brake fluid HONDA ACCORD 2002 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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Maintenance Saf ety . 236
.
Important Safety Precautions . 237
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Maintenance Schedule . 238
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Required Maintenance Record . 245
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 247
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Fluid Locations . 248
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Engine Oil . 250
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Adding Oil . 250
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Recommended Oil . 250
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Synthetic Oil . 251
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Additives . 252
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 252
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Cooling System . 255
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Adding Engine Coolant . 255
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 257
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Windshield Washers . 262
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Transmission Fluid . 263
Automatic .........................
Transmission . 263
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission . 265
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 267
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Brake System . 267
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Clutch System . 268
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Power Steering . 268
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Air Cleaner Element . 269 ....................................
Hood Latch . 272
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Spark Plugs . 272
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Replacement . 272
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Specif ications . 273
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Battery . 276
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Wiper Blades . 279
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Air Conditioning System . 281
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 282
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Drive Belts . 282
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Timing Belt . 283
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Tires . 283
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Inf lation . 284
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Inspection . 286
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Maintenance . 286
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Tire Rotation . 287
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 287
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Wheels and Tires . 288
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Winter Driving . 289
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Snow Tires . 289
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Tire Chains . 289
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Lights . 290
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Replacing Bulbs . 292
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Storing Your Car . 301
359
Maintenance
Maint enance235

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.
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. However, the use of
any non-Honda brake fluid 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.
Check the f luid level in the reser-
voirs 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)
Brake f luid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your car’s braking
system and can cause extensive
damage.
The brake f luid should be replaced
according to the time recommenda-
tion in the maintenance schedule.
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Brake System
Brake and Clutch Fluid
Maint enance267
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The f luid should be between the
MIN and MAX marks on the side of
the reservoir. If it is not, add brake
f luid to bring it up to that level. Use
the same f luid specif ied f or 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 when the engine is
cold. Look at the side of the
reservoir. The f luid should be
between the UPPER LEVEL and
LOWER LEVEL. If it is below the
LOWER LEVEL, add power steering
f luid to the UPPER LEVEL.
Power Steering
Clutch System
Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering
Maint enance268
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ÎÎIf 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 .)
If you must drive the car a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and cautiously.
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. 267
336Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
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Accessories and Modif ications . 202
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Accessories . 202
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Additional Safety Precaution . 202
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Modif ications . 202
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 73
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Accessory Power Socket . 100
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Additives, Engine Oil . 252
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Airbag (SRS) . 9
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Air Cleaner Element . 269
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Air Conditioning . 104
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Maintenance . 281
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Usage . 104
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Air Pressure, Tires . 284
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 347
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Antif reeze . 255
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Description . 220
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Indicator . 57, 221
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Operation . 220
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 72
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Appearance Care . 303
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Audio System . 119, 131, 147, 164
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Automatic Speed Control . 185 ..............
Automatic Transmission . 212
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Capacity, Fluid . 342
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Checking Fluid Level . 263, 264
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Shif ting . 212
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 213
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Shif t Lever Positions . 213
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Shif t Lock Release . 216
Battery ......
Charging System Light . 56, 326
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Jump Starting . 320
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Maintenance . 276
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Specif ications . 343
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Bef ore Driving . 193
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Belts, Seat . 8
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Beverage Holder . 98
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Body Repair . 310
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 220
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Break-in, New Linings . 194
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Bulb Replacement . 295
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Fluid . 267
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Parking . 95
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System Indicator . 57 ........................
Wear Indicators . 219
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Braking System . 219
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Break-in, New Car . 194
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 65
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Brights, Headlights . 64
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 295
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Brake Lights . 295
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Ceiling Light . 298
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Courtesy Light . 299
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Front Parking Lights . 294
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Front Side Marker Lights . 293
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Headlights . 292
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High-mount Brake Light . 297
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License Plate Lights . 297
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Specif ications . 343
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Spotlight . 299
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Trunk Light . 300
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Turn Signal Lights . 293
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Bulbs, Halogen . 292
Index
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B
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an API service
SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or
10W-40 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Capacity:
2.0 US qt (1.9
, 1.7 Imp qt)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.5 US qt (4.3
, 3.8 Imp qt)
4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt) 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see
pages and ). 4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
250
263 264 265
268 267 U.S. DX, and Value Package
Except U.S. DX, and Value Package
17.12 US gal (64.8, 14.26 Imp gal)