2014 HONDA ACCORD warning light

558Handling the Unexpected
OverheatingHow to Handle OverheatingOverheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.■
First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICEContinuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
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WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the ho od if steam is coming
out.
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560Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/BlinkingIf the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
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Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
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What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
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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 the 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
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Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
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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
NOTICERunning 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 engine may rapidly discharge
the battery.
* Not available on all models

589
Index
Fog Light Indicator.................................... 77
Folding Down the Rear Seat ................... 154
Foot Brake ................................................ 475
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 458
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Front Seats ................................................ 148
Adjusting ................................................ 148
Fuel ..................................................... 19, 481
Economy................................................. 483
Gauge ...................................................... 89
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 91, 96
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 72
Range ................................................. 92, 95
Recommendation.................................... 481
Refueling ................................................ 481
Fuel Economy ........................................... 483
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 19, 482
Message ................................................. 561
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 19, 482
Fuses ......................................................... 564
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 566
Locations ........................................ 564, 565GGasoline (Fuel) Economy................................................. 483
Gauge ...................................................... 89
Information............................................. 481
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 91, 96
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 72 Refueling ................................................. 481
Gauges ........................................................ 89
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 441
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ......... 435, 437
Manual Transmission ............................... 444
Glass (care) ................................................ 541
Glove Box .................................................. 158
HHalogen Bulbs ................................... 513, 515
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 543
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 339, 376
Auto Answer ................................... 355, 391
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History .................................... 357, 393
Automatic Transferring .................... 355, 391
Displaying Messages ........................ 371, 410
Editing User Name ................................... 390
HFL Buttons ..................................... 339, 376
HFL Menus ...................................... 342, 378
HFL Status Display ........................... 341, 377
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 341, 377
Making a Call .................................. 361, 402
Options During a Call ...................... 368, 407
Phone Setup .................................... 347, 382
Phonebook Phonetic Modification ........... 397
Receiving a Call ............................... 367, 406
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail ...... 369, 408
Ring Tone ........................................ 356, 392 Selecting a Mail Account ................. 370, 409
Speed Dial ....................................... 358, 394
To Create a Security PIN .................. 354, 389
To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail
Options ......................................... 352, 387
Use Contact Photo .......................... 356, 392
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ................... 263
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 2
Head Restraints ........................................ 151
Headlights ................................................. 136
Aiming .................................................... 513
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............................... 537
Heating ................................................... 167
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)....................... 339, 376
High Beam Indicator .................................. 76
Hill Start Assist System ..................... 428, 432
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 337
IIdentification Numbers
Engine and Transmission ......................... 574
Vehicle Identification ............................... 574

590Index
Ignition Switch.......................................... 131
Illumination Control
Knob ....................................................... 141
Immobilizer System .................................. 124
Indicator .................................................... 77
Indicators ..................................................... 68
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 72
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .................. 80
Brake System (Amber)................................ 68
Brake System (Red) .................................... 68
Charging System ............................... 69, 560
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 80, 448
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 80, 447
Door and Trunk Open ................................ 74
ECON Mode ...................................... 80, 446
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................. 74, 562
Fog Light ................................................... 77
Forward Collision Warning (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, 560
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 75, 470, 472
Maintenance Minder ......................... 80, 489
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 69, 561
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 68, 562
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
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 73, 466
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 73, 467
Washer Level ............................................. 80
Information .............................................. 569
Information Display ................................... 90
Instant Fuel Economy ........................... 91, 96
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control................................... 141
Interface Dial ............................................ 236
Interior Lights ........................................... 156
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 146
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 548
Jump Starting ........................................... 554KKey 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) .............. 434
LLane Departure Warning (LDW) ............. 462
LaneWatch
TM
............................................ 468
Language (HFL) ................................ 341, 377
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 57
Lights ................................................ 136, 513
Automatic............................................... 137
Bulb Replacement ................................... 513
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 139
Fog Lights ............................................... 138
High Beam Indicator ................................. 76
Interior.................................................... 156
Light Switches......................................... 136
Lights On Indicator.................................... 76
Turn Signals ............................................ 136
Load Limits ............................................... 421
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 108
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 119
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 118
From Inside ............................................. 116

593
Index
TemperatureOutside Temperature Display .............. 92, 96
Temperature Sensor .................... 92, 96, 172
Time (Setting) ........................................... 106
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 470
Indicator ........................................... 75, 563
Tires .......................................................... 525
Air Pressure............................. 526, 571, 573
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 525
Inspection ............................................... 525
Labeling .................................................. 526
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 545
Regulations ............................................. 528
Rotation.................................................. 532
Spare Tire ............................... 545, 571, 573
Summer .................................................. 533
Tire Chains.............................................. 533
Wear Indicators....................................... 530
Winter .................................................... 533
Tools ......................................................... 544
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 423
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 424
Load Limits ............................................. 423
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 426
Emergency .............................................. 567
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 470
Indicator ........................................... 75, 563
Transmission ..................... 435, 437, 441, 443
Automatic............................................... 441 Automatic (CVT) .............................. 435, 437
Fluid ................................................ 509, 510
Manual .................................................... 443
Number ................................................... 574
Shift Lever Position
Indicator .......................... 70, 436, 438, 442
Trip Meter ............................................. 91, 95
Troubleshooting ....................................... 543
Blown Fuse ...................................... 564, 565
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 22
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 23
Emergency Towing .................................. 567
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 551
Noise When Braking .................................. 23
Overheating ............................................ 558
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 545
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 22, 118
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 557
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Trunk ......................................................... 120
Lid ........................................................... 120
Light Bulb ........................................ 570, 572
Main Switch ............................................ 122
Turn Signals .............................................. 136
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 76
UUnlocking the Doors ................................ 111
Unlocking the Front Doors from
the Inside ................................................... 11 USB Flash Drives
....................................... 298
USB Port .................................................... 175
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 113
VValet Key ........................................... 109, 122
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 574
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 466
Off Button............................................... 467
Off Indicator.............................................. 73
System Indicator ........................................ 73
Ventilation ........................................ 166, 169
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 501, 571, 573
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 466WWarning and Information Messages ... 82, 84
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 560
Warning Labels ........................................... 65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 579
Watts ................................................. 570, 572
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 530
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 548
Window Washers ..................................... 140
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 512
Switch ..................................................... 140