2007 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID overheating

This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, it indicates a problem in the
integrated motor assist (IMA)
system. With the IMA indicator on,
the vehicle may not accelerate as it
normally does. Have the vehicle
checked by the dealer as soon as
possible.
If the power steering system
overheats while driving, the assist is
reduced and steering may f eel
slightly harder.
Driving with the power steering
system continuously overheating can
cause system damage.
This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and goes of f
af ter the engine starts. If it comes on
at any other time, there is a problem
in the electric power steering system.
If this happens, stop the vehicle in a
saf e place, and turn of f the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine. The indicator will not turn
of f immediately. If it does not go of f
after driving a short distance, or
comes back on again while driving,
take the vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. With the indicator
on, the EPS may be of f , making the
vehicle harder to steer.
See page .
While the engine is operating in its
most economical range, this
indicator may come on and stay on.178
Instrument Panel Indicators
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
IMA System Indicator
A uto Idle Stop Indicator
Fuel Economy Indicator
66
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............Checklist, Before Driving . 170
..................Childproof Door Locks . 85
............................Child Seats . 36, 43-49
...........Lower Anchorage Points . 45
..........Tether Anchorage Points . 49
..............Climate Control Sensors . 117
.........................Clock, Setting the . 145
......................................Coat Hook . 103
..................CO in the Exhaust . 54, 265
............Cold Weather, Starting in . 171
..............................Compact Spare . 234
.................Console Compartment . 101
.................Consumer Inf ormation . 272
.............Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant
........................................Adding. 207
....................................Checking. 160
.........................Proper Solution. 207
...................Temperature Gauge . 72
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................System. 265
............Cruise Control Operation . 147
.............Customer Service Of f ice . 272
...............DANGER, Explanation of .iii
...................................Dashboard . 4, 58
................Daytime Running Lights . 78
............Defects, Reporting Safety . 274
................Def ogger, Rear Window . 79
....................................Dimensions. 260
...............Dimming the Headlights . 76
Dipstick
..........Automatic Transmission . 210
..................................Engine Oil. 159
..........................Directional Signals. 76
........Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 180
.....................Disposal of Used Oil. 206
Doors
..............Locking and Unlocking . 84
..........DOT Tire Quality Grading . 262
...........Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
...........................................Driving. 169
....................................Economy. 161
..........Dual Temperature Control . 115
..............................Economy, Fuel. 161
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
.......................................Indicator. 66
............Emergencies on the Road . 233
.............Battery, Jump Starting . 241
...........Brake System Indicator . 247
................Changing a Flat Tire . 235
.....Charging System Indicator . 245
..................Checking the Fuses . 249
.....Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 245
...Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 246
..................Overheated Engine . 243
...........................Emergency Brake. 98
......................Emergency Flashers. 79
......................Emergency Towing. 255
.......................Emissions Controls. 265
Engine
....Coolant Temperature Gauge . 72
Malf unction Indicator
................................Lamp . 60, 246
..............Oil Pressure Indicator . 245
..............Oil, What Kind to Use . 203
...............................Overheating. 243
............................Specif ications. 261
............................Speed Limiter. 174
................................Starting . 83, 171
...................Engine Speed Limiter . 174
Index
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E
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CONT INUED
................................Safety Belts . 10, 20
............Safety Defects, Reporting . 274
.................................Saf ety Features. 9
.........................................Airbags. 11
.....................................Seat Belts. 10
.............Saf ety Labels, Location of . 55
..............................Saf ety Messages.iii
................................Satellite Radio. 137
.........................................Seat Belts. 10
...............Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................Tensioners. 22
......................Lap/Shoulder Belt. 21
................................Maintenance. 23
Reminder Indicator and
................................Beeper . 20, 60
...................System Components . 20
...............Use During Pregnancy . 18
...Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
........................Seats, Adjusting the. 90
............................Security System. 146
.....................Selecting a Child Seat. 43
..............................Outside Mirrors. 93
.....................Outside Temperature. 68
....................Overheating, Engine. 243
....Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 198
..............Panel Brightness Control . 78
........................Park Gear Position. 173
.................................Parking Brake. 98
.................................Parking Lights. 76
Parking Over Things that
....................................Burn . 179, 267
..................................Parking Tips. 179
.............................PGM-FI System. 266
....................Power Mirror Heaters . 94
.........Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
...Additional Safety Precautions . 19
.....Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
........................Protecting Children. 36
Protecting Inf ants and Small
.......................................Children. 41
...........Protecting Larger Children . 50
.....................Using Booster Seat. 51
...................Radiator Overheating . 243
Radio/CD Sound
........................................System. 118
Rear Lights, Bulb
......................Replacement . 217, 218
............................Rear View Mirror. 93
.................Rear Window Def ogger . 79
.........Reclining the Seat Backs . 90, 91
.............................Reminder Lights. 59
.......................Remote Transmitter. 85
Replacement Inf ormation
................Engine Oil and Filter . 205
..........................................Fuses. 249
................................Light Bulbs. 213
................................Minder . 193-199
...........................................Tires. 226
.............................Wiper Blades. 221
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
............................................Crash. 23
.........Reserve Tank, Coolant . 160, 207
...............................Restraint, Child. 36
..................Reverse Gear Position . 173
................................Rotation, Tire. 226
Index
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