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:
Shift Lock Stop/Shift Lock Stop Cushion
Replacement
Type A Shift Lever
1. Remove the shift lock solenoid (see page 14-254).
2. Remove the shift lock stop (A) and the stop cushion
(B) as a set.
3. Apply silicone grease to the pin (C) of the shif ...
Engine Speed Limiter
If you exceed the maximum speed
for the gear you are in, the engine
speed will enter into the tachometer’s
red zone. If this occurs, you may feel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused ...
Air Mix Control Motor Replacement
1. Remove the driver's dashboard undercover (see page
20-170).
2. Disconnect the 7P connector (A) from the air mix
control motor (B). Remove the self-tapping screws
and the air mix control motor ...