washer fluid HONDA ACCORD 2004 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will go of f if you
have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the Cruise Control Master
Button. (see page .)
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
155 155
218
81
Canadian models only
Only on models equipped with Cruise
Control System Only on models equipped with Cruise
Control System
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Cruise Control Main
Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Instrument Panel L ights
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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 vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
......................
Maintenance Saf ety . 200
.................
Maintenance Schedule . 201
............
Servicing Your Vehicle . 202
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................
Checks . 203
.....................
4-cylinder Models . 204
.....................
6-cylinder Models . 206
....................
Maintenance Record . 208
..............................
Fluid Locations . 212
........................
Adding Engine Oil . 214
.......
Recommended Engine Oil . 214
..............................
Synthetic Oil . 215
................
Engine Oil Additives . 215
.........
Changing the Oil and Filter . 216
....................
Windshield Washers . 218
..............................
Engine Coolant . 219
............
Adding Engine Coolant . 219
.......................
Transmission Fluid . 221
Automatic .........................
Transmission . 221
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission . 224
................
Brake and Clutch Fluid . 225
................................
Brake Fluid . 225
...............................
Clutch Fluid . 226
....................
Power Steering Fluid . 226 ....................................
Timing Belt . 227
....................................
Hood Latch . 227
.............................................
Lights . 228
........................
Replacing Bulbs . 228
.........................................
Seat Belt . 235
.....................................
Floor Mats . 235
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 235
.................................
Wiper Blades . 236
...............................................
Tires . 238
......................................
Inf lation . 238
..........................
Tire Inspection . 240
.....................
Tire Maintenance . 240
.............................
Tire Rotation . 241
.........................
Replacing Tires . 241
......................
Wheels and Tires . 242
..........................
Winter Driving . 242
.............................
Snow Tires . 242
............................
Tire Chains . 243
................
Checking Your Battery . 244
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 246
291
Maintenance
Maint enance199
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Fluid Locations
4-cylinder Models
Maint enance212
BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange handle)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
RADIATOR CAPCLUTCH FLUID
(5-speed Manual
Transmission only)
(Light gray cap)
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
COOLANT
RESERVOIR
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Fluid Locations
6-cylinder Models
Maint enance213
ENGINE OIL FILL CAPBRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
COOLANT
RESERVOIR
RADIATOR CAP
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation274
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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CONT INUED
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 170
..........................................
Gasohol . 280
.........................................
Gasoline . 164
...........................................
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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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 272
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 246
.................................................
VIN . 272
..................................
Viscosity, Oil . 215
.............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 57
..................
Warranty Coverages . 289
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 218
.....................................
Operation . 73
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 78
............
Alignment and Balance . 240
..........................
Compact Spare . 248
......................................
Wrench . 251
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 99
...........................
Rear, Def ogger . 77
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 73
.......................................
Washers . 73
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 236 .....................................
Operation . 73
....................................
Worn Tires . 240
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 264
: U.S. and Canada only
Index
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