If Your Engine Overheats - Honda Jazz Owner's Manual

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If Your Engine Overheats

The high temperature indicator
should not come on under most
conditions. It may begin to blink if
you are driving up a long steep hill
on a very hot day. If it comes on, you
should determine the reason.
Driving when the high temperature
indicator keeps coming on can cause
serious damage to your engine.
Your vehicle can overheat for several
reasons, such as lack of coolant or a
mechanical problem. If the high
temperature indicator turns on with
the engine running or you see steam
or spray coming from under the
bonnet, you should take immediate
action.
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
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/
climate control system and all
other accessories. Turn on the
hazard warning lights.
2. If you see steam and/or spray
coming from under the bonnet,
turn off the engine.
3. If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and
watch the high temperature
indicator. If the high heat is due to
overloading (climbing a long,
steep hill on a hot day with the
A/C running, for example), the
engine should start to cool down
almost immediately. If it does, wait
until the high temperature
indicator turns off, then continue
driving.
4. If the high temperature indicator
still turns on, turn off the engine.
5. Wait until you see no more signs
of steam or spray, then open the
bonnet.