Where is the water temperature gauge on the Vezel?
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The Honda Vezel does not have an actual water temperature gauge, but it is equipped with a water temperature indicator light. This light is located on the left side of the instrument panel, near the tachometer, and appears as a sailboat-shaped icon. It turns blue when the temperature is too low and red when the temperature is too high. Below are the detailed explanations: 1. Indicator light: The blue light illuminates when the engine has not reached the normal operating temperature and turns off once the normal temperature is achieved. As long as the red light does not come on, there is no issue. Generally, if the water temperature gauge shows excessively high temperatures, it indicates a fault in the engine cooling system. 2. Common faults: Malfunctions in the thermostat of the engine cooling system can prevent it from opening, obstructing the flow of coolant within the engine and leading to excessively high coolant temperatures. Additionally, if the cooling system fan is not functioning properly, it can result in poor coolant heat dissipation, causing the temperature to rise and the water temperature light to illuminate.
When I first bought the Vezel, I also struggled with locating the coolant temperature gauge. As a new driver, this is a common issue. After checking the manual, I found that the coolant temperature gauge is usually located in the center or left area of the dashboard, depending on the model: the base version features a traditional dial design with a thermometer icon directly displaying the coolant temperature; for higher-end models with a full LCD screen, you need to use the steering wheel buttons to switch to the vehicle information menu to see the coolant temperature. While driving, after starting the car, keep an eye on it—the needle or digital reading should ideally be around 90 degrees. Why is it important? If the temperature gets too high, it could damage the engine. Once, during heavy traffic, my temperature spiked, and I only avoided disaster by spotting it in time. If you can't find it, try cycling through the functions using the up and down buttons on the steering wheel or refer to the manual’s illustrated page. I recommend making it a habit to quickly scan the dashboard before every trip to ensure everything’s normal, avoiding the hassle of a breakdown on a long journey.
