Honda Accord: Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their vehicles. It gives you information about how to safely evaluate the problem and what to do to correct it. If the problem has stranded you on the side of the road, you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also find instructions on getting your vehicle towed.
- Compact Spare Tire
- Changing a Flat Tire
- If the EngineWon’t Start
- Jump Starting
- If the Engine Overheats
- Low Oil Pressure Indicator
- Charging System Indicator
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- Brake System Indicator
- Fuses
- Fuse Locations
- Emergency Towing
Interior Care
Leather
EX-L and all V6 models
Vacuum dirt and dust from the
leather frequently. Pay close
attention to the pleats and seams.
Clean the leather with a soft cloth
dampened with a 90% water and ...
Compact Spare Tire
Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Check the air pressure of the
com ...
See also:
System Description
Security Alarm
The security alarm system is armed automatically after
the doors, hood, and trunk lid are closed and locked. For
the system to arm, the ignition switch must be in the
LOCK (0) posit ...
ATF Filter Replacement
NOTE: The ATF filter is not a scheduled maintenance
item. Replace the filter only if it is leaking, or
contaminated, or when the transmission is being
overhauled or replaced with a remanufactured u ...
Door Lock Actuator Test
Driver's Door and Left Rear Door (4-door)
1 Remove the door panel.
• Front (see page 20-17)
• Rear (see page 20-38)
2. Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the actuator
(B).
NOTE: T ...