2022 HONDA ACCORD emergency towing

Contents
Child Safety P. 64Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 78Safety Labels P. 79
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 181 Security System P. 184 Windows P. 187
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 191 Mirrors P. 210
Interior Convenience Items P. 223 Climate Control System P. 240
Audio Error Messages P. 327General Information on the Audio System P. 329
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 374 Refuel Recommend P. 400
When Driving P. 412 Honda Sensing ® P. 453 Braking P. 508 Parki ng Your Vehicle P. 518
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 534 Turbo Engine Vehicle P. 535
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 548 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 564
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 575 Battery P. 584 Remote Transmitter Care P. 586
Cleaning P. 588 Accessories and Modifications P. 593
Engine Does Not Start P. 603 If the Battery Is Dead P. 606 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 609
Fuses P. 620 Emergency Towing P. 626 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 627
Refueling P. 630
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 637 Reporting Safety Defects P. 638
Authorized Manuals P. 644 Customer Service Information P. 645
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 81
ControlsP. 165
FeaturesP. 245
DrivingP. 401
MaintenanceP. 537
Handling the UnexpectedP. 595
InformationP. 631
IndexP. 646

Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P 595)
Flat Tire (P 597)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P 613)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P 603)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 620)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 611)
●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 626)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Transmission
System
Indicator
•The current shift position or all the
shift positions blink if there is a
problem with the transmission and
the vehicle is no longer able to run.•Immediately park your car in a safe place.
2 Emergency Towing P. 626
•Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
•The current shift position or all the
shift positions blink if there is a
problem with the transmission and
it is not possible to select
(P.
•Depending on the circumstances, you can
set the power mode to ON as an emergency
measure.
2 If the Transmission System Indicator
Blinks along with the Warning
Message P. 619
•While the vehicle is stopped, apply the
parking brake.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
Automatic transmission models

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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Behind a Motorhome
Driving
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the
climate control system and reduce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool
down the engine if necessary.
Towing Behind a Motorhome
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motorhome. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 626
■Driving in Hilly Terrain

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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 596
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 597
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 603
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak ....604Emergency Engine Stop ................... 605
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 606
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 609
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 611 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ... 613If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 613
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 614
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 615
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On.... 616
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 617 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 618
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message... 619
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 620
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 625
Emergency Towing ........................... 626
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door....627
If You Cannot Open the Trunk ........... 628
Refueling ........................................... 630

603
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 Keyless Remote Battery is Weak P. 604
uMake sure the keyless remote is in its operating range.2ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 191
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. 584●If the interior lights come on normally2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 625
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. 412
Check the immobilize r system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 184
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 139
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 625
If the problem continues:2Emergency Towing P. 626
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 If the Battery Is Dead P. 606

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System 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. 412
Automatic transmission models
1If the Transmission System In dicator 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. 626

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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flatbed 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 flatbed equipment. 2 Parking Brake P. 508
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.