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:
Battery Terminal Disconnection and
Reconnection
Disconnection
NOTE: Some systems store data in memory that is lost
when the battery is disconnected. Do the following
procedures before disconnecting the battery,
1. Make sure you have the anti-th ...
To Stop Playing Your iPod
To play the radio, press the FM/AM,
or button. Press the CD button
to switch to the disc mode. Press the
AUX button to switch back to the
iPod.
Disconnecting an iPod
You can disconnect the ...
Self-diagnostic Function
The audio system has a self-diagnostic function.
NOTE:
• Not all self-diagnostic functions appear on all models.
• There may be other self-diagnostic functions that are for factory us ...