Honda Pilot: Overheating

How to Handle Overheating

Overheating symptoms are as follows:

Models with B-type meter

• The temperature gauge is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses power.

All models

• Engine temperature too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool. message appears on the driver information interface.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.

If your 2023-2024 Honda Pilot overheats, follow these steps to ensure safety and prevent further damage:

1. Park Safely - Immediately pull over and park the vehicle in a safe place away from traffic.
2. Turn Off Accessories -
   • Turn off all accessories, such as the air conditioning and radio.
   • Turn on the hazard warning lights to alert other drivers.

• No Steam or Spray Present -
  1. Keep the engine running.
  2. Open the hood to allow the engine to cool down.
• Steam or Spray Present -
  1. Turn off the engine immediately.
  2. Wait until the steam or spray subsides before opening the hood.

WARNING

Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.

Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.

Models with B-type meter

NOTICE

Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge at the mark may damage the engine.

All models

NOTICE

Continuing to drive with the Engine temperature too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool.

message on the driver information interface may damage the engine.

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.

If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.

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 Engine temperature too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool. on the driver information interface disappears.

• 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. Remove the engine compartment cover. 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.

Last thing to do

Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the driver information interface.

If Engine temperature too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool. does not appear, resume driving. If it appears again, contact a dealer for repairs.

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