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Handling the Unexpected
OverheatingHow to Handle OverheatingOverheating symptoms are as follows:
•The high temperature indicator comes on 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 high temperature
indicator on 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.
409Handling 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 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
■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 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.
* Not available on all models
436Index
Locations ......................................... 413, 414GGasoline (Fuel)Economy ................................................. 335
Gauge ....................................................... 81
Information ............................................. 332
Instant Fuel Economy ........................... 81, 86
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 69
Refueling ................................................. 332
Gauges ......................................................... 81
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Continuously Variable Transmission .................................. 305, 307
Manual Transmission ............................... 312
Glass (care) ................................................ 388
Glove Box .................................................. 147HHalogen Bulbs ........................................... 364
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 391
HandsFreeLink® (HFL) ....................... 233, 264
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History .................................... 249, 276
Automatic Transferring ............................ 247
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 247
Displaying Messages ........................ 260, 285
HFL Buttons ..................................... 233, 264
HFL Menus ...................................... 235, 266 HFL Status Display ........................... 234, 265
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 234
Making a Call .................................. 253, 279
Options During a Call ...................... 258, 282
Phone Setup.................................... 240, 270
Receiving a Call ............................... 257, 282
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail...... 259, 283
Ring Tone................................................ 275
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 284
Speed Dial ....................................... 250, 277
Text Message .................. 245, 259, 274, 283
To Clear the System ................................ 248
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 246
To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail
Options ......................................... 245, 274
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 139
Headlights ................................................. 127
Aiming .................................................... 360
Automatic Operation............................... 128
Dimming ......................................... 127, 130
Operating................................................ 127
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 151
Heating and Cooling System ................... 152
Cooling ................................................... 154
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 154
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 384
Heating ................................................... 153
HFL (HandsFreeLink® )....................... 233, 264
High Beam Indicator .................................. 73 Hill Start Assist System
..................... 299, 302
IIdentification Numbers ............................ 424
Vehicle Identification............................... 424
Ignition Switch ......................................... 122
Illumination Control ................................ 132
Knob ...................................................... 132
i-MID ........................................................... 83
Immobilizer System .................................. 116
Indicator ................................................... 74
Indicators .................................................... 66
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 69
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 66
Charging System............................... 67, 409
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 75, 316
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 75, 315
Door Open.......................................... 29, 71
ECON Mode ..................................... 75, 314
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 72, 411
Fog Light .................................................. 73
High Beam ................................................ 73
High Temperature ..................................... 70
Immobilizer System ................................... 74
i-VTEC ................................................ 75, 82
Lights On .................................................. 73
Low Fuel ................................................... 69
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 67, 409
Low Temperature...................................... 70
437Index
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............ 72, 322, 324
Maintenance Minder............................... 341
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 410
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red) ............................................... 66, 411
REV..................................................... 75, 82
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 31, 69
Security System Alarm............................... 74
Shift Lever Position.................................... 68
Smart Entry System ................................... 74
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 47, 70
System Message ....................................... 73
Transmission ............................................. 68
Trunk Open .............................................. 71
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning............... 73
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 71, 318
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 71, 319
Information .............................................. 419
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 81, 86
Instrument Panel ........................................ 65
Brightness Control .................................. 132
intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) ....................................................... 83
Interior Lights ........................................... 145
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 135
i-VTEC and REV Indicators ......................... 82JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 396Jump Starting
........................................... 403
KKey Number Tag ....................................... 103
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 109
Keys ........................................................... 102
Lockout Prevention .................................. 109
Master Keys ............................................. 102
Number Tag ............................................ 103
Remote Transmitter ................................. 105
Types and Functions ................................ 102
Valet Key ................................................. 103
Won’t Turn ................................................ 22
Kickdown (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 304LLaneWatch
TM............................................. 320
Language (HFL) ................................. 234, 265
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 55
Lights ................................................. 127, 360
Automatic ............................................... 128
Bulb Replacement .................................... 360
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 130
Fog Lights ................................................ 130
High Beam Indicator .................................. 73
Interior .................................................... 145
Light Switches ......................................... 127
Lights On Indicator .................................... 73 Turn Signals ............................................ 127
Load Limits ................................................ 295
Locking/Unlocking the Doors .................. 102
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 112
From Inside ............................................. 110
From Outside .......................................... 105
Keys ........................................................ 102
Using a Key ............................................. 109
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 109
Low Battery Charge ................................. 409
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 69
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 67, 409
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 104
Lower Anchors ............................................ 55
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 421, 423
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 295
MMaintenance............................................. 337
Battery .................................................... 381
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 358
Cleaning ................................................. 385
Climate Control System ........................... 384
Coolant ................................................... 355
Heating and Cooling System ................... 384
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 341
Oil ........................................................... 349
Precautions ............................................. 338
Radiator .................................................. 356