Honda Accord: Maintenance
This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and how to follow basic maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes instructions on how to read the Maintenance Minder messages on the information display, and instructions for simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on your vehicle, you may want to purchase the service manual. See information on how to obtain a copy, or see your dealer.
U.S. Vehicles:
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individual using parts that are ‘‘certified’’ to EPA standards.
- Maintenance Safety
- Maintenance Minder
- Fluid Locations
- Adding Engine Oil
- Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
- Engine Coolant
- Windshield Washers
- Transmission Fluid
- Brake and Clutch Fluid
- Power Steering Fluid
- Timing Belt
- Lights
- Cleaning the Seat Belts
- Floor Mats
- Dust and Pollen Filter
- Wiper Blades
- Tires
- Checking the Battery
- Vehicle Storage
- Interior Care
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be
towed behind a motor home. If your
vehicle needs to be towed in an
emergency. ...
Maintenance Safety
All service items not detailed in this
section should be performed by a
certified technician or qualified
mechanic.
Important Safety Precautions
To eliminate potential hazards, read
the inst ...
See also:
Frame and Drain Tube Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, 2-door (see page 24-23),
4-door (see page 24-21) and the precautions and
procedures (see page 24-25) before doing repair ...
Playing a USB Flash Drive
Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either
MP3,
WMA or AAC*1 format.
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then select the USB mode.
• How to Sele ...
Brake Hose Replacement
NOTE;
- Before reassembling, cheek that all parts are free of
dirt and other foreign particles.
- Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to do
so.
- Do not spill brake fluid on the ve ...