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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses power.
• Engine Temperature Too Hot. Do No t Drive. Allow Engine To Cool.
message appears on the multi-information display.
• 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 at
the mark may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seri ously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning Appears
■Reasons for the warning to appear
Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the warning
appears
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level
ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights
on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for
approximately three minutes.
2. Open the hood and ch eck the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 596
3.Start the engine and check the Engine Oil
Pressure Low warning.
u The warning disappears: Start driving
again.
u The warning does not disappear within
10 seconds: Immediately stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs.
1If the Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning Appears
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
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Index
Coolant (Engine)....................................... 600
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 601
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 600
Overheating............................................. 669
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 450
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 561
Cup Holders ............................................... 235
Customized Features ................................ 359
D
Dead Battery............................................. 667
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 385
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 249
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 693
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 197
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 213
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 596
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 196
Door Mirrors ............................................. 214
Doors ......................................................... 156
Auto Door Locking .................................. 172
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 172
Keys ........................................................ 156
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ..................................................... 169
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 160
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 167 DOT Tire Quality Grading
........................ 617
Driving ...................................................... 429
Automatic Transmission .......................... 450
Braking ................................................... 545
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines............... 441
Shifting Gear ........................................... 451
Starting the Engine.................................. 443
Driving Position Memory System ............ 210
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 628
Dynamic Mode Switch ............................. 460E
Electric Parking Brake
Switch ..................................................... 545
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 95, 674
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 471
Emergency ................................................ 685
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 695
Engine ....................................................... 692
Coolant ................................................... 600
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 667
Oil ........................................................... 595
Remote Engine Start................................ 445
Starting ................................................... 443
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 594
Engine Coolant ......................................... 600
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 601
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 600
Overheating ............................................ 669 Temperature Gauge ................................ 136
Engine Oil ................................................. 595
Adding ................................................... 597
Checking ................................................ 596
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 586
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 671
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 595
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 193
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 674
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 77
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 632
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 214F
Features.................................................... 253
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 628
Oil .......................................................... 598
Flat Tire ............................................. 641, 649
Floor Mats ................................................ 630
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 602
Brake ...................................................... 603
Engine Coolant ....................................... 600
Windshield Washer ................................. 604
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 293
Fog Lights Indicator ................................................... 98
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 222
Foot Brake ................................................ 549
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Index
Front Airbags (SRS).................................... 49
Front Seats ................................................ 216
Adjusting ................................................ 216
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 541
Fuel ..................................................... 23, 575
Economy................................................. 578
Gauge .................................................... 136
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 141
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 94
Range ..................................................... 141
Recommendation.................................... 575
Refueling ................................................ 575
Fuel Economy ........................................... 578
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 23, 576
Fuses ......................................................... 678
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 684
Locations ................................ 678, 681, 682
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 578
Gauge .................................................... 136
Information............................................. 575
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 141
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 94
Refueling ................................................ 575
Gauges ...................................................... 136
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 87, 453
Glass (care) ............................................... 634
Glove Box ................................................. 233
H
Handling of the Jack ................................ 663
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 639
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 389
Automatic Import of Phone Contacts and
Call History ............................................ 400
Automatic Transferring ............................ 399
Displaying Messages ................................ 412
Favorite Contacts ..................................... 401
HFL Buttons ............................................. 389
HFL Menus .............................................. 393
HFL Status Display ................................... 391
In Case of Emergency .............................. 423
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 392
Making a Call .......................................... 402
Options During a Call .............................. 406
Phone Setup ............................................ 395
Receiving a Call ....................................... 405
Receiving a Text Message ........................ 410
Ring Tone ................................................ 399
Selecting a Phone .................................... 411
To Set Up a Text Message Options ........... 409
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 6
HD Radio
TM................................................ 296
Head Restraints ......................................... 225
Headlights ................................................. 197
Auto High-Beam System .......................... 201
Automatic Operation ............................... 198
Dimming ......................................... 197, 200
Operating ................................................ 197
Head-Up Display ....................................... 148 Heated Steering Wheel
............................ 244
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 245
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 389
High Beam Indicator .................................. 98
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 448
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 386
Honda App License Agreement .............. 339
I
Identification Numbers............................ 692
Engine and Transmission ......................... 692
Vehicle Identification ............................... 692
Illumination Control ................................. 208
Knob ....................................................... 208
Immobilizer System .................................. 183
Indicator.................................................... 99
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Index
Indicators..................................................... 80
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (Amber) ............................ 102
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (White/Green) ... 102, 503
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 94
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 98
Auto Idle Stop (Green) ............................... 90
Auto Idle Stop OFF..................................... 90
Auto Idle Stop Suspend ................. 90, 91, 92
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) .................. 90
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 85, 550
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 85, 550
Charging System ............................... 87, 672
Cruise Mode (White/Green) ..................... 101
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 95, 674
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning............. 671
Fog Light ................................................... 98
Gear Position ............................................. 87
High Beam................................................. 98
Immobilizer System .................................... 99
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Amber) ................................................. 102
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (White/Green) ........................................ 102
Lights On ................................................... 98
Low Fuel (Amber) ...................................... 94
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 97, 676
M (sequential mode ) Indicator/Gear
Selection Indicator ................................... 87
Maintenance Minder ............................... 101 Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 86, 672
Parking Brake a
nd Brake System
(Amber) ........................................... 83, 675
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red)...................... 81, 82, 673, 675
Safety Support (Amber) ........... 103, 104, 105
Safety Support (Green/Gray) .................... 106
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 39, 93
Security System Alarm ............................... 99
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD® ) ............................................ 101
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 60, 95
System Message ...................................... 100
Transmission System.......................... 88, 677
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 98
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) OFF .......... 96
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 96, 471
VSA ® OFF ................................................ 472
Information .............................................. 689
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 141
Instrument Panel ........................................ 79
Brightness Control................................... 208
Interior Lights ........................................... 230
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 213
iPad ........................................................... 337
iPhone ....................................................... 337
iPod ................................................... 310, 337
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 645
Jump Starting ........................................... 667
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 158
Keyless Access System .............................. 160
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 167
Keys ........................................................... 156
Lockout Prevention ................................. 167
Number Tag............................................ 158
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 171
Remote Transmitter ................................ 165
Two-way Keyless Remote ........................ 168
Types and Functions................................ 156
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 450
Knee Airbags .............................................. 54
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 522
LATCH (Child Seats) ............................. 69, 73
Legal Information .................................... 351
License Information ................................. 354
Lights ................................................ 197, 605
Automatic............................................... 198
Bulb Replacement ................................... 605
Chicane
TM Daytime Running Lights .......... 200
Fog Lights ............................................... 200
High Beam Indicator ................................. 98
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Index
Interior.................................................... 230
Light Switches......................................... 197
Lights On Indicator.................................... 98
Turn Signals and Hazard Warning ........... 196
Load Limits ............................................... 433
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 156
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 172
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 171
From Inside ............................................. 169
From Outside .......................................... 160
Keys........................................................ 156
Using a Key............................................. 166
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 167
Low Battery Charge ................................. 672
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 94
Low Speed Braking Control .................... 497
Lower Anchors ..................................... 69, 73
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 433
Lumbar Support ....................................... 216
M
Maintenance.................................... 142, 581
Battery .................................................... 623
Brake Fluid .............................................. 603
Cleaning ................................................. 629
Climate Control System .......................... 627
Coolant .................................................. 600
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 585
Oil .......................................................... 596
Precautions ............................................. 582 Radiator .................................................. 601
Remote Transmitter ......................... 625, 626
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 605
Safety ...................................................... 583
Service Items ........................................... 589
Tires ........................................................ 614
Transmission Fluid ................................... 602
Under the Hood ...................................... 592
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 86, 672
Map Lights ................................................ 231
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 433
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 136
Mirrors ....................................................... 213
Adjusting ................................................. 213
Door ........................................................ 214
Exterior .................................................... 214
Interior Rearview ..................................... 213
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 636
MP3 ........................................................... 313
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 313
Multi-Information Display ....................... 137
Switching the Display .............................. 139
Warning and Information Messages ........ 107
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 565
N
Navigation................................................ 141
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 692
O
Odometer................................................. 137
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 441
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 595
Adding .................................................... 597
Checking................................................. 596
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 586
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 671
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 595, 691
Viscosity .......................................... 595, 691
Open Source Licenses ............................... 353
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 593
Panoramic Roof ....................................... 189
Power Windows ...................................... 186
Tailgate ................................................... 173
Outside Temperature Display .................. 137
Overheating .............................................. 669
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 457
Panic Mode ............................................... 185
Panoramic Roof ........................................ 189
Parking ...................................................... 555
Parking Brake ........................................... 545
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator .................................................. 673
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Amber) ..................................................... 83
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