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:
Ignition Key Switch Test
1. Remove the steering column upper and lower covers
(see page 20-181).
2. Disconnect the 6P connector (A).
3. Check for continuity between terminals No. 1 and No.
2.
• There should ...
Supplemental restraint system (SRS)
The Accord SRS Includes a driver's airbag in the steering wheel hub, a
passenger's airbag In the dashboard
above the glove box, seat belt tensioners in the front seat belt retractors,
side curtai ...
Engine Oil Additives
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
affect the engine or transmission
performance and durability. ...