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:
Door Locks
To lock both doors, push the front of
the master door lock switch on
either door, pull the lock tab
rearward on the driver’s door, or use
the key on the outside lock on the
driver’s do ...
Refrigerant Recovery
• Air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor can
irritate your eyes, nose, or throat.
• Be careful when connecting service
equipment.
•Do not breathe refrigerant or vapor. ...
Steering Wheel Removal
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations: 4-door {see page 24-21),
2-door (see page 24-23) and the precautions and
procedures (see page 24-25) before doing repair ...