2005 HONDA ACCORD cooling

Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
FUEL FILL DOOR/
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS FRONT PASSENGER
AIRBAG
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.55)
(P.63)
(P.9, 22)
(P.93)
(P.76)
(P.89)
(P.161, 80) (P.162)
(P.99)(P.176)
(P.179)
(P.111)
(P.104) (P.9, 22)
(P.116)
(P.70)
CLOCK (P.150)
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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 open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the heating and cooling system/
climate control system as shown
below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system/climate control
system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
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
underside. 1.2.3.4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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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
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MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHESHOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKETS
FUEL FILL
DOOR/
TRUNK
RELEASE
HANDLE
SEAT HEATER
SWITCH
(P.63)
(P.55)
(P.93)
(P.76)
(P.89)
(P.161, 80) (P.162) (P.88)
(P.99)(P.111)
(P.104)
(P.150)
(P.70)
(P.116)
CLOCK
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This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
of f the ignition.
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
upper half of the gauge. If it reaches
the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the
side of the road. See page f or
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system. Turn the engine of f and conf irm the
f uel f ill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
the cap, then retighten it at least 3
clicks. When you restart the engine,
the message appears again. To clear,
press and hold the Select/Reset
knob until the message is replaced
by the odometer/outside
temperature display.
If the system still detects a loose or
missing f uel f ill cap, the malf unction
indicator lamp (MIL) comes on.
Turn the engine of f and check or
retighten the f uel f ill cap at least 3
clicks. The MIL goes out af ter 3 days
of normal driving once the cap is
tightened or replaced. If it does not
go out, have your dealer inspect the
vehicle. For more inf ormation, see
page .
If your f uel f ill cap is loose or
missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’
messageappearsastextinthe
odometer/outside temperature
display af ter you start the engine.
The message appears f rom CHECK
to FUEL, then to CAP repeatedly.
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Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge
Check Fuel Cap Indicator
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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Press the A/C button to turn the air
conditioningonandoff.Youwillsee
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.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.This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
Use the mode control buttons or
icons to select the vents the air f lows
f rom. Some air will f low f rom the
dashboard corner vents in all modes.
Each time you press the MODE
button, the display shows the mode
selected.
Press the A/C button to view the
display, then touch any of the mode
icons on the display.
Press the A/C button to view the
display. Touching ON or OFF in the
display turns the air conditioning on
andoff.YouwillseeA/CONorA/C
OFF in the display.
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. When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
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Vehicles without Navigation System
Vehicles without navigation system
Vehicles with navigation system
Vehicles with navigation system
On EX with Leather and EX-V6 models
On EX with Leather and EX-V6 models On EX with Leather and EX-V6 models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Recirculation Button Rear Window Def ogger Button
Mode Control
Features
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In cold weather, the f an will not
come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air. Making any manual selection causes
thewordAUTOinthedisplaytogo
out.
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature to your pref erence.
You can manually select various
f unctions of the climate control
system when it is in f ully automatic
mode. All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled.
If you press the A/C button next to
the display, the manual selections
will show in the display. Making any
manual selection causes the
indicator in the AUTO button to turn
off.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit ( ) or its upper limit
( ), the system runs at f ull
cooling or heating only. It does not
regulate the interior temperature.
When
the indicator in the dual button is on,
the driver’s side and passenger’s side
temperature can be controlled
independently (see page ). When the climate control system is
turned OFF, the temperature in the
upper display will also turn of f . To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
Keep the system completely of f
f or short periods only.
Turningthefanspeedand
temperature control dials all the way
to the left shuts off the system
completely.
If you press OFF, the climate control
system shuts of f completely.
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Without navigation system With navigation system
With navigation system
On EX with Leather and EX-V6 models Except EX with Leather and EX-V6
models
On EX with Leather and EX-V6 models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
To Turn Everything Of f
Semi-automatic Operation
Dual Temperature Control
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Many states and Canadian provinces
require special outside mirrors when
towing a trailer. Even if they don’t,
you should install special mirrors if
you cannot clearly see behind you, or
if the trailer creates a blind spot.
Askyourtrailersalesorrental
agency if any other items are
recommended or required f or your
towing situation.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, cooling system, and
lights are in good operating
condition.
All weights and loads are within
limits.
Thehitch,safetychains,andany
other attachments are secure.
All items in or on the trailer are
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, and the trailer
tires and spare are inf lated as
recommended by the trailer
maker.
Towing a Trailer
A ddit ional T owing EquipmentPre-T ow Checklist
Driving
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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 coolantrecommended 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.
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.
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Engine Coolant
A dding Engine Coolant
Maint enance
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6-cylinder models RESERVE TANK
4-cylinder models RESERVE TANK
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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