overheating HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2019 Owners Manual

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s ma nual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation. 2 Safe Driving P. 33For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 38 Airbags P. 45
2 Instrument Panel P. 77Indicators P. 78 Gauges and Displays P. 137
2 Controls P. 163 Clock P. 164 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 166
Opening and Closing the Moonroof *
P. 189
Adjusting the Seats P. 210
2 Features P. 243 Audio System P. 244 Audio System Basic Operation P. 252, 273
Customized Features P. 370, 381 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver *
P. 400
2 Driving P. 453 Before Driving P. 454 Towing a Trailer P. 459
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 594 Refueling P. 597
2 Maintenance P. 603Before Performing Maintenance P. 604 Maintenance Minder TM
P. 607
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 639
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 654
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 663Tools P. 664 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 665
Overheating P. 679 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 681
When You Cannot Op en the Trunk P. 695
2 Information P. 699Specifications P. 700 Identi fication Numbers P. 704
Emissions Testing P. 707 Warranty Coverages P. 709

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Quick Reference Guide Handling the Unexpected (P 663)
Flat Tire (P 665)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On (P 681)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual. Engine Won’t Start (P 671)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 688)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.Overheating (P 679)
● 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 693)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

108 uu Indicators u Driver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel Message Condition Explanation●
Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high. 2 Overheating P. 679●
Appears if the automatic brake hold is automatically
canceled while it is in operation. ●
Immediately depress the brake pedal.Automatic transmission/
Continuously variable
transmission models
Manual transmission
models

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Instrument Panel
Gauges and DisplaysGauges Gauges include the speedometer, fuel gaug e, and related indicators. They are
displayed when the power mode is in ON.
Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.■ Speedometer
■ Fuel Gauge
■ Temperature Gauge 1 Speedometer
You can show another speed unit on the driver
information interface and set the displayed
measurements to read in either mph and km/h.
2 Tachometer P. 149
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. 679

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Maintenance Checking and Maintaining TiresChecking Tires To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in
good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
■ Inflation guidelines
Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handling, tread life, and comfort.
Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or spec ifications page for the specified pressure.
Under inflated tires wear un evenly, adversely affect ha ndling and fuel economy, and
are more likely to fail from overheating.
Overinflated tires make your vehicle ride harshly, are more prone to road hazards,
and wear unevenly.
Every day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lower than the
others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
At least once a month or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the pressure in all
tires, including the spare. Even tires in good condition can lose 1–2 psi (10–20 kPa,
0.1–0.2 kgf/cm 2
) per month.
■ Inspection guidelines
Every time you check inflation, also examine the tires and valve stems.
Look for:
• Bumps or bulges on the side or in the tread. Replace the tire if you find any cuts,
splits, or cracks in the si de of the tire. Replace it if you see fabric or cord.
• Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks.
• Uneven tread wear. Have a deal er check the wheel alignment.
• Excessive tread wear.
2 Wear Indicators P. 647
• Cracks or other damage around valve stem. 1 Checking Tires
Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This
means the vehicle has been parked for at least three
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If
necessary, add or releas e air until the specified
pressure is reached.
If checked when hot, tire pressure can be as much as
4–6 psi (30–40 kPa, 0.3–0.4 kgf/cm 2
) higher than if
checked when cold.
Whenever tire pressure is adjusted, you must
calibrate the TPMS.
2 TPMS Calibration P. 497
Have a dealer check the tires if you feel a consistent
vibration while driving. Ne w tires and any that have
been removed and reinst alled should be properly
balanced.
Check the spare tire pressu re once a month or before
long trips.3
WARNING Using tires that are excessively worn or
improperly inflated can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding ti re inflation and
maintenance.

663Handling the Unexpected This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
Tools
Types of Tools .................................. 664
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 665
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine ........................ 671
If the Remote Battery is Weak ....... 672
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 673
Jump Starting .................................... 674
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 677
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 679 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ... 681
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 681
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 682
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 683
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On.... 684
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 685 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 686
If the Transmission I ndicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message ............ 687
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 688
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 692
Emergency Towing ........................... 693
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill
Door ................................................. 694
When You Cannot Open the Trunk ... 695
Refueling ........................................... 697

679Continued
Handling the Unexpected
OverheatingHow 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. 1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
pointer at the mark may damage the engine.
3
WARNING Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seri ously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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uu Overheating u How to Handle Overheating
680
Handling the Unexpected ■ 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. 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.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.MAXReserve Tank
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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
O Odometer ................................................. 140
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 617
Adding ................................................... 620
Checking ................................................ 618
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 608
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 681
Oil Life .................................................... 147
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 617
Viscosity.................................................. 617
Open Source Licenses .............................. 364
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 695
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 616
Moonroof ............................................... 189
Power Windows...................................... 186
Trunk ...................................................... 180
Outside Temperature Display ................. 141
Overheating ............................................. 679
P Paddle Shifters
(7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) ............... 486
Pandora ® .................................................. 264
Panic Mode ............................................... 185
Parking ..................................................... 583
Parking Brake ........................................... 571
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Amber) ..................................................... 80 Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Red) .......................................... 79, 683, 684
Parking Sensor System ............................. 585
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator ....... 59
Passing Indicators ..................................... 193
Phone ........................................................ 148
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 269, 319
Power Windows ........................................ 186
Precautions While Driving ....................... 473
Rain ......................................................... 473
Pregnant Women ....................................... 43
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 665
R Radiator .................................................... 626
Radio (AM/FM) .................................. 259, 298
Radio (SiriusXM ® ) ..................................... 302
Radio Data System (RDS) .................. 260, 300
Range ........................................................ 143
RDS (Radio Data System) .................. 260, 300
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 707
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 202
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 214
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 238
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 208
Refueling ................................................... 597
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 137
Gasoline .................................. 597, 700, 702
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 89 Regulations ............................... 500, 645, 705
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 469
Remote Transmitter ................................. 173
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 653
Bulbs ....................................................... 631
Fuses ............................................... 688, 690
Tires ........................................................ 648
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 639
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 706
Resetting a Trip Meter ..................... 141, 143
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 558
On and Off.............................................. 560
S Safe Driving ................................................ 33
Safety Check ............................................... 37
Safety Labels ............................................... 76
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Safety Support .......................................... 156
Seat Belts .................................................... 38
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 42
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 40
Checking................................................... 44
Fastening .................................................. 41
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 69
Pregnant Women ...................................... 43
Reminder .................................................. 39