Honda Civic Owners Manual: Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
- The temperature gauge pointer is at the H mark or the engine suddenly loses power.
- Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
First thing to do
- Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
- Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
► No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
► Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
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How to Handle Overheating WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out. NOTICE Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge pointer at the H mark may damage the engine. |
Next thing to do
- Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge pointer comes down.
► If the cooling fan is not operating, immediately stop the engine.
- Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
► If the coolant level in the reserve tank is low, or no coolant in the tank, check that the radiator is cool. Cover the reserve tank cap with a heavy cloth and open the cap. Add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark, and put the cap back on.
Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge pointer has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone down, contact a dealer for repairs.
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How to Handle Overheating WARNING
Removing the reserve tank 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 reserve tank
cap. 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. |
Shift Lever Does Not Move
Continuously variable transmission models
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the (P
position.
Releasing the Lock
Set the parking brake.
Models without s ...
See also:
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Tire and Wheel Replacement
Replace your tires with radials of the same size, load range, speed rating,
and
maximum cold tire pressure rating (as shown on the tire's sidewall). Using tires
of a
different size or construction can cause certain vehicle systems such as the ABS
and
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system to ...
