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:
Shift Lock System Circuit
Troubleshooting
1. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A) located under the
driver's side of the dashboard.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Make sure the HDS
communicates with the PCM. If it does not, go to the
...
Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Shelf Area
Special Tools Required
KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*
*Available through the Honda Tool and
Equipment
Program; call 888-424-6857
Rear Shelf
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
S ...
Side Curtain Airbags
The side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers
in outer
seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The side curtain
airbags
equipped in this vehic ...