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Cooling System

Adding Engine Coolant

Always use genuine Honda All

Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.

This coolant is pre-mixed with 50%

antifreeze and 50% water. It does not

require any additional mixing. The

cooling system contains many

Removing the radiator cap

while the engine is hot can

cause the coolant to spray

out, seriously scalding you.

aluminium components that can

corrode if an improper antifreeze is

used. Some antifreeze, even though

labelled as safe for aluminium parts,

may not provide adequate protection.

Always let the engine and

radiator cool down before

removing the radiator cap.

MAX

MIN

If the reserve tank is completely

empty, you should also check the

coolant level in the radiator.

1. Make sure the engine and radiator

are cool.

RESERVE TANK

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 for leaks.

The coolant you add should always

be a mixture of 50% antifreeze and

50% water. Never add straight

2. Turn the radiator cap anticlock-

wise, without pressing down on it,

until it stops. This relieves any

pressure remaining in the cooling

system.

antifreeze or plain water.

3. Remove the radiator cap by

pushing down and turning

anticlockwise.

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Pour the coolant slowly and carefully

so you do not spill any. Clean up any

spills immediately. Spilled coolant

could damage components in the

engine compartment.

5. Put the radiator cap back on.

Tighten it fully.

MAX

MIN

RADIATOR CAP

RESERVE TANK

4. The coolant level should be up to

the base of the filler neck. Add

coolant if it is low.

6. Pour coolant into the reserve tank.

Fill it to halfway between the MAX

and MIN marks. Put the cap back

on the reserve tank.

Do not add any rust inhibitors or

other additives to your vehicle’s

cooling system. They may not be

compatible with the coolant or

engine components.

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Replacing Engine Coolant

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

(II) position. Turn the temperature

control dial to maximum heat.

Turn the ignition off.

The cooling system should be

completely drained and refilled with

new coolant according to the time

and distance recommendations in

the maintenance schedule. Only use

genuine Honda All Season

2. Open the bonnet. Make sure the

engine and the radiator are cool to

touch.

Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.

Use of any non-Honda coolant or

plain water can result in corrosion

and deposits in the cooling system.

RADIATOR CAP

Draining the coolant requires access

to the underside of the vehicle.

Unless you have the tools and

knowledge, you should have this

maintenance done by a skilled

technician.

3. Remove the radiator cap.

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COVER

MOUNTING BOLT

DRAIN

PLUG

AIR CLEANER HOSE

TAB

4. Loosen the drain plug on the

bottom of the radiator. The

coolant will drain through the

splash guard.

5. To remove the reserve tank to

drain the coolant, remove the air

cleaner hose, and remove the

cover (see page 332 ).

6. Remove the reserve tank cap, and

remove the mounting bolt with a

wrench. Then remove the reserve

tank from it’s holder by pulling it

straight up and drain the coolant

into an appropriate container.

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7. Put the reserve tank back in place.

Reinstall and tighten the mounting

bolt securely.

9. When the coolant stops draining,

tighten the drain plug at the

bottom of the radiator.

FILLER NECK

8. Reinstall the air cleaner hose,

cover and reserve tank cap.

Fill up to here

10.Pour genuine Honda All Season

Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into

the radiator up to the base of the

filler neck. This coolant is a

mixture of 50% antifreeze and 50%

water. Pre-mixing is not required.

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The cooling system capacity is:

15.Start the engine and let it run until

the radiator cooling fan comes on

at least twice. Then stop the

engine.

With 5-speed Manual Transmission:

3.9 (1.03 US gal , 0.86 Imp gal)^＊1

3.3 (0.87 US gal , 0.73 Imp gal)^＊2

(For engine type: L12A1, L12A3,

L13A1, L13A2, L13A4, L13A5)

3.8 (1.00 US gal , 0.84 Imp gal)

(For engine type: L15A1, L15A6)

3.7 (0.98 US gal , 0.81 Imp gal)

(For engine type: GD1)

16.Make sure the engine and radiator

are cool to touch.

Remove the radiator cap. Fill the

radiator with coolant up to the

base of the filler neck.

MAX

MIN

17.Start the engine and hold it at

1,500 rpm until the radiator fan

comes on. Turn off the engine.

Check the coolant level in the

radiator and add coolant if needed.

RESERVE TANK

With Continuously Variable

Transmission (CVT):

11.Start the engine and let it run for

about 30 seconds. Then turn off

the engine.

3.8 (1.00 US gal , 0.84 Imp gal)^＊1

3.2 (0.85 US gal , 0.70 Imp gal)^＊2

(For engine type: L12A1, L12A3,

L13A1, L13A2, L13A4, L13A5)

3.7 (0.98 US gal , 0.81 Imp gal)

(For engine type: L15A1, L15A6)

3.6 (0.95 US gal , 0.79 Imp gal)

(For engine type: GD1)

12.Check the level in the radiator,

add coolant if needed.

18.Install the radiator cap, and

tighten it fully.

13.Fill the reserve tank to the MAX

mark. Install the reserve tank cap.

19.If necessary, fill the reserve tank

to the MAX mark. Install the

reserve tank cap.

＊1 : With air conditioning system

＊2 : Without air conditioning

system

14.Install the radiator cap, and

tighten it to the first stop.

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