2014 HONDA ACCORD COUPE warning

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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about one minute.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
3. Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the heating and cooling system* /climate control system*, rear
defogger, and other electrical systems, and immediately contact a dealer
for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
* Not available on all models

587
Index
FluidsAutomatic Transmission .......................... 508
Brake/Clutch ........................................... 509
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .................................................... 507
Engine Coolant ....................................... 505
Manual Transmission .............................. 507
Windshield Washer ................................. 510
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 77
Folding Down the Rear Seat ................... 154
Foot Brake ................................................ 473
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 456
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Front Seats ................................................ 148
Adjusting ................................................ 148
Fuel ..................................................... 19, 479
Economy................................................. 481
Gauge ...................................................... 89
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 91, 96
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 72
Range ................................................. 92, 95
Recommendation.................................... 479
Refueling ................................................ 479
Fuel Economy ........................................... 481
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 19, 480
Message ................................................. 559
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 19, 480
Fuses ......................................................... 562
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 564
Locations ........................................ 562, 563G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 481
Gauge ....................................................... 89
Information ............................................. 479
Instant Fuel Economy ........................... 91, 96
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 72
Refueling ................................................. 479
Gauges ........................................................ 89
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 439
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ......... 433, 435
Manual Transmission ............................... 442
Glass (care) ................................................ 539
Glove Box .................................................. 158
H
Halogen Bulbs ................................... 511, 513
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 541
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 338, 375
Auto Answer ................................... 354, 390
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History .................................... 356, 392
Automatic Transferring .................... 354, 390
Displaying Messages ........................ 370, 409
Editing User Name ................................... 389
HFL Buttons ..................................... 338, 375
HFL Menus ...................................... 341, 377
HFL Status Display ........................... 340, 376
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 340, 376 Making a Call .................................. 360, 401
Options During a Call ...................... 367, 406
Phone Setup.................................... 346, 381
Phonebook Phonetic Modification ........... 396
Receiving a Call ............................... 366, 405
Receiving a Text Mess
age/E-mail...... 368, 407
Ring Tone........................................ 355, 391
Selecting a Mail Account ................. 369, 408
Speed Dial ....................................... 357, 393
To Create a Securi ty PIN .................. 353, 388
To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail
Options ......................................... 351, 386
Use Contact Photo .......................... 355, 391
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ................... 262
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 2
Head Restraints ........................................ 151
Headlights ................................................. 136
Aiming .................................................... 511
Automatic Operation............................... 137
Dimming ......................................... 136, 139
Operating................................................ 136
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 164, 165
Heating and Cooling System ................... 166
Cooling ................................................... 168
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 168
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 535
Heating ................................................... 167
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)....................... 338, 375
High Beam Indicator .................................. 76
Hill Start Assist System ..................... 426, 430

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Index
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ............ 336
I
Identification Numbers
Engine and Transmission.......................... 572
Vehicle Identification ............................... 572
Ignition Switch .......................................... 131
Illumination Control Knob ....................................................... 141
Immobilizer System .................................. 124
Indicator .................................................... 77
Indicators ..................................................... 68
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .................. 80
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 72
Brake System (Amber)................................ 68
Brake System (Red) .................................... 68
Charging System ............................... 69, 558
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 80, 446
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 80, 445
Door and Trunk Open ................................ 74
ECON Mode ...................................... 80, 444
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................. 74, 560
Fog Light ................................................... 77
Forward Collision Wa rning (FCW) .............. 78
High Beam................................................. 76
Immobilizer System .................................... 77
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 79
Light Control ............................................. 81
Lights On ................................................... 76 Low Fuel ................................................... 72
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 69, 558
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 75, 468, 470
Maintenance Minder ......................... 80, 487
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 69, 559
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 68, 560
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 71
Security System Alarm ............................... 77
Smart Entry System ................................... 81
Starter System ........................................... 81
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 49, 72
System Message ........................................ 76
Transmission ............................................. 71
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 76
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®)
System ............................................ 73, 464
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 73, 465
Washer Level ............................................. 80
Information .............................................. 567
Information Display ................................... 90
Instant Fuel Economy ........................... 91, 96
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control................................... 141
Interface Dial ............................................ 235
Interior Lights ........................................... 156
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 146
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 546
Jump Starting ........................................... 552
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 109
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 115
Keys ........................................................... 108
Lockout Prevention ................................. 115
Master Keys ............................................ 108
Number Tag............................................ 109
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 118
Remote Transmitter ................................ 111
Types and Functions................................ 108
Valet Key ........................................ 109, 122
Won’t Turn ............................................... 22
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission/ CVT) ......................................................... 432
L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ............. 460
LaneWatchTM............................................ 466
Language (HFL) ................................ 340, 376
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 57
Lights ................................................ 136, 511
Automatic............................................... 137
Bulb Replacement ................................... 511
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 139
Fog Lights ............................................... 138
High Beam Indicator ................................. 76
Interior.................................................... 156
Light Switches......................................... 136
Lights On Indicator .................................... 76
Turn Signals ............................................ 136

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Index
Puncture (Tire).......................................... 543
R
Radiator..................................................... 506
Radio (AM/FM) .......................... 187, 213, 252
Radio (XM ®) ...................................... 217, 256
Radio Data System (RDS) .......... 188, 215, 254
Range .................................................... 92, 95
RDS (Radio Data System) .......... 188, 215, 254
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 575
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ...................................................... 142
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 154
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 165
Rearview Camera ...................................... 478
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 146
Refueling ................................................... 479
Fuel Gauge ................................................ 89
Gasoline .................................. 479, 568, 570
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 72
Regulations ............................... 470, 526, 573
Remote Transmitter .................................. 111
Replacement
Battery..................................................... 533
Bulbs ....................................................... 511
Fuses ............................................... 562, 563
Tires ........................................................ 529
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 521
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 574
Resetting a Trip Meter ......................... 91, 95
S
Safe Driving................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 31
Safety Labels ............................................... 65
Safety Message ........................................... 25
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking................................................... 38
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 59
Pregnant Women ...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 71
Seat Heaters ...................................... 164, 165
Seats .......................................................... 148
Adjusting ................................................ 148
Front Seats .............................................. 148
Rear Seats ............................................... 154
Seat Heaters .................................... 164, 165
Security System ......................................... 124
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 77
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 77
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 93
Select Lever ................. 17, 433, 435, 439, 441
Operation.................. 17, 434, 436, 440, 441
Releasing................................................. 555
Won’t Move ............................................ 555
Select/Reset Knob ....................................... 90
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 56 Selector Knob (Audio)
..................... 180, 202
Shift Lever .................. 17, 433, 435, 439, 441
Shift Position Indicator ...... 70, 434, 436, 440
Shifting (Transmission) .... 433, 435, 439, 441
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 36
Side Airbags ............................................... 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 48
Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 113
Snow Tires ................................................ 531
Spare Tire ................................. 543, 569, 571
Spark Plugs ....................................... 568, 570
Specifications ........................................... 568
Specified Fuel ........................... 479, 568, 570
Speedometer .............................................. 89
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 42
Starting the Engine .......................... 425, 427
Does Not Start ........................................ 549
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 131
Jump Starting ......................................... 552
Steering Wheel ........................................ 145
Adjusting ................................................ 145
Stopping ................................................... 476
Summer Tires ............................................ 531
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 163
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 2, 3, 131
SYNC Mode .............................................. 171
System Message Indicator ......................... 76

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Index
T
Tachometer................................................ 89
Temperature Outside Temperature Display .............. 92, 96
Temperature Sensor .................... 92, 96, 172
Time (Setting) ........................................... 106
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 468
Indicator ........................................... 75, 561
Tires .......................................................... 523
Air Pressure............................. 524, 569, 571
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 523
Inspection ............................................... 523
Labeling .................................................. 524
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 543
Regulations ............................................. 526
Rotation.................................................. 530
Spare Tire ............................... 543, 569, 571
Summer .................................................. 531
Tire Chains.............................................. 531
Wear Indicators....................................... 528
Winter .................................................... 531
Tools ......................................................... 542
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 421
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 422
Load Limits ............................................. 421
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 424
Emergency .............................................. 565
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 468
Indicator ........................................... 75, 561 Transmission
..................... 433, 435, 439, 441
Automatic ............................................... 439
Automatic (CVT) .............................. 433, 435
Fluid ................................................ 507, 508
Manual .................................................... 441
Number ................................................... 572
Shift Lever Position Indicator .......................... 70, 434, 436, 440
Trip Meter ............................................. 91, 95
Troubleshooting ....................................... 541
Blown Fuse ...................................... 562, 563
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 22
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 23
Emergency Towing .................................. 565
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 549
Noise When Braking .................................. 23
Overheating ............................................ 556
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 543
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 22, 118
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 555
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Trunk ......................................................... 120
Lid ........................................................... 120
Light Bulb ........................................ 568, 570
Main Switch ............................................ 122
Turn Signals .............................................. 136
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 76
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 111 Unlocking the Front Doors from
the Inside .................................................. 11
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 297
USB Port .................................................... 175
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 113
V
Valet Key ........................................... 109, 122
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 572
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 464
Off Button............................................... 465
Off Indicator.............................................. 73
System Indicator ........................................ 73
Ventilation ........................................ 166, 169
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 499, 569, 571
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 464
W
Warning and Information Messages ... 82, 84
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 558
Warning Labels ........................................... 65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 577
Watts ................................................. 568, 570
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 528
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 546