2015 HONDA ACCORD COUPE warning

514Handling the Unexpected
Jump StartingTurn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.1.Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle's battery + terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15-
volt. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.■
Jump Starting Procedure
1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
3
WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Booster Battery4-cylinder models6-cylinder modelsBooster Battery

518Handling 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 OverheatingNOTICEContinuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
3
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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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle comes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the engine coolant
reserve tank is low, add coolant until it
reaches the MAX mark.
u If there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficien tly, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emerge ncy/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3
WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
MAX
Engine Coolant Reserve Tank
MIN

520Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/BlinkingIf 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 hazard warning lights on.■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three 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
■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 climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes OnNOTICERunning 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.

548Index
DimmingHeadlights ............................................... 115
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 125
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 464
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 115
Display Button .......................... 157, 182, 214
Door Mirrors ............................................. 126
Doors ........................................................... 88
Auto Door Locking .................................... 98
Auto Door Unlocking ................................. 98
Door and Trunk Open Indicator ........... 31, 72
Keys .......................................................... 88
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ................................................. 96
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .............................................. 91
Lockout Prevention System ........................ 95
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 488
Driving ....................................................... 391
Automatic Transmissi on/CVT ................... 408
Braking .................................................... 440
Cruise Control ......................................... 421
Shifting Gear ................................... 413, 417
Shifting Position....................................... 409
Starting the Engine .......................... 401, 403
Driving Position Memory System ............. 122
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 497
EEco Assist System.......................................... 9
ECON Button ............................................ 420
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 73, 522
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 432
Emergency ................................................ 527
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 513
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 102
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 537
Engine ....................................................... 534
Coolant ................................................... 469
Jump Starting .......................................... 514
Oil ........................................................... 463
Starting ........................................... 401, 403
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 110
Engine Coolant ......................................... 469
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ...................................................... 469
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 470
Overheating ............................................ 518
Temperature Gauge .................................. 81
Engine Oil ................................................. 463
Adding .................................................... 466
Checking................................................. 464
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 455
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 520
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 463
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 111EPS (Electric Power Steering) System
........ 73
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon
Monoxide) ................................................ 64
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 126
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 500
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 126
FFeatures.................................................... 149
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 497
Oil .......................................................... 467
Flat Tire ..................................................... 505
Floor Mats ................................................ 499
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 472
Brake/Clutch ........................................... 473
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .................................................... 471
Engine Coolant ....................................... 469
Manual Transmission .............................. 471
Windshield Washer ................................. 474
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 74
Folding Down the Rear Seat ................... 134
Foot Brake ................................................ 441
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 424
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Front Seats ................................................ 127
Adjusting ................................................ 127

549Index
Fuel..................................................... 20, 447
Economy................................................. 449
Gauge ...................................................... 81
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 83
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 71
Range ....................................................... 84
Recommendation.................................... 447
Refueling ................................................ 447
Fuel Economy ........................................... 449
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 20, 448
Message ................................................. 521
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 20, 448
Fuses ......................................................... 524
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 526
Locations ........................................ 524, 525GGasoline (Fuel) Economy................................................. 449
Gauge ...................................................... 81
Information............................................. 447
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 83
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 71
Refueling ................................................ 447
Gauges ........................................................ 81
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 413
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .................................................... 409
Manual Transmission .............................. 418 Glass (care)
................................................ 501
Glove Box .................................................. 137
HHalogen Bulbs ................................... 475, 478
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 503
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 314, 351
Auto Answer ................................... 330, 366
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History .................................... 332, 368
Automatic Transferring .................... 330, 366
Displaying Messages ........................ 346, 385
Editing User Name ................................... 365
HFL Buttons ..................................... 314, 351
HFL Menus ...................................... 317, 353
HFL Status Display ........................... 316, 352
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 316, 352
Making a Call .................................. 336, 377
Options During a Call ...................... 343, 382
Phone Setup .................................... 322, 357
Phonebook Phonetic Modification ........... 372
Receiving a Call ............................... 342, 381
Receiving a Text/E-Mail Message ...... 344, 383
Ring Tone ........................................ 331, 367
Selecting a Mail Account ................. 345, 384
Speed Dial ....................................... 333, 369
To Create a Security PIN .................. 329, 364
To Set Up a Text/E-Mail Message Options ......................................... 327, 362
Use Contact Photo .......................... 331, 367 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio
.................. 238
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 130
Headlights ................................................. 115
Aiming .................................................... 475
Automatic Operation............................... 116
Dimming ......................................... 115, 118
Operating................................................ 115
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 143
High Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Hill Start Assist System ..................... 402, 406
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 312
IIdentification Numbers
Engine and Transmission ......................... 534
Vehicle Identification ............................... 534
Ignition Switch ......................................... 110
Illumination Control Knob ....................................................... 120
Immobilizer System .................................. 103
Indicator.................................................... 74
Indicators .................................................... 68
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................... 71
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 68
Brake System (Red) .................................... 68
Charging System ............................... 69, 520
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 77, 422
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 77, 421

550Index
Door and Trunk Open ................................ 72
ECON Mode ...................................... 77, 420
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................. 73, 522
Fog Light ................................................... 74
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .............. 75
High Beam................................................. 74
Immobilizer System .................................... 74
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 76
Light Control ............................................. 78
Lights On ................................................... 74
Low Fuel .................................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 69, 520
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 73, 436, 438
Maintenance Minder ......................... 77, 455
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 69, 521
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 68, 522
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 71
Security System Alarm ............................... 74
Smart Entry System .................................... 77
Starter System ........................................... 78
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 49, 72
Transmission .............................................. 71
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 73
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System ............................................. 72, 432
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 72, 433
Washer Level ............................................. 77
Information ............................................... 529
Information Display .................................... 82 Instant Fuel Economy
................................. 83
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control................................... 120
Interface Dial ............................................ 211
Interior Lights ........................................... 135
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 125
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 508
Jump Starting ........................................... 514KKey Number Tag ......................................... 89
Keyless Lockout Prevention ....................... 95
Keys ............................................................. 88
Lockout Prevention.................................... 95
Master Keys .............................................. 88
Number Tag .............................................. 89
Remote Transmitter ................................... 91
Types and Functions .................................. 88
Valet Key........................................... 89, 101
Won’t Turn ............................................... 23
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission/ CVT) ......................................................... 408
LLane Departure Warning (LDW) ............. 428
LaneWatch
TM............................................ 434
Language (HFL) ................................ 316, 352
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 57
Lights ................................................ 115, 475
Automatic............................................... 116
Bulb Replacement ................................... 475
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 118
Fog Lights ............................................... 117
High Beam Indicator ................................. 74
Interior.................................................... 135
Light Switches......................................... 115
Lights On Indicator.................................... 74
Turn Signals ............................................ 115
Load Limits ............................................... 395
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 88
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................... 98
From Inside ............................................... 96
From Outside ............................................ 91
Keys.......................................................... 88
Using a Key............................................... 95
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 95
Low Battery Charge ................................. 520
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 520
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................... 90
Lower Anchors ........................................... 57
Lubricant Specifications Chart ........ 530, 532
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 395

552Index
Remote Transmitter.................................... 91
Replacement
Battery..................................................... 495
Bulbs ....................................................... 475
Fuses ............................................... 524, 525
Tires ........................................................ 491
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 483
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 536
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 83SSafe Driving................................................. 27
Safety Check ................................................ 31
Safety Labels ............................................... 65
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 32
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 34
Checking ................................................... 38
Fastening ................................................... 35
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .......................................................... 59
Pregnant Women ...................................... 37
Reminder ................................................... 33
Warning Indicator ................................ 33, 71
Seat Heaters .............................................. 143
Seats .......................................................... 127
Adjusting ................................................. 127
Front Seats .............................................. 127
Rear Seats................................................ 134
Seat Heaters ............................................ 143 Security System
......................................... 103
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 74
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 74
Select/Reset Knob ....................................... 82
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 56
Selector Knob (Audio) ...................... 156, 178
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 415
Operation................................................ 416
Shift Lever ........................... 18, 409, 413, 417
Operation.......................... 18, 410, 414, 417
Releasing................................................. 517
Won’t Move ............................................ 517
Shift Lever Position Indicator .... 70, 410, 414
Shifting (Transmission) ............. 409, 413, 417
Side Airbags ................................................ 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 48
SiriusXM ® Radio ................................ 193, 232
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ....................................................... 93
Snow Tires ................................................. 493
Spare Tire .................................. 505, 531, 533
Spark Plugs ....................................... 530, 532
Specifications ............................................ 530
Specified Fuel ........................... 447, 530, 532
Speedometer .............................................. 81
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 42
Starting the Engine .......................... 401, 403
Does Not Start......................................... 511
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 110
Jump Starting .......................................... 514 Steering Wheel
........................................ 124
Adjusting ................................................ 124
Stopping ................................................... 444
Summer Tires ............................................ 493
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 142
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 110
SYNC Mode .............................................. 146
TTachometer................................................ 81
Temperature Outside Temperature Display .................... 84
Temperature Sensor .......................... 84, 147
Time (Setting) ............................................. 86
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 436
Indicator ........................................... 73, 523
Tires .......................................................... 485
Air Pressure............................. 486, 531, 533
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 485
Inspection ............................................... 485
Labeling .................................................. 486
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 505
Regulations ............................................. 488
Rotation.................................................. 492
Spare Tire ............................... 505, 531, 533
Summer .................................................. 493
Tire Chains.............................................. 493