2013 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 306

Overheating How to Handle Overheating Overheating symptoms are as follows: • The high temperature indicator comes on or the engine suddenly loses power. • Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment. 1 How to Handle Overheating 2013 Civic Coupe QRG 3 WARNING Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you. Do not open the hood if steam is coming out. NOTICE ■ 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. Continuing to drive with the high temperature indicator on may damage the engine. TOC Index Home Continued 305 Handling the Unexpected