Honda Accord: Power Assist Check
tires and wheels at the correct tire pressure.
1. Check the power steering fluid level (see page 17-28).
2. Start the engine, let it idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to warm up the fluid.
3. Attach a commercially available spring scale (A) to the steering wheel. With the engine idling and the vehicle on a clean, dry floor, pull the scale as shown and read it as soon as the tires begin to turn.
-If the scale reads no more than the specification, the steering gearbox and pump are OK.
-If the scale reads more than the specification, troubleshoot the steering system (see page 17-24).
Initial turning load: 29 N

Steering Wheel Rotational Play Check
1. Set the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Measure how far you can turn the steering wheel left
and right without moving the front wheels.
-If the play is within the limit, the ...
See also:
Multi-Information Display
The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside
temperature
indicator, and other gauges.
It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful
informati ...
Opening/Closing theWindows and Moonroof with the Key
You can open and close the windows
and the moonroof (if equipped) with
the key in the driver’s door lock.
To open:
1. Insert the key in the driver’s door
lock.
2. Turn the key clockwise ...
ODS Unit Initialization
NOTE:
• After SRS unit or ODS unit is replaced, do this
procedure to initialize the ODS unit.
• ODS unit initialization will initialize both OPDS sensor
and front passenger's weight se ...
