Honda Accord: Before Driving
Before you begin driving your vehicle, you should know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids. You also need to know how to properly store luggage or packages. The information in this section will help you. If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle, please read the information in this section first.
- Break-in Period
- Fuel Recommendation
- Refueling
- Check Fuel Cap Message
- Opening and Closing the Hood
- Oil Check
- Engine Coolant Check
- Fuel Economy
- Accessories and Modifications
- Carrying Cargo
System Setup
This command group allows you to
change or customize HFL basic
settings.
To set a 4-digit passcode to lock the
HFL system for security purposes:
Press and release the HFL Talk
button before ...
Break-in Period
Help assure your vehicle’s future
reliability and performance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the first 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:
Avoid full-throttle starts ...
See also:
Countershaft Assembly Clearance Inspection
tightened to the specified torque (see page 13-46).
1. Measure the clearance between 1st gear (A) and the
1st gear distance collar (B) with a feeler gauge (C).
- If the clearance exceeds the se ...
Authorized Manuals
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)
The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm
Incorporated. You can order by phone or online:
Call Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356 (credit c ...
Engine Coolant
Adding Engine Coolant
If the coolant level in the reserve
tank is at or below the MIN line, add
coolant to bring it up to the MAX line.
Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
Always use Hond ...