Honda Accord: Eighth generation (2008–2012)
The North American version of the Accord has a different body from its Japanese counterpart. This shape is sold as the Honda Inspire in Japan, and is not sold in Europe. It was discontinued in Japan in September 2012. Larger than the previous model, the sedan is now classified as a full-size car by EPA standards. A coupe version is available, as well as a Crosstour fastback model, which was introduced in the US for the 2010 model year.
- Honda Accord 2008-2012 Owner's Manual
- Introduction
- A FewWordsAbout Safety
- Overview of Contents
- Your Vehicle at a Glance
- Driver and Passenger Safety
- Instruments and Controls
- Features
- Before Driving
- Driving
- Maintenance
- Taking Care of the Unexpected
- Technical Information
- Warranty and Customer Relations
- Honda Accord MK8 2008-2012 Service Manual
- Introduction
- Supplemental restraint system (SRS)
- General Information
- Specifications
- Maintenance
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Fuel and Emissions
- Transaxle
- Transaxle
- Transaxle
- Introduction
- Supplemental restraint system (SRS) (if steering maintenance is required)
- Steering
- Suspension
- Brakes
- Body
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
- Body Electrical
- Audio, Navigation, and Telematics
- Restraints
Seventh generation (2003–2007)
The seventh generation of the Accord was launched in 2002 (2003 model year in North America), and consists of two separate models; one for the Japanese and European markets, and the other for North Am ...
Ninth generation (2013–2025)
For the ninth-generation Accord, Honda appointed Shoji Matsui, who served as an engineer on the Accord platform from 1985 to 1996 as lead project manager. It is the first Accord to use a strut suspens ...
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Driving
This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important
information on parking your ...
Brake and Clutch Fluid
Check the fluid level in the
reservoirs monthly. There are up to
two reservoirs, depending on the
model. They are:
Brake fluid reservoir (all models)
Clutch fluid reservoir
(manual transmiss ...
Shift Lock Release
This allows you to move the shift
lever out of Park if the normal
method of pushing on the brake
pedal and pressing the release
button does not work.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the ...