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:
Rear Wheelhouse Gusset
Replacement
4-door
NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the body or the related parts.
1. Remove these items:
- Rear seat-back (see page 20-239)
- Rear seat side bolst ...
Front Seat Active Head Restraint
Inspection
NOTE: If the vehicle has been in a collision, always
inspect the active head restraint, even if they appear
reusable, by doing the following procedure.
1. Driver's seat (manual height adjustable ...
To Play the FM/AM Radio
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position. Press the AUDIO button to
view the audio control display. Turn
the system on by pressing the
power/volume knob or ...