Honda Accord: Recommended Engine Oil
Oil is a major contributor to your engine’s performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal. This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving, and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s latest requirements.
Honda Motor Oil is the preferred 0W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It is highly recommended that you use Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for optimum engine protection. Make sure the API Certification Seal says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines’’.
The oil viscosity or weight is provided on the container’s label.
0W-20 oil is formulated for yearround protection of your vehicle to improve cold weather starting and fuel economy.
Adding Engine Oil
Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and carefully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spills immediately. Spilled oil could
damage ...
Synthetic Oil
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given for a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certification Seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
follow t ...
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General Troubleshooting Information
DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Codes)
The self-diagnostic function of the SRS unit allows it to
locate the causes of system problems and store this
information in memory. For easier troubleshooting, this
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Audio/Information Screen
Displays the audio status and wallpaper. From this screen, you can go to
various
setup options.
• Switching the Display
Press the (display) button to
change the display.
• Audio
Shows ...
Audio Remote Switch Test
1. Remove the steering wheel (see page 17-6).
2. Remove the audio remote switch (see page 17-7).
3. Measure the resistance between the terminals No. 1
and No. 8 in each switch position accordin ...