Overheating (Segment H Flashes In Coolant Temperature Gauge) - Honda Africa Twin 2021 Manual

Overheating (Segment H flashes in coolant temperature gauge)

The engine is overheating when the following
occurs:
All segments turn red and the segment H
●
flashes in the coolant temperature gauge.
Acceleration becomes sluggish.
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If this occurs, pull safely to the side of the
road and perform the following
procedure.
Extended fast idling may cause all segments
turn red and the segment H to flash.
NOTICE
Continuing to ride with an overheated engine
can cause serious damage to the engine.
Stop the engine using the ignition switch,
1.
and then turn the ignition switch to the
ON position.
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Check that the radiator fan is operating,
2.
and then turn the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
If the fan is not operating:
Suspect a fault. Do not start the engine.
Transport your vehicle to your dealer.
If the fan is operating:
Allow the engine to cool with the ignition
switch in the OFF position.
After the engine has cooled, inspect the
3.
radiator hose and check if there is a leak.
P. 262
2
If there is a leak:
Do not start the engine. Transport your
vehicle to your dealer.
Check the coolant level in the reserve
4.
tank. P. 262
2
Add coolant as necessary.
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If 1-4 check normal, you may continue
5.
riding, but closely monitor the
temperature gauge.