Accord Hybrid Flashcards
What kind of headlights are standard on the Accord Hybrid Touring?
LED Headlights.
What size wheels are standard on the Accord Hybrid?
17” Alloy Wheels.
What is on the underside of the Accord Hybrid that helps smooth the flow of air around the Accord Hybrid and renders the driver better fuel economy?
Aero-dynamic panels.
What are the 3 trim levels of the Accord Hybrid?
- Standard Accord Hybrid (EX like)
- EXL
- Touring
Is the the Accord Hybrid have an IMA engine?
No. IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) means it is a parallel hybrid. Gas engine and electric motor can both directly power the drive wheels.
What type of hybrid is the Accord Hybrid under most circumstances.
Series Hybrid (under most conditions) which means the gas engine powers a generator, which in turn provides energy for the electric motor to drive the wheels.
In addition to the gas engine, power to drive the Accord Hybrid is created by what 2 hybrid systems?
- Electric Drive Motor.
2. High-Output Generator.
In EV Mode how is the Accord powered?
For short distances the powerful Electric Drive Motor without the gas engine running.
On the Accord Hybrid instrument cluster what is displayed on the left and right side of the speedometer?
Left Side: Power Charge Indicator.
Right Side: Energy-Storage Display.
At the front of the Accord Hybrid, where can the blue accents be found?
Front grill and headlights.
In the Accord Hybrid, what are the 4 featured icons in the MID Power-Flow Graphic?
Engine icon on the top, battery icon on the bottom and drive-wheel icons on each side.
In the Accord Hybrid, what is featured on the MID Power-Flow Graphic when the Accord Hybrid is in EV mode?
Battery icon (electric motor) is powering the 2 drive-wheel icons.
In the Accord Hybrid, what is featured on the MID Power-Flow Graphic when the system is in regenerative braking?
Both drive-wheel icons are charging the battery icon.
In the Accord Hybrid, what is featured on the MID Power-Flow Graphic in Hybrid Drive?
Both the engine and battery icons (electric motor) are providing power to the drive-wheels.
In the Accord Hybrid, what is featured on the MID Power-Flow Graphic in Engine Drive?
Engine alone is powering both Drive-Wheels.
In the MID Power-Flow Graphic, what does it mean when the green segments appear flowing between the drive-wheel icons to the battery icon?
Regenerative braking is recharging the battery.
When a driver is using inefficient driving techniques, what color will appear on the Accord Hybrid’s ambient feedback gauge?
Blue
What kind of battery is in the Accord Hybrid?
Lithium-ion Battery.
What is the warranty in most states (including LA, TX & AR) on the lithium-ion battery?
8 years, 100K miles, with ever comes first.
Where are the vents for the hybrid battery compartments in the Accord Hybrid?
Both sides of the rear seat back.
What is the purpose of the battery vents in the Accord Hybrid?
These vents allow the battery pack to maintain the optimum temperature range for good battery performance.
Once a tire is filled to the correct air pressure how much time, and at what speed, will it take to recalibrate the TPMS system so the TPMS light will go off?
30 minutes and 30-60 MPH.
To save weight what kind of spare tire does the Accord Hybrid have?
No spare tire. Comes equipped with a tire sealant and inflator kit.
What does EV stand for?
Electric Vehicle (EV)
What are 6 driving demands that will override EV mode and engage hybrid or gas engine.
- Aggressive driving.
- High speeds.
- Driving up hill.
- Battery temperature too high/low.
- Battery begins to run too low.
- Climate control system in heavy use.
