maintenance schedule HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2005 CL7 / 7.G Owner's Manual

Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer.
Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
transmission f iller bolt, and caref ully
f eel inside the bolt hole with your
f inger. The f luid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the f iller bolt, and tighten it securely.If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stif f er shif ting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
6.
T ransmission Fluid
Manual Transmission
222
FILLER BOLT
Correct level
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Check the f luid level in the
reservoirs monthly. There are up to
two reservoirs, depending on the
model. They are:Brake f luid reservoir (all models)
Clutch f luid reservoir
(manual transmission only) Always use Honda Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 f luid, f rom a sealed
container, as a temporary
replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake f luid can
cause corrosion and decrease the lif e
of the system. Have the brake
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 as soon as possible.
The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
Replace the brake f luid according to
the recommendations in the
maintenance schedule.
Brake f luid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause
extensive damage.
Brake and Clutch Fluid
Brake Fluid
Maint enance
223
MAX
MIN
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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. Replace the
belt at 60,000 miles (100,000 km) if
you regularly drive your vehicle in
one or more of these conditions:
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Frequently tow a trailer.
6-cylinder models only
Power Steering Fluid, T iming Belt
T iming Belt
Maint enance
225
T urning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(5-speed manual) or Park
(automatic).
Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals.
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f an cycles twice).
Pref erably, do this once a month.
Vehicle Storage
244
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If you store your vehicle f or 1 year or
longer, have your dealer perf orm the
you take it ou
t of storage (see
pages 202and 204 ). The 6-cylinder
model needs the inspections called
f or in the 2 years/ 30,000 miles
(48,000 km) maintenance schedule
(Normal Conditions) and the 4-
cylinder model needs the inspections
called f or in the 2 years/40,000 miles
(64,000 km) maintenance schedule
(Normal Conditions). The
replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the vehicle has actually
reached that time or mileage.
maintenance inspections as soon as

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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 272
Ignition
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Keys . 75
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Switch . 78
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Timing Control System . 283
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Immobilizer System . 77
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
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Inf ant Restraint . 39
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Inf ant Seats . 39
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 236
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Inside Mirror . 94
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Inspection, Tire . 238
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Installing a Child Seat . 43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 44
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Using LATCH . 43
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 248 .......................................
Jack, Tire . 247
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Jump Starting . 253
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Keys . 75
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Label, Certif ication . 272
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Lane Change, Signaling . 70
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 20
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 226
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Indicator . 57
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Parking . 229
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Turn Signal . 61
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 78
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Fuel Fill Door . 162
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Glove Box . 104
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Lockout Prevention . 80
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Power Door . 79
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Trunk . 86
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Low Coolant Level . 166 ...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 177
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 274
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Luggage . 170
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Maintenance . 197
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 201
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Record . 206
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Required Indicator . 66
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Saf ety . 198
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Schedule . 202-205
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 259
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Manual Transmission . 176
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 222
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Meters, Gauges . 64
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Methanol in Gasoline . 280
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 94
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Modif ications . 169
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Moonroof . 98
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Closing Manually . 262
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Operation . 98
Index
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Neutral Gear Position . 179
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New Vehicle Break-in . 160
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 177
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 272 .............. Panel Brightness Control . 72
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Park Gear Position . 178
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Parking Brake . 99
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Parking Lights . 70
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 284
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Parking Tips . 183
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PGM-FI System . 283
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Pollen Filter . 233
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children . 34
Protecting Inf ants and Small
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Children . 39
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Protecting Larger Children . 48
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Using Booster Seat . 49 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 256
Radio/CD Sound
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System . 119, 120, 126, 127
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 230
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Rear Seat, Folding . 91
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Rear View Mirror . 94
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Rear Window Def ogger . 73
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 88, 89
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 177
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Reminder Lights . 58
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Remote Transmitter . 81
Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter . 214
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Fuses . 265
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Light Bulbs . 226
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Schedule . 202-205
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Tires . 239
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Wiper Blades . 234
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash . 21
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 217
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Restraint, Child . 34
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 160
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Odometer . 64
Odometer/Outside Temperature
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Display . 64
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Odometer, Trip . 65
Oil
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Change, How to . 214
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Change, When to . 202-205
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Checking Engine . 165
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Pressure Indicator . 58, 258
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 213
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 281
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Outside Mirrors . 94
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Outside Temperature . 64 ....................
Overheating, Engine . 256
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 201
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Oxygenated Fuel . 280
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