If The Engine Overheats - Honda Civic Hybrid Manual

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If the Engine Overheats

The reading on your vehicle's
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
When the current fuel mileage is
shown on the display, the
temperature gauge will interrupt on
the display and blink for several
times if the coolant temperature
rises to 118°C (224°F) or more. At
the same time, the beeper sounds
once.
If your vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming from under the bonnet.
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
Driving with the temperature gauge
reading at the red mark can cause
serious damage to your engine.
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the bonnet if
steam is coming out.
1. Safely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.
Turn off the heating and cooling
system and all other accessories.
Turn on the hazard warning
indicators.
2. If you see steam and/or spray
coming from under the bonnet,
turn off the engine. Wait until you
see no more signs of steam or
spray, then open the bonnet.
3. If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
4. If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn off the engine.