2010 HONDA ACCORD COUPE engine coolant

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,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn off the engine.
Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
on page ).
The pointer of the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
If your vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in neutral
(manual) or Park (automatic), and
set the parking brake. Turn of f all
accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning lights.
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4.
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Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
363
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine.
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Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.
Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, 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.
If you do not f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.
Start the engine, and set the
temperature to maximum heat
(climate control to AUTO at
‘‘ ’’). Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
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Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
364
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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380
DimensionsSeating Capacities
Capacities
Weights
Air Conditioning
Engine
110.2 in (2,800 mm) 62.6 in (1,590 mm)
LengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack
194.1 in (4,930 mm)72.7 in (1,847 mm)58.1 in (1,475 mm)
4.8 US qt (4.5)2.6 US qt (2.5)
6.9 US qt (6.5)2.6 US qt (2.5)2.1 US qt (2.0)2.0 US qt (1.9)5.4 US qt (5.1)4.0 US qt (3.8)4.2 US qt (4.0)
1.88 US gal (7.1)1.90 US gal (7.2)
1.56 US gal (5.9)1.59 US gal (6.0)
523
62.2 in (1,580 mm)
TotalFrontRear
Fuel tank
Engine coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans- mission fluidAutomatictransmissionfluidWindshieldwasherreservoirIncluding the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in theengineReserve tank capacity: 0.180 US gal (0.68)Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attachedto the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant typeCharge quantityLubricant type
HFC-134a (R-134a)14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g)ND-OIL8
Water cooled 4-strokeDOHC i-VTEC 4-cylindergasoline engine3.43 x 3.9 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm)144 cu-in (2,354 cm)10.5 : 1ILZKR7B11SSXU22HCR11S
Type
BorexStroke DisplacementCompression ratioSpark plugs (U.S.)
Spark plugs (Canada)SXU22HCR11S ILZKR7B11SDILZKR7A11GS
18.5 US gal (70.0)Approx.
ChangeManual AutomaticTotalManualAutomatic
1:
2:
NGK: DENSO:
ChangeIncluding filterWithout filterTotalChangeTotalChangeTotal
U.S. Canada
Front/Rear
ULEV PZEV
1: 2: EX,EX-L
NGK:NGK:DENSO:
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DimensionsSeating Capacities
Capacities
Weights
Air Conditioning
Engine
110.2 in (2,800 mm)
Length WidthHeightWheelbaseTrack
194.3 in (4,936 mm)72.7 in (1,847 mm)58.1 in (1,475 mm)
62.2 in (1,580 mm)
Total FrontRear
523
Fuel tank
Engine coolantEngine oil
Automatic transmissionfluidWindshieldwasherreservoir
1.74 US gal (6.6)2.27 US gal (8.6)
4.5 US qt (4.3)
5.3 US qt (5.0)3.5 US qt (3.3)7.9 US qt (7.5)
2.6 US qt (2.5)4.8 US qt (4.5)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in theengineReserve tank capacity:Excluding the oil remaining in the engine0.180 US gal (0.68)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attachedto the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant typeCharge quantityLubricant type
HFC-134a (R-134a)14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g)ND-OIL8
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)212 cu-in (3,471 cm)10.5 : 1ILZKR7B11SXU22HCR11
18.5 US gal (70.0)
Water cooled 4-strokeSOHC i-VTEC 6-cylinder (V6)gasoline engine
4.2 US qt (4.0)
Type
BorexStroke DisplacementCompression ratioSpark plugs (U.S.)
Spark plugs (Canada)ILZKR7B11SXU22HCR11
Approx.
1:
2:
ChangeIncluding filter Without filterTotalChangeTotal
U.S. Canada
Change Total
Front/Rear
NGK:DENSO:NGK:DENSO:
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...............DANGER, Explanation of .iii
...................................Dashboard.3,54
..........Daytime Running Lights .61,71
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................Indicator.61
.................................Dead Battery.360
.........Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .398
................Def ogger, Rear Window .74
......Def rosting the Windows .123,129
............................Dimensions.380,382
...............Dimming the Headlights .69
Dipstick
..........Automatic Transmission .319
..................................Engine Oil.262
..........................Directional Signals.69
........Disc Brake Wear Indicators .286
.....................Disposal of Used Oil.315
Doors
..........................Auto Door Lock.80
.......................Auto Door Unlock.83
..............Childproof Door Locks .86
..............Locking and Unlocking .79
..........DOT Tire Quality Grading .384
..........................CD Changer.163,194
.......................................CD Player.141
........................Certif ication Label.378
............................................Chains.345
....................Changing a Flat Tire.353
Changing Oil
........................................How to.314
......................................When to.303
...Charging System Indicator .56,365
............Check Fuel Cap Message .258
............Checklist, Bef ore Driving .276
.....................................Child Saf ety.33
..............................Booster Seats.48
.............................Child Seats.40,41
Important Saf ety
..........................Reminders.33-50
..........................................Inf ants.38
..........................Larger Children.47
.........................................LATCH.42
......................Risks with Airbags.34
.............................Small Children.39
..........................................Tether.46
...........................Warning Labels.52
..........Where Should a Child Sit .34
.......................................Child Seats.33
.........................................LATCH.42
..........Tether Anchorage Points .46
..................Childproof Door Locks .86
................Cleaning the Seat Belts .334
...............Climate Control System .125
..........................On/Off Button.127
..............................................Clock.214
...................................Clutch Fluid.323
..................CO in the Exhaust .51,392
............Cold Weather, Starting in .277
..............................Compact Spare.352
.........................................Compass.219
.................Console Compartment .112
.................Consumer Inf ormation .396
.............Controls, Instruments and .53
Coolant
........................................Adding.316
....................................Checking.263
.........................Proper Solution.316
...................Temperature Gauge .66
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................System.390
................Cruise Control Indicator .62
............Cruise Control Operation .223
.........................Customer Service.396
Index
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Downshif ting, Manual
.............................Transmission.278
...........Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................Driving.275
....................................Economy.264
..........Dual Temperature Control .130
..................Dust and Pollen Filter .335
..............................Economy, Fuel.264
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
........................................System.289
..................................Emergencies.351
.............Battery, Jump Starting .360
...........Brake System Indicator .367
................Changing a Flat Tire .353
.....Charging System Indicator .365
.........Hazard Warning Flashers .73
............................Jump Starting.360
..................Checking the Fuses .368
.....Low Oil Pressure Indicator .365
...Malf unction Indicator Lamp .366
..................Overheated Engine .363
.......................................Towing.375
.........................Emergency Brake.109
......................Emergency Flashers.73
......................Emergency Towing.375
.......................Emissions Controls.390
........................Emissions Testing.393
Engine
............Adding Engine Coolant .316
....Coolant Temperature Gauge .66
.........................If It Won’t Start.358
...Malf unction Indicator Lamp .366
.......................Oil Lif e Indicator.303
..............Oil Pressure Indicator .365
..............Oil, What Kind to Use .312
...............................Overheating.363
....................Specif ications.380,382
....................Speed Limiter .279,283
.......................................Starting.277
................................................V6.382
...................................4-cylinder.380
..........Engine Speed Limiter .279,283
......................Ethanol in Gasoline.257
.Evaporative Emissions Controls .390
...............................Exhaust Fumes.51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................Belts by.16
..........................Fan, Interior.121,128
.........................................Features.119
....................Filling the Fuel Tank .257
Filters
........................Dust and Pollen.335
...............................................Oil.314
.............Flashers, Hazard Warning .73
...................Flat Tire, Changing a .353
Fluids
..........Automatic Transmission .320
..........................................Brake.322
.........................................Clutch.323
..............Manual Transmission .321
..........................Power Steering.323
..................Windshield Washer .318
........................................Fog Lights.72
...........................Folding Rear Seat.97
..........................Four-way Flashers.73
..............................Front Airbags.9,23
Index
INDEX
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.................................................Fuel.256
........Check Fuel Cap Message .258
......................Fill Door and Cap.257
...........................................Gauge.66
.....................Low Fuel Indicator.61
................Octane Requirement .256
...............................Oxygenated.257
........................Tank, Ref ueling.257
...............................Fuel Economy.264
....Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator .59
.....................Fuses, Checking the.368
......Gas Mileage, Improving .264,265
.........................................Gasoline.256
...........................................Gauge.66
.....................Low Fuel Indicator.61
................Octane Requirement .256
........................Tank, Ref ueling.257
................Gas Station Procedures .257
Gauges
...Engine Coolant Temperature .66
...............................................Fuel.66
Gearshif t Lever Positions
..........Automatic Transmission .280
..............Manual Transmission .278
......................................Glove Box.113
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
.............................(GVWR).271,295
.............Halogen Headlight Bulbs .325
...........................HandsFreeLink.230
..............Hazard Warning Flashers .73
........................................Headlights.69
........................................Aiming.325
..............Automatic Lighting Off .71
..............Automatic Lighting On .70
............Daytime Running Lights .71
..................High Beam Indicator .61
.........................Reminder Chime.69
Replacing Halogen
..............................Bulbs.325,332
...................................Turning on.69
........................Head Restraints.13,94
.....................Heating and Cooling.120
.............................Heated Mirrors.102
...................................Heater, Seat.100
HomeLinkUniversal
................................Transceiver.226
........Hood, Opening and Closing .260
...........................Hydraulic Clutch.323
...Identif ication Number, Vehicle .378
Ignition
..............................................Keys.76
...........................................Switch.78
............Timing Control System .391
........................Immobilizer System.77
.........Important Safety Precautions .6
Index
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........................Low Coolant Level.263
.........................Low Fuel Indicator.61
...Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a .278
...Low Oil Pressure Indicator .56,365
................................Lower Anchors.42
Lubricant Specif ications
..................................Chart.380,382
...........Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .269
..................................Maintenance.301
........................................Minder.303
Main Items and Sub
..............................Items.306,309
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................Checks.308
.........................Minder Indicator.62
..........................................Saf ety.302
.......Malf unction Indicator Lamp .366
...................Manual Transmission .278
........Manual Transmission Fluid .321
.........................Meters, Gauges.55,63
....................Methanol in Gasoline.257
........................Mirrors, Adjusting.101
.........Modif ications Your Vehicle .268
.......................................Moonroof.107
...................Neutral Gear Position .281
..................New Vehicle Break-in .256
.....................Normal Shif t Speeds.279
...................NOTICE, Explanation of .i
...............Numbers, Identif ication .378
...Octane Requirement, Gasoline .256
.........................................Odometer.64
Oil
........................Change, How to.314
......................Change, When to.303
......................Checking Engine.262
..............Pressure Indicator .56,365
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................Chart.313
...........ON (Ignition Key Position) .78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................Recovery.390
............................Outside Mirrors.102
....Outside Temperature Indicator .65
....................Overheating, Engine.363
....Owner’s Maintenance Checks .308
.........................Oxygenated Fuels.257
..............Panel Brightness Control .72
........................Park Gear Position.281
...........................................Parking.285
...............................Parking Brake.109
Parking Brake and Brake
.................System Indicator .57,367
.................................Parking Lights.69
..Parking Over Things that Burn .392
....Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .30
.............................PGM-FI System.391
...................................Pollen Filter.335
..........................Power Door Locks.79
................Power Seat Adjustments .92
...............Power Socket Locations .111
............................Power Windows.103
.........Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
.........Protecting Adults and Teens .11
...Additional Safety Precautions .17
.....Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
Index
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