cooling HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2001 CF / 6.G Owner's Manual

Cooling System

6-cylinder models

3. Loosen the drain plug on the
bottom of the radiator. The
coolant will drain through the
splash guard. Loosen the drain
bolt. 4. Remove the reserve tank from its
holder by pulling it straight up.Drain the coolant, then put the
tank back in its holder. 6-cylinder models
When removing the reserve tank, first remove the cruise control cableand the ground cable from their clips.
After installing the tank back in place, put the cables back in their

clips.

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Maintenance
DRAIN PLUG
RESERVE TANKRESERVE TANK CAP

HOLDER

DRAIN BOLT
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
6-cylinder models

Cooling System

5. When the coolant stops draining, tighten the drain plug at the
bottom of the radiator.

6. 4-cylinder models
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt in the
engine block. Tighten it securely.
Tightening torque:
61 Ibf.ft (83 N.m , 8.5 kgf.m)
6-cylinder models

Tighten the drain bolt at the rear of the engine cylinder block
securely.

Tightening torque:
7 Ibf.ft (10 N.m, 1.0 kgf.m)
7. 4-cylinder models

Loosen the bleeder bolt on top of
the engine.
Pour Honda All Season
Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into the radiator. This coolant is a
mixture of 50 percent anti-freezeand 50 percent water. Pre-mixing
is not required.
Tighten the bleeder bolt when coolant comes out in a steadystream with no bubbles.

Maintenance

RESERVE TANK
RESERVE TANK CAP
HOLDER

6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models

Fill up to here
FILLER NECK
FILLER NECK
Fill up to here

6-cylinder models

Cooling System

6-cylinder models

Pour coolant into the radiator up

to the base of the filler neck.

The cooling system capacity is:
With 5-speed manual transmission:
1.45 US gal (5.5 ,1.21 Imp gal)

With automatic transmission:
1.43 US gal (5.4 ,1.19 Imp gal)
6-cylinder models 1.48 US gal (5.6 ,1.23 Imp gal) 8. Start the engine and let it run for
about 30 seconds. Then turn off
the engine.
9. Fill the radiator with coolant up to the base of the filler neck.
10. Fill the reserve tank to the MAX mark. Install the reserve tank cap.
11.Install the radiator cap, and tighten it to the first stop.
12.Start the engine and let it run until the radiator cooling fan comes onat least twice. Then stop the

engine.

13.Remove the radiator cap. Pour coolant into the radiator up to the
base of the filler neck and into the
reserve tank up to the MAX mark. 14.Start the engine and hold it at
1,500 rpm until the cooling fan
comes on. Turn off the engine. Check the coolant level in the
radiator and add coolant if needed.
15.Install the radiator cap, and tighten it fully.
16.If necessary, fill the reserve tank to the MAX mark. Install thereserve tank cap.

Maintenance

4-cylinder models

BLEEDER BOLT

Air Conditioning System
Optional for U.S. DX model

Your car's air conditioning is a sealed system. Any major maintenance,
such as recharging, should be done
by a qualified mechanic. You can do a couple of things to make sure the
air conditioning works efficiently.
Periodically check the engine's
radiator and air conditioning condenser for leaves, insects, and
dirt stuck to the front surface. These
block the air flow and reduce cooling efficiency. Use a light spray from a
hose or a soft brush to remove them.

The condenser and radiator fins bend

easily. Only use a low-pressure spray

or soft-bristle brush to clean them.
AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER

Run the air conditioning at least once
a week during the cold weather
months. Run it for at least ten
minutes while you are driving at a steady speed with the engine at
normal operating temperature. This
circulates the lubricating oil con-
tained in the refrigerant.
If the air conditioning does not get as

cold as before, have your dealer

check the system. Recharge the

system with Refrigerant HFC-134a

(R-134a). (See Specifications on page 328.)

Whenever you have the air conditioning

system serviced, make sure the service

facility uses a refrigerant recycling
system. This system captures the
refrigerant for reuse. Releasing
refrigerant into the atmosphere can

damage the environment.

Maintenance

NOTICE
NOTICE

Air Conditioning Filter, Drive Belts

Air Conditioning FilterThe air conditioning filter removes pollen and dust that is brought in
from the outside through the heatingand cooling system.
This filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) under
normal conditions. It should be replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrationsof soot in the air from industry and
diesel-powered vehicles. Replace it
more often if air flow from the
climate control system becomes less
than usual. Have the air conditioning
filter replaced by your Honda dealer. Drive Belts

Check the condition of the drive

belts (two on 4-cylinder models, one
on 6-cylinder models). Examine the

edges of each belt for cracks or

fraying.
Check the tension of each belt by

pushing on it with your thumb

midway between the pulleys.

The belts should have the following
"play" or deflection.
4-cylinder models

Alternator belt: (On vehicles without A/C)
0.41 — 0.49 in (10.5 — 12.5 mm)

(On vehicles with A/C)

0.28 — 0.35 in (7.0 — 9.0 mm)


Power steering belt:

0.51 — 0.63 in (13.0 — 16.0 mm)


Maintenance
ALTERNATOR BELT

4-cylinder models
POWER STEERING
BELT

6-cylinder models
POWER STEERING BELT

If Your Engine Overheats
The pointer of your car's tempera- ture gauge should stay in the mid-range under most conditions. It may
go higher if you are driving up a long steep hill on a very hot day. If it
climbs to the red mark, you should

determine the reason.

Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause serious damage to your engine.
Your car can overheat for several
reasons, such as lack of coolant or a

mechanical problem. The only

indication may be the temperature

gauge climbing to or above the red mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming from under the hood.

In either case, you should take

immediate action.
1. Safely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park and set the parking brake.
Turn off the heating and cooling system and all other accessories.
Turn on the hazard warning indicators.
2. If you see steam and/or spray coming from under the hood, turn
off the engine.
3. If you do not see steam or spray, leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If the high heat is due to overloading (climbing a long, steep hill on a
hot day with the A/C running, for example), the engine should start
to cool down almost immediately.
If it does, wait until the tempera-
ture gauge comes down to the mid-
point then continue driving.

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Taking Care of the Unexpected

Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can

seriously scald you.

Do not open the hood if steam

is coming out.

NOTICE

If Your Engine Overheats
4. If the temperature gauge stays at the red mark, turn off the engine.
5. Wait until you see no more signs of steam or spray, then open the

hood.

6. Look for any obvious coolant leaks, such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,so use caution. If you find a leak, it
must be repaired before you
continue driving (see Emergency
Towing on page 320).
7. If you don't find an obvious leak, check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page 184). If the level is below the
MIN mark, add coolant to halfway
between the MIN and MAX marks.
8. If there was no coolant in the reserve tank, you may also have to
add coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, before check- ing the radiator.
9. Using gloves or a large heavy cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the first stop. This
releases any remaining pressure in
the cooling system. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap and turn it until it comes
off. 10. Start the engine and set the
temperature control dial tomaximum (climate control to
FULL AUTO at 90°F/32°C). Add
coolant to the radiator up to the
base of the filler neck. If you do
not have the proper coolant mixture available, you can add
plain water. Remember to have
the cooling system drained and refilled with the proper mixture as
soon as you can.

11. Put the radiator cap back on tightly. Run the engine and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair. (See Emergency
Towing on page 320.)
12. If the temperature stays normal, check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the MAX mark. Put the cap back on

tightly.

Taking Care of the Unexpected
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.

Index

Headlights......................................... 62Aiming......................................... 276
Automatic Lighting Off............... 63Daytime Running Lights............. 63
Lights On Indicator..................... 53
Low Beams, Turning on............. 62
Reminder Chime.......................... 62
Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 278

Turning on.................................... 62

Head Restraints............................... 92
Heating and Cooling...................... 110
High Altitude, Starting at.............. 194
HomeLink Universal Transmitter.................................. 83
Hood, Opening the ........................ 180
Hydraulic Clutch............................ 252
Hydroplaning.................................. 210
Identification Number, Vehicle.... 326
Ignition

Keys............................................... 71

Switch............................................ 73

Timing Control System............. 336

Immobilizer System......................... 72
Important Safety Precautions.......... 6
Indicators, Instrument Panel.......... 53
Infant Restraint................................ 28

Infant Seats....................................... 28
Tether Anchorage Points........... 39
Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 268
Inside Mirror.................................... 98

Inspection, Tire.............................. 270

Instrument Panel............................. 53
Instrument Panel Brightness......... 63 Interior Cleaning............................ 290
Interior Lights................................ 106
Introduction......................................... i

Jacking up the Car......................... 209

Jack, Tire........................................ 298

Jump Starting................................. 304
Keys................................................... 71

Gas Mileage, Improving................ 185

Gasohol........................................... 331

Gasoline.......................................... 178

Gauge............................................ 58

Octane Requirement................. 178

Tank, Filling the......................... 178

Gas Station Procedures................. 178

Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature .... 59
Fuel................................................59

Speedometer................................ 58
Tachometer.................................. 58
Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission........... 1975-speed Manual Transmission.......................... 195
Glass Cleaning............................... 292
Glove Box......................................... 82

Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 278
Hazard Warning Flashers............... 66