Honda Accord Hybrid (2022 year). Manual in english — page 38

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Overheating

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How to Handle Overheating

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Next thing to do

1.

Check that the cooling fan is operating and
turn the power system off once the

Engine

Temperature Too Hot. Do Not Drive.
Allow Engine To Cool.

message

disappears.

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If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately turn the power system off.

2.

Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.

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If the coolant level in the engine coolant
reserve tank is low, add coolant until it
reaches the

MAX

mark.

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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, turn the power system on.
If the

Engine Temperature Too Hot. Do Not Drive. Allow Engine To Cool.

message does not appear, resume driving. If it appears again, contact a dealer for
repairs.

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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.

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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.

Engine

Coolant

Reserve

Tank

MAX

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 on level
ground 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.

Turn the power system off and let the
engine sit for approximately three minutes.

2.

Open the hood and check the oil level.

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Add oil as necessary.

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Oil Check

P. 543

3.

Start the engine and check the low oil
pressure warning.

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The warning disappears: Start driving
again.

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The warning does not disappear within
10 seconds: Immediately turn the power
system off and contact a dealer for
repairs.

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If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears

NOTICE

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

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

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If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On

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If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when there is a problem with the charging system.

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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 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink

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Comes on if there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system.

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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 or more with the engine stopped until it cools.

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If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On

If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
power system. The power system uses the 12-volt
battery to activate. You may not be able to turn the
power system on again if you have turned it off with
this indicator on.

This indicator may come on when the outside
temperature is below -40°F (-40°C). It will go off after
the battery warms up.

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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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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

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The brake fluid is low.

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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.

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If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.

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If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using regenerative braking.

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Reasons for the indicator to blink

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There is a problem with the electric parking brake system.

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What to do when the indicator blinks

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Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a
dealer immediately.

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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 transmission.

If the brake system indicator (red) and

ABS

indicator

come on simultaneously, the electronic brake
distribution system is not working. This can result in
vehicle instability under 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.

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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

P. 612

U.S.

Canada

612

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

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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

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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

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Parking Brake

P. 503

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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.

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Preventing the vehicle from moving, put the transmission into

(

P

.

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If only the brake system indicator (red) is turned off, avoid using the

parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

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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

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.

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 one
minute.

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

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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

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Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS system.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn on the power system again.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

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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.

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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.

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Calibrate the TPMS after the tire pressure is adjusted.

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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.

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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.

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If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message

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If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message

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Reasons for the indicator to blink

The transmission is malfunctioning.

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What to do when the indicator blinks

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Immediately have your vehicle inspected by a

dealer.

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If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message

You may not be able to turn on the power system.

Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.

Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle.

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Emergency Towing

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Fuses

Fuse Locations

If any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF, and check
to see if any applicable fuse is blown.

Located near the 12-volt battery. Push the
tabs to open the box.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.

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Engine Compartment Fuse

Box

Tab

■

Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

Battery

150 A

2

−

(70 A)

EPS

70 A

−

(30 A)

Fuse Box Main 2

60 A

Electric Servo Brake

40 A

ABS/VSA FSR

40 A

SBW 1

30 A

IG Main 1

30 A

3

Rear Defogger

40 A

Fuse Box Main 1

60 A

−

(30 A)

Heater Motor

40 A

−

(40 A)

−

(30 A)

−

(30 A)

−

(30 A)

4

−

(30 A)

Fuse Box Option 2

*

(70 A)

−

(40 A)

Fuse Box Option 1

60 A

*1:Canadian models

Circuit Protected

Amps

5

RFC

40 A

−

(30 A)

SRM2

30 A

ABS/VSA Motor

40 A

IG Main 2

30 A

ENG EWP

30 A

6

SRM1

30 A

7

−

−

8

Wiper Motor

30 A

9

Brake Light

10 A

10

EVTC

20 A

11

PCU EWP

15 A

12

RFC Coil

10 A

13

IGP

15 A

14

IG Hold

10 A

15

FI ECU

10 A

16

Battery Sensor

7.5 A

17

DBW

15 A

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Ignition Coil

15 A

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Hazard

15 A

20

−

−

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P-ACT ECU

7.5 A

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Heated Steering Wheel

*, *1

(10 A)

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−

−

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Audio

15 A

* Not available on all models

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Circuit Protected

Amps

25

Rear Seat Heaters

*

(20 A)

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Heated Windshield

*1

(15 A)

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Back Up

10 A

28

Horn

10 A

29

Front Fog Lights

*

(10 A)

30

A/C EWP

(10 A)

31

−

−

32

Washer Motor

15 A

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−

−

34

−

(10 A)

35

Audio Sub

(7.5 A)

36

IGPS (LAF)

7.5 A

37

IG1 E-PARKING

7.5 A

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IG1 IPU

10 A

39

IG1 TCU

10 A

40

IG1 Fuel Pump

20 A

41

IG1 ABS/VSA

7.5 A

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IG1 ACG

10 A

43

IG1 RFC

7.5 A

44

IG1 Monitor

7.5 A

45

−

−

Located under the dashboard.

Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.

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Interior Fuse Box

Fuse Label

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

−

−

2

Driver’s Side Door Unlock

10 A

3

Passenger’s Side Door

Unlock

10 A

4

ACCESSORY

10 A

5

ACC Key Lock

7.5 A

6

SRS

10 A

7

−

−

8

IG Hold2

(10 A)

9

SMART

10 A

10

−

−

11

Driver’s Side Door Lock

10 A

12

Driver’s Door Lock

(10 A)

13 Passenger’s Side Door Lock

10 A

14

IG2_Option

10 A

15

Daytime Running Lights

10 A

16

Accessory Power Socket
(Console Compartment)

(20 A)

17

Moonroof

*

(20 A)

18

−

−

19

−

−

20

Shift By Wire ECU

(10 A)

21

Driver’s Door Unlock

(10 A)

22

−

−

23

−

−

24

Premium Audio

*

(20 A)

* Not available on all models

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25

−

−

26

−

−

27

−

−

28

−

−

29

−

−

30

−

−

31

−

−

32

IG Hold3

(15 A)

33 Driver’s Power Seat Sliding

*

(20 A)

34

Passenger’s Power Seat

Sliding

*

(20 A)

35

IG1_Option2

10 A

36

Meter

10 A

37

IG1_Option1

10 A

38

Driver’s Power Seat

Reclining

*

(20 A)

39

Passenger’s Power Seat

Reclining

*

(20 A)

40

Driver’s Lumbar Support

*

(10 A)

41

−

−

42

Front Air Ventilated Seat

*

(20 A)

43

+B_Option

10 A

44

ADS

*

(20 A)

45

−

−

46

SRS

10 A

47

−

−

48

Head-Up Display

*

(10 A)

Circuit Protected

Amps

49

Door Lock

20 A

50

Front Accessory Power

Socket

20 A

51

Rear Passenger’s Side

Power Window

20 A

52

Rear Driver’s Side Power

Window

20 A

53

Front Passenger’s Power

Window

20 A

54

Driver’s Power Window

20 A

55

−

−

Circuit Protected

Amps

* Not available on all models

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

1.

Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF. Turn
headlights and all accessories off.

2.

Remove the fuse box cover.

3.

Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.

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If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace it with a new one.

4.

Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.

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If there is a blown fuse, remove it with
the fuse puller and replace it with a new
one.

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

NOTICE

Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.

Use the charts to locate the fuse in question and
confirm the specified amperage on the fuse label.

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Fuse Locations

P. 616

Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.

There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box cover.

Combined

Fuse

Blown Fuse

Screw

Fuse Puller

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Emergency Towing

Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.

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Flatbed equipment

The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.

This is the best way to transport your vehicle.

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Wheel lift equipment

The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground.

This is an acceptable way to

tow your vehicle.

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Emergency Towing

NOTICE

Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.

NOTICE

Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.

Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported by the flatbed equipment.

2

Parking Brake

P. 503

Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.

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If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door

If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.

1.

Open the trunk.

2.

Pull the release cord beneath the rear tray
as shown.

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The release cord unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.

3.

Open the fuel fill door.

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How to Refuel

P. 526

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What to Do If Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door

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What to Do If Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door

After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.

Release Cord

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If You Cannot Open the Trunk

If you cannot open the trunk, use the following procedure.

1.

Remove the built-in key from the smart
entry remote.

2.

Remove the cover with the key.

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Wrap a key with a cloth to prevent
scratching the cover.

3.

Insert the key into the cylinder and turn it
clockwise.

4.

Replace the cover.

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What to Do If Unable to Open the Trunk

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What to Do If Unable to Open the Trunk

Following up:
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.

Trunk Release Cover

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Refueling

Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container

If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.

1.

Turn off the power system.

2.

Press on the edge of the fuel fill door to
make it pop up slightly.

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The fuel fill door opens.

3.

Take the funnel out of the tool case in the
trunk.

2

Types of Tools

P. 586

4.

Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.

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Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.

5.

Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.

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Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.

6.

Remove the funnel from the filler neck.

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Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.

7.

Shut the fuel fill door by hand.

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Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container

NOTICE

Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel
tank with foreign objects. This can damage the fuel
system and its seal.

Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.

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WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.

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Turn the power system off, and keep
heat, sparks, and flames away.

•

Handle fuel only outdoors.

•

Wipe up spills immediately.

Funnel