Honda Accord: Maintenance - Honda Accord 2008-2012 Owner's ManualHonda 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.

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 ...

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VSA Off Switch Test
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). 2. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover {see page 20-166). 3. Push out the VSA OFF switch (A) from the driver's dashboard lower cover. 4. Check ...

Automatic Transmission and A/T Differential: (cont'd)
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ATF Cooler Cleaning
Special Tools Required •ATF Cooler Cleaner GHTTTCF6H -Magnetic Nonbypass Spin-On Filter GTHGNBP2* *: Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857. Before installing an ...