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SAFETY
VISUAL INDEX
SAFETY INFORMATION
Your safety—and the safety of others—is very
important and
operating this
vehicle safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make
informed decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you
about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle.
Therefore, you must use your own good judgment.
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also
help to keep you and your passengers safe.
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Important Safety Precautions
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
• Be aware of airbag hazards.
• Don’t drink and drive.
• Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
• Control your speed.
• Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
• Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Children left unattended in the vehicle may be injured if the activate one
or more of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the vehicle to move,
resulting in a crash in which the children and/or another person(s) can
be injured or killed. Also, depending on the ambient temperature, the
temperature of the interior may reach extreme levels, which can result in
injury or death. Even if the climate control system is on, never leave children
in the vehicle unattended as the climate control system can shut off at any
time.
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from
paying close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could
lead to a crash. Remember, situations can change quickly and only you can
decide when it is safe to divert some attention away from driving.
SPORT HYBRID I-MMD
This Accord with SPORT HYBRID i-MMD uses both an electric motor and a
gasoline engine. A High Voltage battery powers the electric motor. The High
Voltage battery is recharged by an engine-driven generator and regenerative
braking.
i-MMD automatically manages the engine and motor, switching between them
or blending them as appropriate. Under certain circumstances, you can select
EV mode (driving on electricity only) by pressing the EV button (see page 104).
In addition to the High Voltage battery, this vehicle includes a standard 12-volt
battery to power the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and other 12-volt
systems.
Your driving style heavily impacts fuel efficiency and driving range. Spirited
acceleration, high-speed driving, or heavy climate-control use can quickly
reduce the High Voltage battery’s charge. That can trigger the system to switch
to the gasoline-powered engine.
Gasoline Engine
Generator & Electric Motor
High
Battery
Voltage
