engine overheat HONDA HR-V 2020 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P579)
Flat Tire (P582)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P599)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P591)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P604)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P597)
● 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
(P609)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
High
Temperature
Indicator
(Red)
•Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.
• Blinks when the engine coolant
temperature goes up, and stays on
if the temperature continues to
rise.
• Goes off, then comes on in blue when
the engine coolant temperature is low.
• Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to
prevent overheating.
• Stays on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place and allow the engine
to cool.
2 Overheating P. 597
Low
Temperature
Indicator
(Blue)•Comes on while the engine
coolant temperature is low, then
goes off once the engine reaches
normal operating temperature.• If the indicator stays on after the engine
has reached normal operating
temperature, there may be a problem
with the temperature sensors. Have your
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
—
Auto High-
Beam
Indicator
*
•Comes on when all the operating
conditions of the auto high-beam
are met.
2 Auto High-Beam* P. 176—
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)
System
Indicator
*
• Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.
• Comes on if there is a problem
with the AWD.
• Blinks when the AWD system is
overheated. The system is inactive.
• Stays on constantly - the engine drives
only the front wheels in this state. Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
• Blinks while driving - the engine drives
only the front wheels in this state. Stop in
a safe place, shift to
(P, and idle the
engine until the indicator goes off. If the
indicator does not stop blinking, take
your vehicle to a dealer.
2 Real Time AWD with Intelligent
Control SystemTM* P. 454
* Not available on all models
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
The accessory power socket can be used wh en the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY
(q or ON (w*1.
■Accessory power socket (console panel)
Open the cover to use it.
■Accessory power socket (rearward of
center console)
Open the cover to use it.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Accessory Power Sockets1 Accessory Power Sockets
NOTICE
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
This can overheat the power socket.
Each accessory power soc ket is designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC access ories that are rated 180
watts (15 amps) or less.
To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket
with the engine running.
When both sockets are being used, the combined
power rating of the accesso ries should not exceed
180 watts (15 amps).
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579
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 580
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 582
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 591
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .. 592
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 593
Jump Starting .................................... 594
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 596
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 597 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On....599
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 599
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 600
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 601
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 601
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On ....................... 602 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 603
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 604
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 608
Emergency Towing ........................... 609
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate..... 610
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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The high temperature indicator (red) co mes on or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• 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.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
598
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 an d 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 coolan t 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
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
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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Index
B
Battery...................................................... 566
Charging System Indicator ................ 85, 599
Jump Starting ......................................... 594
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 566
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 568
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 40
Beverage Holders ..................................... 204
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............ 370, 393
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 76
Brake System ............................................ 503
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 508
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 506
Brake Assist System................................. 509
Foot Brake .............................................. 505
Indicator (Amber) ...................................... 81
Indicator (Red) .................................. 80, 601
Parking Brake.......................................... 503
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............... 81
Brake System Indicator (Red) .................... 80
Brake/Clutch System Fluid ....................................................... 539
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 184
Bulb Replacement .................................... 541
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 548
Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights........... 549
Fog Lights ............................................... 545
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 544
Front Turn Signal Lights .......................... 543
Headlights .............................................. 541
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 549 Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 544
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 550
Rear Turn Signal Lights ............................ 547
Side Turn Signal/Em
ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 546
Bulb Specifications ................................... 614
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 77
Cargo Cover .............................................. 210
Cargo Floor Box ........................................ 206
Carrying Cargo .................................. 425, 427
CD Player ................................................... 243
Certification Label .................................... 616
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 541
Charging System Indicator ................. 85, 599
Child Safety ................................................. 64
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 151
Child Seat .................................................... 64
Booster Seats ............................................. 76
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 66
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 67
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt.......................................................... 71
Larger Children .......................................... 75
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 66
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 68
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 151
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 573
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 571 Climate Control System
............................ 216
Synchronization Mode............................. 224
Clock .......................................................... 134
Coat Hook ................................................. 208
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 582, 615
Continuously Variable Transmission ....... 439
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode .................... 444
Creeping ................................................. 439
Kickdown ................................................ 439
Operating the Shift Lever........... 23, 441, 443
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 596
Shifting ........................................... 440, 442
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid ........................................................ 538
Controls ..................................................... 133
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 536
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 537
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 536
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 88
Low Temperature Indicator........................ 88
Overheating ............................................ 597
Creeping (Continuously Variable
Transmission) .......................................... 439
Cruise Control ........................................... 447
Indicator.................................................... 93
Cup Holders .............................................. 204
Customer Service Information ................. 624
Customized Features ................ 123, 345, 352
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Index
D
Daytime Running Lights........................... 175
Dead Battery ............................................. 594
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .......................................... 215, 219
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 617
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 171
Rearview Mirror ............................... 187, 188
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 532
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 170
Display Setup .................................... 240, 272
Door Mirrors ............................................. 189
Doors ......................................................... 136
Auto Door Locking .................................. 152
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 152
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ...................................... 38, 39, 89
Keys ........................................................ 136
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 148
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ............................................ 139
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 147
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 559
Driving ....................................................... 423
Braking .................................................... 503
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 439
Cruise Control ......................................... 447
Shifting Position............................... 440, 442
Starting the Engine .......................... 432, 435 Dust and Pollen Filter
............................... 570
E
ECO Assist® System ....................................... 9
ECON Button ............................................ 446
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 93
Elapsed Time ............................................. 121
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 82
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator............................................ 82, 602
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 90, 601
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 450
Emergency ................................................ 609
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 619
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 536
Jump Starting .......................................... 594
Number................................................... 616
Oil ........................................................... 531
Starting ........................................... 432, 435
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 165
Engine Coolant ......................................... 536
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 537
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 536
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 88
Low Temperature Indicator........................ 88
Overheating ............................................ 597 Engine Oil
................................................. 531
Adding ................................................... 533
Checking ................................................ 532
Displaying Oil Life ........................... 521, 525
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 85, 599
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 531
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................ 77
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 573
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 189
F
Features.................................................... 227
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 570
Oil .......................................................... 534
Flat Tire ..................................................... 582
Floor Mats ................................................ 572
Fluids Brake ...................................................... 539
Continuously Vari able Transmission
(CVT) .................................................... 538
Engine Coolant ....................................... 536
Windshield Washer ................................. 540
FM/AM Radio ................................... 241, 278
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 92
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 194
Folding the Rear Seat Up ........................ 195
Foot Brake ................................................ 505
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 53
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Index
Keys........................................................ 136
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 147
Using a Key............................................. 146
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 147
Low Battery Charge ................................. 599
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 87
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 85, 599
Lower Anchors ........................................... 69
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 615
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 427
M
Maintenance............................................ 517
Battery .................................................... 566
Brake Fluid .............................................. 539
Cleaning ................................................. 571
Coolant .................................................. 536
Heating and Cooling Sy stem/Climate Control
System .................................................. 570
Maintenance Minder............................... 521
Oil .......................................................... 532
Precautions ............................................. 519
Radiator .................................................. 537
Remote Transmitter ................................ 568
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 541
Safety ..................................................... 519
Service Items ................................... 523, 527
Tires........................................................ 555
Transmission Fluid ................................... 538
Under the Hood ...................................... 529 Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.............. 85, 600
Map Lights ................................................ 202
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 427
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 113
Mirrors ....................................................... 187
Adjusting ................................................. 187
Door........................................................ 189
Exterior .................................................... 189
Interior Rearview ............................. 187, 188
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 576
Moonroof .................................................. 164
MP3 ........................................... 243, 249, 299
Multi-Information Display ....................... 118
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 511
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 616
O
Odometer.......................................... 116, 120
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 430
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 531
Adding .................................................... 533
Checking ................................................. 532
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 521
Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 525
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 85, 599
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 531 Viscosity .................................................. 531
Open Source Licenses ............................... 322
Opening and Closing the Moonroof ....... 164
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 530
Moonroof ............................................... 164
Power Windows ...................................... 162
Tailgate ................................................... 156
Outside Temperature Display .......... 114, 117
Overheating .............................................. 597
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ........................................ 23, 444, 445
Pandora ®................................................... 297
Panic Mode ............................................... 161
Parking ...................................................... 510
Parking Brake ........................................... 503
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 62
Passing Indicators ..................................... 171
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 252, 302
Power Windows ....................................... 162
Precautions While Driving
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 438
Rain ........................................................ 438
Pregnant Women ....................................... 48
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 582
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