How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
First thing to do
► 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.
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
► If the cooling fan is not operating, immediately stop the engine.
► 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.
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. |
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Using Automatic Heating
The automatic heating system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The
system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers
the
interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the A ...