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 ...
See also:
Tensioner Pulley
Replacement
1. Remove the auto-tensioner (see page 4-31).
2. Clamp the auto-tensioner (A) by using two 8 mm bolts
(B) and a vise (C) as shown. Do not clamp the
auto-tensioner itself, then remove the tensione ...
Slave Cylinder Replacement
NOTE:
- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.
- Do not spilt brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage
the paint or plastic. If brake fluid does contact the paint
or plastic, wa ...
Climate Control Power and Ground
Circuit Troubleshooting
1. Check the No. 16 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's
under-dash fuse/ relay box.
is the fuse OK?
YES-Go to step 2.
NO-Replace the fuse, and recheck. If the fuse blows
again, check for a short in ...