engine overheat HONDA CR-Z 2012 1.G Owners Manual

Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected
(P285)
Flat Tire (P287)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located under the cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P299) ● Identify the indicator and consult the owner's manual.
Engine Won't Start (P293)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P304)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.Overheating (P297)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P308)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
High Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Blinks when the engine coolant
temperature goes up, and stays
on if the temperature continues to
rise.
●Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to
prevent overheating.
● Stays on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place and allow the engine to cool. 2Overheating P. 297
IMA System
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on if there is a problem
with the IMA system.
●Remains on or does not come on at all - Avoid high speed driving and have
the vehicle checked by a dealer as soon
as possible. 2If the IMA Indicator Comes On
P. 303
System
Message
Indicator
● Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , then goes off.
● Comes on along with a beep
when a problem is detected. A
system message on the multi-
information display appears at the
same time.
●
While the indicator is on, press the
/ (information) button to see the
message again.
● Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a system message appears
on the multi-information display. Take
the appropriate action for the message.
● The multi-information display does not
return to the normal screen unless the
warning is canceled, or the /
button is pressed.
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
The accessory power socket can be used when
the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY
(q or ON
(w.
Open the cover to use it.
■Accessory Power Socket1Accessory Power Socket
NOTICE
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
This can overheat the power socket.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120
watts or less (10 amps).
To prevent 12 volt battery drain, only use the power socket with the engine running.

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Handling the UnexpectedThis chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
Tools
Types of Tools .................................. 286
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 287
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine ........................ 293
Jump Starting .................................... 294
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 296
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 297 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 299
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 300
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 301
If the Brake System Indicator Comes On... 302
If the EPS Indicator Comes On.......... 302
If the IMA Indicator Comes On......... 303
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 303 Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 304
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 307
Emergency Towing ........................... 308
When You Cannot Open the Hatch ..... 310

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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows: •
The high temperature indicator comes on or the engine suddenly loses power.
• Steam is coming out of the engine compartment.
■ First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
uMove the shift lever to (P and set the parking brake. Turn off all accessories
and turn on the hazard warning lights.
uMove the shift lever to (N and set the parking brake. Turn off all accessories
and turn on the hazard warning lights.
2. No steam coming out: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
Steam coming out: Turn off the engine and wait until steam goes away. Then,
open the hood.
1How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the high temperature
indicator on may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the ho od if steam is coming
out.
Automatic transmiss ion (CVT) models
Manual transmission models

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Handling the Unexpected
■ Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the high temperature
indicator goes off.
uIf the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
uIf the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark.
uIf there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and 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 co oled sufficiently, restart it and check the high temperature
indicator.
If the high temperature indicator is off, resume driving. If it stays on, contact a dealer
for repairs.
1How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emerge ncy/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.MAX
MIN
Reserve Tank

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Index
Belts (Seat).................................................. 34
Beverage Holders ...................................... 126
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............... 88, 173
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 63
Brake System ............................................. 220
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 222
Brake Assist System ................................. 223
Brake System Indicator............................. 302
Fluid ........................................................ 256
Foot Brake ............................................... 221
Indicator .................................................. 302
Parking Brake .......................................... 220
Brightness Control (In strument Panel).... 115
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 258
Back-Up Lights......................................... 263
Brake/Taillight .......................................... 264
Bulb Specifications ................................... 312
Fog Lights ................................................ 260 Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light ...................................................... 262
Headlights ............................................... 258
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 265
Rear License Plate Light............................ 265
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light .....
262 C
Carbon Monoxide Gas
............................... 64
Carrying Cargo ................................. 193, 195
CD Player ........................... 145, 156, 158, 162
Certification Label .................................... 314
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 258
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 300
Child Safety ................................................. 56
Child Seat .................................................... 56
Booster Seats ............................................ 63
Child Seat for Infants................................. 58
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 59
Installing a Child Seat ................................ 60
Larger Children ......................................... 62
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 59
Using a Tether ........................................... 61
CHRG Indicator ........................................... 82
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 283
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 281
Climate Control System ............................ 132
Changing the Mode ................................ 132
Defrosting the Windscreen and
Windows ............................................... 133
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 280
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 132
Sensors ................................................... 134
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 132
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 287, 313
Controls ....................................................... 97
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 252
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 253 Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 252
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 73
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Overheating ............................................ 297
Creep Aid System ..................................... 200
Creeping ................................................... 202
Cruise Control .......................................... 212
Indicator ................................................... 76
Cup Holders .............................................. 126
Customer Service Information ................ 322
Customized Features ................................. 90
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 112
Dead Battery ............................................ 294
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 133
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 315
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 110
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 118
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 248
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 110
Door Mirrors ............................................. 118
Doors .......................................................... 99
Auto Door Locking.................................. 103
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 103
Door Open Indicator ................................. 72
Door/Hatch Open Indicator ....................... 33
Keys.......................................................... 99

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Index
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside...................................... 102
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside................................... 100
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 101
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 272
Driving ...................................................... 191
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 202
Braking ................................................... 220
Cruise Control ........................................ 212
Shifting Gear .......................................... 203
Starting the Engine ................................. 198
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 280
E
Eco Assist System .......................................... 8
Eco Drive Bar .......................................... 9, 87
Eco Guide ............................................... 9, 86
Eco Score ................................................ 9, 86
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 77
Elapsed Time .............................................. 85
Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST) ....... 82
Electric Power Steering System (EPS)
Indicator ........................................... 72, 302
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 215
Emergency ................................................ 308
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 317
Engine ....................................................... 314
Coolant .................................................. 252
Jump Starting ......................................... 294 Oil ........................................................... 247
Starting ................................................... 198
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 109
Engine Coolant ......................................... 252
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 253
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 252
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 73
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 74
Overheating ............................................ 297
Engine Oil ................................................. 247
Adding .................................................... 249
Checking ................................................. 248
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 241
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 299
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 247
Engine Oil Life ............................................ 88
EPS
(Electric Power Steering System) ..... 72, 302
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 64
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 283
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 118
F Features ..................................................... 135
Filters ......................................................... 280
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 280
Oil ........................................................... 250
Flat Tire ..................................................... 287
Floor Mats ................................................. 282 Fluid
Clutch ..................................................... 256
Manual Transmission ....................... 254, 255
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 256
Engine Coolant ....................................... 252
Windshield Washer ................................. 257
Foot Brake ................................................ 221
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 44
Front Wiper/Washer ................................. 113
Fuel ...................................................... 21, 232
Economy ................................................. 235
Gauge ....................................................... 81
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge ..................... 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Range ....................................................... 85
Recommendation .................................... 232
Refueling................................................. 232
Fuel Economy ........................................... 235
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 21, 234
Message.................................................. 301
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 233
Fuses .......................................................... 304
Inspecting and Changing......................... 307
Locations......................................... 304, 305

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Index
O Odometer.................................................... 84
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 247
Adding .................................................... 249
Checking ................................................. 248
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 241
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 299
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 247
Viscosity .................................................. 247
Opening/Closing Hatch ...................................................... 104
Hood ....................................................... 246
Power Windows ...................................... 107
Outside Temperature ................................. 85
Overheating .............................................. 297
P
Panic Mode ............................................... 106
Parking ...................................................... 224
Parking Brake ............................................ 220
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 68, 302
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 53
Passing Indicators ..................................... 110
Power Door Mirror ................................... 118
Power Flow Monitor ................................... 89
Power Windows ........................................ 107
Precautions While Driving ........................ 201
Rain ......................................................... 201
Pregnant Women ....................................... 39 Puncture (Tire)
.......................................... 287
R
Radiator .................................................... 253
Radio (AM/FM) ................................. 143, 154
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 144
Range .......................................................... 85
Readiness Code (Emissions Testing) ........ 317
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 116
Rear Luggage Console ............................. 128
Rear Side Marker Light ............................ 263
Rear Turn Signal Light ............................. 263
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 118
Refueling .................................................. 232
Fuel Gauge................................................ 81
Gasoline .......................................... 232, 312
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Regulations ............................... 218, 271, 315
Remote Transmitter ................................. 100
Replacement Battery .................................................... 278
Bulbs ....................................................... 258
Fuses ............................................... 304, 305
Tires ........................................................ 275
Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 266, 268
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 316
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 84 S Safe Driving
................................................ 29
Safety Check ............................................... 33
Safety Labels .............................................. 65
Safety Message .......................................... 27
Seat ........................................................... 119
Adjusting ................................................ 119
Seat Heaters ........................................... 131
Seat Belts .................................................... 34
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 36
Checking .................................................. 40
Fastening .................................................. 37
Installing a Child Seat................................ 60
Pregnant Women...................................... 39
Reminder .................................................. 35
Warning Indicator ............................... 35, 70
Seat Heaters ............................................. 131
Security System Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 76
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 76
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 90
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 59
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 141
Setting the Clock ........................................ 98
Shift Lever .......................................... 20, 203
Operation ......................................... 20, 204
Releasing ................................................ 296
Won’t Move ........................................... 296
Shift Lever Position Indicator .................. 204
Shifting ..................................................... 203
Side Airbags ............................................... 48

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Index
Cutoff System ........................................... 50
Off Indicator ............................................. 50
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 51
Snow Tires ................................................ 277
Spare Tire ......................................... 287, 313
Spark Plugs ............................................... 312
Specifications ........................................... 312
Specified Fuel ................................... 232, 312
Speedometer .............................................. 81
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 41
Starting the Engine .................................. 198
Does Not Start ........................................ 293
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 109
Jump Starting ......................................... 294
Steering Wheel ........................................ 117
Adjusting ................................................ 117
Stopping ................................................... 224
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 44
Switches
(Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 2, 3, 109
System Message Indicator ......................... 73T
Tachometer
................................................. 81
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 73
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 74
Temperature Sensor ................................. 134
Time (Setting) ............................................. 98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 217
Indicator ............................................ 72, 303
Tires ........................................................... 269
Air Pressure ..................................... 270, 313
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 269
Compact Spare Tire ......................... 287, 313
Inspection ................................................ 269
Labeling .................................................. 270
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 287
Regulations ............................................. 272
Rotation .................................................. 276
Tire Chains .............................................. 277
Wear Indicators ....................................... 274
Winter ..................................................... 277
Tonneau Cover ......................................... 129
Tools .......................................................... 286
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 197
Towing Hook ............................................ 309
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 197
Emergency .............................................. 308
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ......... 217
Indicator ............................................ 72, 303 Transmission
............................................. 203
Automatic ............................................... 203
Fluid ........................................................ 254
Number................................................... 314
Shift Lever Position Indicator.................... 204
Trip Meter ................................................... 84
Troubleshooting ....................................... 285
Blown Fuse...................................... 304, 305
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 308
Engine Does Not Start ............................. 293
Noise When Braking .................................. 25
Overheating ............................................ 297
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 287
Regular Gasoline ............................. 232, 312
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 296
Unable to Open the Hatch....................... 310
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Turn Signals .............................................. 110
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 75
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 100
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 137
USB Flash Drive ................................. 165, 171