Honda Accord: Maintenance
This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and how to follow basic maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes instructions on how to read the Maintenance Minder messages on the information display, and instructions for simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on your vehicle, you may want to purchase the service manual. See information on how to obtain a copy, or see your dealer.
U.S. Vehicles:
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individual using parts that are ‘‘certified’’ to EPA standards.
- Maintenance Safety
- Maintenance Minder
- Fluid Locations
- Adding Engine Oil
- Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
- Engine Coolant
- Windshield Washers
- Transmission Fluid
- Brake and Clutch Fluid
- Power Steering Fluid
- Timing Belt
- Lights
- Cleaning the Seat Belts
- Floor Mats
- Dust and Pollen Filter
- Wiper Blades
- Tires
- Checking the Battery
- Vehicle Storage
- Interior Care
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be
towed behind a motor home. If your
vehicle needs to be towed in an
emergency. ...
Maintenance Safety
All service items not detailed in this
section should be performed by a
certified technician or qualified
mechanic.
Important Safety Precautions
To eliminate potential hazards, read
the inst ...
See also:
Front Door Sash Outer Trim
Replacement
NOTE:
- Take care not to scratch the door.
- 4-door is shown; 2-door is similar.
1. Remove the door outer molding (see page 20-36).
2. Pull up the door sash outer trim (A) to release the
ho ...
Steering Lock Replacement
1. Remove the steering column (see page 17-10).
2. Center-punch both of the two shear bolts, and drill
their heads off with a 5 mm (0.20 in) drill bit. Be careful
not to damage the steering lock ...
Playing an iPod®
Connect the iPod® using your dock connector to the USB port, then select the
iPod
mode.
• How to Select an Album
1. Select the album bar.
- The image of the current album is displ ...