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:
Crankshaft Installation
Special Tools Required
Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
Attachment, 24 x 26 mm 07746-0010700
Oil Seal Driver Attachment, 96 mm 07ZAD-PNAA100
1. M/T model: Install the crankshaft end bushing ...
To Play an iPod
This audio system can select and
play the audio files on the iPod with
the same controls used for the disc
player. To play an iPod, connect it to
the USB adapter cable in the console
compart ...
Front Bumper Removal/Installation
NOTE:
- Have an assistant help you when removing and
installing the front bumper.
- Take care not to scratch the front bumper
or the body.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- When pr ...