Honda Accord Hybrid Touring 2014 User Manual

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2014 Accord Hybrid Touring

TECHN OLO G Y R EFE REN CE GUI DE

This Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you

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get acquainted with your 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid

Touring and provide basic instructions on some of its

technology and convenience features.

This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the

Owner’s Manual. For more detailed information on vehicle

controls and operation, please refer to the respective

sections in the Owner’s Manual or Navigation Manual.

The vehicle interior colors shown in this guide may not represent what is included in your actual vehicle. The feature information and procedures in this guide are intended to be used for instructional purposes only.

Smart Entry with Push Button Start.....................................................................2

Instrument Panel Indicators ...................................................................................4

Multi-Information Display (MID)...........................................................................6

Sport Hybrid i-MMD................................................................................................8

Eco Assist

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)........................................................12

Settings for Your Vehicle ........................................................................................13

Auto Door Locks ...................................................................................................14

Driving Position Memory System (DPMS)........................................................15

One-Touch Turn Signal...........................................................................................16

Auto Headlights with Wiper Integration...........................................................16

Multi-View Rear Camera ......................................................................................17

LaneWatch

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)........................................................................19

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)....................................................................20

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).........................................................................22

Intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)...................................................24

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Using the Touchscreen...........................................................................................25

Voice Recognition...................................................................................................26

Navigation.................................................................................................................30

Bluetooth

SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail ...........................................................................37

Basic Audio Operation ..........................................................................................38

iPod

Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ...........................................................................40

Song By Voice...........................................................................................................41

Pandora HondaLink featuring Aha

Bluetooth

HomeLink

Honda Owners .......................................................................................................46

Safety Reminder......................................................................................................46

Fuel Recommendation...........................................................................................47

HandsFreeLink®(HFL)........................................................................33

or USB Flash Drive .....................................................................................39

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Audio......................................................................................................44

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NAVIGATION

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SM AR T EN TR Y WI TH PUSH BUTTON START

Operate certain functions of your vehicle by simply having the remote transmitter within operating range.

Unlocking the Doors

Locking the Doors

Grab either one of the front door handles when the vehicle is off. Wait until the doors unlock, then pull the handle to open.

Press the door lock button on either front door handle when the vehicle is off.

Power Button

Accessory or On Mode

Press POWER once without pressing the brake pedal for Accessory mode. Press it again for ON mode.

Starting the Engine

Press and hold the brake pedal, then press POWER.

Turning the Vehicle Off

Shift to Park, then press POWER.

Note: If you press POWER and the shift lever is not in Park, the vehicle goes into Accessory mode.

Opening the Trunk

Press the trunk release button under the trunk handle. The vehicle can be on or off.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS

READY

POWER Gauge

CHARGE Gauge

Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and orange indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for general information. See your Owner’s Manual for more information.

Battery Charge

Level Gauge

Fuel Gauge

If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer

Charging system

Brake system, low brake fluid

Low oil pressure

Supplemental restraint system (SRS)

Electric power steering (EPS)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

Malfunction lamp (check engine light)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (blinks and stays on)

Vehicle Stability Assist

Smart Entry System

Brake system

Power system

(VSA)

Condition Indicators

Action is needed by driver

Malfunction Indicators

Parking brake on:

Release

READY:

Ready to drive

Seat belt reminder:

Fasten seat belt(s)

Immobilizer (blinks):

Use other vehicle key and see dealer

Low fuel:

Refill

System message indicator:

Check MID

On/Off Indicators

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

(next to upper display)

VSA OFF

FCW OFF

ECON Mode on

Low tire pressure:

Add air

Exterior lights on

Turn signals/hazards on

High beams on

Electric motor on

EV mode on

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MU LT I- IN FO RM AT ION DISPLAY (MID)

Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.

Accessing the Information Display

Main Displays

Main screen

Eco Drive

Display

To toggle between the different displays:

• Press either Info button ( for the main displays.

• Press SEL/RESET for the lower displays.

Lower Displays

p/q

Vehicle

settings*

Oil life

Main Displays

)

Lower Displays

Power flow

monitor**

Average

speed

Average fuel

economy

records

Average and

instant fuel

economy

Range

Elapsed time

Odometer Trip A Trip B

* You can also change Vehicle Settings using the i-MID (see page 13).

** You can also view the power flow monitor on the navigation screen. Press INFO on the center panel and

use the interface dial to select Vehicle Energy.

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SP OR T HY BR ID i -MMD

Learn how the Sport Hybrid i-MMD (intelligent Multi-Mode Drive) system operates. Your vehicle is able to operate in electric, hybrid, charge, or full engine mode.

How Your Vehicle Operates

Operating

mode

Vehicle

speed

Vehicle

operation

Power Flow

Monitor*

(on the MID)

Electric

Vehicle (EV)

Stopped or

low/moderate

speed

Only the electric motor provides power to the wheels.

Hybrid

Vehicle (HV)

Accelerating or

driving uphill

The electric motor provides power to the wheels.

The gas engine provides power to the generator.

The generator provides electricity to the electric motor for added power or to the battery for charging.

Engine Regeneration

High speed Decelerating

Only the gas engine provides power to the wheels.

The battery provides electricity to the electric motor for added power.

The gas engine turns off.

The electric motor provides electricity to the battery through regenerative braking.

Driving Modes

Press the EV button to switch between EV or HV mode.

Electric (EV) Mode

When driving at low to moderate speed, your vehicle runs in EV mode when the battery is fully charged.

Hybrid (HV) mode or gas engine operation may override EV mode if:

• You drive aggressively, at high speed, or uphill.

After returning to normal driving conditions, press the EV button to return to EV mode.

• The battery temperature is too high or low.

• The battery begins to run low.

• The climate control system is in heavy use.

Electric

motor

Stopped or

running

Running Generating Regenerating

Hybrid (HV) Mode

The gas engine and generator supply electricity to the battery and electric motor, while the battery maintains its current charge level. Press the EV button to switch between HV or EV mode (when possible).

Generator Stopped Generating No operation Stopped

Gas

engine

System Components

Battery Discharging

Stopped Running Running Stopped

Charging or

discharging

*See page 6-7 for how to display the power flow monitor.

Charging Regenerating

Auto Engine Stop/Start

While your vehicle is at a stop, the hybrid system may shut the engine off to maximize fuel efficiency. Occurrence and duration vary depending on driving conditions, climate control use, and battery level. The engine may restart when you accelerate or release the brake pedal.

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ECON Button

Helps maximize fuel efficiency.

EC O AS SI ST

Provides various ways to monitor your fuel efficiency and driving style.

Driver Feedback

Indicates real-time fuel efficiency. Results are displayed on the MID, where the vehicle icon and its surrounding color change based on your driving style.

1. Press ECON to turn the system

on or off.

2. The ECON mode indicator comes on.

3. Check the MID.

Note: When turned on, performance of the climate control system may be adjusted.

Ambient Meter

Real-time Fuel Efficiency Coach

Driving Style

Smooth, steady acceleration

maximizes fuel efficiency

Smooth, steady deceleration

maximizes fuel efficiency

Aggressive acceleration

lowers fuel efficiency

Press either Info (p/q) button to toggle to the Eco Drive Display.

SEL/RESET button

Info buttons

Eco Drive Display

(on the MID)

Indicates real-time fuel efficiency using color-coded bars.

High fuel efficiency

Moderate fuel efficiency Low fuel efficiency

Aggressive deceleration

lowers fuel efficiency

As you drive, you earn leaves for driving efficiently, or lose them for driving inefficiently. When you turn the vehicle off, your drive cycle and lifetime score are displayed on the MID.

Drive Cycle

Score

Lifetime

Score

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TI RE P RE SS UR E MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

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Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.

How It Works

When the tire pressure drops significantly below recommended levels, the low tire pressure indicator comes on.

What to Do

1. Visually inspect the tires for damage.

2. Use a tire air pressure gauge to check which tire(s) have low pressure.

3. Inflate the tire(s), if necessary, to the recommended pressures listed on the label on the driver’s doorjamb.

4. Start TPMS calibration.

TPMS Calibration

Any time you inflate, change, or rotate one or more of your tires, you need to recalibrate the system.

1. Press SETTINGS. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.

2. Select Vehicle Settings.

3. Select TPMS Calibration.

4. Select Calibrate. The low tire pressure indicator blinks, and calibration begins.

5. Press BACK to exit the menu.

You can also change vehicle settings using the multiinformation display (see page 6).

Change different settings for many features in your vehicle. See your Owner’s Manual for detailed information on settings and options.

Adjusting Vehicle Settings

Press SETTINGS to select the settings menu. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.

Choose from the available options:

Navi Settings

Change various settings for navigation system routing.

Camera Settings

Change camera modes. Vehicle Settings*

TPMS calibration, meter setup, door setup, and more.

*The shift lever must be in Park (P)

to access this menu.

System Settings

Adjust the display, system language, and more.

Phone Settings

Pair a phone, change call and text/e-mail options, and more.

Info Settings

Import wallpaper and select clock type.

Audio Settings

Change sound options and various settings for audio modes.

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