Honda Accord 4D 2003-2006, Owner'S Manual, Page: 478 / 525

If you don’t find an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page
). If the level is below the
MIN mark, add coolant to halfway
between the MIN and MAX marks. Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap anti-
clockwise, 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.
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.
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
on page ).
Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark (slant line
area on some types), the engine
needs repair. (See
on page .)
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.
Start the engine and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum (climate control to
AUTO at ‘‘
’’). 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. 6.
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Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
Taking Care of the Unexpected
If Your Engine Overheats (Petrol models)
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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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