Honda Accord (2019 year). Manual

Towing a Trailer

Towing Your Vehicle

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Driving

1. Remove the 20 A FR ACC SOCKET and 10 A

ACC fuses. These fuses are located in the
interior fuse box.

2 Interior Fuse Box P. 690

2. Remove the 10 A BACK UP fuse. This fuse is

located in the engine compartment fuse
box.

2 Engine Compartment Fuse Box P. 688

3. Store the fuses in a safe place so you do not

lose them.

Make sure to reinstall the fuses before
you start driving your vehicle.

4. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button

without depressing the clutch pedal.

The ENGINE START/STOP button
blinks.

5. Touch the center of the ENGINE START/

STOP button with the H logo on the
remote while the ENGINE START/STOP
button is blinking.

The ENGINE START/STOP button stop
blinking, then stays on.

6. Put the transmission into neutral.
7. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button

once without depressing the clutch pedal.

Make sure the steering wheel does not
lock.

Engine Compartment Fuse Box

Interior Fuse Box

10 A BACK UP
fuse

10 A ACC fuse

20 A FR ACC
SOCKET fuse

Towing Your Vehicle

Make sure to reinstall the fuses before you start
driving your vehicle.

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Driving

When Driving

Starting the Engine

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

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

The parking brake must be applied to
start the engine.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in

(

N with the parking brake applied, it is

safer to start it in

(

3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button

without depressing the accelerator pedal.

Starting the Engine

Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.

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

When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system and rear defogger in order to reduce
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.

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly coded device is used, the engine’s
fuel system is disabled.

2 Immobilizer System P. 183

Automatic transmission models

Electric Parking Brake Switch

Brake Pedal

When Driving

Starting the Engine

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Driving

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

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

The parking brake must be applied to
start the engine.

2. Check that the transmission is in

(

P, then

depress the brake pedal.

Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in

(

N with the parking brake applied, it is

safer to start it in

(

3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button

without depressing the accelerator pedal.

Continuously variable transmission models

Electric Parking Brake Switch

Starting the Engine

Bring the remote close to the ENGINE START/STOP
button if the battery in the remote is weak.

2 If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 672

The engine may not start if the remote is subjected to
strong radio waves.

Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds
before trying again.

Brake Pedal

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When Driving

Starting the Engine

Driving

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

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

The parking brake must be applied to
start the engine.

2. Check that the transmission is in neutral.

Then depress the brake pedal with your
right foot, and the clutch pedal with your
left foot.

The clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.

3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button

without depressing the accelerator pedal.

Starting the Engine

If the vehicle stalls on a slope, the electric parking
brake system may automatically engage. If it does
not, engage it manually, then start the engine again.

Manual transmission models

Electric Parking Brake Switch

Brake Pedal

Clutch Pedal

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When Driving

Starting the Engine

Driving

You can remotely start the engine using the

button on the remote.

■

To start the engine

When started remotely, the engine automatically shuts off after 10 minutes of idling
and/or the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP button have not been pressed
simultaneously.
To extend the run time for another 10 minutes during the first run, press the

button, then press and hold the

button.

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

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.
The range may be less when the vehicle is running.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The engine may not start 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

(

•

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

WARNING

Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon
monoxide.

Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you or
cause unconsciousness.

Never use the remote engine starter when
the vehicle is parked in a garage or other
area 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 engine runs
successfully.

Some exterior lights will not
flash if the engine runs
unsuccessfully.

* Not available on all models

When Driving

Starting the Engine

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To stop the engine

Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback

•

You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.

•

Another registered 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 engine may stop while it is running if:

•

You do not start the vehicle within 10 minutes of
starting the engine with the remote.

•

The engine is stopped by using the 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 battery is low.

•

The engine oil pressure is low.

•

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

•

You press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the brake pedal.

•

The transmission is in a position other than

(

•

You press the shift lever release button.

Automatic transmission models

Continuously variable transmission models

Press and hold the

button for one second.

Go within the range,
and try again.

The exterior lights flash once if the engine stops successfully.

The exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of
the smart entry system range.
The engine will not stop.

* Not available on all models

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When Driving

Starting the Engine

Driving

Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback

While the engine is running, 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

and heated steering wheel

are

activated.

2 Heated Steering Wheel

P. 235

2 Front Seat Heaters

P. 236

2 Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation

P. 237

* Not available on all models

When Driving

Starting the Engine

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Driving

1. While depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

2. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, put the transmission into

(

D. Select

(

R when reversing.

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

accelerator pedal.

Make sure the parking brake indicator (red) goes off.

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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

(

when facing uphill, or

(

R when facing

downhill, then release the brake pedal.

Depress the clutch pedal, and put the transmission into

(

1 when facing uphill, or

(

when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal.

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Starting to Drive

Automatic transmission/Continuously variable transmission models

Starting to Drive

The engine stops when the transmission is taken out
of

(

P before the ENGINE START/STOP 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 engine was started using the

button on the

remote

When the engine was started using the

button on the remote

When the engine was started in any case

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.

Hill start assist will operate even when VSA® is
switched off.

Automatic transmission/Continuously variable transmission models

Manual transmission models

* Not available on all models

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When Driving

Precautions While Driving

Driving

Precautions While Driving

Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or
driveline, or cause electrical component failure.

If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.

■

In Rain

■

Other Precautions

Precautions While Driving

NOTICE

Do not change the transmission while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission.

NOTICE

If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in
the full left or right position for a while, the electric
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system
goes into a protective mode, and limits its
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,
the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can
eventually damage the system.

If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while
driving, the engine will shut down and all steering
and brake power assist functions will stop, making it
difficult to control the vehicle.

Do not put the transmission into

(

N, as you will lose

engine braking (and acceleration) performance.

During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as not to damage the engine or powertrain.

Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.

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When Driving

Automatic Transmission

/Continuously Variable Transmission

Driving

Automatic Transmission

/Continuously Variable

Transmission

The engine runs at a higher idle speed and creeping increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.

Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.

■

Creeping

■

Kickdown

* Not available on all models

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When Driving

Shifting

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Driving

Shifting

Change the gear position in accordance with your driving needs.

■

Shift button positions

■

(

P (park) button

Park your vehicle in a safe place with the
power mode in ON, then apply the brakes and
press the

(

P button to put the transmission in

Park.
The indicators on the sides of the

(

P button

come on.

Automatic transmission models

Shifting

To prevent malfunction and unintended
engagement:

•

Do not spill any liquids on or around shift buttons.

•

Do not place or drop any objects on or around shift
buttons.

•

Do not let passengers or children operate the shift
buttons.

The beeper sounds and a message appears on the
driver information interface when you depress the
accelerator pedal with the transmission in

(

Put the transmission into

(

D or

(

R with the brake

pedal depressed.

When shifting gears in extremely low temperatures
(−22°F/−30°C), there may be a short delay before the
shift is indicated in the display. Always confirm you
are in the correct gear before driving.

WARNING

The vehicle can roll away if left unattended
without confirming that Park is engaged.

A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash
resulting in serious injury or death.

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
until you have confirmed that

(

is shown

on the gear position indicator.

Park
Used when parking or starting the engine
Transmission is locked

Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Transmission is not locked

Drive
Used for:

●

Normal driving (gears change between 1st and
10th automatically)

●

Temporarily driving in the sequential mode

●

Driving in the sequential mode (when driving in
SPORT mode)

(

P Button

When Driving

Shifting

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Shift Operation

Shift Operation

NOTICE

When you change

(

D to

(

R and visa versa, depress

the brake pedal to come to a complete stop, then
select the intended gear position while maintaining
brake pressure.

Use the gear position indicator and the shift button
indicator to check the gear position before selecting
a shift button.

If the indicator of the currently selected gear position,
or all the gear position indicators are blinking
simultaneously, there is a problem with the
transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine
speeds in or over the tachometer’s red zone (engine
speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a
slight jolt.

When the engine speed is increased while the
transmission is in

(

P or

(

R, the fuel supply may

be cut off even without the engine speed entering
the tachometer’s red zone.

The beeper sounds once when you change to

(

2 Customized Features P. 381

Press the

(

P button.

Pull back the

(

R button.

Press the

(

N button.

Press the

(

D button.

Shift Button Indicator

M (sequential mode) Indicator

Tachometer’s red zone

Gear Selection Indicator

Gear Position Indicator

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When Driving

Shifting

Driving

■

When opening the driver’s door

If you open the driver’s door under the following conditions, the transmission
automatically puts into

(

• The vehicle is stationary with the engine running, or moving at 1 mph (2 km/h) or

slower.

• The transmission is in other than

(

• You have unfastened the driver side seat belt.

If you manually put the transmission from

(

P with the brake pedal depressed,

the transmission will automatically return to

(

P once you release the brake

pedal.

■

When turning off the power mode

If you turn the engine off while the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission is in
other than

(

P, the transmission automatically puts into

(

When opening the driver’s door

You should always put the transmission into

(

before opening the driver’s door.
Make sure to park the vehicle in a safe place.

2 When Stopped P. 583

If you want to drive the vehicle after the transmission
has automatically put into

(

P under the described

conditions, close the door, fasten the seat belt,
depress the brake pedal, then change the gear
position.

If you leave the vehicle, turn off the engine and lock
the doors.

When Driving

Shifting

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■

If you want to keep the transmission in

(

N position [car wash mode]

With the engine running:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Press and release the

(

N button.

(

N (Neutral) hold mode will appear on the driver information interface.

3. Press the

(

N button again and hold it for two seconds.

The vehicle will enter car wash mode, which must be used when your vehicle
is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an
attendant do not remain in the vehicle.

If the ENGINE STOP/START button is pressed
after car wash mode has been activated, the
power mode will change to ACCESSORY and
a message will be displayed on the driver
information interface.

For 15 minutes the transmission remains
in

(

N with the power mode will remain

in ACCESSORY. After that, the
transmission automatically changes to

(

P and the power mode changes to OFF.

Manually changing to

(

P cancels

ACCESSORY mode. The

(

P indicator

comes on and the power mode changes
to OFF. You must always put the
transmission into

(

P when car wash

mode is no longer needed.

If you want to keep the transmission in

(

N position [car wash

mode]

NOTICE

When transmission is too hot, carwash mode may
not be available. Let the engine idle and cool down
transmission.

To keep the vehicle in

(

N position, you can also

follow this procedure:
While the power mode is on, select

(

N, and then

within five seconds, press the ENGINE STOP/START
button.

Note that the transmission may not stay in

(

position while any of the following indicators is on:

•

Transmission system indicator.

•

Malfunction indicator lamp.

•

Charging system indicator.

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Shifting

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Driving

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Restriction on selecting a gear position

You cannot select a transmission under certain circumstances that may lead to a crash.

When the transmission
is in:

1. Under the
circumstances of that:

2. You cannot select:

3. The transmission
remains in/changes to:

How to change
the transmission

(

The brake pedal is not
depressed.

Other transmission

(

Release the
accelerator pedal
and depress the
brake pedal.

The accelerator pedal is
depressed.

(

The vehicle is moving at
low speed without the
brake pedal depressed.

(

The vehicle is moving at
low speed with the
accelerator pedal
depressed.

(

or (

The vehicle is moving
forward.

(

Stop your vehicle in
a safe place, depress
the brake pedal, and
select the
appropriate
transmission.

(

or (

The vehicle is moving
backward.

(

, (

or (

The vehicle is moving.

(

Honda Accord (2019 year). Manual - part 30