Honda Accord Hybrid (2019 year). Instruction

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Power System Won’t Start

Emergency Power System Off

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Emergency Power System Off

The POWER button may be used to turn the power system off due to an emergency
situation even while driving. If you must turn the power system off, do either of the
following operations:
• Press and hold the POWER button for about two seconds.
• Firmly press the POWER button three times.

The steering wheel will not lock. However, because turning off the power system
disables the power assist the power system provides to the steering and braking
systems, it will require significantly more physical effort and time to steer and slow
the vehicle. Use both feet on the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle and stop
immediately in a safe place.
The transmission automatically changes to

(

P after the vehicle comes to a complete

stop. Then, the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.

Emergency Power System Off

Do not press the POWER button while driving unless
it is absolutely necessary for the power system to be
turned off.
If you press the POWER button while driving, the
beeper sounds.

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Jump Starting

Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the power
system, then open the hood.

1. Open the cover on the positive + terminal.
2. Connect the first jumper cable to your

vehicle’s 12-volt battery + terminal.

3. Connect the other end of the first jumper

cable to the booster battery + terminal.

Use a 12-volt booster battery only.

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.

5. Connect the other end of the second

jumper cable to the upper torque 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 vehicle’s engine. If it

turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.

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Jump Starting Procedure

Jump Starting

Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.

12-volt battery performance degrades in cold
conditions and may prevent the engine from starting.

WARNING

A 12-volt 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 12-volt battery.

Booster Battery

Jump Starting

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Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables 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 12-volt battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +

terminal.

Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.

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What to Do After the Engine Starts

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), 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 12-volt battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Overheating

How to Handle Overheating

Overheating symptoms are as follows:
• The Power System Temperature High. Power May Be Reduced. message

appears on the driver information interface.

• The Engine Temperature Too Hot. Do Not Drive. Allow Engine To Cool.

message appears on the driver information interface.

• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.

The Power System Temperature High. Power May Be Reduced. message
appears on the driver information interface when the power system temperature is
high.

2 Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages P. 108

1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.

Put the transmission into

(

P, and set the parking brake. Turn off all accessories

and turn on the hazard warning lights.

2. Keep the power mode on, and wait until the message disappears.

If the message does not disappear, have your vehicle inspected at a dealer.

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The Power System Temperature High. Power May Be
Reduced. Message Appears on the Driver Information
Interface

Overheating

How to Handle Overheating

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First thing to do

1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.

No steam or spray present: Keep the power system on and open the hood.

Steam or spray is present: Turn off the power system and wait until it
subsides. Then open the hood.

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The Engine Temperature Too Hot. Do Not Drive. Allow
Engine To Cool. Message Appears on the Driver Information
Interface

NOTICE

Continuing to drive with the Engine Temperature
Too Hot. Do Not Drive. Allow Engine To Cool.
message on the driver information interface may
damage the engine.

WARNING

Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.

Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.

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Overheating

How to Handle Overheating

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Next thing to do

1. Check that the cooling fan is operating and

turn the power system off once the Engine
Temperature Too Hot. Do Not Drive.
Allow Engine To Cool. message
disappears.

If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately turn the power system off.

2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect

the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.

If the coolant level in the engine coolant
reserve tank is low, add coolant until it
reaches the MAX mark.

If there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.

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Last thing to do

Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, turn the power system on.
If the Engine Temperature Too Hot. Do Not Drive. Allow Engine To Cool.
message does not appear, resume driving. If it appears again, contact a dealer for
repairs.

The Engine Temperature Too Hot. Do Not Drive. Allow
Engine To Cool. Message Appears on the Driver Information
Interface

If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.

Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.

WARNING

Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.

Engine
Coolant
Reserve
Tank

MAX

MIN

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Low Oil Pressure Symbol Appears

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Reasons for the symbol to appear

Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.

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What to do as soon as the symbol appears

1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.

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What to do after parking the vehicle

1. Turn the power system off and let the engine sit for about three

minute.

2. Open the hood and check the oil level.

Add oil as necessary.

2 Oil Check P. 581

3. Start the engine and check the low oil pressure symbol.

The symbol disappears: Start driving again.

The symbol does not disappear within 10 seconds: Turn the power
off and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.

If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when the 12-volt battery is not being charged.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Stop in a safe place and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.

If the Low Oil Pressure Symbol Appears

NOTICE

Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink

• Comes on if there is a problem with the engine emissions control

system.

• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.

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What to do when the indicator lamp comes on

Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.

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What to do when the indicator lamp blinks

Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

NOTICE

If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.

If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.

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What to do when the indicator comes on while driving

Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the

transmission to slow the vehicle using regenerative braking.

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Reasons for the indicator to blink

• There is a problem with the electric parking brake system.

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What to do when the indicator blinks

• Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a

dealer immediately.

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks

Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe place. If necessary, downshift
the transmission.

If the brake system indicator (red) and ABS indicator
come on simultaneously, the electronic brake
distribution system is not working. This can result in
vehicle instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.

If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking brake may not work.
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

If you repeatedly operate the electric parking brake in
a short period of time, the brake stops operating to
prevent heating of the system and the indicator
blinks.
It returns to its original state in approximately one
minute.

U.S.

Canada

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On

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If the brake system indicator (red) comes on or blinks at the

same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on,
release the parking brake manually or automatically.

2 Parking Brake P. 540

•If the brake system indicator (red) continuously comes on or blinks at

the same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and have it inspected by a dealer
immediately.

Preventing the vehicle from moving
Put the transmission into

(

•If only the brake system indicator (red) is turned off, avoid using the

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

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same
Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On

If you apply the parking brake, you may not be able
to release it.

If the brake system indicator (red) and the brake
system indicator (amber) come on at the same time,
the parking brake is working.

If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking brake may not work because it is
checking the system.

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks

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If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink

A tire pressure is significantly low, or the TPMS has not been calibrated.
If there is a problem with the TPMS, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.

Calibrate the TPMS after the tire pressure is adjusted.

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What to do when the indicator blinks, then remains on

Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible.

If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks

NOTICE

Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.

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Fuses

Fuse Locations

If any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF, and check
to see if any applicable fuse is blown.

Located near the 12-volt battery. Push the
tabs to open the box.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.

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Engine Compartment Fuse
Box

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

Battery

150 A

−

(70 A)

EPS

70 A

−

(30 A)

Fuse Box Main 2

60 A

Electric Servo Brake

40 A

ABS/VSA FSR

40 A

SBW 1

30 A

IG Main 1

30 A

Rear Defogger

40 A

Fuse Box Main 1

60 A

−

(30 A)

Heater Motor

40 A

−

(40 A)

−

(30 A)

−

(30 A)

−

(30 A)

−

(30 A)

Fuse Box Option 2

(70 A)

−

(40 A)

Fuse Box Option 1

60 A

*1:Canadian models

Circuit Protected

Amps

RFC

40 A

−

(30 A)

SRM2

30 A

ABS/VSA Motor

40 A

IG Main 2

30 A

ENG EWP

30 A

SRM1

30 A

−

Wiper Motor

30 A

Brake Light

10 A

EVTC

20 A

PCU EWP

15 A

RFC Coil

10 A

IGP

15 A

IG Hold

10 A

FI ECU

10 A

Battery Sensor

7.5 A

DBW

15 A

Ignition Coil

15 A

Hazard

15 A

−

P-ACT ECU

7.5 A

Heated Steering Wheel

*, *1

(10 A)

−

Audio

15 A

* Not available on all models

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Fuse Locations

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Circuit Protected

Amps

Rear Seat Heaters

(20 A)

Heated Windshield

(15 A)

Back Up

10 A

Horn

10 A

Front Fog Lights

(10 A)

A/C EWP

(10 A)

−

Washer Motor

15 A

−

(10 A)

Audio Sub

(7.5 A)

IGPS (LAF)

7.5 A

IG1 E-PARKING

7.5 A

IG1 IPU

10 A

IG1 TCU

10 A

IG1 Fuel Pump

20 A

IG1 ABS/VSA

7.5 A

IG1 ACG

10 A

IG1 RFC

7.5 A

IG1 Monitor

7.5 A

−

Located under the dashboard.

Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.

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Interior Fuse Box

Fuse Label

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

−

Driver’s Side Door Unlock

10 A

Passenger’s Side Door

Unlock

10 A

ACCESSORY

10 A

ACC Key Lock

7.5 A

SRS

10 A

−

IG Hold2

(10 A)

SMART

10 A

−

Driver’s Side Door Lock

10 A

Driver’s Door Lock

(10 A)

13 Passenger’s Side Door Lock

10 A

IG2_Option

10 A

Daytime Running Lights

10 A

Accessory Power Socket
(Console Compartment)

(20 A)

Moonroof

(20 A)

−

Shift By Wire ECU

(10 A)

Driver’s Door Unlock

(10 A)

−

Premium Audio

(20 A)

* Not available on all models

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IG Hold3

(15 A)

33 Driver’s Power Seat Sliding

(20 A)

Passenger’s Power Seat

Sliding

(20 A)

IG1_Option2

10 A

Meter

10 A

IG1_Option1

10 A

Driver’s Power Seat

Reclining

(20 A)

Passenger’s Power Seat

Reclining

(20 A)

Driver’s Lumbar Support

(10 A)

−

Front Air Ventilated Seat

(20 A)

+B_Option

10 A

ADS

(20 A)

−

SRS

10 A

−

Head-Up Display

(10 A)

Circuit Protected

Amps

Door Lock

20 A

Front Accessory Power

Socket

20 A

Rear Passenger’s Side

Power Window

20 A

Rear Driver’s Side Power

Window

20 A

Front Passenger’s Power

Window

20 A

Driver’s Power Window

20 A

−

Circuit Protected

Amps

* Not available on all models

Honda Accord Hybrid (2019 year). Instruction - part 41