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EnglishHandling the Unexpected -> Overheating for your Honda CR-V 2016-2021
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
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The High Temperature. Power Reduced. message appears on the driver
information interface when the power system temperature is high.
2 Driver Information Interface Warning 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.
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The Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot
Message Appears on the Driver Information Interface
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WARNING
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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.
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 Stop Driving When
Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message on
the driver information interface may damage the
engine.
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Next thing to do
1How to Handle Overheating
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.
Engine Coolant Reserve Tank
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WARNING
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
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
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 and open the cap. If
necessary, add coolant up to the base of
the filler neck, and put the cap back on.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
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Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, 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.
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