Honda Accord: 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 repair
it.
• Washing the Vehicle
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the following conditions:
• If driving on roads with road salt.
• If driving in coastal areas.
• If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted
surfaces.
Do not spray water into the air intake vents or engine compartment. It can cause a malfunction.
• Using an Automated Car Wash
Fold in the door mirrors. Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.
• Using High Pressure Cleaners
• Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzle and the vehicle
body.
• Take particular care around the windows. Standing too close may cause water to
enter the vehicle interior. Do not spray water into the engine compartment.
• Applying Wax
A good coat of automotive body wax helps protect your vehicle’s paint from the elements. Wax will wear off over time and expose your vehicle’s paint to the elements, so reapply as necessary.
• Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts
If you get gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery fluid on resin coated parts, they may be stained or the coating may peel. Promptly wipe it away using a soft cloth and clean water.
Ask a dealer about the correct coating material when you want to repair the painted surface of the parts made of resin.
• Cleaning the Window
Wipe using a glass cleaner.
Wires are mounted to the inside of the rear window.
Wipe along the same direction as the wires with a soft cloth so as not to damage them.
• Maintaining Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum is susceptible to deterioration caused by salt and other road contaminants. Use a sponge and mild detergent to wipe away promptly.
Be careful not to use harsh chemicals (including some commercial wheel cleaners) or a stiff brush. They can damage the clear coat of the aluminum alloy wheels that helps keep the aluminum from corroding and tarnishing.
Interior Care
Use a damp cloth with a mixture of mild detergent and warm water to remove
dirt.
Use a clean cloth to remove detergent residue.
Do not spill liquids inside the vehicle.
Electrical devices and ...
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles. ...
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Fasten and Position the Seat Belts
Insert the latch plate into the buckle,
then tug on the belt to make sure the
belt is securely latched. Check that
the belt is not twisted, because a
twisted belt can cause serious
injuries ...
Multi-View Rear Camera
About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The audio/information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view. The
display
automatically changes to the rear view when the shift lever is moved to (R.
T ...
Damper/Spring Disassembly, Inspection, and
Reassembly
Exploded View
NOTE: When compressing the damper spring, use a
commercially available strut spring compressor (Branick
MST-580A or Model 7200, or equivalent) according to
the manufacturer's ins ...