checking oil HONDA ACCORD 2002 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual
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Refer toon page f or inf ormation
on checking other items in your
Honda.
Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see
on page f or
inf ormation on adding the proper
coolant.
Remove the dipstick again and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page .
4.
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Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
Owner Maintenance
Checks
A dding
Engine Coolant
A dding Oil
Engine Coolant Check
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Page 150 of 223
This section includes instructions f or
simple maintenance tasks, such as
checking and adding oil. Any service
items not detailed in this section
should be perf ormed by a Honda
technician or other qualif ied
mechanic.Some of the most important saf ety
precautions are given here. However,
we cannot warn you of every
conceivable hazard that can arise in
perf orming maintenance. Only you
can decide whether or not you
should perf orm a given task.
Regularly maintaining your car is the
best way to protect your investment.
Proper maintenance is essential to
your saf ety and the saf ety of your
passengers. It will also reward you
with more economical, trouble-f ree
driving and help reduce air pollution.
Maintenance Saf ety
Maint enance236
Failure to properly follow
maintenance instructions and
precautions can cause you to
be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures
and precautions in this owner’smanual.
Improperly maintaining this car
or failing to correct a problem
before driving can cause a
crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection
and maintenance
recommendations and
schedules in this owner’smanual.
Page 190 of 223
This section covers the more-
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your car towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire . 312
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Changing a Flat Tire . 313
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If Your Engine Won’t Start . 318
Nothing Happens or theStarter Motor Operates ............................
Very Slowly . 319
The Starter Operates ................................
Normally . 319
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Jump Starting . 320
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If Your Engine Overheats . 323
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 325
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Charging System Indicator . 326
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 327
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Readiness Codes . 328
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Brake System Indicator . 329
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Closing the Moonroof . 330
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Fuses . 331
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Checking and Replacing . 332
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Emergency Towing . 336
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed311
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 202
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Accessories . 202
...
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)
................................
Description . 220
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Indicator . 57, 221
...................................
Operation . 220
.
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
...........
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
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 65
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Brights, Headlights . 64
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 295
..............................
Brake Lights . 295
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Ceiling Light . 298
..........................
Courtesy Light . 299
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Front Parking Lights . 294
........
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
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