2019 HONDA ODYSSEY engine overheat

Contents
Child Safety P. 62Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 80Safety Labels P. 81
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 159 Opening and Closing the Sliding Doors P. 170
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 185 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 186
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 225 Climate Control System P. 248, 252
Audio Error Messages P. 367 General Information on the Audio System P. 372
Customized Features P. 445 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 470 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 473, 498
When Driving P. 538 Braking P. 602Parking Your Vehicle P. 619
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 635
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 647 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 660
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 675 Battery P. 684 Remote Transmitter Care P. 686
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 689 Cleaning P. 690 Accessories and Modifications P. 696
Engine Does Not Start P. 710 Jump Starting P. 713Overheating P. 715
Emergency Towing P. 731 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 732
When You Cannot Close the Power Sliding Doors
* P. 735 Refueling P. 736
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 743 Reporting Safety Defects P. 745 Emissions Testing P. 746
Customer Service Information P. 751
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 83
ControlsP. 141
FeaturesP. 259
DrivingP. 525
MaintenanceP. 637
Handling the UnexpectedP. 699
InformationP. 739
IndexP. 752
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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P699)
Flat Tire (P701)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire under
the floor between the front seats and the
second row seats.
Indicators Come On
(P 718)
●Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P710)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P724)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P715)
● 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
(P731)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2 Overheating P. 715
•Appears when there is a problem with the power
tailgate system.
• Manually open or close the power tailgate.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
•Appears when the starter system has a problem.•As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for up to 15 seconds while
pressing the brake pedal and manually start the engine.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
U.S.
CanadaModels with power tailgate
U.S.
Canada
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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Displays
Gauges
Gauges include the fuel gauge, temperature gauge, and related indicators. They are
displayed when the power mode is set to ON.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
1 Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperat ure gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal. 2 Overheating P. 715
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY
or ON.
■Accessory power socket (console panel)
Open the cover to use it.
■Accessory Power Sockets1 Accessory Power Sockets
NOTICE
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element: The power socket can overheat.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC access ories that are rated 180
watts (15 amps) or less.
To prevent battery drain, use the power socket only
when the engine is running.
Models without center pocket
Models with center pocket
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 700
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 701
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 710
If the Remote Battery is Weak .......... 711
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 712
Jump Starting .................................... 713
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 715
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Symbol Appears... 718
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 718
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 719
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 720
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On ..... 721
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 722
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 722 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message... 723
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 724
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 730
Emergency Towing ........................... 731
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 732When You Cannot Open the Tailgate..... 733When You Cannot Close the Power
Sliding Doors*................................. 735
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container .... 736
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge pointer is at th e mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• The Stop Driving When Safe. En gine Temperature Too Hot message appears
on the driver information interface.
• 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 temperature gauge
pointer at the mark may damage 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
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Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge pointer comes down.
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.
2 Radiator P. 656
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge pointer has gone do wn, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, 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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