cooling HONDA ACCORD 2004 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

Your Vehicle at a Glance
2
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES DASH LIGHTS
GAUGES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE/
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.62)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS(P.110)
AUDIO SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
AIRBAGS
(P.9/22)
(P.68)
(P.98)
(P.83)
(P.99)
(P.89/165) (P.166) (P.107)(P.180)
(P.182) (P.122)
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. You should
have no problem with carbon
monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.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.With the trunk lid open, air f low can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’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.
Select the Fresh Air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle,
even in an unconf ined area, with the
engine running, adjust the heating
and cooling system as f ollows:
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the under-
side. 1.2.3.4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety56
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.
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Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols60
PARKING BRAKE
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE/
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND GAUGES
MIRROR CONTROLS
MOONROOF CONTROLS
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETSHAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
AUDIO SYSTEM
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.110)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.62, 68)
(P.102)
(P.98)
(P.83)
(P.99)
(P.89/165) (P.166)
(P.103) (P.107)(P.119)
(P.76)
(P.153)
(P.155)
(P.122,130,140,145)
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¶¶µµµµ
µ µµµ 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 and the odometer/outside
temperature display by pressing the
Select/Reset knob repeatedly. Each
trip meter works independently, so
you can keep track of two dif f erent
distances.
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 into the
upperhalfofthegauge.Ifitreaches
the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the
side of the road. Turn to page f or
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system.
If the outside temperature is
incorrectly displayed, you can adjust
it up to 5°F ( 3°C) warmer or
cooler.
NOTE: The temperature must be
stabilized bef ore doing this
procedure.
Select the outside temperature
display, then press the Select/Reset
knob f or ten seconds. The f ollowing
sequence will appear f or one second
each:0,1,2,3,4,5, 5, 4, 3, 2,
1, 0, 1 (0, 1, 2, 3, 3, 2, 1, 0, 1).
When it reaches the desired value,
release the Select/Reset knob. You
should see the new outside
temperature displayed.
In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near f reezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
f orming on the road surf ace. When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), what you last selected is
displayed.
To reset a trip meter, display it and
then press and hold the Select/Reset
knob until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.
Both trip meters will reset if the
vehicle’s battery goes dead or is
disconnected. 257
Trip Meter Temperature Gauge
Gauges
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Air conditioning is optional f or DX
models. Your Honda dealer can
install a Honda air conditioning
system that is designed to f it in your
vehicle.
For EX-L and EX-V6 with navigation
system, see page f or Automatic
Climate Control and Manual
Operations inf ormation. On EX-L and EX-V6 models with the
navigation system, you can manually
select the f an speed by pressing the
A/C button next to the display and
then, pressing the f an control icons.
On EX-L and EX-V6 models without
the navigation system, you can
manually select the f an speed by
pressing the f an control buttons. The
f an speed is represented by vertical
bars in the display.
On all models except EX-L and
EX-V6, turn this dial clockwise to
increase f an speed and increase the
airflow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.For vehicles with the navigation
system, press the DUAL button and
the green indicator will come on.
The driver and passenger can each
select the temperature control
buttons ( or ) to the desired
setting.
When the indicator in the DUAL
button is off, both sides adjust to the
same temperature.
The driver and passenger can select
independent temperature settings by
selecting the DUAL button.
For vehicles without navigation
system, push the DUAL button.
When the indicator in the button is
lit, turn the dials to adjust the
temperature.
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On all models except EX-L and EX-V6
with Navigation System
On EX-L and EX-V6 models
Heating and Cooling
What Each Control Does T emperature Control
Fan Control
Air Flow Buttons
Features112
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On all models except EX-L and
EX-V6, this button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The light
abovethebuttonisonwhentheA/C
is on.
On vehicles without the navigation
system, press the A/C button to turn
on the A/C. You will see A/C ON or
A/C OFF in the display.When the light in or above the
button is on, air f rom the vehicle’s
interior is sent throughout the
system again. When the light is of f ,
air is brought in f rom the outside of
the vehicle (Fresh Air mode).
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
ThesystemshouldbeleftinFresh
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
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to Fresh Air
mode.
When you turn the A/C of f , the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control buttons below
the outside temperature.
On vehicles with the navigation
system, press the A/C button to view
the display. Touching ‘‘ON’’ or
‘‘OFF’’ in the display turns the air
conditioningonandoff.Youwillsee
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display. This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).77
EX-L and EX-V6Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Recirculation Button
Air Flow Buttons
Features113
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The Automatic Climate Control
system can adjust the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
Press the AUTO button.
Set the desired temperature by
turning the Temperature Control
dial. You will see AUTO in the
system’s display.
Set the desired temperature by
pressing the to raise the
temperature or to lower the
temperature. The selected
temperature will show in the upper
display.The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air to raise or lower the
interior temperature to the
temperature you selected.
In the AUTO mode, the vehicle’s
interior temperature is
independently regulated f or the
driver and passenger. If the driver’s
side of the vehicle is getting too
much sun, the system will adjust to a
lower temperature. If you set the temperature to its
lowest limit, (Lo) or its highest limit,
(Hi) the system runs at f ull cooling
or heating only. It does not regulate
the interior temperature.
In cold weather, the f an will not
come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air.
When
the indicator in the Dual button is on,
the driver’s side and passenger’s side
temperature can be controlled
independently (see page ).
1. 2. 2.
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Without Navigation SystemWith Navigation System Dual Temperature Control
On EX-L and EX-V6 models
EX-L and EX-V6 models with NavigationSystem EX-L and EX-V6 models
T o Cool or Heat A utomatically Using A utomatic Climate Control
Features
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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When preparing to tow, and bef ore
driving away, be sure to check the
f ollowing:The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the tires, brakes,
suspension, and cooling system
are in good operating condition.
All weights and loads are within
limits (see pages and ).
Thehitch,safetychains,andany
other attachments are secure.
Allitemsonandinthetrailerare
properly secured and cannot shif t
while you drive.
The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are working
properly. Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inf lated (see page ),
and the trailer tires and spare are
trailer maker.
Crosswinds and air turbulence
caused by passing trucks can disrupt
your steering and cause trailer
swaying. When being passed by a
large vehicle, keep a constant speed
and steer straight ahead. Do not try
to make quick steering or braking
corrections. Always drive slowly and have
someone guide you when backing up.
Grip the of the steering
wheel; then turn the wheel to the lef t
to get the trailer to move to the lef t,
andturnthewheelrighttomovethe
trailer to the right.
Follow all normal precautions when
parking, including f irmly setting the
parking brake and putting the
transmission in Park (automatic) or
in 1st or Reverse (manual). Also,
place wheel chocks at each of the
trailer’s tires.
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bottom
Towing a Trailer
Driving
Pre-T ow Checklist
Handling Crosswinds and Buf f et ing
Backing Up
Parking
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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.
Always use Honda All Season
Antif reeze/Coolant Type 2. This
coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent
antif reeze and 50 percent water.
Never add straight antifreeze or
plain water.If Honda antif reeze/coolant is not
available, you may use another
major-brand non-silicate coolant as a
temporaryreplacement.Makesureit
is a high-quality coolant
recommended f or aluminum engines.
Continued use of any non-Honda
coolant can result in corrosion,
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.
A dding Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant
Maint enance219
6-cylinder models RESERVE TANK
RESERVE TANK
4-cylinder models
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.
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When the radiator and engine are
cool, relieve any pressure in the
cooling system by turning the
radiator cap counterclockwise,
without pressing down.
Remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning
counterclockwise.The coolant level should be up to
the base of the f iller neck. Add
coolant if it is low.
Pourthecoolantslowlyand
caref ully so you do not spill. Clean
up any spill immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Put the radiator cap back on and
tighten it.Pour coolant into the reserve tank.
Fill it to half way between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your vehicle’s
cooling system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or
engine components.
4. 5.
1. 2. 3.
Engine Coolant
Maint enance220
6-cylinder models RADIATOR CAP
RADIATOR CAP
4-cylinder models
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