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:
Door Locks
To lock both doors, push the front of
the master door lock switch on
either door, pull the lock tab
rearward on the driver’s door, or use
the key on the outside lock on the
driver’s do ...
Timing Belt
V6 models
The timing belt should be replaced
according to the Maintenance
Minder TM.
Replace the timing belt every 60,000
miles (100,000 km) if you regularly
drive your vehicle in any of the ...
Power Mirror Switch
Test/Replacement
1. Remove the power window master switch.
• 4-door (see page 22-305)
• 2-door (see page 22-306)
2. Disconnect the 13P connector from the power mirror
switch (A).
3. Check for contin ...