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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.
• The Stop Driving When Safe. En gine Temperature Too Hot message appears
on the multi-information display
*.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■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 hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the high temperature
indicator on may da mage the engine.
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seri ously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
* Not available on all models
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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
stop the engine once the high temperature
indicator goes off.
u If 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.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If 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 cooled 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.
1 How to Handle Overheating
Use water as an emergency/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
Reserve Tank MIN
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 504
3.Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the heating and cooling system*/climate control system*, rear
defogger, and other electrical systems, and immediately contact a dealer
for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
* Not available on all models
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Index
Gear Shift Lever PositionsContinuously Variable
Transmission ................................ 417, 419
Manual Transmission .............................. 424
Glass (care) ....................................... 539, 542
Glove Box ................................................. 188
H
Halogen Bulbs .................................. 513, 515
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 545
Hands-Free Telephone (HFT) System Android Auto.......................................... 293
Apple CarPlay ......................................... 289
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ...................... 343, 368
Displaying Messages ............................... 393
In Case of Emergency ............................. 396
Menus .................................................... 345
Phone Setup ................................... 349, 375
Phonebook Phonetic Modification........... 384
To Set Up Text Messa ge/E-mail Options .. 378
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
HD Radio
TM............................................... 256
Head Restraints ........................................ 181
Headlights ................................................ 160
Aiming.................................................... 513
Dimming......................................... 160, 167
Operating ............................................... 160
Heated Door Mirrors ............................... 171
Heating and Cooling System ................... 196
Cooling................................................... 198 Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ....................................... 198
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 538
Heating ................................................... 197
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)....................... 343, 368
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 84
Hill Start Assist System ..................... 410, 414
Honda Sensing ®.......................................... 24
HondaLink ®............................................... 281
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 578
Engine and Transmission ......................... 578
Vehicle Identification ............................... 578
Ignition Switch .......................................... 154
Illumination Control ................................. 170
Knob ....................................................... 170
Immobilizer System .................................. 148
Indicator .................................................... 85
Indicators .................................................... 76
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 80
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Amber) ..... 89
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Green) ........................................... 89, 434
Brake System ............................................. 76
Charging System ............................... 78, 562
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 90
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 86, 429
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 86, 428 Door and Tailgate Open ...................... 35, 82
ECON Mode ...................................... 85, 427
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ........................................... 82, 564
Fog Light ................................................... 85
High Temperature ..................................... 81
High-Beam ................................................ 84
Immobilizer System ................................... 85
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Amber) .................................................. 89
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
(Green) ........................................... 89, 454
Lights On .................................................. 84
Low Fuel ................................................... 80
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 77, 562
Low Temperature ...................................... 81
Low Tire Pressure .................................... 463
Maintenance Minder
TM...................... 87, 493
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 77, 563
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 76, 564
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 88
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 38, 79
Security System Alarm ............................... 86
Shift Lever Position .................................... 78
Smart Entry System ................................... 83
Starter System ........................................... 96
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 57, 80
TPMS ........................................................ 83
Transmission ............................................. 78
Turn Signal ................................................ 84
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Index
MP3........................................... 221, 227, 276
Multi-Information Display ....................... 107
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 482
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 578
O
Odometer......................................... 105, 109
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 503
Adding ................................................... 505
Checking ................................................ 504
Displaying Oil Life ........................... 493, 497
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 77, 562
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 503
Viscosity.................................................. 503
Open Source Licenses .............................. 311
Opening and Closing the Moonroof ...... 153
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 502
Power Windows...................................... 151
Tailgate................................................... 145
Outside Temperature Display ................. 103
Overheating ............................................. 560
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ...................................... 21, 421, 422
Pandora ®.................................................. 274 Panic Mode
............................................... 150
Parking ...................................................... 481
Parking Brake ........................................... 469
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 76, 564
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 160
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 230, 279
Precautions While Driving ....................... 415
Rain ......................................................... 415
Pregnant Women ....................................... 44
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 547
R
Radiator.................................................... 509
Radio (FM/AM) .......................................... 219
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 259
Radio Data System (RDS) .................. 220, 257
Range ........................................................ 109
RDS (Radio Data System) .................. 220, 257
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 581
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button .................................................... 171
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ....................... 179
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 173
Refueling ................................................... 484
Fuel Gauge ...................................... 106, 110
Gasoline .......................................... 484, 576
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 80
Regulations ............................... 467, 528, 579 Remote Transmitter
................................. 131
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 536
Bulbs ....................................................... 513
Fuses ............................................... 566, 568
Tires ........................................................ 531
Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 520, 522
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 580
Resetting a Trip Meter ..................... 105, 109
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 447
Indicator.................................................... 88
On and Off.............................................. 449
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 31
Safety Check ............................................... 35
Safety Labels ............................................... 74
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 36
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 42
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 39
Checking................................................... 45
Detachable Anchor.................................... 43
Fastening .................................................. 40
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ......................... 67
Pregnant Women ...................................... 44
Reminder .................................................. 38
Warning Indicator ............................... 38, 79
Seat Heaters .............................................. 195
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Index
Overheating ............................................ 560
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 547
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 28, 138
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 559
Warning Indicators.................................... 76
Turn Signals .............................................. 159
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 84
U
Unlocking the Doors ........................ 127, 135
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 320
USB Port(s) ................................................ 207
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...... 578
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®).............. 459
Off Button .............................................. 460
Off Indicator ............................................. 82
System Indicator ....................................... 81
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 503, 577
Voice Control Operation ......................... 252
Audio Commands ................................... 254
General Commands ................................ 254
Music Search Commands ........................ 254
On Screen Commands ............................ 254
Phone Commands .................................. 254
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 253
Voice Recognition ................................... 252 VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM)............... 459
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 239
Warning and Information Messages ... 91, 92
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 562
Warning Labels ........................................... 74
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 583
Watts ......................................................... 576
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 530
Wheel Nut Wrench
(Jack Handle) .................................. 546, 550
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 286
Window Washers ...................................... 168
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 512
Switch ..................................................... 168
Windshield ................................................ 168
Cleaning .......................................... 539, 542
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 198
Washer Fluid ........................................... 512
Wiper Blades ........................................... 520
Wipers and Washers ................................ 168
Winter Tires .............................................. 533
Snow Tires ............................................... 533
Tire Chains .............................................. 533
Wipers and Washers ................................. 168
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades........................................... 520, 522
WMA ......................................... 221, 227, 276 Worn Tires
........................................ 524, 530
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