Honda Accord: Maintenance
This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and how to follow basic maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes instructions on how to read the Maintenance Minder messages on the information display, and instructions for simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on your vehicle, you may want to purchase the service manual. See information on how to obtain a copy, or see your dealer.
U.S. Vehicles:
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individual using parts that are ‘‘certified’’ to EPA standards.
- Maintenance Safety
- Maintenance Minder
- Fluid Locations
- Adding Engine Oil
- Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
- Engine Coolant
- Windshield Washers
- Transmission Fluid
- Brake and Clutch Fluid
- Power Steering Fluid
- Timing Belt
- Lights
- Cleaning the Seat Belts
- Floor Mats
- Dust and Pollen Filter
- Wiper Blades
- Tires
- Checking the Battery
- Vehicle Storage
- Interior Care
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be
towed behind a motor home. If your
vehicle needs to be towed in an
emergency. ...
Maintenance Safety
All service items not detailed in this
section should be performed by a
certified technician or qualified
mechanic.
Important Safety Precautions
To eliminate potential hazards, read
the inst ...
See also:
General Troubleshooting Information
Troubleshooting CAN Circuit Related Problems
NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the
instructions in B-Can System Diagnosis Test
Mode A (see page 22-134)..
Using the ...
Recirculation Control Motor Test
'08-09 models 4-door with A/T and "10 model
with A/T
NOTE: Before testing the motor, check for HVAC DTCs
(see page 21-9).
1. Disconnect the 7P connector from the recirculation
control moto ...
Trunk Lid Latch Switch Test
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Disconnect the 3P connector (A) from the trunk lid
latch assembly (B).
3. Check for continuity between terminals No. 1 and No.
2.
• There should be continui ...