HONDA ACCORD 2004 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

The Vehicle Identif ication Number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
Honda dealer uses to register your
vehicle f or warranty purposes. It is
also necessary f or licensing and
insuring your vehicle. The easiest
placetofindtheVINisonaplate
fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Youcanseeitbylookingthrough
the windshield on the driver’s side. It
is also on the Certification label at-
tached to the driver’s doorjamb, and
is stamped on the engine com-
partment bulkhead. The VIN is also
provided in bar code on the
Certif ication label.
Your vehicle has several identif ying
numbers in various places.
Identif ication Numbers
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
CERTIFICATION LABEL
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The Engine Number is stamped into
the engine block. It is on the f ront.
The Transmission Number is on a
label on top of the transmission.
Identif ication Numbers
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBERENGINE NUMBER
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
NUMBER
ENGINE
NUMBER
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Specif ications
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Dimensions
Air Conditioning
Weights
Capacities Capacities
1.35 US gal (5.1
)
1.32 US gal (5.0)
1.90 US gal (7.2
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
5.6 US qt (5.3
)
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
2.2 US qt (2.1)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
1.77 US gal (6.7
)
1.88 US gal (7.1
)
2.22 US gal (8.4)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
3.0 US qt (2.8
)
3.1 US qt (2.9)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
7.6 US qt (7.2)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
189.5 in (4,813 mm)
71.7 in (1,820 mm)
57.2 in (1,453 mm)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
25 27 oz (700 750 g)
16 18 oz (450 500 g) ND-OIL8
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
107.9 in (2,740 mm)
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.2 in (1,554 mm)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Gross vehicle weight rating
Fuel tank See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission oilAutomatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Approx.
FrontRear
1 : 6-cylinder models 2: 3:Change
Manual Automatic
Total ManualAutomatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change Total
Change Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
1 1
111 1
1 2 3
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Lights
Fuses
Battery Engine
Alignment
3.43 x 3.9 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm)
143.6 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
12 V 60 W (HB3)
12 V 51 W (HB4)
12 V 24/2.2 CP
9.7 : 1
3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm)
182.8 cu-in (2,997 cm)
10 : 1
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 21 W
21/5 W
2CP
21 W
21 W
3CP8W
52 AH/5 HR
38 AH/5 HR
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
1.1 W
2CP
5W
8W8W
12 V
12 V
Headlights
Front turn signal/
Front parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Taillights
High-mount brake light
Back-up lights
License plate light
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Spotlights/Front ceiling lights
Trunk light
Door courtesy light
Vanity mirror lights
Interior
Under-hood
Capacity Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Water cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
i-VTEC 4-cylinder, SOHC VTEC
6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine
Toe-in
Camber
Caster 3°15’1°
0°
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm) IZFR6K-13 SKJ20DR-M13
SKJ20DR-M11
IZFR6K-11
See page 269 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door on each side of the
dashboard.
See page 268 or the fuse box
cover. FrontRear
FrontRear
Front
HighLow
4-cylinder
6-cylinder
1: LX
2: EX (Amber)
3 : 4-cylinder models
4 : 6-cylinder models
5 : On some models NGK:
DENSO:NGK:
DENSO:
12
343
4
34
3, 4 3, 4
3, 5 3, 5
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Tires
T135/90D15
P195/65R15 89H
P205/60R16 91V
P205/65R15 92H
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm)
Size
Pressure
Front/Rear
Spare
Front Rear
Spare
1: DX
2: LX
3 : All EX and V6 models
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1, 32
1, 32
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Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example: The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices, and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
The tires on your car meet all U.S.
Federal Saf ety Requirements. All
tires are also graded for treadwear,
traction, and temperature perform-
ance according to Department of
Transportation (DOT) standards.
The f ollowing explains these
gradings.
All passenger vehicle tires must
conf orm to Federal Saf ety
Requirements in addition to these
grades.
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Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C
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this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not over-
loaded. Excessive speed, underinf la-
tion, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possible tire
f ailure.
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance, which all passenger
vehicle tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Saf ety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of
perf ormance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by
law.
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Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
of tire size with an explanation of
what each component means. Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial). Rim diameter in inches.
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Tire Identif ication Number (TIN) is
a group of numbers and letters that
look like the f ollowing example TIN.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
Tire type code. Date of manuf acture.
The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below. P R V
16 DOT B97R
FW6X 2202
205 60 91
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Tire Size
T ire Ident if icat ion Number
Tire Labeling
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DOT B97R FW6X 2202
P205/60R16 91V
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Some conventional gasolines are
being blended with alcohol or an
ether compound. These gasolines
are collectively ref erred to as
oxygenated f uels. To meet clean air
standards, some areas of the United
States and Canada use oxygenated
f uels to help reduce emissions.
If you use an oxygenated f uel, be
sure it is unleaded and meets the
minimum octane rating requirement.
Bef ore using an oxygenated f uel, try
to conf irm the f uel’s contents. Some
states/provinces require this
informationtobepostedonthepump.The f ollowing are the U.S. EPA and
Canadian CGSB approved
percentages of oxygenates:
(ethyl or grain alcohol)
You may use gasoline containing up
to 10 percent ethanol by volume.
Gasoline containing ethanol may be
marketed under the name ‘‘Gasohol.’’
(Methyl Tertiary Butyl
Ether)
You may use gasoline containing up
to 15 percent MTBE by volume. If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
Fuel system damage or perf ormance
problems resulting f rom the use of
an oxygenated f uel containing more
than the percentages of oxygenates
given above are not covered under
warranty.
(methyl or wood
alcohol)
Your vehicle was not designed to use
fuel that contains methanol.
Methanol can corrode metal parts in
the fuel system, and also damage
plastic and rubber components. This
damage would not be covered by
your warranties.
Oxygenated Fuels
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If you are planning to take your
Honda outside the U.S. or Canada,
contact the tourist bureaus in the
areas you will be traveling in to f ind
out about the availability of unleaded
gasoline with the proper octane
rating.
If unleaded gasoline is not available,
be aware that using leaded gasoline
in your Honda will af f ect perf or-
mance and fuel mileage, and damage
its emissions controls. It will no
longer comply with U.S. and
Canadian emissions regulations, and
will be illegal to operate in North
America. To bring your vehicle back
into compliance will require the re-
placement of several components,
such as the oxygen sensors and the
three way catalytic converter. These
replacements are not covered under
warranty.
Driving in Foreign Countries
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