2013 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 559

Overheating QRG How to Handle Overheating Overheating symptoms are as follows: • The temperature gauge needle is at the H mark or the engine suddenly loses power. • Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment. 1 How to Handle Overheating 2013 Accord Sedan 3 WARNING Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you. Do not open the hood if steam is coming out. NOTICE ■ 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. Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge needle at the H mark may damage the engine. TOC Index Home 558 Handling the Unexpected