Honda Accord: Preparing to Drive
You should do the following checks and adjustments before you drive your vehicle.
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside lights are clean and unobstructed. Remove frost, snow, or ice.
2. Check that the hood is fully closed.
3. Check that the trunk is fully closed.
4. Visually check the tires. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to check its pressure.
5. Check that any items you may be carrying are stored properly or fastened down securely.
6. On vehicles with power adjustable seats
Check the seat adjustment
On vehicles with manual adjustable seats
Check the seat adjustment
7. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors.
8. Check the steering wheel adjustment.
9. Make sure the doors are securely closed and locked.
10. Fasten your seat belt. Check that your passengers have fastened their seat belts.
11. When you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel.
Driving
This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important
information on parking your ...
Starting the Engine
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. In cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
3. Manual transmission:
Press the clutch pedal down all the
way. The ST ...
See also:
VTEC Rocker Arm Test
Special Tools Required
. VTEC Air Stopper 07ZAJ-PNAA200
. VTEC Air Adapter 07ZAJ-PNAA101 (2)
. Air Joint Adapter 07ZAJ-PNAA300
- Air Pressure Regulator 07AAJ-PNAA101
1. Start the engine, and let ...
Oil Seal Replacement
Special Tools Required
- Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
- Oil Seal Driver Attachment 07NAD-P20A100
1. Remove the oil seal (A) from the transmission
housing (B).
...
Using HFL
HFL Buttons
HFL Talk button - Press and release to give a command or answer
a call.
HFL Back button - Press and
release to end a call, go back to the
previous command, or cancel the
comman ...