2004 HONDA ACCORD overheating

The manual transmission is syn-
chronizedinallforwardgearsfor
smooth operation. It has a lockout so
you cannot shift directly from Fifth
to Reverse. When shif ting up or
down,makesureyoupushtheclutch
pedal down all the way, shift to the
next gear, and let the pedal up
gradually. When you are not shif ting,
do not rest your f oot on the clutch
pedal. This can cause your clutch to
wear out faster.Come to a full stop before you shift
into Reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shif t into
Reverse with the vehicle moving.
Push down the clutch pedal, and
pause f or a f ew seconds bef ore
shif ting into Reverse, or shif t into
one of the f orward gears f or a
moment. This stops the gears so
they won’t ‘‘grind.’’
When slowing down, you can get
extra braking f rom the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes f rom
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Bef ore downshif ting,
make sure engine speed will not go
into the tachometer’s red zone in the
lower gear.
5-speed Manual T ransmission
Driving180
Rapid slowing or speeding-up
can cause loss of control on
slippery surfaces. If you crash,
you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving on
slippery surfaces.
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Childproof Door Locks . 85
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Child Seats . 34
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Lower Anchorage Points . 46
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Tether Anchorage Points . 50
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Climate Control Sensors . 121
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Clock, Setting the . 153
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Clutch Fluid . 226
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CO in the Exhaust . 282
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 179
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Compact Spare . 248
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Console Compartment . 107
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Consumer Inf ormation . 288
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Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant
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Adding . 219
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Checking . 169
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Proper Solution . 219
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Temperature Gauge . 69
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 282
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Cruise Control Operation . 155
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Customer Service Of f ice . 288
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii .......................................
Dashboard . 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 290
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 77
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Dimensions . 274
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Dimming the Headlights . 74
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 221, 222
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Engine Oil . 168
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Directional Signals . 74
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 188
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Disposal of Used Oil . 217
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 83
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 277
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 180
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 177
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Economy . 170
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In Foreign Countries . 281
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Dual Temperature Control . 119
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 235 ..............................
Economy, Fuel . 170
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Emergencies on the Road . 247
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Battery, Jump Starting . 255
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Brake System Indicator . 262
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Changing a Flat Tire . 249
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Charging System Indicator . 260
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Checking the Fuses . 265
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 259
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 260
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 263
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Overheated Engine . 257
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Emergency Brake . 103
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Emergency Flashers . 76
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Emergency Towing . 264
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Emissions Controls . 282Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 69
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 62, 260
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 259
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 214
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Overheating . 257
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Specif ications . 274
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Speed Limiter . 181, 184
Index
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Moonroof . 102
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Closing Manually . 263
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Operation . 102
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Neutral Gear Position . 183
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New Vehicle Break-in . 164
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 181
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 272
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 164
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Odometer . 68
Odometer/Outside Temperature
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Indicator . 68
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Odometer, Trip . 69
Oil
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Change, How to . 216
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Change, When to . 204, 206
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Checking Engine . 168
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Pressure Indicator . 62, 259
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 215 ...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 82
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 281
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Outside Mirrors . 98
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Outside Temperature . 68
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Overheating, Engine . 257
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 203
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Oxygenated Fuel . 280
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Panel Brightness Control . 76
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Park Gear Position . 183
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Parking Brake . 103
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Parking Lights . 74
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 284
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Parking Tips . 187
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PGM-FI System . 283
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Pollen Filter . 235
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Protecting Children . 34
Protecting Inf ants and Small
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Children . 40 ...........
Protecting Larger Children . 51
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Using Booster Seat . 52
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Radiator Overheating . 257
Radio/CD Sound
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System . 122, 130, 132
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 233
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Rear Seat, Folding . 95
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Rear View Mirror . 98
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Rear Window Def ogger . 77
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 92, 93
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 181
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Reminder Lights . 61
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Remote Transmitter . 85
Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter . 216
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Fuses . 265
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Light Bulbs . 228
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Schedule . 204, 206
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Tires . 241
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Wiper Blades . 236
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