Overheating; Emergency Power System Off; Emergency Towing - Honda Insight 2020 Owner's Manual

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4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery (+)
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.
Note: You cannot use the jump start box (+) terminal to jump start another
vehicle or to charge the 12-Volt Battery.

Overheating

Signs your engine is overheating:
• Steam or spray comes out from under the hood.
• The message Engine Temperature Too Hot. Do Not Drive. Allow Engine To
Cool appears on the display.
First thing to do:
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe
place. Turn off all accessories and turn
on the hazard warning lights.
2. If no steam or spray is present: Keep
the vehicle running and open the hood
(See Under the Hood).
If steam or spray is present: Turn off the
power system and wait until it subsides.
Then, open the hood (See Under the
Hood).
3. Check that the cooling fan is operating
and turn the power system off once the
high temperature indicator goes off and the message on the driver
information interface goes off. If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately turn the power system off.
4. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect the coolant level and check the
cooling system components for leaks. If the coolant level in the reserve tank
is low, add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark. If there is no coolant in
the reserve tank, make sure the radiator is cool, then 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.
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, turn the power system on. If the Engine
Temperature Too Hot. Do Not Drive. Allow Engine To Cool. message does not
appear, resume driving. If it stays on, contact a dealer for repairs.
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
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Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only. Have a dealer flush the
system with proper antifreeze as soon as possible.
Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
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.

Emergency Power System Off

The POWER button may be used to turn the power system off due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must turn the power system off,
choose one of the following operations:
• Press and hold the POWER button for
two seconds, or
• Firmly press the POWER button three
times.
The steering wheel will not lock. However,
because turning off the power system
disables the power assist the power
system provides to the steering and braking
systems, it will require significantly more
physical effort and time to steer and slow
the vehicle. Use both feet on the brake
pedal to slow down the vehicle and stop
immediately in a safe place.
The gear position automatically changes to Park (P) after the vehicle comes to a
complete stop. Then, the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
Do not press the POWER button while driving unless it is absolutely necessary
for the power system to be switched off.
If you press the POWER button while driving, the beeper sounds.

Emergency Towing

Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
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