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:
B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode
1 and Test Mode 2 (without the
HDS)
Special Tools Required
MFCS (MCIC) Service Connector 07WAZ-00101 OA
Test Mode 1
Check the ECM/PCM for DTCs and troubleshoot
ECM/PCM (see p a g e 11-3) or F-CAN loss o f
communication errors first ...
Brake Fluid Level Switch Test
NOTE: If both the ABSA/SA indicator and the brake
system indicator come on at the same time, check the
VSA system for DTCs first (see page 19-48).
1. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch conne ...
Maintenance Sub Items
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) {if engine electrical maintenance is.
required)
The Accord SRS includes a driver's airbag in the steering wheel hub, a
passenger's airbag in the dashboard
...