Honda Accord: Recommended Shift Points
Drive in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. This will give you good fuel economy and effective emissions control. The following shift points are recommended:
On models with 5-speed manual transmission
On models with 6-speed manual transmission
Manual Transmission
On models with 5-speed manual
transmission, or models
with 6-speed manual transmission
The manual transmission is
synchronized in all forward gears for
smooth operation. It has a lockout so ...
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 ...
See also:
Brake Booster Test
Functional Test
1. With the ignition switch in LOCK (0), press the brake
pedal several times to deplete the vacuum reservoir,
then press the brake pedal hard and hold it for
15 seconds. If the bra ...
Fuel Tank Draining
1. Remove the fuel tank unit (see page 11 -320).
2. Using a hand pump, a hose, and a container suitable
for fuel, draw the fuel from the fuel tank.
3. Reinstall the fuel tank unit (see page 11- ...
Brake System
• Parking Brake
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parking.
To apply:
Pull the lever fully up without pressing the
release button.
To release:
1. Pull the lever sli ...