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:
B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode
C
Do this diagnosis if a component that is controlled by the
B-CAN system does not stop or turn off.
NOTE:
• If the component does not turn on, go to B-CAN
System Diagnosis Test Mode D {see p ...
Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a
painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly ...
Sleep and Wake-up Mode Test
1. Shift to the sleep mode:
Close all doors. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and remove the key, then
open and close the driver's door. If the
MICU receives no further inputs listed below, i ...