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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Rearview Mirror Harness Cover Base
Replacement
4-door with Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror
NOTE:
t Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Wear eye protection while cutting the glass adhesive
with piano wire.
1. Remove these items:
- R ...
Cf Hinder Bore Honing
Only a scored or scratched cylinder bore must be honed.
1. Measure the cylinder bores (see page 7-17).
If the engine block is to be reused, hone the cylinders,
and remeasure the bores.
2. Re ...
Rear License Plate Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1. Remove the license plate light assembly by
pushing the left edge of the lens toward the
right and pulling the assembly out.
2. Remove the lens b ...