2011 HONDA CR-Z radiator cap

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Safe Driving
Safety Labels
These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for a replacement.
Sun VisorCargo Area
Doorjambs
U.S. models
U.S. models
U.S. models
Canadian models
Canadian modelsSeparatorU.S. models Canadian models
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DashboardU.S. models only
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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
Brake Fluid (Black cap)
Washer Fluid (Blue cap)
Engine Coolant Reservoir
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Manual
Transmission model:Clutch Fluid(Light Gray cap)
Automatic Transmission (CVT) Fluid Dipstick
(Yellow loop)
Radiator Cap
Engine Oil Dipstick (Orange handle)
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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood Engine Coolant
Radiator
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1. Make sure the engine and radiator are cool.
Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise and
2.
relieve any pressure in the cooling system. Do not press the cap down when turning. Push down and turn the radiator cap
3.
counterclockwise to remove it. The coolant level should be up to the base
4.
of the filler neck. Add coolant if it is low.
Put the radiator cap back on, and tighten it
5.
fully.Pour coolant into the reserve tank until it
6.
reaches the MAX mark. Put the cap back on the reserve tank.
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully
so you do not spill any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can damage components in the engine compartment.
Radiator
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.Radiator Cap
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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating How to Handle Overheating
Next Thing to Do
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1. Check that the cooling fan is operating and stop the engine once the high temperature indicator goes off.
If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
2.
the coolant level and check the cooling system components for leaks.
If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark.
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
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Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the high temperature
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indicator.
If the high temperature indicator is off, resume driving. If it stays on, contact a dealer for repairs.
Reserve
Tank
MIN
MAX
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 lush the system with proper antifreeze as soon as possible.
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.
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