Handling The Unexpected; Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength; Emergency Power System Off; Jump Starting - Honda Accord 2018 Hybrid Owner's Manual

HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED

HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.

Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength

If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the driver information interface, and the POWER button flashes, the
READY indicator does not come on. Turn on the power system as follows:
1. Touch the center of the POWER
button with the H logo on the smart
entry remote while the POWER
button is flashing. The buttons on
the smart entry remote should be
facing you.
2. Press the brake pedal and press the
POWER button within 10 seconds
after the beeper sounds and the
POWER button changes from
flashing to on.

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, or
• 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.
NOTICE
Do not press the button while driving unless it is absolutely necessary for the
engine to be switched off.
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Jump Starting

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.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the booster battery (-) terminal.
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.
Booster battery
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, make sure that
the jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
After the Engine Starts
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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's
(-) terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle battery's (+) terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery's
(+) terminal.
5. Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.
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.
*if equipped
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