If your engine overheats – HONDA 2000 Accord Coupe - Owner's Manual User Manual

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If Your Engine Overheats

9. Using gloves or a large heavy

cloth, turn the radiator cap

counterclockwise, 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

temperature control dial to

maximum (climate control to

FULL AUTO at 90° F/32° C). 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.

11. 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

301

.)

12.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.

Taking Care of the Unexpected

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