steering HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2004 CL7 / 7.G Owner's Guide

The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If it is not, add
brake f luid to bring it up to that level.
Use the same fluid specified for the
brake system.
Low f luid level can indicate a leak in
the clutch system. Have this system
inspected as soon as possible.Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not, add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark.
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Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering Fluid
Maint enance
Power Steering Fluid
Clutch System
231
6-cylider models UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
4-cylider models LOWER LEVEL UPPER LEVEL
MAX
MIN
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µµClean the hood latch assembly with a
mild cleaner, then lubricate it with a
multipurpose grease. Lubricate all
the moving parts (as shown),
including the pivot. Follow the time
and distance recommendations in
the Maintenance Schedule. If you
are not sure how to clean and grease
the latch, contact your Honda dealer.
Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
The timing belt should be replaced
at the intervals shown in the
maintenance schedule.
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Replace the belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.)
or 100,000 km (Canada) if you
regularly drive your vehicle in one or
more of these conditions:
6-cylinder models only
Power Steering Fluid, T iming Belt, Hood L atch
Maint enance
Hood L atch
Timing Belt
232
NOTICE:
PIVOTS
LATCH ASSEMBLY
T urning the steering wheel to
f ull lef t or right lock and holding it
there can damage the power steeringpump.
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Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
(Passenger’s side)
Reinstall the air intake cover.
Reinstall the two fasteners and
secure them by pushing on the
heads until they lock.To change the passenger’s side
bulb, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
lef t, and turn of f the engine. To
change the driver’s side bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender.
Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
3.
1. 2.
6. 7.
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Lights
Maint enance
L ow Beam Headlight
235
HOLDING CLIPS
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To change the passenger’s side
bulb, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
lef t, and turn of f the engine. To
change the driver’s side bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender.Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
1.
3.
2.
4.
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Lights
Maint enance
Replacing a Front T urn Signal/
Parking/Side Marker Light Bulb
237
HOLDING CLIPS
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To help increase tire lif e and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires every 10,000 miles
(16,000 km) on 4-cylinder models
and 7,500 miles (12,000 km) on
6-cylinder models. Move the tires to
the positions shown in the chart each
time they are rotated. If you
purchase directional tires, rotate
only f ront-to-back.Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall). Mixing radial and
bias-ply tires on your vehicle can
reduce braking ability, traction, and
steering accuracy. Using tires of a
dif f erent size or construction can
cause the ABS to work inconsistently.
TheABSworksbycomparingthe
speed of the wheels. When replacing
tires, use the same size originally
supplied with the vehicle. Tire size
and construction can affect wheel
speed and may cause the system to
work.
It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels.
Tires
Maint enance
Tire Rotation Replacing Tires
248
(For Non-directional
Tires and Wheels)
Front
(For Directional
Tires and Wheels)Front
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If you decide to tow your vehicle
with all f our wheels on the ground,
make sure you use a properly-
designed and attached tow bar.
Prepare the vehicle for towing as
described above, and leave the
ignition switch in Accessory (I) so
the steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure the radio and any items
plugged into the accessory power
socket are turned of f so they do not
rundownthebattery.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed273
NOTICE:NOTICE:
T he steering system can be
damaged if the steering wheel is locked.
Leave the ignition switch in Accessory
(I), and make sure the steering wheel
turns f reely bef ore you begin towing. Trying to lif t or tow your
vehicle by the bumpers will cause
serious damage. The bumpers are not
designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
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CONT INUED
....................................
Accessories . 171
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 77
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 103
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 218
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
............................
Air Conditioning . 108
.................................
Usage . 113, 115
...............
Air Pressure, Tires . 245, 246
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 164
......................................
Antif reeze . 221
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 60, 189
...................................
Operation . 189
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 153
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 77
............................................
Armrest . 86
................................
Audio System . 120
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 71
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 156
..............
Automatic Transmission . 183
..................
Capacity, Fluid . 284, 286
.......
Checking Fluid Level . 225, 226 .......................................
Shif ting . 183
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 183
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 184
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 186
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 58, 269
............................
Jump Starting . 264
..............................
Maintenance . 252
....................
Specif ications . 285, 287
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 163
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
...........................
Beverage Holders . 99
..................................
Booster Seats . 48
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 189
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 164
....................
Bulb Replacement . 238
...........................................
Fluid . 230
.........................................
Parking . 97
.................
System Indicator . 59, 271
........................
Wear Indicators . 188 .............................
Braking System . 188
........................
Break-in, New Car . 164
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
........................
Brights, Headlights . 70
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 238
..............................
Brake Lights . 238
................
Front Parking Lights . 237
.................................
Headlights . 233
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 239
....................
Specif ications . 285, 287
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 237
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 233
...................
Capacities Chart . 284, 286
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
....................
Cargo, How to Carry . 173
......................................
Cargo Net . 176
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
.........................................
CD Care . 142
...................................
CD Changer . 137
.....
CD Changer Error Messages . 144
Index
A
B
C
I
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...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving . 177
....................................
Economy . 170
................
In Foreign Countries . 292
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 117
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 242
..............................
Economy, Fuel . 170
..................................
Emergencies . 255
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 264
...........
Brake System Indicator . 271
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 257
.....
Charging System Indicator . 269
..................
Checking the Fuses . 275
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 72
............................
Jump Starting . 264
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 268
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 269
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 274
..................
Overheated Engine . 266
.......................................
Towing . 272
...........................
Emergency Brake . 97
......................
Emergency Flashers . 72
......................
Emergency Towing . 272 ............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 82
.......................
Emissions Controls . 293
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 296 Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 67
.........................
If It Won’t Start . 262
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 58, 269
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 268
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 217
...............................
Overheating . 266
....................
Specif ications . 285, 287
....................
Speed Limiter . 182, 185
.......................................
Starting . 179
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 182, 185
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline . 164
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 293
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 16
...................................
Fan, Interior . 110
Features, Comfort and
..............................
Convenience . 107 ....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 165
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 242
...............................................
Oil . 218
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 228
5-speed Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the . 180
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 72
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 257
Fluids
.
Automatic Transmission . 225, 226
..........................................
Brake . 230
.........................................
Clutch . 231
..............
Manual Transmission . 228
..........................
Power Steering . 231
..................
Windshield Washer . 224
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 89
.....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 292
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 72
..............................
Front Airbags . 9, 22
..................................
Front Seat . 83, 85
................................
Adjusting . 83, 85
.........................................
Heaters . 90
.....................................
Airbags . 9, 22
Index
E
F
III
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.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
...............................
Inf ant Restraint . 37
......................................
Inf ant Seats . 37
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 45
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 245
...................................
Inside Mirror . 95
.............................
Inspection, Tire . 247
............................
Instrument Panel . 57
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
...............................
Interior Lights . 103
........................................
Introduction . i
........................
Jacking up the Car . 259
.......................................
Jack, Tire . 258
................................
Jump Starting . 264
..................................................
Keys . 75
.......................
Label, Certif ication . 282
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 70 ..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 18
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 233
.......................................
Indicator . 57
.........................................
Parking . 70
..................................
Turn Signal . 70
.....................................
Load Limit . 174
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 77
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 77
............................
Fuel Fill Door . 165
....................................
Glove Box . 99
...........................................
Trunk . 82
................
Low Coolant Level . 169, 221
Lower Gear, Downshifting
..............................................
to a . 180
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 268
Lubricant Specif ications
..................................
Chart . 284, 286
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 173
...........
Luggage Net (Cargo Net) . 176 ..................................
Maintenance . 201
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks . 204
................................
Record . 207, 212
......................
Required Indicator . 63
..........................................
Saf ety . 202
..............
Schedule . 205-206, 210-211
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 58, 269
...................
Manual Transmission . 180
Manual Transmission
...................................
Fluid . 228, 229
...............................
Meters, Gauges . 65
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 164
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting . 96
.................................
Modif ications . 172
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 172
.........................................
Moonroof . 94
......................
Closing Manually . 274
.....................................
Operation . 94
Index
L M
J K
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 238
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 255
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 288
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 293
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels . 164
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 295
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 67 ........
Temperature, Inside Sensor . 119
....................
Temperature, Outside . 66
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 45
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 295
..................
Tilt the Steering Wheel . 74
..........................
Time, Setting the . 154
....................................
Timing Belt . 232
....................................
Tire Chains . 250
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 257
...........................
Tire Inf ormation . 290
...............................................
Tires . 245
......................
Air Pressure . 245, 246
........................................
Chains . 250
.........................
Checking Wear . 247
..........................
Compact Spare . 256
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 288
......................................
Inf lation . 245
..................................
Inspection . 247
.....................................
Labeling . 290
...................................
Replacing . 248
......................................
Rotating . 248
...........................................
Snow . 250
....................
Specif ications . 285, 287
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 257
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 194 ................
Emergency Wrecker . 272
....
Equipment and Accessories . 196
.....................
Weight Limit . 194, 195
..
Traction Control System (TCS) . 191
...
TCS Activation Indicator . 60, 192
......................
TCS Indicator . 60, 191
...............
TCS ON/OFF Switch . 192
.............................
Trailer Loading . 194
......................
Trailer Towing Tips . 198
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic . 225, 226
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 228
..................
Fluid Selection . 225, 228
..............
Identif ication Number . 283
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 183
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 180
.....................................
Treadwear . 288
.......................................
Trip Meter . 66
................................................
Trunk . 82
....................
Emergency Opener . 82
.........................................
Hooks . 176
.................................
Opening the . 82
.............
Open Monitor Indicator . 61
....................................
Turn Signals . 70
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 74
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 77
...............
Steering Wheel Buttons . 152
Stereo Sound
........................................
System . 120
....................
Storing Your Vehicle . 254
........................................
Sun Visor . 101
........................
Sunglasses Holder . 103
Supplemental Restraint System
......................................
Servicing . 30
.........................
SRS Indicator . 27, 59
...................
System Components . 21
..................................
Synthetic Oil . 218
Index
T
VIII
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