2016 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN engine overheat

Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P 557)
Flat Tire (P 559)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the comp act spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P 574)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P 565)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 578)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 572)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 582)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages*
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Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages*
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the (inf ormation) button to see the message again
with the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 575
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon. u Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 510
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 572
●Appears if there is a pr oblem with the automatic
lighting control system.●Appears while driving - Manually turn the lights on,
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears if there is a pr oblem with the low beam
headlights.●Appears while driving - The low beam headlights may
not be on. When conditions allow you to drive safely,
have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Displays
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
1 Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperat ure gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal. 2 Overheating P. 572
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
The accessory power so ckets can be used when the i gnition switch is in ACCESSORY
(q or ON (w*1.
■Accessory power socket (console panel)
Open the cover to use it.
■Accessory power socket (console
compartment)
Open the console lid and the cover to use it.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Accessory Power Sockets1 Accessory Power Sockets
NOTICE
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
This can overheat the power socket.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12-volt DC accessories that are rated 180
watts (15 amps) or less.
To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket
with the engine running.
When both sockets are being used, the combined
power rating of the accessories should not exceed
180 watts (15 amps).
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 558
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 559
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 565
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 566
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 567
Jump Starting .................................... 568
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 571Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 572
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 574
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 574
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 575
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 576 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 576
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 577
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 578
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 581
Emergency Towing ........................... 582
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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at th e 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
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
H
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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 sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge needle has gone dow n, 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 emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
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
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Index
Coat Hook................................................. 176
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) .................................................. 483
Compact Spare Tire .................. 559, 585, 587
Compass .................................................... 409
Console Compartment ............................. 170
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Creeping ................................................. 429
Fluid ........................................................ 525
Kickdown ................................................ 429
Operating the Shift Lever ........... 19, 431, 433
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 571
Shifting............................................ 430, 432
Controls ..................................................... 113
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 523
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ...................................................... 523
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 524
Overheating............................................. 572
Creeping (Automatic Transmission /CVT) ........................................................ 429
Cruise Control ........................................... 442
Indicator .................................................... 78
Cup Holders ............................................... 172
Customer Service Information ................. 596
Customized Features ................ 103, 298, 316
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 150
Dead Battery ............................................. 568 Defaulting All the Settings
.............. 315, 339
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 181
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 589
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 144
Rearview Mirror....................................... 158
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 518
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 144
Display Button .................................. 193, 216
Door Mirrors ............................................. 159
Doors ......................................................... 116
Auto Door Locking .................................. 127
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 127
Door and Trunk Open Indicator ........... 31, 74
Keys ........................................................ 116
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside .............................................. 124
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ........................................... 119
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 123
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 542
Driving ...................................................... 411
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 447
Automatic Transmission/CVT ................... 429
Braking ................................................... 479
Cruise Control ......................................... 442
Shifting Gear ................................... 436, 438
Shifting Position .............................. 430, 432
Starting the Engine.......................... 421, 423
Driving Position Memory System ............ 155Dust and Pollen Filter
.............................. 551
E
Eco Assist® System ........................................ 9
ECON Button ............................................ 441
Elapsed Time ............................................ 101
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 74, 576
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 471
Emergency ................................................ 582
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 567
Emergency Trunk Opener ....................... 131
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 591
Engine ....................................................... 588
Coolant .................................................. 523
Jump Starting ......................................... 568
Oil .......................................................... 517
Remote Engine Start ............................... 425
Starting........................................... 421, 423
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 139
Engine Coolant ........................................ 523
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ..................................................... 523
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 524
Overheating ............................................ 572
Temperature Gauge .................................. 95
Engine Oil ................................................. 517
Adding ................................................... 520
Checking ................................................ 518
Displaying Oil Life ........................... 505, 509
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