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:
General Troubleshooting Information
Sf stem Indicator
This system has four indicators;
- ABS indicator (A)
- Brake system indicator (B)
- VSA indicator (C)
- VSA activation indicator (D)
When the system is OK, each indicator com ...
Protecting Infants
Child Seat Type
An infant must be properly
restrained in a rear-facing, reclining
child seat until the child reaches the
seat maker’s weight or height limit
for the seat, and the child is ...
Radio Data System (RDS)
On the FM band, you can select a
favorite station and display the
program service name provided by
the radio data system (RDS).
RDS INFO Display
The RDS INFO display function
shows the name ...