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:
Heating and Cooling System*/ClimateControl System* Maintenance
Dust and Pollen Filter
The heating and cooling system*/climate control system* is equipped with a
dust
and pollen filter that collects pollen, dust, and other debris in the air. The
Maintenance ...
A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid
Valve A Test
1. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A) located under the
driver's side of the dashboard.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Make sure the HDS
communicates with the PCM. If it does not, go to the
...
Clutch Interlock Switch
Replacement
M/T model
1, Disconnect the clutch interlock switch connector (A).
2. Loosen the locknut (B), then remove the clutch
interlock switch (C).
3. Install the clutch interlock switch, and adjust th ...