Honda Accord: Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their vehicles. It gives you information about how to safely evaluate the problem and what to do to correct it. If the problem has stranded you on the side of the road, you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also find instructions on getting your vehicle towed.
- Compact Spare Tire
- Changing a Flat Tire
- If the EngineWon’t Start
- Jump Starting
- If the Engine Overheats
- Low Oil Pressure Indicator
- Charging System Indicator
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- Brake System Indicator
- Fuses
- Fuse Locations
- Emergency Towing
Interior Care
Leather
EX-L and all V6 models
Vacuum dirt and dust from the
leather frequently. Pay close
attention to the pleats and seams.
Clean the leather with a soft cloth
dampened with a 90% water and ...
Compact Spare Tire
Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Check the air pressure of the
com ...
See also:
Fuel Information
• Fuel recommendation
Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic
knocking noise
that can lead to engine damage.
• Top tier detergent gasoline
Because the level ...
General Troubleshooting Information
How to Check for DTCs with the HDS
There are three methods used to check for DTCs. The recommended method is to
use the Honda Diagnostic System
(HDS) with the appropriate software, plugged into th ...
DTC Troubleshooting Index
NOTE: Record all DTCs, and sort them by DTC type using the DTC
troubleshooting index, then troubleshoot the DTC(s)
in this order:
• Battery voltage DTCs
• Internal error DTCs
• Lo ...