How To Handle Overheating - Honda JAZZ Owner's Manual

Overheating

How to Handle Overheating

Overheating symptoms are as follows:
• The high temperature indicator (red) comes on or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
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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 bonnet.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the bonnet.
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WARNING
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Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the bonnet if steam is coming
out.
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the high temperature
indicator on may damage the engine.