Overheating; How To Handle Overheating - Honda Civic 2022 Manual

Overheating

How to Handle Overheating

Overheating symptoms are as follows:
Models with B-type meter
• The temperature gauge pointer is at upper level or the engine suddenly loses
power.
All models
• The Engine temperature too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool.
message appears on the driver information interface.
• 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.
1How to Handle Overheating
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
Models with B-type meter
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
pointer at upper level may damage the engine.
All models
Continuing to drive with the Engine temperature
too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool.
message on the driver information interface may
damage the engine.
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