overheating HONDA CR-V HYBRID 2020 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicl es sold in the United States.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 41
For Safe Driving P. 42 Seat Belts P. 47 Airbags P. 56
2Instrument Panel P. 87
Indicators P. 88 Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 124
2Controls P. 147
Clock P. 148 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 150
Moonroof* P. 182
Adjusting the Seats P. 205 Interior Convenience Items P. 215
2 Features P. 239
Audio System P. 240 Audio System Basic Operation P. 247, 268
Customized Features P. 359, 366 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 392
2 Driving P. 455
Before Driving P. 456 Towing a Trailer P. 461Parking Your Vehicle P. 555 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 566
2Maintenance P. 573
Before Performing Maintenance P. 574 Maintenance MinderTM P. 577
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 597
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 614
2Handling the Unexpected P. 623
Tools P. 624 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 625
Overheating P. 645 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 648
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 660
2 Information P. 663
Specifications P. 664 Identification Numbers P. 666
Emissions Testing P. 669 Warranty Coverages P. 671
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Quick Reference Guide
37
Handling the Unexpected (P623)
Flat Tire (P625)
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the tire repair kit in the cargo
area.
Indicators Come On
(P648)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Power System Won't
Start
(P640)
●If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P655)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P645)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the power system cool down.
Emergency Towing (P659)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the shutter grille,
and the radiator coolant temperature is too high.●Power output will be reduced, so you may not be
able to accelerate or maintain your current speed.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears when there is a problem with the 12-volt
battery charging system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Checking the 12-volt Battery P. 611
●Appears if the automatic brake hold is automatically
canceled while it is in operation.●Immediately depress the brake pedal.
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 645
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature is near
its upper limit.●Drive slowly to pr event overheating.
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Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the cooling system.●Drive slowly to prevent overheating and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
●Appears when you set the power mode to ON without
fastening the driver's seat belt.●Fasten the seat belt properly before you start to drive.
●Appears when you try to change the transmission
without depressing the brake pedal.●Depress the brake pedal, then change the
transmission.
●Appears when you try to change the transmission
without releasing your foot off the accelerator pedal.●Release your foot off the accelerator pedal, then
change the transmission.
●Appears when the (P button is pressed while the
vehicle is moving.
●Appears if you put the transmission into (R while the
vehicle is moving forward, or into
(D while the vehicle
is reversing.
●Make sure that the vehicle comes to a stop before
operating the shift button.
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Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you press and hold (N button for more
than two seconds.●Disappears when you set the shift position to a shift
other than
(N.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 477
●Appears when the vehicle is stopped with the driver’s
seat belt unfastened and there is a chance that the
vehicle may roll unintentionally.●Press the (P button before release the brake pedal
when idling, parking or exiting the vehicle.
2 Shift Operation P. 475
●Appears when the power system temperature is high.●Your vehicle has less ability to accelerate and may be
harder to start on an incline.
●Park in a safe place, and cool the system down.
2Overheating P. 645
●Appears when the High Volt age battery temperature is
low.●Your vehicle has less ability to accelerate and may be
harder to start on an incline.
●Goes off once you start dr iving as the High Voltage
battery warms up.
●Appears after the 12-volt battery charging system
indicator comes on.●Your vehicle has less ability to accelerate and may be
harder to start on an incline.
●Contact a dealer immediately.
●Appears when the High Volt age battery temperature is
too low to operate (approx. -22°F [-30°C] or below).●You can start the engine and use the climate control
system to warm up the interior, which will also warm
the High Voltage battery enough for you to drive the
vehicle.
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602
Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in
good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
■Inflation guidelines
Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handlin g, tread life, and comfort.
Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or spec ifications page for the specified pressure.
Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and
are more likely to fail from overheating.
Overinflated tires make your vehicle ride harshly, are more prone to road hazards,
and wear unevenly.
Every day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lower than the
others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
At least once a month or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the pressure in
all tires. Even tires in good condition can lose 1–2 psi
(10–20 kPa, 0.1–0.2 kgf/cm
2) per month.
■Inspection guidelines
Every time you check inflation, also examine the tires and valve stems.
Look for:
• Bumps or bulges on the side or in the tread . Replace the tire if you find any cuts,
splits, or cracks in the si de of the tire. Replace it if you see fabric or cord.
• Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks.
• Uneven tread wear. Have a deal er check the wheel alignment.
• Excessive tread wear.
2 Wear Indicators P. 607
•Cracks or other damage around valve stem.
1Checking Tires
Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This
means the vehicle has been parked for at least three
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If
necessary, add or releas e air until the specified
pressure is reached.
If checked when hot, tire pressure can be as much as
4–6 psi (30–40 kPa, 0.3–0.4 kgf/cm
2) higher than if
checked when cold.
Whenever tire pressure is adjusted, you must
calibrate the TPMS.
2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
P. 489
Have a dealer check the tires if you feel a consistent
vibration while driving. Ne w tires and any that have
been removed and reinst alled should be properly
balanced.
3WARNING
Using tires that are excessively worn or
improperly inflated can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding ti re inflation and
maintenance.
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623
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 624
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 625
Handling of the Jack ......................... 639
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 640
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 641
Emergency Power System Off........... 642
Jump Starting .................................... 643
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 645 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 648
If the 12-volt Batt ery Charging System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 648
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 649
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 650
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On .. 651
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 652
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 653
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message... 654
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 655
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 658
Emergency Towing ........................... 659
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate.. 660Refueling................................................. 661
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645Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The High Temperature. Power Reduced. message appears on the driver
information interface.
• The Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message appears
on the driver information interface.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
The High Temperature. Power Reduced. message appears on the driver
information interface when the pow er system temperature is high.
2Driver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages P. 107
1.Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
u Put the transmission into
(P, and set the parking brake. Turn off all accessories
and turn on the hazard warning lights.
2. Keep the power mode in ON, and wait until the message disappears.
u If the message does not disappear, have your vehicle inspected at a dealer.
■The High Temperature. Power Reduced. Message Appears
on the Driver Information Interface
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
646
Handling the Unexpected
■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 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.
■The Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot
Message Appears on the Driver Information Interface1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the Stop Driving When
Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message on
the driver information interface may damage the
engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seri ously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
turn the power system off once the Stop
Driving When Safe. Engine
Temperature Too Hot message on the
driver information interface disappears.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately turn the power system off.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the engine coolant
reserve tank is low, add coolant until it
reaches the MAX mark.
u If there is no coolant in the engine
coolant reserve tank, check that the
radiator is cool. Cover the radiator cap
with a heavy cloth an d open the cap. If
necessary, add coolant up to the base of
the filler neck, and put the cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled suffici ently, turn the power system on.
If the Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message does not
appear, resume driving. If it appears again, contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergen cy/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
Engine Coolant Reserve Tank
MAX
MIN
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