HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2003 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level. If necessary, add oil to bring
the level to the upper mark on the
dipstick.
Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator light should go out within
f ive seconds. If it does not, turn of f
the engine and check your work.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:
(4-cylinder models)
(6-cylinder models) 9.
8. 7. 6. (4-cylinder models)
(6-cylinder models)
5.
Engine Oil
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OIL FILTER
6-cylinder models
4.4 US qt (4.2)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
33 lbf·ft (44 N·m , 4.5 kgf·m)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.

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.
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.
The coolant you add should always
be a mixture of 50 percent antif reeze
and 50 percent water. Never add
straight antif reeze or plain water.
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A dding Engine Coolant
Cooling Syst em
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6-cylinder models RESERVE TANK
4-cylinder models RESERVE TANKRemoving 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.

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.
The coolant level should be up to
the base of the f iller neck. Add
coolant if it is low.
Pour the coolant slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill. Clean up any
spills immediately. Spilled coolant
could damage components in the
engine compartment. Put the radiator cap back on.
Tighten it f ully.
Remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning
counterclockwise. Turn the radiator cap counter-
clockwise, without pressing down
on it, until it stops. This relieves
any pressure remaining in the
cooling system. Make sure the engine and radiator
are cool.
4.
5. 6.
1.
2.
3.
Cooling Syst em
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RESERVE TANK
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models4-cylinder models
RADIATOR CAP
RADIATOR CAP

Thecoolingsystemshouldbe
completely drained and ref illed with
new coolant according to the time
and distance recommendations in
the maintenance schedule. Only use
Honda All Season Antif reeze/
Coolant Type 2.
Draining the coolant requires access
to the underside of the car. Unless
you have the tools and knowledge,
you should have this maintenance
done by a skilled mechanic.
Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your car’s cooling
system. They may not be compatible
with the coolant or engine compo-
nents. Openthehood.Makesurethe
engine and radiator are cool to the
touch.
Turn the ignition ON (II). Turn
the temperature control dial all the
way clockwise. Turn off the
ignition and remove the key. 1.
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On cars with Manual A/C
Replacing Engine Coolant
Cooling Syst em
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4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models RESERVE TANK

Loosen the drain plug on the
bottom of the radiator. The
coolant will drain through the
splash guard. Drain the coolant
into an appropriate container.
Turn the ignition ON (II).Make
sure the DUAL indicator is off.
Turn the driver’s side temperature
control dial to 90°F (32°C). Turn
of f the ignition and remove the
key.
Remove the radiator cap. 3.
2.On car with Climate Control System
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4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models
6-cylinder models DRAIN PLUG
DRAIN PLUG

Drain the coolant into an
appropriate container. Install a rubber hose on the drain
bolt at the rear of the engine
cylinder block. Loosen the drain
bolt.Remove the reserve tank
mounting bolt with a wrench.
Remove the reserve tank f rom its
holder by pulling it straight up.
Drain the coolant into an
appropriate container, then put the
tank back in its holder. Install the
mounting bolt securely.
5.
4. 6.
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6-cylinder models only
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HOLDERSRESERVE
TANK CAP
MOUNTING
BOLT RESERVE
TANK
HOLDERS
6-cylinder models
RESERVE
TANK CAP
4-cylinder models MOUNTING
BOLT
DRAIN BOLT
RUBBER HOSE RESERVE TANK

Pour Honda All Season
Antif reeze/Coolant Type 2 into
the radiator up to the base of the
f iller neck. This coolant is a
mixture of 50 percent antif reeze
and 50 percent water. Pre-mixing
is not required.
When the coolant stops draining,
tightenthedrainplugatthe
bottom of the radiator.
Tighten the drain bolt at the rear
of the engine cylinder block
securely.
Tightening torque:
7.
9.
8.6-cylinder models only
Cooling Syst em
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4-cylinder modelsFILLER NECK
Fill up to hereFILLER NECK
Fill up to here
6-cylinder models
7 lbf·ft (9.8 N·m , 1.0 kgf·m)

The cooling system capacity is:Start the engine and let it run for
about 30 seconds. Then turn of f
the engine.
Fill the radiator with coolant up to
the base of the f iller neck.
Fill the reserve tank to the MAX
mark. Install the reserve tank cap.
Install the radiator cap, and
tighten it to the first stop.
Start the engine and let it run until
the radiator cooling f an comes on
at least twice. Then stop the
engine.
Remove the radiator cap. Pour
coolant into the radiator up to the
base of the f iller neck and into the
reserve tank up to the MAX mark. Start the engine and hold it at
1,500 rpm until the cooling f an
comes on. Turn of f the engine.
Check the coolant level in the
radiator and add coolant if needed.
Install the radiator cap, and
tighten it fully.
If necessary, f ill the reserve tank
to the MAX mark. Install the
reserve tank cap.
16.
17.
18.
15. 14. 13.
12. 10.
11.
With automatic transmission:
With 5-speed manual transmission:
With 6-speed manual transmission:With automatic transmission:
Cooling Syst em
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4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
305
1.37 US gal (5.2)
1.40 US gal (5.3
)
1.77 US gal (6.7
)
1.74 US gal (6.6
)

Check the level in the windshield
washer reservoir at least monthly
during normal usage. In bad weather,
when you use the washers of ten,
check the level every time you stop
for fuel.
Check the reservoir’s f luid level by
removing the cap and looking at the
level gauge attached to the cap.
The low washer level indicator will
light when the level is low (see page).
The windshield washer reservoir is
located behind the right headlight.
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges.
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On Canadian models
Windshield Washers
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LEVEL GAUGE
4-cylinder models 6-cylinder modelsLEVEL GAUGE
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir.
Antif reeze can damage your car’s paint,
while a vinegar/water solution can
damage the windshield washer pump.
Use only commercially-available
windshield washer f luid.

Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.
Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
Park the car on level ground. Shut
of f the engine. Make sure the notch in the rubber
cap f its in the dipstick guide and
that you push the dipstick in all
the way.Remove the dipstick and check
the f luid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If the level is below the lower
mark, add f luid into the dipstick
tube to bring it to the upper mark.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill. Clean up any
spills immediately. Spilled f luid
could damage components in the
engine compartment.
Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid). If
it is not available, you may use a
DEXRON
III automatic
transmission f luid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
use can affect shift quality. Have
the transmission f lushed and
ref illed with Honda ATF-Z1 as
soon as it is convenient.
1.
2. 3.5. 4.
4-cylinder models
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Automatic Transmission
T ransmission Fluid
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DIPSTICK
UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
DIPSTICK
GUIDE