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Honda Accord Hybrid (2022 year). Manual in english - page 33

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Refueling

How to Refuel

Driving

Place the end of the filler nozzle on the
lower part of filler opening, then insert it
slowly and fully.

Make sure that the end of the filler
nozzle goes down along with the filler
pipe.

Keep the filler nozzle level.

When the tank is full, the filler nozzle will
click off automatically.

After filling, wait about five seconds
before removing the filler nozzle.

Shut the fuel fill door by hand.

How to Refuel

If the filler nozzle keeps turning off when the tank is
not full, there may be a problem with the pump’s fuel
vapor recovery system. Try filling at another pump. If
this does not fix the problem, consult a dealer.

The filler nozzle automatically stops to leave space in
the fuel tank so that fuel does not overflow as a result
of changes in air temperature.

Do not continue to add fuel after the filler nozzle has
automatically stopped. Additional fuel can exceed
the full tank capacity.

If you have to refuel your vehicle from a portable
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.

Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container

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Driving

Fuel Economy and CO

Emissions

Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO

Emissions

Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO

emissions is dependent on several

factors, including driving conditions, load weight, idling time, driving habits, and
vehicle condition. Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve the
rated fuel economy of this vehicle.

You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the
driver information interface.

•

Use engine oil with the viscosity recommended.

Recommended Engine Oil

P. 542

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Maintain the specified tire pressure.

•

Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.

•

Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and increases wind resistance.

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Maintenance and Fuel Economy

Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO

Emissions

Direct calculation is the recommended method to
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.

In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are
established following a simulated test.
For more information on how this test is performed,
please visit

https://www.nrcan.gc.ca

and search for

“fuel consumption testing” in the search field at the
top of the page.

Miles driven

Gallons of

fuel

Miles per

Gallon

100

Liter

Kilometers

L per 100 km

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Maintenance

This chapter discusses basic maintenance.

Before Performing Maintenance

Inspection and Maintenance ............ 530
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 531
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance

Service ........................................... 532

Maintenance Minder

..................... 533

Maintenance Under the Hood

Maintenance Items Under the Hood .... 540
Opening the Hood ........................... 541
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 542
Oil Check ......................................... 543
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 544

Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 545
Cooling System................................ 547
Inverter Coolant............................... 549
Transmission Fluid............................ 550
Brake Fluid....................................... 551
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 552

Replacing Light Bulbs

....................... 553

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades

.... 561

Checking and Maintaining Tires

Checking Tires ................................. 564
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 565
Tire Labeling .................................... 565
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 567

Wear Indicators ............................... 569
Tire Service Life................................ 569
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 570
Tire Rotation.................................... 571
Winter Tires ..................................... 572

12-Volt Battery

................................. 573

Remote Transmitter Care

Replacing the Remote Battery .......... 575

Climate Control System Maintenance

.... 576

Cleaning

Interior Care .................................... 577
Exterior Care.................................... 579

Accessories and Modifications

........ 582

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Before Performing Maintenance

Inspection and Maintenance

For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.)

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Routine inspections

Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.

Maintenance

P. 33

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Periodic inspections

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Check the brake fluid level monthly.

Brake Fluid

P. 551

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Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.

Checking and Maintaining Tires

P. 564

•

Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.

Replacing Light Bulbs

P. 553

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Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months.

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades

P. 561

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Types of Inspection and Maintenance

Inspection and Maintenance

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.

According to state and federal regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all maintenance services should
be performed in accordance with the intervals
indicated by the driver information interface.

Maintenance Service Items

P. 537

If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills and tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at

www.techinfo.honda.com

Authorized Manuals

P. 636

If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.

U.S. models

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Before Performing Maintenance

Safety When Performing Maintenance

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Safety When Performing Maintenance

Some of the most important safety precautions are given here. However, we
cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing
maintenance. Only you can decide whether you should perform a given task.

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To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames
away from the 12-volt battery, all High Voltage system, and all fuel related parts.

•

Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.

Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite them, causing a fire.

•

To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not
gasoline.

•

Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the 12-volt
battery or compressed air.

•

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill you.

Only operate the engine if there is sufficient ventilation.

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Maintenance Safety

Safety When Performing Maintenance

WARNING

Improperly maintaining this vehicle or
failing to correct a problem before driving
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this owner’s manual.

WARNING

Failure to properly follow maintenance
instructions and precautions can cause you
to be seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the procedures and
precautions in this owner’s manual.

Before Performing Maintenance

Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service

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The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.

Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set, and
the power system is turned off.

•

Be aware that hot parts can burn you.

Make sure to let the power system including the engine and exhaust system
cool thoroughly before touching vehicle parts.

•

Be aware that moving parts can injure you.

Do not activate the power system unless instructed, and keep your hands and
limbs away from moving parts. When the power system is on, the engine can
automatically start, or the radiator fan may start operating without the engine
running.

•

Do not touch the high-voltage battery and wiring (orange).

Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service

The use of Honda genuine parts and fluids is recommended when maintaining and
servicing your vehicle. Honda genuine parts are manufactured according to the
same high quality standards used in Honda vehicles.

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Vehicle Safety

Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service

NOTICE

Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may
damage the engine cover and component parts.

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Maintenance Minder

If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages
appear on the driver information interface every time you set the power mode to
ON. The messages notify you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your
vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance services.

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Maintenance Minder

To Use Maintenance Minder

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To Use Maintenance Minder

Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the
engine oil, appear on the driver information interface.
You can view them on the engine oil life screen at any time.

Set the power mode to ON.

Press the

(home) button.

Roll the left selector wheel until

is displayed.

Press the left selector wheel to go to the Maintenance Minder screen. The engine
oil life appears on the driver information interface along with maintenance items
due soon.

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Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

Based on the engine operating conditions, the
remaining engine oil life is calculated and displayed
as a percentage.

There is a list of maintenance main and sub items you
can view on the driver information interface.

Maintenance Service Items

P. 537

Displayed Engine Oil

Life (%)

Calculated Engine Oil

Life (%)

100

100 to 91

90 to 81

80 to 71

70 to 61

60 to 51

50 to 41

40 to 31

30 to 21

20 to 16

15 to 11

10 to 6

5 to 1

(home) Button

Engine Oil Life

Main Item

Sub Item

Left Selector Wheel

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Maintenance Minder

To Use Maintenance Minder

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Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver Information

Interface

Maintenance Message

Oil Life Display

Explanation

Information

—

When you select the Maintenance
Minder screen, it displays codes for
maintenance items due at the next
engine oil change, along with the
percentage of engine oil life
remaining.

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Maintenance Due Soon

15 %

The engine oil life indicator starts
to appear along with other due-
soon maintenance item codes
when the remaining oil life drops
to 15 percent.

The engine oil is approaching the end
of its service life.

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Maintenance Minder

To Use Maintenance Minder

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The system message indicator (

) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder message.

Maintenance Message

Oil Life Display

Explanation

Information

Maintenance Due Now

5 %

The remaining engine oil life is 5 to
1 percent. Press the

(home)

button to switch to another
display.

The engine oil has almost reached the
end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be
inspected and serviced as soon as
possible.

Maintenance Past Due

Negative Distance

The engine oil has passed its
service life, and a negative
distance appears after driving over
10 miles (U.S. models) or 10 km
(Canadian models). The negative
distance on the display blinks.

The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be
inspected and serviced immediately.

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Maintenance Minder

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Maintenance Service Items

Maintenance Service Items

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Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.

Maintenance Minder Message

System Message

Indicator

Sub Items

Main Item

U.S. models

*1: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset,

change the engine oil every year.

# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.

CODE

Maintenance Main Items

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Replace engine oil

•

Replace engine oil

and oil filter

•

Inspect front and rear brakes

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Check expiry date for tire repair kit bottle

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Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots

•

Inspect suspension components

•

Inspect driveshaft boots

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Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA

)

•

Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids

•

Inspect exhaust system

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Inspect fuel lines and connections

*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and

from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures.

This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed
every 47,500 miles (76,000 kilometers) or 3 years.

*5: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is

reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.

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Maintenance Sub Items

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Rotate tires

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Replace air cleaner element

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Replace dust and pollen filter

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Replace transmission fluid

•

Replace spark plugs

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Inspect valve clearance

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Replace engine coolant

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Replace brake fluid

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Maintenance Minder

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Maintenance Service Items

•

Adjust the valves during services A, 0, 9, 1, 2, or 3
if they are noisy.

Canadian models

*1: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset,

change the engine oil every year.

*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and

from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).

*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures.

*5: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is

reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.

# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.

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Maintenance Main Items

•

Replace engine oil

•

Replace engine oil

and oil filter

CODE

Maintenance Sub Items

•

Rotate tires

•

Replace air cleaner element

•

Replace dust and pollen filter

•

Replace transmission fluid

•

Replace spark plugs

•

Inspect valve clearance

•

Replace engine coolant

•

Replace brake fluid

•

Service front and rear brakes

•

Check expiry date for tire repair kit bottle

•

Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots

•

Inspect suspension components

•

Inspect driveshaft boots

•

Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA

)

•

Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids

•

Inspect exhaust system

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Inspect fuel lines and connections

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Reset the maintenance minder information display if you have performed the
maintenance service.

Go to the Maintenance Minder screen.

Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

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Press and hold the left selector wheel.

The Maintenance Minder

reset mode is displayed on the driver information

interface.

To reset all due items at once, select

All Due Items

with the left selector wheel,

then press the left selector wheel.

The displayed maintenance items disappear.

To reset each item separately, select

Item # Only

with the left selector wheel,

then press the left selector wheel.

The displayed maintenance item (i.e. #) disappears.

To cancel the Maintenance Minder

reset mode, select

Cancel

, then press the left

selector wheel.

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Resetting the Display

Resetting the Display

NOTICE

Failure to reset the Maintenance Minder

display

after a maintenance service results in the system
showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can
lead to serious mechanical problems.

The dealer will reset the Maintenance Minder

display after completing the required maintenance
service. If someone other than a dealer performs
maintenance service, reset the Maintenance
Minder

display yourself.

You can also reset the Maintenance Minder

display

using the audio/information screen.

Customized Features

P. 357

Left Selector Wheel

Engine Oil

Life

Maintenance

Item Codes

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Maintenance Under the Hood

Maintenance Items Under the Hood

Brake Fluid

(Black Cap)

Engine Coolant

Reserve Tank

Radiator Cap

Washer Fluid

(Blue Cap)

Engine Oil Dipstick

(Orange)

Engine Oil Fill Cap

12-Volt Battery

Inverter Coolant

Filler Tank

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Opening the Hood

Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.

Pull the hood release handle under the
driver’s side lower corner of the dashboard.

The hood will pop up slightly.

Push the hood latch lever (located under
the front edge of the hood to the center) to
the side and raise the hood. Once you have
raised the hood slightly, you can release the
lever.

Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.

When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.

Opening the Hood

NOTICE

Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised. The hood will strike the wipers, resulting in
possible damage to the hood and/or the wipers.

NOTICE

Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may
damage the engine cover and component parts.

When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.

If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifting the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.

WARNING

The hood support rod can become very hot
due to heat from the engine.

To ensure against possible burns, do not
handle the metal section of the rod: Use
the foam grip instead.

Hood Release Handle

Pull

Lever

Support Rod

Grip

Clamp

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Recommended Engine Oil

Oil is a major contributor to your engine’s
performance and longevity. If you drive the
vehicle with insufficient or deteriorated oil,
the engine may fail or be damaged.

This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving
and that it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.

Use Honda Genuine Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for
the ambient temperature as shown here.

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Synthetic oil

You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal
and is the specified viscosity grade.

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Honda Genuine Motor Oil

•

Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the
container.

Recommended Engine Oil

Engine Oil Additives
Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact,
they may adversely affect the engine performance
and durability.

Ambient Temperature

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