Honda 2006 Accord Owner's Manual page 521

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If Your Engine Overheats (Petrol models)
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
on page 541
Towing
7. If you don't find an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page
358 ). 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.
518
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray
Emergency
out, seriously scalding you.
).
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
9. 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.
10. Start the engine and set the
climate control to AUTO at
''
radiator up to the base of the filler
neck. If you do not have the
11.
12.
''. Add coolant to 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.
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 541 ).
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.