radiator HONDA ACCORD 2015 9.G Owners Manual
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65Safe Driving
Safety LabelsLabel LocationsThese labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels
carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer
for a replacement.
Sun Visor
U.S. models Canadian models
Radiator Cap Doorjambs
U.S. models
U.S. models only Dashboard
Canadian models
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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the HoodMaintenance Items Under the Hood4-cylinder models
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank Radiator Cap
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap) Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange Handle)
Clutch Fluid
(Light Gray Cap)
Engine Oil Fill Cap
BatteryManual transmission
models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uMaintenance Items Under the Hood
Maintenance
6-cylinder models
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange Handle)
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank
Radiator Cap Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Battery
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uEngine Coolant
Continued
Maintenance
Engine CoolantThis coolant is premixed with 50% antifreeze and 50% water. Do not add any
straight antifreeze or water.
We recommend you check the engine coolant level every time you refuel. Check the
reserve tank first. If it is completely empty, also check the coolant level in the
radiator. Add the engine coolant accordingly.
1.Check the amount of coolant in the reserve
tank.
2. If the coolant level is below the MIN mark,
add the specified coolant until it reaches
the MAX mark.
3. Inspect the cooling system for leaks.Specified coolant: Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2■
Reserve Tank
1Engine CoolantNOTICEIf temperatures consistently below −22°F (−30°C) are
expected, the coolant mixture should be changed to
a higher concentration. Consult a dealer for more
information.
If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not available, you may
use another major brand non-silicate coolant as a
temporary replacement. Check that it is a high quality
coolant recommended for aluminum engines.
Continued use of any non-Honda coolant can result
in corrosion, causing the cooling system to
malfunction or fail. Have the cooling system flushed
and refilled with Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as
possible.
Do not add rust inhibitors or other additives to your
vehicle's cooling system. They may not be compatible
with the coolant or with the engine components.
Reserve
Tank
MAXMIN
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uEngine Coolant
506Maintenance
1. Make sure the engine and radiator are
cool.
2. Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise to
relieve any pressure in the cooling system.
Do not push the cap down when turning.
3. Push down and turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise to remove it.
4. The coolant level should be up to the base
of the filler neck. Add coolant if it is low.
5. Put the radiator cap back on, and tighten it
fully.
6. Pour coolant into the reserve tank until it
reaches the MAX mark. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
■
Radiator
1 RadiatorNOTICEPour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill
any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can
damage components in the engine compartment.
3
WARNING
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.
Radiator Cap
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle comes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the engine coolant
reserve tank is low, add coolant until it
reaches the MAX mark.
u If there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficien tly, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emerge ncy/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3
WARNING
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.
MAX
Engine Coolant Reserve Tank
MIN
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585Index
BBattery...................................................... 532
Charging System Indicator ................ 69, 558
Jump Starting ......................................... 552
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 532
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 533
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 160
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................... 200, 233, 286
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ............ 338, 375
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 63
Brake System ............................................ 472
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 474
Brake Assist System................................. 475
Fluid ....................................................... 509
Foot Brake .............................................. 473
Indicator ........................................... 68, 560
Parking Brake.......................................... 472
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............... 68
Brake System Indicator (Red) .................... 68
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 141
Bulb Replacement .................................... 511
Brake/Taillights and Rear Turn Signal Lights/ Rear Side Marker Lights......................... 518
Fog Lights ............................................... 513
Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights ....... 516
Headlights .............................................. 511
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 520
Parking Lights ......................................... 517
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 517 Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 520
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 516
Taillights and Back-Up Lights ................... 519
Bulb Specifications ........................... 568, 570
CCarbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 64
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 162
Carrying Cargo .................................. 417, 419
CD Player ................................... 189, 220, 259
Center Pocket ........................................... 159
Certification Label .................................... 572
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 511
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 558
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 118
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 123
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................. 63
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt.......................................................... 59
Larger Children .......................................... 62
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Using a Tether ........................................... 61
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 118
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 538 Cleaning the Interior
................................ 536
Climate Control System ............................ 169
Changing the Mode ................................ 169
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 170
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 535
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 169
Sensors ................................................... 172
Synchronized Mode................................. 171
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 169
Clock .......................................................... 106
Clutch Fluid ............................................... 509
Coat Hook ................................................. 162
Compact Spare Tire .................. 543, 569, 571
Compass .................................................... 413
Console Compartment ............................. 158
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Creeping ................................................. 432
Fluid ........................................................ 507
Kickdown ................................................ 432
Operating the Shift Lever........... 19, 434, 436
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 555
Shifting ........................................... 433, 435
Controls ..................................................... 105
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 505
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ...................................................... 505
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 506
Overheating ............................................ 556
Creeping (Automatic Transmission/ CVT) ......................................................... 432
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586Index
Cruise Control........................................... 445
Indicator .................................................... 80
Cup Holders ............................................... 160
Customer Service Information ................. 580
Customized Features .......................... 97, 298DDaytime Running Lights ........................... 139
Dead Battery ............................................. 552
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .......................................... 168, 170
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 573
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 136
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 146
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 500
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 136
Display Button .......................... 181, 206, 238
Door Mirrors ............................................. 147
Doors ......................................................... 108
Auto Door Locking .................................. 119
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 119
Door and Trunk Open Indicator ........... 31, 74
Keys ........................................................ 108
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 116
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ............................................ 111
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 115 DOT Tire Quality Grading
........................ 526
Driving ...................................................... 415
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 448
Automatic Transmission/CVT ................... 432
Braking ................................................... 472
Cruise Control ......................................... 445
Shifting Gear ................................... 439, 441
Shifting Position .............................. 433, 435
Starting the Engine.......................... 425, 427
Driving Position Memory System ............ 143
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 535
EEco Assist System.......................................... 9
ECON Button ............................................ 444
Elapsed Time ............................................... 95
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 74, 560
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 464
Emergency ................................................ 565
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 551
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 123
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 575
Engine ....................................................... 572
Coolant ................................................... 505
Jump Starting .......................................... 552
Oil ........................................................... 499
Starting ........................................... 425, 427
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 131 Engine Coolant
........................................ 505
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve
Tank ..................................................... 505
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 506
Overheating ............................................ 556
Temperature Gauge .................................. 89
Engine Oil ................................................. 499
Adding ................................................... 502
Checking ................................................ 500
Displaying Oil Life ........................... 487, 491
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 558
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 499
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 132
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 74, 560
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................ 64
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 147
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 538
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 147
FFeatures.................................................... 173
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 535
Oil .......................................................... 503
Flat Tire ..................................................... 543
Floor Mats ................................................ 537
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589Index
Load Limits............................................... 419
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 108
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 119
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 118
From Inside ............................................. 116
From Outside .......................................... 111
Keys........................................................ 108
Using a Key............................................. 115
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 115
Low Battery Charge ................................. 558
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 72
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 558
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 110
Lower Anchors ........................................... 57
Lubricant Specifications Chart ........ 568, 570
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 419MMaintenance............................................ 483
Battery .................................................... 532
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 509
Cleaning ................................................. 536
Climate Control System .......................... 535
Coolant .................................................. 505
Heating and Cooling System ................... 535
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 487
Oil .......................................................... 500
Precautions ............................................. 484 Radiator .................................................. 506
Remote Transmitter ................................. 533
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 511
Safety ...................................................... 485
Service Items ................................... 489, 493
Tires ........................................................ 523
Transmission Fluid ................................... 507
Under the Hood ...................................... 495
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 559
Manual Transmission ................................ 441
Map Lights ................................................ 157
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 419
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 89
Mirrors ....................................................... 146
Adjusting ................................................. 146
Door........................................................ 147
Exterior .................................................... 147
Interior Rearview ..................................... 146
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 482
Moonroof .................................................. 130
MP3 ................... 189, 197, 220, 230, 259, 283
Multi-Information Display ......................... 93
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 477
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 572OOdometer.............................................. 91, 95 Oil (Engine)
............................................... 499
Adding .................................................... 502
Checking................................................. 500
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 487, 491
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 558
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 499
Viscosity .................................................. 499
Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 497
Moonroof ............................................... 130
Power Windows ...................................... 127
Trunk ...................................................... 120
Outside Temperature Display .............. 92, 96
Overheating .............................................. 556
PPaddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 437
Pandora ®................................... 196, 228, 281
Panic Mode ............................................... 126
Parking ...................................................... 476
Parking Brake ........................................... 472
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ............................................ 68, 560
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 136
Power Windows ....................................... 127
Precautions While Driving ....................... 431
Rain ........................................................ 431
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
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590Index
Puncture (Tire).......................................... 543RRadiator..................................................... 506
Radio (AM/FM) .......................... 187, 213, 252
Radio (SiriusXM ®).............................. 217, 256
Radio Data System (RDS) .......... 188, 215, 254
Range .................................................... 92, 95
RDS (Radio Data System) .......... 188, 215, 254
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 575
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ...................................................... 142
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 154
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 165
Rearview Camera ...................................... 478
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 146
Refueling ................................................... 479
Fuel Gauge ................................................ 89
Gasoline .................................. 479, 568, 570
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 72
Regulations ............................... 470, 526, 573
Remote Transmitter .................................. 111
Replacement
Battery..................................................... 533
Bulbs ....................................................... 511
Fuses ............................................... 562, 563
Tires ........................................................ 529
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 521
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 574
Resetting a Trip Meter ......................... 91, 95
SSafe Driving................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 31
Safety Labels ............................................... 65
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking................................................... 38
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 59
Pregnant Women ...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 71
Seat Heaters ...................................... 164, 165
Seats .......................................................... 148
Adjusting ................................................ 148
Front Seats .............................................. 148
Rear Seats ............................................... 154
Seat Heaters .................................... 164, 165
Security System ......................................... 124
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 77
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 77
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 94
Select/Reset Knob ....................................... 90
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 56
Selector Knob (Audio) ...................... 180, 202
Shift Lever ................... 19, 433, 435, 439, 441
Operation.................. 19, 434, 436, 440, 441
Releasing................................................. 555 Won’t Move ........................................... 555
Shift Lever Position
Indicator ........................... 70, 434, 436, 440
Shifting (Transmission) .... 433, 435, 439, 441
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 36
Side Airbags ............................................... 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 48
SiriusXM ® Radio ............................... 217, 256
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 113
Snow Tires ................................................ 531
Spare Tire ................................. 543, 569, 571
Spark Plugs ....................................... 568, 570
Specifications ........................................... 568
Specified Fuel ........................... 479, 568, 570
Speedometer .............................................. 89
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 42
Starting the Engine .......................... 425, 427
Does Not Start ........................................ 549
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 131
Jump Starting ......................................... 552
Steering Wheel ........................................ 145
Adjusting ................................................ 145
Stopping ................................................... 476
Summer Tires ............................................ 531
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 163
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 42
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 131
SYNC Mode .............................................. 171
System Message Indicator ......................... 76