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Overheating p. 468, Overheating, How to handle overheating – Acura 2015 MDX - Owner's Manual (Revised 12/12/2014) User Manual

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Overheating

How to Handle Overheating

Overheating symptoms are as follows:
• The temperature gauge needle is at the

mark or the engine suddenly loses

power.

• 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.

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No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.

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Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then, open the hood.

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How to Handle Overheating

NOTICE

Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the

mark may damage the engine.

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WARNING

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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