When Driving; Turning On The Power - Honda ACCORD Hybrid 2024 Owner's Manual

When Driving

Turning on the Power

Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
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1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
The parking brake and brake system
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indicator (red) comes on for 30 seconds
when you pull up the electric parking
brake switch.
2. Check that the transmission is in
depress the brake pedal.
Although it is possible to start the vehicle
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3. Without depressing the accelerator pedal,
press the POWER button while depressing
the brake pedal.
1Turning on the Power
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
turning on the power system.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When turning on the power system in cold weather,
turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights,
( P , then climate control system, and rear defogger in order to
reduce the 12-volt battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
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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.