Acura 2011 TSX Sport Wagon - Manual (Page 290)

Overheating How to Handle Overheating
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Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature
gauge.
If the temperature gauge needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not
gone down, contact a dealer for repairs.
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.
Next thing to do
1. Check that the cooling fan is operating
and stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle comes down.
If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
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.
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.
Reserve Tank
MAX
MIN
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