Honda Accord (2019 year). Instruction

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When Driving

Agile Handling Assist

Driving

Agile Handling Assist

Lightly brakes the front wheels, as needed, when you turn the steering wheel, and
helps support the vehicle’s stability and performance during cornering.

Agile Handling Assist

The agile handling assist cannot enhance stability in
all driving situations. You still need to drive and
corner at speeds appropriate for the conditions and
always leave a sufficient margin of safety.

When the VSA® system indicator comes on and stays
on while driving, the agile handling assist does not
activate.

You may hear a sound coming from the engine
compartment while the agile handling assist is
activated. This is normal.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Instead of directly measuring the pressure in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle
monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each
wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are
significantly under-inflated. This will cause the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to
come on and a message to appear on the driver information interface.

You must start TPMS calibration every time you:
• Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.
• Rotate the tires.
• Replace one or more tires.

Before calibrating the TPMS:
• Set the cold tire pressure in all four tires.

2 Checking Tires P. 642

Make sure:
• The vehicle is at a complete stop.

• The transmission is in neutral.

• The transmission is in

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• The power mode is in ON.

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TPMS Calibration

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The system does not monitor the tires when driving
at low speed.

Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly affect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.

Tire pressure checked and inflated in:

•

Warm weather can become under-inflated in
colder weather.

•

Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer
weather.

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will not come
on as a result of over inflation.

The TPMS may not function properly if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire.

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The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
with a delay or may not come on at all when:

•

You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the
steering wheel.

•

You drive on snowy or slippery roads.

•

Snow chains

are used.

Manual transmission models

Automatic transmission/Continuously variable transmission models

All models

* Not available on all models

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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Driving

You can calibrate the system from the
customized feature on the audio/information
screen.

2 Audio System Basic Operation P. 252

1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
3. Rotate

to select Settings, then press

4. Rotate

select

Vehicle Settings, then

press .

5. Rotate

to select TPMS Calibration,

then press

6. Rotate

to select Calibrate, then press

• If the Calibration failed to start. message

appears, repeat steps 5-6.

• The calibration process finishes

automatically.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
under the following conditions:

•

A compact spare tire is used.

•

There is a heavier and uneven load on the tires,
such as when towing a trailer

, than the condition

at calibration.

•

Snow chains

are used.

The Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) system, Vehicle
Stability Assist® (VSA®) OFF, adaptive cruise control
(ACC) with low speed follow (LSF)

, adaptive cruise

control (ACC)

, 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
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.

TPMS Calibration

TPMS cannot be calibrated if a compact spare tire is
installed.
The calibration process requires approximately 30
minutes of cumulative driving at speeds between 30-
60 mph (48-97 km/h).
During this period, if the power mode is set to ON and
the vehicle is not moved within 45 seconds, you may
notice the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on
briefly. This is normal and indicates that the calibration
process is not yet complete.

Models with color audio

* Not available on all models

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Driving

You can calibrate the system from the
customized feature on the audio/information
screen.

2 Audio System Basic Operation P. 273

1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Press the

button.

3. Select Settings.
4. Select Vehicle.
5. Select TPMS Calibration.
6. Select Calibrate.

• If the Calibration Failed To Start.

message appears, repeat steps 5-6.

• The calibration process finishes

automatically.

TPMS Calibration

If the snow chains

are installed, remove them before

calibrating the TPMS.

If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on even
when the properly inflated specified regular tires are
installed, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

We recommend that the tires be replaced with the
same brand, model, and size as the originals. Ask a
dealer for details.

Models with Display Audio

* Not available on all models

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation

Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required
Federal Explanation

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label.

(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with
a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale

when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.

Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure.

Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's
handling and stopping ability.

U.S. models

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation

Driving

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction
indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.

When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.

TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including
the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.

Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.

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Blind spot information System

Driving

Blind spot information System

Is designed to detect vehicles in specified alert zones adjacent to your vehicle,
particularly in harder to see areas commonly known as “blind spots.”

When the system detects vehicles approaching from behind in adjacent lanes, the
appropriate indicator comes on for a few seconds, providing assistance when you
change lanes.

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How the system works

Blind spot information System

Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, the blind spot information
system has limitations. Over reliance on the blind spot
information system may result in a collision.

The blind spot information system alert indicator may
not come on under the following conditions:

•

A vehicle does not stay in the alert zone for more
than two seconds.

•

A vehicle is parked in a side lane.

•

The speed difference between your vehicle and the
vehicle you are passing is greater than 6 mph (10
km/h).

•

An object not detected by the radar sensors
approaches or passes your vehicle.

•

A vehicle running in the adjacent lane is a
motorcycle or other small vehicle.

WARNING

Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
change lanes before doing so may result in
a crash and serious injury or death.
Do not rely only on the blind spot
information system when changing lanes.

Always look in your mirrors, to either side
of your vehicle, and behind you for other
vehicles before changing lanes.

Alert zone range
A: Approx. 1.6 ft. (0.5 m)
B: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m)
C: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m)

Radar Sensors:
underneath the
rear bumper
corners

Alert Zone

●

Your vehicle speed is
between 20 mph (32 km/h)
and 100 mph (160 km/h).

●

The transmission is in

(

Automatic transmission/
Continuously variable
transmission models

* Not available on all models

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Blind spot information System

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When the system detects a vehicle

Blind spot information System Alert Indicator:
Located on the outside rearview mirror on
both sides.

Comes on when:
• A vehicle enters the alert zone from behind

to overtake you with a speed difference of
no more than 31 mph (50 km/h) from your
vehicle.

• You pass a vehicle with a speed difference

of no more than 12 mph (20 km/h).

Blinks and a beeper sounds when:
You move the turn signal lever in the direction
of the detected vehicle. The beeper sounds
three times.

Blind spot information System

The system is for your convenience only. Even if an
object is within the alert zone, the following
situations may occur.

•

The blind spot information system alert indicator
may not come on due to obstruction (splashes,
etc.) even without the Blind Spot Information
System Not Available driver information
interface appearing.

•

The blind spot information system alert indicator
may come on even with the message appearing.

You can change the setting for the blind spot
information system.

2 Customized Features P. 381

The system does not operate when in

(

Turn the system off when towing a trailer.
The system may not work properly for the following
reasons:

•

The added mass tilts the vehicle and changes the
radar coverage.

•

The trailer itself can be detected by the radar
sensors, causing the blind spot information system
alert indicators to come on.

Automatic transmission/Continuously variable
transmission models

2.0 L engine models

Comes On

Blinks

* Not available on all models

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Blind spot information System

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Blind spot information System On and Off

When you turn the blind spot information
system on and off, do the following.
1. Press the safety support switch.
2. Roll the left selector wheel to the

symbol and push it.

The blind spot information system is in the
previously selected ON or OFF setting each
time you start the engine.

Blind spot information System

The blind spot information system may be adversely
affected when:

•

Objects (guard rails, poles, trees, etc,.) are
detected.

•

An object that does not reflect radio waves well,
such as a motorcycle, is in the alert zone.

•

Driving on a curved road.

•

A vehicle is moving from a far lane to the adjacent
lane.

•

The system picks up external electrical interference.

•

The rear bumper or the sensors have been
improperly repaired or the rear bumper has been
deformed.

•

The orientation of the sensors has been changed.

•

In bad weather (Heavy rain, snow, and fog).

•

Making a turn at an intersection.

•

Driving on a bumpy road.

•

Making a short turn that slightly tilts the vehicle.

For proper the blind spot information system
operation:

•

Always keep the rear bumper corner area clean.

•

Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with
labels or stickers of any kind.

•

Take your vehicle to a dealer if you need the rear
bumper corner area or the radar sensors to be
repaired, or the rear bumper corner area is strongly
impacted.

Left Selector Wheel

Safety Support Switch

* Not available on all models

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LaneWatch

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LaneWatch

LaneWatch is an assistance system that allows you to check the passenger side rear
areas displayed on the audio/information screen when the turn signal is activated to
the passenger’s side. A camera in the passenger side door mirror monitors these
areas and allows you to check for vehicles, in addition to your visual check and use
of the passenger door mirror. You can also keep the system on for your convenience
while driving.

Canadian models

LaneWatch

Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, LaneWatch has
limitations. Over reliance on LaneWatch may result in
a collision.

The LaneWatch function can be affected by weather,
lighting (including headlights and low sun angle),
ambient darkness, camera condition, and loading.

The LaneWatch may not provide the intended display
of traffic to the side and rear under the following
conditions:

•

Your vehicle’s suspension has been altered,
changing the height of the vehicle.

•

Your tires are over or under inflated.

•

Your tires or wheels are of varied size or construction.

WARNING

Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
change lanes before doing so may result in
a crash and serious injury or death.

Do not rely only on LaneWatch while
driving.

Always look in your mirrors, to either side
of your vehicle, and behind you for other
vehicles before changing lanes.

Camera

Audio/Information Screen

Move the turn signal
lever to the passenger
side.

Press the LaneWatch
button.

Pull the turn signal
lever back.

Press the LaneWatch
button again.

The passenger side view
display appears on the
audio/information screen.

The system activates when you:

The system deactivates when you:

* Not available on all models

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LaneWatch

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Customizing the LaneWatch settings

You can customize the following items using the audio/information screen.
• Show with turn signal: Selects whether LaneWatch monitor comes on when

you operate the turn signal light lever.

• Show Reference Line: Selects whether the reference lines appear on the

LaneWatch monitor.

• Display Time after Turn Signal Off: Changes the remaining LaneWatch

display time after you pull the turn signal lever back.

• Display: Adjusts display settings.

2 Customized Features P. 381
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 248

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Reference Lines

Three lines that appear on the screen can give
an idea of how far the vehicles or objects on
the screen are from your vehicle, respectively.
If an object is near line 1 (in red), it indicates
that it is close to your vehicle whereas an
object near line 3 is farther away.

LaneWatch

The LaneWatch camera view is restricted. Its unique
lens makes objects on the screen slightly look
different from what they are.

For proper LaneWatch operation:

•

The camera is located in the passenger side door
mirror. Always keep this area clean. If the camera
lens is covered with dirt or moisture, use a soft,
moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free of debris.

•

Do not cover the camera lens with labels or stickers
of any kind.

•

Do not touch the camera lens.

LaneWatch display does not come on when the
transmission is in

(

Automatic transmission/Continuously variable
transmission models

Reference Lines

The area around the reference line 1 (red) is very close to
your vehicle. As always, make sure to visually confirm
the safety of a lane change before changing lanes.

The distance between your vehicle and lines 1, 2 and
3 on the screen vary depending on road conditions
and vehicle loading. For example, the reference lines
on the screen may seem to appear closer than the
actual distances when the rear of your vehicle is more
heavily loaded.

Consult a dealer if:

•

The passenger side door mirror, or area around it is
severely impacted, resulting in changing the
camera angle.

•

The LaneWatch display does not come on at all.

* Not available on all models

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Honda Sensing®

Honda Sensing® is a driver support system which employs the use of two distinctly
different kinds of sensors: a radar sensor located in the front lower grille and a front
sensor camera mounted to the interior side of the windshield, behind the rearview
mirror.

Honda Sensing® has following functions.

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The functions which do not require switch operations to activate

• Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

2 P. 510

• Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

2 P. 558

• Traffic Sign Recognition System

2 P. 562

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The functions which require switch operations to activate

• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)

2 P. 519

• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

2 P. 535

• Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

2 P. 550

* Not available on all models

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Honda Sensing®

Driving

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MAIN Button

Press to activate standby mode for ACC with
LSF

/ACC

and LKAS. Or press to cancel these

systems.

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LKAS Button

Press to activate or cancel the LKAS.

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RES/+ and SET/- Button

Press RES/+ button to resume the ACC with
LSF

/ACC

or increase the vehicle speed.

Press SET/− button to set the ACC with LSF

ACC

or decrease the vehicle speed.

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Interval Button

Press the (interval) button to change the
ACC with LSF

/ACC

following interval.

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CANCEL Button

Press to cancel ACC with LSF

/ACC

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Operation Switches for the ACC with LSF

/ACC

/LKAS

MAIN button

Interval
Button

CANCEL
Button

LKAS Button

RES/+ Button

SET/- Button

* Not available on all models

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Honda Sensing®

Driving

You can see the current state of ACC with
LSF

/ACC

and LKAS.

Indicates that ACC with LSF

/ACC

, and

LKAS are ready to be activated.

Indicates that LKAS is activated and
whether or not traffic lane lines are
detected.

Indicates whether or not a vehicle is
detected ahead.

Shows the set vehicle speed.

Shows the set vehicle interval.

You can have the head-up display show you
the current state of each function.

2 Head-Up Display

P. 157

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Driver Information Interface Content

Models with head-up display

* Not available on all models

510

Honda Sensing®

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

Driving

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

Can assist you when there is a possibility of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a
pedestrian detected in front of yours. The CMBS

is designed to alert you when a

potential collision is determined, as well as to reduce your vehicle speed to help
minimize collision severity when a collision is deemed unavoidable.

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How the system works

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

Important Safety Reminder
The CMBS

is designed to reduce the severity of an

unavoidable collision. It does not prevent a collision
nor stop the vehicle automatically. It is still your
responsibility to operate the brake pedal and steering
wheel appropriately according to the driving
conditions.

The CMBS

may not activate or may not detect a

vehicle in front of your vehicle under certain
conditions:

2 CMBS

Conditions and Limitations P. 514

You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 568

For directions on the proper handling of the radar
sensor, refer to the following page.

2 Radar Sensor P. 570

When the CMBS

activates, it may automatically

apply the brake. It will be canceled when your vehicle
stops or a potential collision is not determined.

The radar sensor is at the
lower part of the front
bumper.

The camera is located
behind the rearview
mirror.

The system starts monitoring the roadway ahead when your vehicle speed is about
3 mph (5 km/h) and there is a vehicle in front of you.

When to use

The CMBS

activates when:

●

The speed difference between your vehicle and a vehicle or pedestrian detected in
front of you becomes about 3 mph (5 km/h) and over with a chance of a collision.

●

Your vehicle speed is about 62 mph (100 km/h) or less and the system determines
there is a chance of a collision with:

- Vehicles detected in front of you that are stationary, oncoming, or traveling in your
same direction.
- A pedestrian who is detected in front of you.

●

Your vehicle speed is above 62 mph (100 km/h), and the system determines there
is a chance of a collision with a vehicle detected in front of you traveling in your
same direction.

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Honda Sensing®

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

Driving

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When the system activates

At system’s earliest collision alert stage, you can change the distance (Long/
Normal/Short) between vehicles at which alerts will come on through audio/
information screen setting options.

2 Customized Features P. 370, 381

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

The camera in the CMBS

is also designed to detect

pedestrians.
However, this pedestrian detection feature may not
activate or may not detect a pedestrian in front of
your vehicle under certain conditions.
Refer to the ones indicating the pedestrian detection
limitations from the list.

2 CMBS

Conditions and Limitations P. 514

The head-up warning uses a lens located at the front
end of the dashboard.
Do not cover the lens or spill any liquid on it.

Models with head-up display

Lens

The system provides visual and audible alerts of a possible collision, and stops if the
collision is avoided.

Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the brakes, change
lanes, etc.).

Beep

Head-up
Warning
Lights

Visual Alerts

Audible Alert

* Not available on all models

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