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:
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
In a moderate to severe side impact,
sensors will detect rapid acceleration
and signal the control unit to
instantly inflate the side curtain
airbag.
If the impact is on the passenger’s
...
Trunk Light Test/Replacement
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Carefully pry out the trunk light (A).
Trunk Light: 5 W
3. Disconnect the 2P connector (B) from the trunk light.
4. Check for continuity between terminals No. 1 ( + ...
Trim Removal/Installation
Door Areas
Special Tools Required
KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*
*Available through the Honda Tool and
Equipment
Program; call 888-424-6857
Door Sill Area - 2-door
NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your ha ...