2019 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN warning

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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge pointer is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Engine Temperature Too Hot. Do No t Drive. Allow Engine To Cool.
message appears on the driver information interface.
• 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.
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NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
pointer 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.
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■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge pointer 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 an d check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolan t 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 pointer has come do wn, resume driving. If it has not come
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
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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.
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Reserve Tank
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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears
■Reasons for the warning to appear
Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the warning
appears
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
approximately three minutes.
2. Open the hood and ch eck the oil level.
2Oil Check P. 618
3.Start the engine and check the low oil
pressure warning.
u The warning disappears: Start driving
again.
u The warning does not disappear:
Immediately stop the engine and contact
a dealer for repairs.
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 th e indicator comes on
Stop in a safe place and have y our vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears
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.

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission Indicator Blin ks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by
a dealer.
• Put the transmission into
(N after starting
the engine.
u Check if the
(N position on the driver
information interface and the indicator
on the
(N button light/blink.
2 Starting the Engine P. 465
Automatic transmission models
1If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning
Message
You may not be able to start the engine.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 693

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Handling the Unexpected
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.
1.Turn off the engine.
2. Press on the edge of the fuel fill door until
you hear a click when the driver’s door is
unlocked.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Take the funnel out of the tool case in the
trunk.
2 Types of Tools P. 664
4.Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
5. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
6. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
7. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel
tank with foreign objects. This can damage the fuel
system and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
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Index
Operating the Shift Lever .......... 23, 483, 485
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 677
Shifting ........................................... 482, 484
Controls .................................................... 163
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 625
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ..................................................... 625
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 626
Overheating ............................................ 679
Creeping (Automatic Transmission/ Continuously Variable Transmission) .... 474
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 590
Cup Holders .............................................. 226
Customer Service Information ................ 712
Customized Features ....................... 370, 381
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 196
Dead Battery ............................................ 674
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 399
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 240
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 705
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 193
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 208
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 618
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 193
Door Mirrors ............................................. 209 Doors
......................................................... 166
Auto Door Locking .................................. 179
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 179
Door and Trunk Open Message ................. 37
Keys ........................................................ 166
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ...................................... 176
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside ................................... 169
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 175
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 645
Driver Attention Monitor ........................ 152
Driver Information Interface ................... 138
Switching the Display .............................. 138
Warning and Information Messages ........ 105
Driving ....................................................... 453
Automatic Transmission/
Continuously Variable Transmission ....... 474
Braking .................................................... 571
Shifting Gear ................................... 475, 488
Shifting Position .............................. 482, 484
Starting the Engine .................................. 465
Driving Position Memory System ............. 205
Driving Support Information ................... 155
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 654
E
Eco Assist® System ........................................ 9
ECON Button ............................................. 492 Econ Mode
Indicator.................................................... 97
Elapsed Time ............................................. 145
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 92, 685
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 494
Emergency ................................................ 693
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 673
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 182
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 707
Engine ....................................................... 704
Coolant ................................................... 625
Jump Starting .......................................... 674
Oil ........................................................... 617
Starting ................................................... 465
Engine Coolant ......................................... 625
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve
Tank ...................................................... 625
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 626
Overheating ............................................ 679
Temperature Gauge ................................ 137
Engine Oil ................................................. 617
Adding .................................................... 620
Checking................................................. 618
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 608
Low Oil Pressure Warning........................ 681
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 617
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 190
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 685
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 75

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Index
Exterior Care (Cleaning)........................... 657
Exterior Mirrors ......................................... 209
F
Features..................................................... 243
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 654
Oil ........................................................... 621
Flat Tire ..................................................... 665
Floor Mats ................................................. 656
Fluids Automatic Transmission ........................... 628
Brake/Clutch ............................................ 629
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 627
Engine Coolant ........................................ 625
Manual Transmission ............................... 627
Windshield Washer .................................. 630
FM/AM Radio .................................... 259, 298
Fog Lights .................................................. 195
Indicator .................................................... 94
Folding Down the Rear Seat .................... 214
Foot Brake ................................................. 576
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 48
Front Seat Heaters .................................... 236
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation .............................................. 237
Front Seats Adjusting ................................................. 210
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 568
Fuel ...................................................... 24, 597 Economy ................................................. 600
Gauge ..................................................... 137
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 143
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 89
Range ..................................................... 143
Recommendation .................................... 597
Refueling................................................. 597
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 600
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 24, 598
Unable to Unlock .................................... 694
Fuses .......................................................... 688
Inspecting and Changing......................... 692
Locations......................................... 688, 690
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 600
Gauge ..................................................... 137
Information ............................................. 597
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 143
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 89
Refueling................................................. 597
Gauges ...................................................... 137
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 84
Gear Shift Lever Positions Continuously Variable
Transmission.................................. 482, 484
Manual Transmission ............................... 488
Glass (care) ........................................ 655, 658
Glove Box .................................................. 223
H
Halogen Bulbs .......................................... 631
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 663
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)...................... 403, 427
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History ................................... 417, 436
Automatic Transferring ................... 415, 435
Displaying Messages ............................... 446
Favorite Contacts .................................... 437
HFL Buttons .................................... 403, 427
HFL Menus...................................... 405, 430
HFL Status Display ........................... 404, 429
In Case of Emergency ..................... 325, 450
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 404, 429
Making a Call ................................. 421, 439
Options During a Call...................... 426, 442
Phone Setup ................................... 409, 432
Receiving a Call............................... 425, 442
Receiving a Text Message........................ 444
Ring Tone ....................................... 415, 435
Selecting a Phone ................................... 445
Speed Dial .............................................. 418
To Clear the System ................................ 416
To Set Up a Text Message Options .......... 443
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
HD Radio
TM............................................... 301
Head Restraints ........................................ 216

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Index
Headlights................................................ 193
Aiming.................................................... 631
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 197
Automatic Operation .............................. 194
Dimming......................................... 193, 196
Operating ............................................... 193
Head-Up Display ...................................... 157
Heated Steering Wheel ........................... 235
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 202
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 236, 237, 238
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) ...................... 403, 427
High Beam Indicator .................................. 94
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 472
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 400
Honda App License Agreement .............. 350
Honda Sensing ®................................. 25, 507
HondaLink ®.............................................. 321
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Identification Numbers
Engine and Transmission ......................... 704
Vehicle Identification............................... 704
Illumination Control
Dial ......................................................... 203
Immobilizer System .................................. 183
Indicator ................................................... 95
Indicators .................................................... 78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) (Amber) /A daptive Cruise Control
(ACC) (Amber) ........................................ 99 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) (Green) /Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) (Green) ........................ 100, 520, 536
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 90
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 90
Automatic Brake Hold ............... 82, 577, 578
Automatic Brake Hold System .... 82, 577, 578
Charging System ............................... 84, 681
ECON Mode ...................................... 97, 492
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System............................................. 92, 685
Fog Light ................................................... 94
Gear Position ............................................. 84
High Beam ................................................ 94
Immobilizer System .................................... 95
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Amber) ................................................. 100
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Green) .......................................... 100, 552
Lights On ................................................... 94
Low Fuel .................................................... 89
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 93, 497, 500
M (sequential mode/7 -speed manual shift
mode) Indicator/Gear Selection
Indicator .................................................. 84
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 83, 682
Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) ........................................... 80, 684
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red)........................................ 79, 683, 684
Safety Support (Amber) ........................... 101 Safety Support (Green) ............................ 104
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 39, 89
Security System Alarm ............................... 96
Shift Down ................................................ 88
Shift Up..................................................... 88
SPORT Mode ..................................... 98, 491
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 58, 90
System Message ........................................ 96
Transmission System............................ 85, 87
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 94
Vehicle Stability Assist
® (VSA ®) OFF.... 92, 495
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 91, 494
Information .............................................. 699
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 143
Instrument Panel ........................................ 77
Brightness Control................................... 203
Interior Lights ........................................... 221
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 208
iPad ........................................................... 349
iPhone ....................................................... 349
iPod ........................................... 261, 313, 349
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 668
Jump Starting ........................................... 674