2001 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN engine overheat

Index
Driving............................................ 191 Economy..................................... 185
In Bad Weather.......................... 209
In Foreign Countries................. 332
Economy, Fuel............................... 185
Emergencies on the Road............. 295 Battery, Jump Starting.............. 304
Brake System Indicator............ 313Changing a Flat Tire................. 297
Charging System Indicator...... 310
Checking the Fuses................... 316
Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 309
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 311 Manually Closing Moonroof.... 314
Overheated Engine................... 307
Emergency Brake.......................... 101
Emergency Flashers....................... 66
Emergency Towing....................... 320
Emissions Controls........................ 333
Engine
Belts.............................................266

Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 59 Malfunction Indicator
Lamp................................. 55, 311
Oil Pressure Indicator......... 54, 309 Oil, What Kind to Use............... 234
Overheating................................ 307
Specifications............................. 327
Speed Limiter..................... 196, 200
Starting........................................ 193
Engine Speed Limiter........... 196, 200
Ethanol in Gasoline ....................... 331
Evaporative Emissions Controls.. 333
Exhaust Fumes................................ 49
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by......................................... 17
Exterior, Cleaning the................... 290
Fabric, Cleaning............................. 291

Fan, Interior.................................... 110

Features, Comfort and Convenience............................... 109

Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 178
Filter
Air Conditioning........................ 266
Oil................................................ 234 5-speed Manual Transmission
Checking Fluid Level................ 249
5-speed Manual Transmission Shifting the................................. 195
Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 66
Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 297
Fluids Automatic Transmission .. 247, 248
Brake...........................................251
Clutch.......................................... 252
Manual Transmission............... 249 Power Steering........................... 252
Windshield Washer................... 246
FM Stereo Radio Reception.................................... 158
Folding Rear Seat............................ 92
Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 332
Four-way Flashers........................... 66
Fuel.................................................. 178 Fill Door and Cap....................... 178Gauge............................................ 58
Octane Requirement................. 178
Oxygenated................................ 331
Tank, Filling the......................... 178
Fuses, Checking the...................... 316
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Index

Label, Certification........................ 324
Lane Change, Signaling.................. 64
Lap/Shoulder Belts......................... 40
Lights Bulb Replacement..................... 278
Indicator........................................ 53
Parking.......................................... 62
Turn Signal................................... 64
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 73

Locks
Anti-theft Steering Column........ 73Fuel Fill Door............................. 178Glove Box..................................... 82
Power Door.................................. 75

Trunk............................................
80

Low Coolant Level......................... 184

Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 195

Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 52, 309

Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 326

Luggage.......................................... 188
Maintenance................................... 219
Owner Maintenance Checks.... 231

Record......................................... 229

Required Indicator....................... 60

Safety...........................................220

Schedule............................
224 -
228

Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 55, 311
Manual Transmission.................... 195
Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 249
Meters, Gauges................................ 57
Methanol in Gasoline.................... 331
Mirrors, Adjusting......................... 100
Moonroof.......................................... 88
Closing Manually....................... 314
Operation...................................... 98

Neutral Gear Position.................... 198

New Vehicle Break-in................... 178

Normal Shift Speeds...................... 196

NOTICE, Explanation of................... ii

Numbers, Identification................ 324
Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 178
Odometer.......................................... 58

Odometer, Trip................................ 59

Oil Change, How to ......................... 235
Change, When to....................... 224
Checking Engine....................... 182
Pressure Indicator............... 54, 309
Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 235
ON (Ignition Key Position) ............ 74
Operation in Foreign Countries... 332 Outside Mirrors............................... 99
Overheating, Engine..................... 306
Owner Maintenance Checks........ 231
Oxygenated Fuel........................... 331

Panel Brightness Control............... 63

Park Gear Position......................... 198

Parking............................................ 202

CONTINUED

Index

Parking Brake................................ 101
Parking Lights.................................. 63
Parking Over Things that Burn... 335
PGM-FI System.............................. 334
Polishing and Waxing................... 289
Pre-Drive Safety Checklist............. 11
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 17
Protecting Adults............................. 12 Additional Safety Precautions.... 18
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 17
Protecting Children......................... 19
Protecting Infants........................ 28
Protecting Larger Children........ 34
Protecting Small Children.......... 31Using Child Seats with
Tethers......................................37

Radiator Overheating.................... 309
Radio/Cassette Sound System.... 125
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 281
Rear Seat Armrest........................... 94
Rear Seat, Folding........................... 93
Rear View Mirror............................. 99 Rear Window Defogger.................. 66 Reclining the Seat Backs......... 88, 91
Recommended Shift Speeds ........
196
Reminder Lights.............................. 53
Remote Transmitter........................ 75
Replacement Information
Air Cleaner Element.................. 253Coolant........................................ 241
Engine Oil and Filter................. 235

Fuses...........................................318
Light Bulbs................................. 278
Schedule..................................... 224

Spark Plugs ....................... 256, 258

Tires............................................ 271 Wiper Blades.............................. 263
Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash.............................................42

Reserve Tank, Coolant.................. 184
Restraint, Child................................

19

Reverse Gear Position................... 198

Rotation, Tire................................. 271

Safety Belts......................................... 8

Safety Defects, Reporting* .......... 344
Safety Features.................................. 7
Airbags............................................ 9Door Locks................................... 10
Head Restraints........................... 10

Seat Belts........................................ 8
Seats & Seat-Backs...................... 10

Safety Labels, Location of.............. 50

Safety Messages................................ ii

Seat Belts............................................ 8
Additional Information................ 40
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners................................ 41
Cleaning...................................... 292
Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 40

Maintenance................................. 42

Reminder Light and
Beeper................................. 40, 54

System Components.................... 40 Use During Pregnancy................ 17

Seats, Adjusting the......................... 88

Security System............................. 175
Serial Number................................ 324
Service Intervals............................ 224
Service Manual*............................ 345
Service Station Procedures .......... 178