237, 238, 239
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 238
Seats .......................................................... 211
Adjusting ................................................. 211
Front Seats .............................................. 211
Rear Seats................................................ 215
Seat Heaters ............................ 237, 238, 239
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 238
Security System ......................................... 183
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 95
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 96
Select Buttons ..................................... 20, 477
Operation ................................................ 478
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 65
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 254
Shift Lever ........................... 23, 484, 486, 490
Operation .......................... 23, 485, 487, 490
Releasing ................................................. 681
Won’t Move ............................................ 681
Shifting (Transmission) ..... 477, 484, 486, 490
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 42
Side Airbags ................................................ 55
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 57
Siri ® Eyes Free .................................... 274, 337
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 304 Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 169
Snow Tires ................................................. 654
Spare Tire .................................. 669, 705, 707
Spark Plugs ....................................... 704, 706
Specifications ............................................ 704
Specified Fuel ........................... 601, 704, 706
Speedometer ............................................ 137
SPORT Mode ............................................. 493
Indicator.................................................... 98
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 48
Starting the Engine .................................. 467
Does Not Start......................................... 675
Jump Starting .......................................... 678
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................ 208
Stopping ................................................... 587
Summer Tires ............................................ 654
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 235
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 48
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 4, 5, 190
System Message Indicator .......................... 96
System Updates ........................................ 288
T
Tachometer............................................... 149
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 137
Outside Temperature Display ................... 141 Temperature Sensor
........................ 141, 243
Time (Adjusting) ...................................... 164
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 499
Indicator ........................................... 93, 690
Tires .......................................................... 646
Air Pressure............................. 647, 705, 707
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 646
Inspection ............................................... 646
Labeling .................................................. 647
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 669
Regulations ............................................. 649
Rotation.................................................. 653
Spare Tire ............................... 669, 705, 707
Summer .................................................. 654
Tire Chains.............................................. 654
Wear Indicators....................................... 651
Winter .................................................... 654
Tools ......................................................... 668
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 461
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 463
Load Limits ............................................. 461
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 465
Emergency .............................................. 697
TPMS
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 499
Indicator ........................................... 93, 690
Traffic Sign Recognition System ............. 566
Transmission ..................... 477, 484, 486, 490
Automatic............................................... 477
Continuously Variable ..................... 484, 486