Honda Accord: 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 and rapid acceleration.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time.
Do not tow a trailer.
You should also follow these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced.
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. ...
Fuel Recommendation
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise that c ...
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Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your
vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell,
insufficient
brake fluid, oil resi ...
Multi-Information Display Warning andInformation Messages
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press
the (information) button to see the
message again
with the system message indicator on.
...
PCV Valve Inspection
1. Check the PCV valve (A), hoses (B), and connections
for leaks or restrictions.
1.PCV valve when the hose between the PCV valve and
intake manifold is lightly pinched (A) with your fingers
or ...