Honda Accord: Owner’s Maintenance Checks
You should check the following items at the specified intervals. If you are unsure of how to perform any check, turn to the appropriate page listed.
Engine oil level Check every time you fill the fuel tank.
Engine coolant level Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank.
Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly.
Brakes Check the fluid level monthly.
Tires Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.
Lights Check the operation of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly.

* 1 : If themessage ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
# : See information onmaintenance and emissions warranty in the center column.
NOTE: Independent of theMaintenanceMinder information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.

Important Maintenance Precautions
If you have the required service
done but do not reset the display, or
reset the display without doing the
service, the system will not show the
correct maintenance intervals. This
can lead ...
Fluid Locations
4-cylinder models
V6 models ...
See also:
Lower Arm A Replacement
1. Raise and support the vehicle (see page 1-13).
2. Remove the rear wheel.
3. Remove the parking brake cable mounting bolt (B).
4. Remove the lower arm A mounting bolts, then
remove lower a ...
B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode
C
Do this diagnosis if a component that is controlled by the
B-CAN system does not stop or turn off.
NOTE:
• If the component does not turn on, go to B-CAN
System Diagnosis Test Mode D {see p ...
Symptom Troubleshooting
Loiw tire pressure Indicator does not come on,
and no DTCs are stored
NOTE: Check for gauge DTCs with the HDS (see page
22-3). If gauge DTCs are stored, troubleshoot those DTCs
first.
1. Turn t ...