Honda Accord: Before Driving
Before you begin driving your vehicle, you should know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids. You also need to know how to properly store luggage or packages. The information in this section will help you. If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle, please read the information in this section first.
- Break-in Period
- Fuel Recommendation
- Refueling
- Check Fuel Cap Message
- Opening and Closing the Hood
- Oil Check
- Engine Coolant Check
- Fuel Economy
- Accessories and Modifications
- Carrying Cargo
System Setup
This command group allows you to
change or customize HFL basic
settings.
To set a 4-digit passcode to lock the
HFL system for security purposes:
Press and release the HFL Talk
button before ...
Break-in Period
Help assure your vehicle’s future
reliability and performance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the first 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:
Avoid full-throttle starts ...
See also:
Fuel Fill Door Adjustment
1. Slightly loosen the hinge mounting bolts (A).
2 . Adjust the fuel fill door (B) in or out until it is flush with
the body, and up or down as necessary to equalize the
gaps.
3. Tighten the h ...
Reverse Lockout
6-speed manual transmission only
The manual transmission has a
lockout so you cannot accidentally
shift from any forward gear to
reverse while the vehicle is moving
at a certain speed. If you ...
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 ...