oil temperature HONDA ACCORD 2004 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. You should
have no problem with carbon
monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.With the trunk lid open, air f low can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk lid open, open all the windows,
and set the heating and cooling
system as shown below.
Select the Fresh Air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle,
even in an unconf ined area, with the
engine running, adjust the heating
and cooling system as f ollows:
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the under-
side. 1.2.3.4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety56
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even killyou.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines’’.The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your Honda to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals given on the maintenance
schedule.
Your Honda does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect your engine’s or transmission’s
perf ormance and durability.
A dding Engine Oil
Maint enance
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
215
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
Ambient Temperature
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Remove the oil f ilter and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
Honda dealer) is required.
Open the hood and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the recommendations in
the maintenance schedule. The oil
and f ilter collect contaminants that
can damage your engine if they are
not removed regularly.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
3.
2.
1.
Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance216
WASHER
4-cylinder models WASHER
6-cylinder models
OIL DRAIN BOLT
OIL DRAIN BOLT
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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 Honda 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
Maint enance
5-speed Manual Transmission
224
FILLER BOLT
Correct level
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Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(5-speed manual) or Park
(automatic).
If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.
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, suchas 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 ans cycle on and of f
twice). Pref erably, do this once a
month.
If you store your vehicle f or 1 year or
longer, have your Honda dealer
perf orm the inspections as soon as
youtakeitoutof storage(seepages and ). 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. 200 202
Vehicle Storage
Maint enance246
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Childproof Door Locks . 85
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Child Seats . 34
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Lower Anchorage Points . 46
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Tether Anchorage Points . 50
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Climate Control Sensors . 121
.........................
Clock, Setting the . 153
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 226
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 282
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 179
..............................
Compact Spare . 248
.................
Console Compartment . 107
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 288
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 219
....................................
Checking . 169
.........................
Proper Solution . 219
...................
Temperature Gauge . 69
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 282
............
Cruise Control Operation . 155
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 288
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii .......................................
Dashboard . 60
................
Daytime Running Lights . 76
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 290
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 77
....................................
Dimensions . 274
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 74
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 221, 222
..................................
Engine Oil . 168
..........................
Directional Signals . 74
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 188
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 217
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 83
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 277
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 180
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving . 177
....................................
Economy . 170
................
In Foreign Countries . 281
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 119
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 235 ..............................
Economy, Fuel . 170
............
Emergencies on the Road . 247
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 255
...........
Brake System Indicator . 262
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 249
.....
Charging System Indicator . 260
..................
Checking the Fuses . 265
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 259
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 260
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 263
..................
Overheated Engine . 257
.........................
Emergency Brake . 103
......................
Emergency Flashers . 76
......................
Emergency Towing . 264
.......................
Emissions Controls . 282Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 69
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 62, 260
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 259
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 214
...............................
Overheating . 257
............................
Specif ications . 274
....................
Speed Limiter . 181, 184
Index
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 170
..........................................
Gasohol . 280
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Gasoline . 164
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Gauge . 70
................
Octane Requirement . 164
........................
Tank, Filling the . 165
................
Gas Station Procedures . 165
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 69
...............................................
Fuel . 70 ...............................
Speedometer . 68
.................................
Tachometer . 68
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 182
5-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission . 180
......................................
Glove Box . 108
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 228
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
........................................
Headlights . 74
........................................
Aiming . 228
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 75
............
Daytime Running Lights . 76
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 74
.........................
Reminder Chime . 74
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 228
...................................
Turning on . 74
..............................
Head Restraints . 94
.....................
Heating and Cooling . 110
.................................
Heated Mirror . 99
..........................
Fan, Interior . 110, 111
.........................................
Features . 109
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 165
Filter
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 235
...............................................
Oil . 216
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 224
5-speed Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the . 180
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 249
Fluids
.
Automatic Transmission . 221, 222
..........................................
Brake . 225
.........................................
Clutch . 226 ..............
Manual Transmission . 224
..........................
Power Steering . 226
..................
Windshield Washer . 218
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 95
.....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 281
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 76
.................................................
Fuel . 164
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 165
...........................................
Gauge . 70
................
Octane Requirement . 164
...............................
Oxygenated . 280
........................
Tank, Filling the . 165
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 265
.......................................
Starting . 179
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 181, 184
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline . 280
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 282
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 56
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 17
Index
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Moonroof . 102
......................
Closing Manually . 263
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Operation . 102
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Neutral Gear Position . 183
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 164
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 181
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 272
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 164
.........................................
Odometer . 68
Odometer/Outside Temperature
......................................
Indicator . 68
...............................
Odometer, Trip . 69
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 216
..............
Change, When to . 204, 206
......................
Checking Engine . 168
..............
Pressure Indicator . 62, 259
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 215 ...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 82
..
Operation in Foreign Countries . 281
..............................
Outside Mirrors . 98
.....................
Outside Temperature . 68
....................
Overheating, Engine . 257
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 203
..........................
Oxygenated Fuel . 280
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 76
........................
Park Gear Position . 183
...............................
Parking Brake . 103
.................................
Parking Lights . 74
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 284
..................................
Parking Tips . 187
.............................
PGM-FI System . 283
...................................
Pollen Filter . 235
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Protecting Children . 34
Protecting Inf ants and Small
.......................................
Children . 40 ...........
Protecting Larger Children . 51
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Using Booster Seat . 52
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Radiator Overheating . 257
Radio/CD Sound
.......................
System . 122, 130, 132
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 233
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding . 95
............................
Rear View Mirror . 98
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 77
.........
Reclining the Seat Backs . 92, 93
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 181
.............................
Reminder Lights . 61
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 85
Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 216
..........................................
Fuses . 265
................................
Light Bulbs . 228
............................
Schedule . 204, 206
...........................................
Tires . 241
.............................
Wiper Blades . 236
Index
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Supplemental Restraint System......................................
Servicing . 32
.........................
SRS Indicator . 28, 63
...................
System Components . 22
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Synthetic Oil . 215
.....................................
Tachometer . 68
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 233
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 247
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 277
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 282
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels . 280
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 284
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 69
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 50
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 284
..........................
Time, Setting the . 153
....................................
Timing Belt . 227
....................................
Tire Chains . 243
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 249
.................................
Tire Labeling . 279 ...............................................
Tires . 238
..............................
Air Pressure . 239
.........................
Checking Wear . 240
..........................
Compact Spare . 248
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 277
......................................
Inf lation . 238
..................................
Inspection . 240
...................................
Replacing . 241
......................................
Rotating . 241
...........................................
Snow . 242
............................
Specif ications . 276
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 249
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 194
................
Emergency Wrecker . 264
..............
Traction Control System . 191
...
TCS Activation Indicator . 63, 192
......................
TCS Indicator . 64, 191
...............
TCS ON/OFF Switch . 192
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic . 221, 222
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 224
..........
Fluid Selection . 221, 223, 224
..............
Identif ication Number . 272 .............
Shif ting the Automatic . 182
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 180
.....................................
Treadwear . 277
.......................................
Trip Meter . 69
................................................
Trunk . 89
....................
Emergency Opener . 90
.................................
Opening the . 89
...................
Open Monitor Light . 64
....................................
Turn Signals . 74
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 247
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 277
........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 164
.....................
Upholstery Cleaning . 235
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 217
................................
Vanity Mirror . 104
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 174
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Vehicle Dimensions . 274
Index
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