service indicator HONDA ACCORD 2003 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration. We recommend gasolines containing
detergent additives that help prevent
f uel system and engine deposits.
Avoidhardbraking.Newbrakes
need to be broken-in by moderate
use f or the f irst 200 miles (300
km).
Open the f uel f ill door by pushing
onthehandletotheleftof the
driver’s seat.
Help assure your car’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
Because the f uel f ill cap is on the
driver’s side of the car, park with
that side closest to the service
station pumps.
In Canada, some gasolines contain
an octane-enhancing additive called
MMT. If you use such gasolines,
your emission control system
perf ormance may deteriorate and
the Malf unction Indicator Lamp on
your instrument panel may turn on.
If this happens, contact your
authorized Honda dealer f or service.
Using gasoline containing lead will
damage your car’s emissions
controls. This contributes to air
pollution.
Youshouldfollowthesesamere-
commendations with an overhauled
or exchanged engine, or when the
brakes are relined. Do not change the oil until the
recommended time or mileage
intervalshowninthemaintenance
schedule. Your Honda is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 86 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise in the engine that can lead to
mechanical damage.
1. 2.
Bef ore Driving
Break-in Period Gasoline Filling the Fuel Tank
Break-in Period, Gasoline, Service Station Procedures
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Screw the f uel f ill cap back on,
tighten it until it clicks several
times. If you do not properly
tighten the cap, the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp may come on (see
page ).
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Put the
attachment on the f uel f ill cap into
the slit on the f uel f ill door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank, leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
Your car has an on-board ref ueling
vapor recovery system to help
keep f uel vapors f rom going into
the atmosphere. If the fuel nozzle
keeps clicking of f even though the
tank is not f ull, there may be a
problem with this system. Consult
your dealer.
3. 4.
5. 6.
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Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving205
FUEL FILL CAP TETHER
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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By eliminating as much of the
electrical load as possible, you can
drive several miles (kilometers)
before the battery is too discharged
to keep the engine running. Drive to
a service station or garage where
you can get technical assistance.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories: radio, heater, A/C, rear
def ogger, cruise control, etc. Try not
to use other electrically-operated
controls such as the power windows.
Keep the engine running and take
extra care not to stall it. Starting the
engine will discharge the battery
rapidly.
This indicator should come on when
the ignition switch is ON (II), and go
out af ter the engine starts. If it
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, it indicates that the
charging system has stopped
charging the battery.
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Charging System Indicator
348
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
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ÎIf it comes on at any other time, it
indicates a problem with the car’s
brake system. In most cases, the
problem is a low f luid level in the
brake f luid reservoir. Press lightly on
the brake pedal to see if it f eels
normal. If it does, check the brake
f luid level the next time you stop at a
service station (see page ). If the
fluid level is low, take the car to your
dealer and have the brake system
inspected f or leaks or worn brake
pads.
However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. Because of the
brake system’s dual-circuit design, a
problem in one part of the system
will still give you braking at two
wheels. You will f eel the brake pedal
go down much f arther bef ore the car
begins to slow down, and you will
have to press harder on the pedal.
The distance needed to stop will be
much longer. Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the
longer distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the car. You
should have it towed, and repaired as
soon as possible. (See
on page .)
The Brake System Indicator
normallycomesonwhenyouturn
the ignition switch ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking brake.
It comes on and stays lit if you do not
f ully release the parking brake. If you must drive the car a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and cautiously.
If the ABS indicator comes on with
this indicator, have the car inspected
by your Honda dealer immediately.
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358Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed351
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
U.S. indicator shown
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CONT INUED
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System Components . 42
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Seats, Adjusting the . 87
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Security System . 194
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Select/Reset Knob . 65
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Serial Number . 362
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Service Intervals . 250
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Service Manual . 382
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Service Station Procedures . 204
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Setting the Clock . 139, 156, 174
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 223
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Shif t Lock Release . 226
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Side Airbags . 47
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 47
How The SIDE Airbag Cutof f
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Indicator Light Works . 49
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Side Curtain Airbags . 48
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work . 48
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Signaling Turns . 68
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Snow Tires . 308
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 326
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Sound System . 134, 150, 169
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 334
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Specif ications . 366 ........
Spark Plugs, Replacing . 289, 292
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Specif ications Charts . 364
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Speed Control . 195
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Speed Limiter . 222, 226
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Speedometer . 63
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 45
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Additional Safety Precautions . 51
How Your Airbags
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Work . 45, 47, 48
How Your SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 48
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SRS Components . 45
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SRS Service . 51
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SRS Indicator . 48, 59
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Starting the Engine . 219
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 220
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With a Dead Battery . 342
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 345
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment . 73
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 77
Stereo Sound .......................
System . 134, 150, 169
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Storing Your Car . 323 ........................................
Sun Visor . 106
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Sunglasses Holder . 107
Supplemental Restraint System
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Servicing . 51
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SRS Indicator . 48, 59
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System Components . 45
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Synthetic Oil . 269
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Tachometer . 63
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 317
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 333
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 367
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Emissions Control Systems . 371
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Oxygenated Fuels . 369
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 373
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Temperature Gauge . 64
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 373
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Time, Setting the . 139, 156, 174
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Timing Belt . 302
Index
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