Honda Accord: 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 and rapid acceleration.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time.
Do not tow a trailer.
You should also follow these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced.
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. ...
Fuel Recommendation
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise that c ...
See also:
Front Passenger's Power Window
Motor Test
With AUTO UP/AUTO DOWN function
Motor Test
1. Remove the front passenger's power window switch:
• 4-door (see page 22-306)
• 2-door (see page 22-307)
2. Test the motor in each direction ...
Countershaft Inspection
1. Inspect the gear and bearing contact areas for wear
and damage, then measure the countershaft at points
A, B, and C. If any part of the countershaft is less than
the service limit, replace it.
...
Precautions for Opening/Closing the Trunk
• Opening the trunk
Open the trunk all the way.
- If it is not fully opened, the trunk lid may begin to close under its own
weight.
• Closing the trunk
Keep the trunk lid closed while ...