Overheating; How To Handle Overheating - Honda Acura RLX Hybrid 2016 Owner's Manual

Overheating

How to Handle Overheating

Overheating symptoms are as follows:
• The high temperature indicator 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.
u Change the gear position to
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the power system on and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the power system and wait until it
subsides. Then open the hood.
P and set the parking brake.
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1How to Handle Overheating
WARNING
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Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood or engine
compartment if steam is coming out.
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the high temperature
indicator on may damage the engine.
Continued 537