Honda Accord: Driving
This section gives you tips on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to operate the manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA ) system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and facts you need if you are planning to tow a trailer.
- Preparing to Drive
- Starting the Engine
- Manual Transmission
- Automatic Transmission
- Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Automatic Transmission Only)
- Parking
- Braking System
- Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
- Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Towing a Trailer
Cargo Net
Optional
The cargo net can be used to help
hold down items stored in the trunk. ...
Preparing to Drive
You should do the following checks
and adjustments before you drive
your vehicle.
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ic ...
See also:
Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation
1. Raise and support the vehicle (see page 1 -13).
2. Remove the front wheel.
3. Remove the self-locking nut (A) and the flange nut (B)
while holding the respective joint pin (C) with a hex
wr ...
Ball Joint Boot Inspection / Replacemen
Special Tools Required
- Clip Guide, 45 mm 070AG-SJA0300
-Clip Guide, 41 mm 07974-SA50700
1. Check the ball joint boot for weakness, damage,
cracks, and grease leaks.
NOTE:
- If the ball joint ...
Mode Control Motor Test
NOTE: Before testing the motor, check for HVAC DTCs
(see page 21-101).
1. Disconnect the 7P connector from the mode control
motor.
Incorrectly applying power and ground to the mode
control mo ...