Honda Accord Hybrid (2019 year). Instruction - part 29

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

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HondaLink® Assist

*

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Features

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To enable notification

1. Go to the phone settings screen.

2 Phone settings screen P. 427

2. Select HondaLink Assist.
3. Select YES or NO.

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To enable notification

Setting options:

•

YES: Notification is available.

•

NO: Disable the feature.

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Features

Refuel Recommend

Your vehicle is equipped with a feature that recommends refueling at a timing of 
your preference. Once the system is programmed, this feature will notify you when 
refueling is recommended as well as enable you to search for gas stations that are 
located in the vicinity of your vehicle.

1. When it is time to refuel the vehicle, a 

notification is displayed and a notification 
icon is displayed in the header.

2. Touch the box that contains the icon.

3. Select Find Gas Station Now.

4. Choose a gas station from the search 

screen of the navigation system.

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For instructions on how to use the 
navigation system, refer to the 
navigation system manual.

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Refuel Recommend

You can change the setting for Refuel Recommend 
by selecting: SettingsSystemRefuel 
recommend

When you turn off this feature, the timing that you 
programmed for refueling will be deleted.

This feature can only be used when the fuel level in 
the tank is below 30 percent.

If you select Find Gas Station Now or put more 
than 5 liters of gasoline into the fuel tank, the 
notification for refueling will disappear. If you prefer 
not to be notified, select OFF in the settings for 
Refuel Recommend.

When you drive on a rough road or ascend or 
descend a hill for an extended period of time, the 
notification may disappear or may not be displayed at 
all.

Models with navigation system

Notification 
Icon

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Driving

This chapter discusses driving and refueling.

Before Driving................................... 452
Towing a Trailer................................ 457
When Driving

Turning on the Power ...................... 458
Precautions While Driving................. 464
Transmission .................................... 464
Shifting ............................................ 465
SPORT Mode.................................... 471
Deceleration Paddle Selector ............ 472
ECON Button ................................... 475
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System...... 476
Adaptive Damper System

*

............... 476

Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka Electronic 

Stability Control (ESC), System .............. 477

Agile Handling Assist ....................... 479
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. 480
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - 

Required Federal Explanation ......... 483

Blind spot information System

*

........... 485

High Voltage Battery........................ 488
LaneWatch

TM

*

.................................. 489

Honda Sensing®

Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

 

(CMBS

TM

) ....................................... 494

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low 

Speed Follow (LSF) ......................... 503

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 519

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System....527
Traffic Sign Recognition System ....... 531
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 537
Radar Sensor ................................... 539

Braking

Brake System ................................... 540
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 547
Brake Assist System ......................... 548

Parking Your Vehicle........................ 549
Multi-View Rear Camera.................. 560
Refueling........................................... 563
Fuel Economy and CO

2

 Emissions.... 566

* Not available on all models

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Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Check the following items before you start driving.

• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior 

lights, or other parts of the vehicle.

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Remove any frost, snow, or ice.

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Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of 
vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.

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When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel 
or wheel components.

• Make sure the hood is securely closed.

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If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.

• Make sure the tires are in good condition.

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Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.

2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 602

• Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.

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There are blind spots from the inside.

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Exterior Checks

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Exterior Checks

NOTICE

When doors are frozen shut, use warm water around 
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force 
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim 
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid 
further freezing.

Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water 
freezes in the hole.

Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite 
flammable materials left under the hood, causing a 
fire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an extended 
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have 
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have 
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a 
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover 
flammable materials after you or someone else has 
performed maintenance on your vehicle.

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Driving Preparation

Driving

• Store or secure all items on board properly.

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Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's 
handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.

2 Maximum Load Limit P. 455

• Do not pile items higher than the seat height.

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They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden 
braking.

• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor 

mat.

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An object or unsecured floor mat can interfere with your brake and accelerator 
pedal operation while driving.

• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.

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They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.

• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.

2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 174

• Adjust your seating position properly.

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Adjust the head restraint, too.

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 208
2 Adjusting the Front and Rear Outer Head Restraint Positions P. 214

• Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly for your driving.

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Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.

2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 206
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 205

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Interior Checks

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Interior Checks

The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not 
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry 
heavy items in the trunk, have the aiming readjusted 
at a dealer or by a qualified technician.

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Driving

• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the 

seats.

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They can interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, the operation 
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.

• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.

2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 45

• Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start the 

vehicle, and go off soon after.

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Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.

2 Indicators P. 82

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Maximum Load Limit

The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the 
Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s 
doorjamb.

This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and 
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and 

cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your 
vehicle’s placard.

(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers 

that will be riding in your vehicle.

(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers 

from XXX kg or XXX lbs.

(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and 

luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount 
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in 
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load 
capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)

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Maximum Load Limit

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all 
occupants, all accessories and all cargo.

2 Specifications P. 662

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle.

2 Specifications P. 662

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WARNING

Overloading or improper loading 
can affect handling and stability 
and cause a crash in which you 
can be hurt or killed.

Follow all load limits and other 
loading guidelines in this manual.

Label Example

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Driving

(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being 

loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the 
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.

(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will 

be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to 
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage 
load capacity of your vehicle.

In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, 
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the 
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.

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Maximum Load Limit

Towing a Trailer:
See Towing a Trailer to determine whether your 
vehicle is designed to tow a tailer.

2 Towing a Trailer P. 457

Load Limits Example

Example1

Max Load 

850 lbs 

(385 kg)

Passenger Weight 

150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs 

(68 kg x 2 = 136 kg)

Cargo Weight 

550 lbs 

(249 kg)

Example2

Max Load 

850 lbs 

(385 kg)

Passenger Weight 

150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs 

(68 kg x 5 = 340 kg)

Cargo Weight 

100 lbs 
(45 kg)

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Driving

Towing a Trailer

Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your 
warranties.

Towing Your Vehicle

Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs 
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.

2 Emergency Towing P. 657

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Driving

When Driving

Turning on the Power

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

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The electric parking brake indicator 
comes on for 30 seconds when you pull 
up the electric parking brake switch.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

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Turning on the Power

Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when 
starting the power system.

The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in 
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 
meters).

When turning on the power system in cold weather, 
turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights, 
climate control system, and rear defogger in order to 
reduce the 12-volt battery drain.

If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold, 
an engine block heater will improve starting and 
warming of the engine. Consult a dealer for details.

If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can 
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with 
the engine or exhaust system.

Electric Parking Brake Switch

Brake Pedal

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Driving

3. Press the POWER button without 

depressing the accelerator pedal.

4. Check the READY indicator.

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Keep depressing the brake pedal until 
the READY indicator comes on.

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The READY indicator comes on when 
the power system is on and you can start 
driving.

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If the outside temperature is extremely 
low, you cannot drive until conditions are 
improved. In this case, the READY 
indicator does not come on and a 
warning message appears on the driver 
information interface.

2 Driver Information Interface 

Warning and Information Messages 
P. 108

You can turn the power system off when the vehicle is completely stopped.

1. Put the transmission into 

(

P.

2. Press the POWER button.

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Turning on the Power

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from 
theft. If an improperly coded device is used, the 
power system does not activate.

2 Immobilizer System P. 181

When you set the power mode to ON, you may feel 
the brake pedal slightly sink down. This is normal.

Bring the smart entry remote close to the POWER 
button if the battery in the smart entry remote is 
weak.

2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak 

P. 639

The power system may not activate if the smart entry 
remote is subjected to strong radio waves.

Do not hold the POWER button to start the power 
system.
If the power system does not start, wait at least 30 
seconds before trying again.

The engine may not run when the vehicle is ready for 
driving.
You can start driving with the READY indicator on.
If you press the POWER button while depressing the 
brake pedal with the READY indicator on, the power 
mode is set to VEHICLE OFF and you cannot start 
driving.

2 READY Indicator P. 87

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Stopping the Power System

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Driving

You can remotely turn the power system on using the 

 button on the smart entry 

remote.

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To turn the power system on

The power system is on for up to 10 minutes without you starting the vehicle.
To extend the time for another 10 minutes during the first 10 minutes, press the 

 button, then press and hold the 

 button.

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Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was 
transmitted successfully.

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Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback

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Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback

The remote engine start may violate local laws.
Before using the remote engine start, check your 
local laws.

If there are buildings and obstacles between your 
vehicle and the remote, the range will be reduced.
This distance may vary by external electrical 
interference.
The power system may not be turned on by the 
remote engine start if:

•

You have disabled a remote engine start setting 
using the audio/information screen.

•

The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF.

•

The transmission is in a position other than 

(

P.

•

The hood is open, or any door or the trunk is 
unlocked.

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WARNING

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic and can 
rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly 
enclosed areas.

Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and 
even kill you.

Never use the remote engine starter with 
the vehicle parked in a garage or other 
areas with limited ventilation.

Press the 

 button, then press and 

hold the 

 button.

Some exterior lights flash once.

Go within the range, 
and try again.

LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.

Some exterior lights flash six 
times if the power system 
turns on successfully.

Some exterior lights will not 
flash if the power system 
turns on unsuccessfully.

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To turn the power system off

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Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback

•

You have already used the remote twice to turn the 
power system on.

•

Another registered smart entry remote 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 temperature is extremely high.

•

The security system alarm is not set.

The power system may be turned off while it is on if:

•

You do not start the vehicle within 10 minutes of 
turning the power system on with the smart entry 
remote.

•

The power system is turned off by using the smart 
entry remote.

•

The security system alarm is activated.

•

The door is unlocked with the built-in key.

•

The hood is open.

•

The engine coolant temperature is extremely high.

•

The engine oil pressure is low.

•

The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on if 
there is a problem with the emissions control 
systems.

•

The transmission is in a position other than 

(

P.

Press and hold 
the  

button 

for one second.

Go within the range, 
and try again.

The exterior lights flash once if the power system turns off 
successfully.

The exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of 
the smart entry system range.
The power system will not be turned off.

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Driving

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Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback

While the power system is on, the vehicle will 
automatically precondition inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:

•

The climate control system is activated in auto 
mode.

When it is cold outside:

•

The defroster is activated at a moderately warm 
temperature.

•

The rear defogger and door mirror heaters are 
activated.

•

The seat heaters

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 and heated steering wheel

*

 are 

activated.

2 Heated Steering Wheel

*

 P. 228

2 Front Seat Heaters

*

 P. 229

2 Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation

*

 

P. 230

* Not available on all models

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1. While depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button.

2. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, check that the READY indicator is on, 

then press the 

(

D button. Select 

(

R when reversing.

3. With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the 

accelerator pedal.

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Make sure the electric parking brake indicator goes off.

2 Parking Brake P. 540
2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning 

Message P. 652

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Hill start assist system

Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from 
rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.

Put the transmission into 

(

D when facing uphill, or 

(

R when facing downhill, then 

release the brake pedal.

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Starting to Drive

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Starting to Drive

The power system is off when the shift position is 
changed from 

(

P before the POWER button is 

pressed. Follow the step 1 when starting to drive.

You can also release the parking brake by pressing 
the electric parking brake switch while depressing the 
brake pedal.
When facing downhill, you can start your vehicle 
more smoothly by manually releasing it with the 
electric parking brake switch than by releasing it with 
the accelerator pedal.

When the power system is turned on using the 

 

button on the smart entry remote

When the power system is turned on using the 

 button on the smart entry remote

When the power system is turned on in any case

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Hill start assist system

Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from 
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and 
does not operate on small inclines.

Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking 
brake.

As a hybrid vehicle, the sounds and vibrations from 
the engine may be absent even though the vehicle is 
ready for driving. It also makes you fail to recognize 
that you can start.
Make sure to check if the READY indicator is on 
before you start to drive.