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:
Audio Remote Switch Test
1. Remove the steering wheel (see page 17-6).
2. Remove the audio remote switch (see page 17-7).
3. Measure the resistance between the terminals No. 1
and No. 8 in each switch position accordin ...
Refilling Window Washer Fluid
Check the amount of window washer fluid by looking at the reservoir.
If the level is low, fill the washer reservoir.
If the washer fluid is low, the washer level
indicator comes on.
Pour the ...
Parking Brake Switch Test
NOTE: if both the ABS/VSA indicator and the brake
system indicator come on at the same time, check the
VSA system for DTCs first (see page 19-48).
1. Remove the center console (see page 20-158).
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