Q: What do I do if the temperature gauge moves into the red?

Your Accord is equipped with a temperature gauge that shows you how hot or cold the engine coolant is. During normal operation, it should stay in the middle of the range. If it moves into the red, though, you need to do something immediately. Here’s what you need to do:

1. 在安全的位置驶下道路。

2. Put the car in park (or in neutral with the parking brake on if you have a stick shift).

3. Turn off all accessories (air conditioner, radio, etc.).

4. 如果蒸汽来自引擎盖下方，请关闭发动机。在蒸汽停止之前，请勿打开引擎盖。

5. If there’s no steam visible, watch the temperature gauge. If it begins to drop immediately, chances are good it was overloaded (driving in hills, towing a trailer, etc.).

6. If the temperature gauge drops, wait until it reaches normal and then get back on the road.

7. 如果温度量规未降低，请关闭发动机。

8. Open the hood (if there’s no steam).

9. 检查散热器软管和其他组件是否泄漏。（（不要触摸任何组件– they’re hot!).

10. 在驾驶汽车之前，必须更换/修理任何受损的组件（散热器软管，散热器，储层等）。

11. If nothing appears damaged, check the coolant level in the reservoir. Top it off (above the minimum mark).

12. If the reservoir was completely empty, you may need to top off the radiator too. Wait until it is cool to the touch to open and fill it.

13. 要填充散热器：启动发动机并将热量打开。现在，填充散热器，直到冷却液在颈部水平下方。在水库上也顶上。

14. 更换散热器盖。

15. Run the engine and watch the temp gauge.

16. If it cools down, check the reservoir and top it off to the max line. You can continue driving.

17. If it does not cool down, do not drive the car.