Honda Accord: Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a
painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly repair
it.
• Washing the Vehicle
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the following conditions:
• If driving on roads with road salt.
• If driving in coastal areas.
• If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted
surfaces.
Do not spray water into the air intake vents or engine compartment. It can cause a malfunction.
• Using an Automated Car Wash
Fold in the door mirrors. Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.
• Using High Pressure Cleaners
• Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzle and the vehicle
body.
• Take particular care around the windows. Standing too close may cause water to
enter the vehicle interior. Do not spray water into the engine compartment.
• Applying Wax
A good coat of automotive body wax helps protect your vehicle’s paint from the elements. Wax will wear off over time and expose your vehicle’s paint to the elements, so reapply as necessary.
• Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts
If you get gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery fluid on resin coated parts, they may be stained or the coating may peel. Promptly wipe it away using a soft cloth and clean water.
Ask a dealer about the correct coating material when you want to repair the painted surface of the parts made of resin.
• Cleaning the Window
Wipe using a glass cleaner.
Wires are mounted to the inside of the rear window.
Wipe along the same direction as the wires with a soft cloth so as not to damage them.
• Maintaining Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum is susceptible to deterioration caused by salt and other road contaminants. Use a sponge and mild detergent to wipe away promptly.
Be careful not to use harsh chemicals (including some commercial wheel cleaners) or a stiff brush. They can damage the clear coat of the aluminum alloy wheels that helps keep the aluminum from corroding and tarnishing.
Interior Care
Use a damp cloth with a mixture of mild detergent and warm water to remove
dirt.
Use a clean cloth to remove detergent residue.
Do not spill liquids inside the vehicle.
Electrical devices and ...
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles. ...
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Alternator FR Signal Circuit
Troubleshooting
1. Start the engine, and let it idle.
2. Monitor the ALTERNATOR in the DATA LIST with the
HDS.
3. Check if the indicated percentage varies when the
headlight switch is turned on.
Does the p ...
ATF Replacement
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature
(the radiator fan comes on), and turn the en ...
General Information
When using CD-R or CD-RW discs,
use only high quality discs labeled
for audio use.
When recording a CD-R or
CD-RW, the recording must be
closed for it to be used by the disc
changer.
Play ...