Overheating (High coolant temperature indicator is on)

The engine is overheating when the following occurs:

High coolant temperature indicator comes on.

Coolant temperature display flashes at WATER TEMP in the setting mode.

Acceleration becomes sluggish.

If this occurs, pull safely to the side of the road and perform the following procedure.

Extended fast idling may cause the high coolant temperature indicator to come on.

NOTICE Continuing to ride with an overheated engine can cause serious damage to the engine.

Stop the engine using the ignition switch, and then turn the ignition switch to the (On) position.

Check that the radiator fan is operating, 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 radiator hose and check if there is a leak.

If there is a leak:

Do not start the engine. Transport your vehicle to your dealer.

Check the coolant level in the reserve tank.

Add coolant as necessary.

If 1-4 check normal, you may continue riding, but closely monitor the temperature gauge.

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