Honda Accord: Before Driving
Before you begin driving your vehicle, you should know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids. You also need to know how to properly store luggage or packages. The information in this section will help you. If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle, please read the information in this section first.
- Break-in Period
- Fuel Recommendation
- Refueling
- Check Fuel Cap Message
- Opening and Closing the Hood
- Oil Check
- Engine Coolant Check
- Fuel Economy
- Accessories and Modifications
- Carrying Cargo
System Setup
This command group allows you to
change or customize HFL basic
settings.
To set a 4-digit passcode to lock the
HFL system for security purposes:
Press and release the HFL Talk
button before ...
Break-in Period
Help assure your vehicle’s future
reliability and performance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the first 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:
Avoid full-throttle starts ...
See also:
Rear Brake Disc Replacement
NOTE: Keep any grease off the brake disc and the brake
pads.
1. Raise and support the vehicle (see page 1-13).
2. Remove the rear wheel.
3. Release the parking brake lever fully.
4. Loose ...
Tire Rotation
Rotating tires according to the maintenance messages on the information
display*/
multi-information display* helps to distribute wear more evenly and increase
tire life.
Tires with directional ...
Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance
Inspection
1. Remove the valves (see page 6-86).
2. Subtract the O.D. of the valve stem, measured with a
micrometer, from the I.D. of the valve guide,
measured with an inside micrometer or a ball gauge.
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