Honda Accord: 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 and rapid acceleration.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time.
Do not tow a trailer.
You should also follow these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced.
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. ...
Fuel Recommendation
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise that c ...
See also:
Using the Paddle Shifters in the D position (D-Paddle Shift Mode)
V6 models only
When you are driving in theD
position, you can shift the
transmission up or down manually
with the paddle shifters.
To shift up or down, use the +
(right) or - (left) paddl ...
Tire and Loading Information Label
The label attached to the driver’s doorjamb provides necessary tire and
loading
information.
The tire and loading information label attached to the
driver’s doorjamb contains:
1 The numb ...
Precautions and Procedures
General Precautions
NOTE: Some systems store data in memory that is lost
when the battery is disconnected. Before disconnecting
the battery, refer to Battery Terminal Disconnection and
Reconnectio ...