cooling HONDA ACCORD 2002 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

Push the button.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Your car’s exhaust contains carbon
monoxide gas. You should have no
problem with carbon monoxide
entering the car in normal driving if
you maintain your car properly.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The car is raised f or an oil change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
Thecarwasinanaccidentthat
may have damaged the underside. If you must sit in your parked car,
even in an unconf ined area, with the
engine running, adjust the heating
and cooling system as f ollows:
With the trunk lid open, air f low can
pull exhaust gas into your car’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk lid open, open all the windows
and set the heating and cooling
system as shown below. 1. 2.3.4.
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
51
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even killyou.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.

4-cylinder models6-cylinder models
The gauge stays at the same f uel
level reading af ter you turn of f the
ignition. When you add f uel, the
gauge slowly changes to the new
readingafteryouturntheignition
switch back ON (II).
The needle returns to the bottom
after you turn off the ignition. The
gauge shows the f uel level reading
immediately af ter you turn the
ignition switch back ON (II).
This meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it.
There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Switch between these
displays by pressing the Select/
Reset button repeatedly. Each trip
meter works independently, so you
can keep track of two dif f erent
distances.
To reset a trip meter, display it and
then press and hold the Select/Reset
button until the number resets to
‘‘0.0’’. Both trip meters will reset if
the vehicle’s battery goes dead or is
disconnected.
This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise
from the bottom white mark to about
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the pointer may rise to near
the upper grey zone. If it reaches the
red (Hot) mark, pull saf ely to the
side of the road. Turn to page f or
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system.
This shows how much f uel you have.
It is most accurate when the car is on
level ground. It may show slightly
more or less than the actual amount
whenyouaredrivingoncurvyor
hilly roads.
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Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Trip Meter Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge
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Heating and Cooling . 104
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What Each Control Does . 104
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How to Use the System . 107
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To Turn Everything Of f . 110
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Climate Control System . 111
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Fully-automatic Operation . 113
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Semi-automatic Operation . 114
Sunlight Sensor/
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Temperature Sensor . 118
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Audio System (DX) . 119
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Operating the Radio . 120
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Adjusting the Sound . 123
Operating the Cassette
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Player . 124
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Caring f or Cassettes . 126
Operating the Optional CD
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Changer . 127
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Protecting Compact Discs . 129
CD Changer Error
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Indications . 130
Audio System ...........
(LX and U.S. LX V-6) . 131
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Operating the Radio . 131
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Adjusting the Sound . 135
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Operating the CD Player . 136
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Operating the CD Changer . 138 CD player Error
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Indications . 140
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications . 141
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player . 142
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Tape Search Functions . 144
Caring f or the Cassette
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Player . 145
Audio System (U.S. EX, ...
Canada EX-L and EX V-6) . 146
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Operating the Radio . 147
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Adjusting the Sound . 151
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Audio System Lighting . 152
Operating the Cassette
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Player . 152
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Tape Search Functions . 153
Caring f or the Cassette
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Player . 155
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Operating the CD Changer . 156
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Protecting Compact Discs . 162
CD Changer Error
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Indications . 163
Audio System (U.S. Value .....
Package and SE models) . 164
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Operating the Radio . 165 .................
Adjusting the Sound . 169
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Radio Frequencies . 170
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Radio Reception . 170
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Operating the CD Player . 172
Operating the Optional CD
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Changer . 174
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Protecting Compact Discs . 175
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CD Player Error Indications . 176
CD Changer Error
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Indications . 177
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player . 178
Caring f or the Cassette .....................................
Player . 181
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Remote Audio Controls . 182
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Thef t Protection . 183
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Security System . 184
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Cruise Control . 185
Homelink Universal
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Transceiver . 188
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures103

Proper use of the Heating and
Cooling system can make the
interior dry and comf ortable, and
keep the windows clear f or best
visibility.This button controls the source of
the air going into the system. When
the indicator above this button is lit,
air f rom the car’s interior is sent
through the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off,
air is brought in f rom outside the car
(Fresh Air mode).
This button turns the air condi-
tioning ON and OFF. The indicator
above the button lights when the
A/C is on.
Air Conditioning is optional on the
U.S. DX model.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the air flow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the f an’s speed, which increases air
flow.
If your car does not have air
conditioning, it can be installed at
any time. Your dealer can install a
genuine Honda air conditioning
system that meets Honda’s high
quality standards and is designed to
exactly f it your car. Please contact
your dealer f or more inf ormation.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).68
Except EX V-6 model
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Heating and Cooling
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
T emperature Control Dial
Fan Control Dial
What Each Control Does
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The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear window.Turn the temperature control dial
all the way to the lef t.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep
these clear of leaves and other
debris.
This section covers how to set up the
system controls f or ventilation,
heating, cooling, dehumidif ying, and
def rosting.
The engine must be running f or the
heater and air conditioning to
generate hot and cold air. The heater
uses engine coolant to warm the air.
If the engine is cold, it will be several
minutes bef ore you f eel warm air
coming from the system.
It is best to leave the system in Fresh
Air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in Recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to Recirculation mode when
you are driving through smoky or
dusty conditions, then switch back to
Fresh Air mode when the condition
clears.
The air conditioning does not rely on
engine temperature.
1. 2. 3.
Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Vent ilat ion
How to Use the System
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For saf ety, make sure you have a
clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving away.To shut of f the system temporarily,
turn the fan speed and temperature
control dials all the way to the lef t.
You should shut the system
completely of f only f or the f irst f ew
minutes of driving in cold weather,
until the engine coolant warms up
enough to operate the heater. Keep
the fan on at all other times so stale
air does not build up in the interior.
Start the engine.
Select .
When you select , the
system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
Switch the fan and temperature
controls to maximum.
To rapidly remove exterior f rost or
ice f rom the windshield (on very cold
days), f irst select the Recirculation
mode. Once the windshield is clear,
select the Fresh Air mode to avoid
f ogging the windows. These settings direct all the air f low
to the defroster vents at the base of
the windshield and the side window
def roster vents. The air f low will get
warmer and clear the windows faster
as the engine warms up. You can
close the side vents with the dial
underneath each vent. This will send
more warm air to the windshield
defroster vents.
To remove exterior f rost or ice f rom
the windshield and side windows
after the car has been sitting out in
cold weather: 1. 2. 3.
Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
To Turn Everything Of f
110

The automatic climate control
system in your Honda picks the
proper combination of air condi-
tioning, heating, and ventilation to
maintain the interior temperature
you select. The system also adjusts
the fan speed and air flow levels.
The direction of air f low f rom the
vents in the center and each side of
the dashboard is adjustable.To adjust the air f low f rom the
center vent, move the tab up-and-
down and side-to-side.
The climate control system draws air
through the exterior vents at the
bottom of the windshield. Keep
these vents clear of leaves and other
debris.
For the climate control system to
provide heating and cooling, the
engine must be running. On the driver’s-side vent, move the
vent up-and-down and move the tab
side-to-side. On the passenger’s-side
vent, move the tab up-and-down and
move the vent side-to-side.
Thesideventscanbeopenedand
closed with the dials underneath
them.
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Only on EX V-6 model
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures111
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Pressing the OFF button shuts the
climate control system completely
of f . Keep the system completely of f
only f or short periods. To keep stale
air and mustiness f rom collecting,
you should have the f an running at
all times.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit (60°F/18°C) or its upper
limit (90°F/32°C), the system runs
at f ull cooling or heating only. It does
not regulate the interior temperature.
When the temperature is set between the lower and upper limits,
the system regulates the interior
temperature to the set value.
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature f rom its current level to
the set temperature.
In cold weather, the f an will not
come on automatically until the car
has been driven f or a short time and
the heater starts to develop warm air.
To put the Automatic Climate
Control in f ully-automatic mode,
press the AUTO button and set the
f an control dial to AUTO, then set
the desired temperature by turning
the temperature control dial. You will
see FULL AUTO in the system’s
display. The light above the
buttonalsoshowsyouwhich
mode, Recirculation or Fresh Air, is
selected.
Fully-automatic Operation
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures113
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This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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Maintenance Saf ety . 236
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Important Safety Precautions . 237
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Maintenance Schedule . 238
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Required Maintenance Record . 245
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 247
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Fluid Locations . 248
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Engine Oil . 250
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Adding Oil . 250
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Recommended Oil . 250
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Synthetic Oil . 251
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Additives . 252
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 252
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Cooling System . 255
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Adding Engine Coolant . 255
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 257
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Windshield Washers . 262
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Transmission Fluid . 263
Automatic .........................
Transmission . 263
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission . 265
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 267
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Brake System . 267
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Clutch System . 268
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Power Steering . 268
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Air Cleaner Element . 269 ....................................
Hood Latch . 272
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Spark Plugs . 272
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Replacement . 272
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Specif ications . 273
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Battery . 276
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Wiper Blades . 279
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Air Conditioning System . 281
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 282
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Drive Belts . 282
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Timing Belt . 283
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Tires . 283
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Inf lation . 284
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Inspection . 286
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Maintenance . 286
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Tire Rotation . 287
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 287
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Wheels and Tires . 288
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Winter Driving . 289
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Snow Tires . 289
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Tire Chains . 289
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Lights . 290
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Replacing Bulbs . 292
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Storing Your Car . 301
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Maintenance
Maint enance235

If the coolant level in the reserve
tank is at or below the MIN line, add
coolant to bring it up to the MAX line.
Inspect the cooling system f or leaks.
This coolant should always be a
mixtureof 50percentantifreezeand
50 percent water. Never add straight
antif reeze or plain water.Always use Honda All Season
Antif reeze/Coolant Type 2. This
coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent
antif reeze and 50 percent water. It
does not require any additional
mixing. If it is not available, you may
use another major-brand non-silicate
coolant as a temporary replacement.
Make sure it is a high-quality coolant
recommended f or aluminum engines.
However, continued use of any non-
Honda coolant can result incorrosion, causing the cooling
system to malf unction or f ail. Have
the cooling system f lushed and
ref illed with Honda antif reeze/
coolant as soon as possible.
If the reserve tank is completely
empty, you should also check the
coolant level in the radiator.
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A dding Engine Coolant
Maint enance
Cooling Syst em
255
66--ccyylliinnddeerrmmooddeellss44--ccyylliinnddeerrmmooddeellssRREESSEERRVVEETTAANNKKRREESSEERRVVEETTAANNKKRemoving 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.