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:
General Troubleshooting
Information
Mow to Check for DTCs with the HDS
NOTE: Check the vehicle battery condition first {see page 22-90).
1. Make sure the ignition switch is turned to LOCK (0).
2. Connect the HDS to the data link ...
DTC Troubleshooting
DTC B10CF: Left Daytime Running Lights
Circuit Malfunction
NOTE:
• Make sure the No. 15 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's
under-dash fuse/relay box is OK.
• If you are troubleshooting mult ...
Emergency Trunk Opener
The trunk release lever allows you to open the
trunk from inside for your safety.
Slide the release lever in the direction of the
arrow.
Parents should decide if their children should be
sho ...