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Honda Accord (2019 year). Manual - part 43

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Engine Does Not Start

If the Remote Battery is Weak

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If the Remote Battery is Weak

If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the driver information interface, and the ENGINE START/STOP button
flashes, and the engine won’t start, start the engine as follows:

1. Touch the center of the ENGINE START/

STOP button with the H logo on the
remote while the ENGINE START/STOP
button is flashing. The buttons on the
remote should be facing you.

The ENGINE START/STOP button
flashes for about 30 seconds.

2. Depress the brake pedal (automatic

transmission/continuously variable
transmission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) and press the ENGINE
START/STOP button within 10 seconds
after the beeper sounds and the ENGINE
START/STOP button changes from
flashing to on.

If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.

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Engine Does Not Start

Emergency Engine Stop

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Emergency Engine Stop

The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, do either of the
following operations:
• Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for about two seconds.
• Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button three times.

The steering wheel will not lock. However, because turning off the engine disables
the power assist the engine 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. With manual transmission models you can also downshift the
transmission to utilize engine braking.

The transmission automatically changes to

(

P after the vehicle comes to a complete

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

The power mode is in ACCESSORY when the engine is stopped.
To change the mode to VEHICLE OFF, put the transmission into

(

P after the vehicle

comes to a complete stop.

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

The power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.

Emergency Engine Stop

Do not press the button while driving unless it is
absolutely necessary for the engine to be turned off.

Automatic transmission models

Continuously variable transmission models

Continuously variable transmission models for Canadian models

Manual transmission models

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Jump Starting

Jump Starting Procedure

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

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

vehicle’s 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.

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.

WARNING

A 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 battery.

Booster Battery

1.5 L engine models

2.0 L engine models

Booster Battery

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Jump Starting

Jump Starting Procedure

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5. Connect the other end of the second

jumper cable to the engine 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.

Jump Starting

Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engine from starting.

1.5 L engine models

2.0 L engine models

Engine Mounting Bolt

Jump Starting

Jump Starting Procedure

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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 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)

, 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.

* Not available on all models

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Shift Lever Does Not Move

Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the

(

position.

1. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the built-in key from the remote.
3. Open the center pocket.

2 Center Pocket P. 223

4. Remove the cover in the center pocket.

5. Wrap a cloth around the tip of the built-in

key. Put it into the shift lock release slot (as
shown in the image) and remove the cover.

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Releasing the Lock

Continuously variable transmission models

Models without wireless charger

Cover

Models without wireless charger

Slot

Cover

All models

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Shift Lever Does Not Move

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6. Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
7. While pushing the key down, press the shift

lever release button, and place the shift
lever into

(

The lock is now released. Have the shift
lever checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.

Release Button

Shift Lock
Release Slot

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Overheating

How to Handle Overheating

Overheating symptoms are as follows:
• The temperature gauge pointer is at the

mark or the engine suddenly loses

power.

• 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.

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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 engine running and open the hood.

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

How to Handle Overheating

NOTICE

Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
pointer at the

mark 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.

Overheating

How to Handle Overheating

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Next thing to do

1. Check that the cooling fan is operating and

stop the engine once the temperature
gauge pointer comes down.

If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.

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 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, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge pointer has come down, resume driving. If it has not come
down, contact a dealer for repairs.

How to Handle Overheating

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.

MAX

Reserve Tank

MIN

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears

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Reasons for the warning to appear

Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.

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What to do as soon as the warning
appears

1. Immediately park the vehicle 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. Stop the engine and let it sit for

approximately three minutes.

2. Open the hood and check the oil level.

2 Oil Check P. 618

3. Start the engine and check the low oil

pressure warning.

The warning disappears: Start driving
again.

The warning does not disappear:
Immediately stop the engine and contact
a dealer for repairs.

If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when the 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 Warning Appears

NOTICE

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

If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engine may rapidly discharge
the battery.

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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 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 engine braking.

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Reason 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 gears.

If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution
system is not working. This can result in vehicle
instability during 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. 684

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 1
minute.

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

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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. 571

• 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

(

Move to shift lever to

(

1 or

(

• 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)

Automatic transmission/Continuously variable transmission models

Manual transmission models

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On

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If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

• Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine

speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

• Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.

If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.

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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.
If the compact spare tire is installed, the indicator will either come on or
it will first blink for about one minute, then stay 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.

2 TPMS Calibration P. 497

If the compact spare tire causes the indicator to come on, change the
tire to a full-size tire. The indicator goes off after calibrating the TPMS.

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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 compact
spare tire causes the indicator to first blink, and then stay on, change the
tire to a full-size tire. The indicator goes off after calibrating the TPMS.

2 TPMS Calibration P. 497

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.