Honda Accord Hybrid (2019 year). Instruction - part 6

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Instrument Panel

This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.

Indicators ............................................ 82

Driver Information Interface Warning and 

Information Messages.................... 108

Gauges and Displays

Gauges............................................ 133
Driver Information Interface ............. 135
Head-Up Display

*

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* Not available on all models

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Indicators

Deceleration Paddle 
Selector Indicator

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P. 90

Parking Brake and 
Brake System Indicator 
(Red)

Parking Brake and 
Brake System Indicator 
(Amber)

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Canada

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Automatic Brake Hold 
System Indicator

Automatic Brake Hold 
Indicator

U.S.

Canada

*1 : When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being performed. They go off a few seconds later or after the power 

system has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, there may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in 
the owner’s manual. 

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P. 83

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Malfunction Indicator 
Lamp

12-Volt Battery 
Charging System 
Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System 
(ABS) Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder 
Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist

®

 

(VSA

®

) System Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist

®

 

(VSA

®

) OFF Indicator

Supplemental Restraint 
System Indicator

Auto High-Beam 
Indicator

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS 
Indicator

Electric Power Steering 
(EPS) System Indicator

Turn Signal and Hazard 
Warning Indicators

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Fog Light Indicator

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ECON Mode Indicator

System Message 
Indicator

SPORT Mode Indicator

Adaptive Cruise Control 
(ACC) with Low Speed 
Follow (LSF) Indicator 
(Amber)

Lane Keeping Assist 
System (LKAS) 
Indicator (Amber)

Safety Support 
Indicator (Amber)

Safety Support 
Indicator (Green/Gray)

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P. 84

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P. 88

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P. 88

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P. 89

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P. 90

*1

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P. 96

*1

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Shift Position Indicator

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P. 90

Transmission System 
Indicator

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P. 91

READY Indicator

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P. 87

POWER SYSTEM 
Indicator

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P. 86

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P. 92

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P. 92

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P. 93

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P. 93

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P. 93

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P. 94

*1

*1

*1

*1

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P. 95

*1

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P. 95

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P. 97

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P. 102

*1

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P. 97

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P. 97

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P. 100

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P. 97

Immobilizer System 
Indicator

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P. 98

Security System Alarm 
Indicator 

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P. 98

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P. 99

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P. 101

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P. 103

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P. 104

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P. 107

*1

Adaptive Cruise Control 
(ACC) with Low Speed 
Follow (LSF) Indicator 
(Green)

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P. 102

Lane Keeping Assist 
System (LKAS) 
Indicator (Green)

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P. 103

*1

*1

EV Indicator

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P. 87

*1

EV Mode Indicator

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P. 87

*1

*1

* Not available on all models

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Message

Parking Brake 
and Brake 
System 
Indicator (Red)

• Comes on when the parking brake 

is applied, and goes off when it is 
released.

• Comes on when the brake fluid 

level is low.

• Comes on if there is a problem with 

the brake system.

• The beeper sounds and the 

indicator comes on if you drive with 
the parking brake not fully released.

• Comes on for about 30 seconds 

when you pull or push the electric 
parking brake switch when the 
power mode is in ACCESSORY or 
VEHICLE OFF.

• Stays on for about 30 seconds 

when you set the power mode to 
VEHICLE OFF while the electric 
parking brake is set.

• Comes on while driving - Make sure 

the parking brake is released. Check the 
brake fluid level.

2 What to do when the indicator 

comes on while driving P. 648

• Comes on along with the brake 

system indicator (amber) - Immediately 
stop in a safe place. Contact a dealer for 
repair. The brake pedal becomes harder to 
operate. Depress the pedal further than 
you normally do.

• Comes on along with the ABS 

indicator - Have your vehicle checked by 
a dealer.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) 

Comes On or Blinks P. 648

• Blinks and the brake system indicator 

(amber) comes on at the same time - 
There is a problem with the electric 
parking brake system. The parking brake 
may not be set.
Avoid using the parking brake and have 
your vehicle checked by a dealer 
immediately.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) 

Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time 
When the Brake System Indicator 
(Amber) Comes On P. 649

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(Red)

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Parking Brake 
and Brake 
System 
Indicator 
(Amber)

• Comes on if there is a problem with 

a system related to braking other 
than the conventional brake 
system.

• Comes on if there is a problem with 

the cooperative control with 
regenerative braking, the electric 
servo brake system, or the hill start 
assist system.

• Comes on if there is a problem with 

the electric parking brake system.

• Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle 

checked by a dealer.

• Comes on while driving - Avoid using 

the parking brake and have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer immediately.

• With this indicator on, your vehicle still 

has normal braking ability.

• Comes on if there is a problem with 

the radar sensor.

• Indicator may come on temporarily 

when the Maximum Load Limit is 
exceeded.

• Make sure the total load is within the 

Maximum Load Limit.

2 Maximum Load Limit P. 455

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(Amber)

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Parking Brake 
and Brake 
System 
Indicator 
(Amber)

• Comes on if there is a problem with 

the automatic brake hold system.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 545

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Canada

(Amber)

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Canada

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POWER 
SYSTEM 
Indicator

• Comes on if there is a problem with 

the electric vehicle system.

• Comes on when the High Voltage 

battery temperature becomes high 
while the battery is being charged.

• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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READY 
Indicator

• Comes on when the vehicle is ready 

to drive.

2 Turning on the Power P. 458

EV Indicator

• Comes on when the vehicle is 

moved by the motor, and the 
engine is not operating.

—

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EV Mode 
Indicator

• Comes on when the vehicle is in EV 

mode.

2 SPORT HYBRID i-MMD (intelligent 

Multi Mode Drive) P. 10

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Automatic 
Brake Hold 
System 
Indicator

• Comes on when the automatic 

brake hold system is on.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 545

Automatic 
Brake Hold 
Indicator

• Comes on when the automatic 

brake hold is activated.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 545

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Malfunction 
Indicator Lamp

• After you have set the power mode 

to ON, the vehicle performs system 
checks. However, if the readiness 
codes have not been set by that 
time, this indicator will blink five 
times and then go off.

• Comes on if there is a problem with 

the emissions control system.

• Blinks when a misfire in the 

engine’s cylinders is detected.

• Readiness codes are part of the on board 

diagnostics for the emissions control 
systems.

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 667

• Comes on while driving - Have your 

vehicle checked by a dealer.

• Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe 

place where there are no flammable 
objects. Stop the power system for 10 
minutes or more, and wait for it to cool 
down. Then, take your vehicle to a dealer.

2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp 

Comes On or Blinks P. 647

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12-Volt Battery 
Charging 
System 
Indicator

• Comes on when the 12-volt battery 

is not charging.

• Stop in a safe place and have your vehicle 

checked by a dealer immediately.

2 If the 12-Volt Battery Charging 

System Indicator Comes On P. 646

Shift Position 
Indicator

• Indicates the current shift position.

2 Shifting P. 465

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Deceleration 
Paddle Selector 
Indicator

• Comes on when the selector is 

pulled.

• Blinks when the effective of 

deceleration does not change while 
pulling the selector.

• Comes on with M when SPORT 

mode is selected and pulling the 
selector.

2 Deceleration Paddle Selector P. 472

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Transmission 
System 
Indicator

• The current shift position blinks if 

the transmission system has a 
problem.

• Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden 

starts and acceleration, and have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

• 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. 657

• 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.

• While the vehicle is stopped, apply the 

parking brake.

• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer 

immediately.

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Seat Belt 
Reminder 
Indicator

• Blinks and the beeper sounds for a 

few seconds if you are not wearing 
a seat belt when you set the power 
mode to ON, then the indicator 
comes on.

• If the front passenger is not 

wearing a seat belt, the indicator 
comes on a few seconds later.

• Blinks while driving if either you 

and/or the front passenger has not 
fastened a seat belt. The beeper 
sounds and the indicator blinks at 
regular intervals.

• The beeper stops and the indicator goes 

off when you and the front passenger 
fasten their seat belts.

• Stays on after you and/or the front 

passenger has fastened the seat 
belt(s) - A detection error may have 
occurred in the sensor. Have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer.

2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 43

Low Fuel 
Indicator

• Comes on when the fuel reserve is 

running low (approximately 1.6 
U.S. gal./6.2 Liter left).

• Blinks if there is a problem with the 

fuel gauge.

• Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon 

as possible.

• Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a 

dealer.

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Anti-lock Brake 
System (ABS) 
Indicator

• Comes on if there is a problem with 

the ABS.

• Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle 

checked by a dealer. With this indicator 
on, your vehicle still has normal braking 
ability but no anti-lock function.

2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 547

Supplemental 
Restraint 
System 
Indicator

• Comes on if a problem with any of 

the following is detected:

- Supplemental restraint system
- Knee airbag system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner

• Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle 

checked by a dealer.

Auto High-
Beam Indicator

• Comes on when all the operating 

conditions of the auto high-beam 
are met.

2 Auto High-Beam P. 195

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Vehicle Stability 
Assist® (VSA®) 
System 
Indicator

●

Blinks when VSA® is active.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with 
the VSA® system.

●

Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer.

2 Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka 

Electronic Stability Control (ESC), 
System P. 477

●

Comes on if the VSA® system is 
deactivated temporarily after the 
12-volt battery has been 
disconnected, then re-connected.

●

Drive a short distance at more than 12 
mph (20 km/h). The indicator should go 
off. If it does not, have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer.

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Vehicle Stability 
Assist® (VSA®) 
OFF Indicator

• Comes on when you partially 

disable VSA®.

2 VSA® On and Off P. 478

• Comes on if the VSA® system is 

deactivated temporarily after the 
12-volt battery has been 
disconnected, then re-connected.

• Drive a short distance at more than 12 

mph (20 km/h). The indicator should go 
off. If it does not, have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer.

Electric Power 
Steering (EPS) 
System 
Indicator

• Comes on if there is a problem with 

the EPS system.

• Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle 

checked by a dealer.

2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) 

System Indicator Comes On P. 650