Honda Accord: Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a
painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly repair
it.
• Washing the Vehicle
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the following conditions:
• If driving on roads with road salt.
• If driving in coastal areas.
• If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted
surfaces.
Do not spray water into the air intake vents or engine compartment. It can cause a malfunction.
• Using an Automated Car Wash
Fold in the door mirrors. Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.
• Using High Pressure Cleaners
• Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzle and the vehicle
body.
• Take particular care around the windows. Standing too close may cause water to
enter the vehicle interior. Do not spray water into the engine compartment.
• Applying Wax
A good coat of automotive body wax helps protect your vehicle’s paint from the elements. Wax will wear off over time and expose your vehicle’s paint to the elements, so reapply as necessary.
• Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts
If you get gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery fluid on resin coated parts, they may be stained or the coating may peel. Promptly wipe it away using a soft cloth and clean water.
Ask a dealer about the correct coating material when you want to repair the painted surface of the parts made of resin.
• Cleaning the Window
Wipe using a glass cleaner.
Wires are mounted to the inside of the rear window.
Wipe along the same direction as the wires with a soft cloth so as not to damage them.
• Maintaining Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum is susceptible to deterioration caused by salt and other road contaminants. Use a sponge and mild detergent to wipe away promptly.
Be careful not to use harsh chemicals (including some commercial wheel cleaners) or a stiff brush. They can damage the clear coat of the aluminum alloy wheels that helps keep the aluminum from corroding and tarnishing.
Interior Care
Use a damp cloth with a mixture of mild detergent and warm water to remove dirt. Use a clean cloth to remove detergent residue. Do not spill liquids inside the vehicle. Electrical devices and ...Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles. ...See also:
Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch A
(2nd Clutch) Replacement
1. Remove the intake air duct.
2. Disconnect the connector (A) from the transmission
fluid pressure switch A (2nd clutch) (B), and remove
the transmission fluid pressure switch A (2nd clutch).
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Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Use the selector knob, DISP and BACK
buttons to access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the
normal ...
Menu Display
To select any setting such as the
clock, sound adjusting, or the
compass (if equipped), press the
MENU button. To use any audio
system function, the ignition switch
must be in the ACCESSORY ...