spare tire HONDA ACCORD 2007 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

Driving with varying tire or wheel
sizes may cause the VSA to
malf unction. When replacing tires,
make sure they are of the same size
and type as your original tires (see
page ).
Deactivate the VSA system if you
need to drive with the compact spare
tire installed (see page ).
If you install winter tires, make sure
they are the same size as those that
were originally supplied with your
vehicle. Exercise the same caution
during winter driving as you would if
your vehicle was not equipped with
VSA.
This switch is under the lef t vent.
Press it to turn the VSA system on
and off.
When VSA is off, the VSA activation
indicator comes on as a reminder.
VSA is turned on every time you
start the engine, even if you turned it
off the last time you drove the
vehicle.
In certain unusual conditions when
your vehicle gets stuck in shallow
mud or f resh snow, it may be easier
to free it with the VSA temporarily
switched of f . When the VSA system
Immediately af ter f reeing your
vehicle, be sure to switch the VSA on
traction control systems switched off.
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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System
VSA and Tire Sizes
VSA Of f Switch
Driving
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VSA OFF SWITCH
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is of f , the traction control system is
also of f . You should only attempt to
again. We do not recommend driving
your vehicle with the VSA and
VSA is on.
free your vehicle with the VSA of f if
you are not able to free it when the

When preparing to tow, and bef ore
driving away, be sure to check the
f ollowing:The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the tires, brakes,
suspension, cooling system, and
lights are in good operating
condition.
All items in or on the trailer are
properly secured and cannot shif t
while you drive.
Thehitch,safetychains,andany
other attachments are secure.
All weights and loads are within
limits (see pages and ). Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inf lated (see page ),
and the trailer tires and spare are
inflated as recommended by the
trailer maker.
The added weight, length, and
height of a trailer will af f ect your
vehicle’s handling and perf ormance,
so driving with a trailer requires
some special driving skills and
techniques.
Foryoursafetyandthesafetyof
others,taketimetopracticedriving
maneuvers bef ore heading f or the
open road, and f ollow the guidelines
below.
Drive slower than normal in all
driving situations, and obey posted
speed limits f or vehicles with trailers.
If you have an automatic
transmission, use the D position
when towing a trailer on level roads.
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Pre-T ow Checklist
Driving Saf ely With a T railer
Towing a Trailer
T owing Speeds and Gears
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Keeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e, and riding
comf ort.Underinf lated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you
think a tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.
To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.
Check the air pressures when the
tires are cold. This means the
vehicle has been parked f or at least 3
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
km). Add or release air, if needed, to
match the recommended cold tire
pressures on the next page.
Use a gauge to measure the air
pressure in each tire at least once a
month. Even tires that are in good
condition may lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf /cm ) per
month. Remember to check the
sparetireatthesametime.
Overinf lated tires can make your
vehiclerideharshly,aremore
prone to damage f rom road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
Inf lation Guidelines
Tires
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Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
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If you check air pressures when the
tires are hot (driven f or several
miles), you will see readings 4 to 6
psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4 kgf /cm )
higher than the cold readings. This
is normal. Do not let air out to match
the recommended cold air pressure.
The tire will be underinf lated. The following chart shows the
recommended cold tire pressures f or
most normal driving conditions.
Youshouldgetyourowntire
pressure gauge whenever you check
your tire pressures. This will make it
easier f or you to tell if a pressure
loss is due to a tire problem and not
due to a variation between gauges.
While tubeless tires have some
ability to self -seal if they are
punctured, you should look closely
for punctures if a tire starts losing
pressure. Thecompactsparetirepressureis:
For convenience, the recommended
tire sizes and cold tire pressures are
on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
For additional inf ormation about
your tires, see page .
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Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure
for Normal Driving Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure
for Normal Driving
Front:
Rear:
Front:
Rear: Front:
Rear:
V6 mo dels
4:
U.S. VP
U.S. LX
1: 2: 3:
Canadian DX-G, SE, and EX-L
U.S. SE, EX, and EX-L
4
1 2
3
Recommended Tire Pressures
Tires
Maint enance
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60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
P195/65R15 89H
P205/60R16 91V
P205/65R15 92H
30 psi (210 kPa ,
2.1 kgf/cm
)
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
) P215/50R17 93V
32 psi (220 kPa ,2.2 kgf/cm
)
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
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Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:
Follow these precautions:Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
surf aces. Use greater caution
while driving. Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
Do not use the compact spare tire
if you are towing a trailer.
Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
and design tire, mounted on the
same wheel. The spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
Turn of f the VSA system (see
pages and ). Driving with
thecompactsparetiremay
activate the VSA.
On models with manual
transmission, do not drive f or a
long period with the compact
spare tire mounted on a f ront
wheel; it will damage the limited
slip dif f erential.182 183
V6 mo dels
Compact Spare Tire
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INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
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CONT INUED
Park the vehicle on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.The tools are in the trunk. Open
the trunk and raise the trunk f loor
by lif ting up on the back edge.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire. Take the tool kit out of the trunk.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.
5.
4.
3.
2. 1.
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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TRUNK FLOOR
SPARE TIRE JACK
TOOL KIT
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by thejack.
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Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts f ully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.
Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
12.
15.
13. 14.
Changing a Flat T ire
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BRAKE HUB
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Replace the cover. Store the
tools.
Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well. Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
21.
19. 20.
16.
17. 18.
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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WING BOLT
SPACER CONE
Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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Specif icat ions
270
Engine
Alignment Tires
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs Water cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
i-VTEC 4-cylinder, SOHC VTEC
6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine 3.43 x 3.9 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm)
3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm) 143.6 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
182.8 cu-in (2,997 cm)
9.7 : 1
10 : 1
IZFR6K-11 SKJ20DR-M11IZFR6K-13SKJ20DR-M13
Toe-in
CamberCaster 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0°1°
3°15’ Size
Pressure
P195/65R15 89H
T135/90D15
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
P205/65R15 92H
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
P205/60R16 91V
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
P215/50R17 93V
Front Rear
FrontRear
Front NGK:
DENSO:NGK:
DENSO:
4-cylinder models
V6 m o d el s
3:4:5: Front/Rear
Spare
Front Rear
Spare
U.S. VP
U.S. LX
V6 m o d el s
LX-SUL, SE-SUL, EX-SUL, and EXLSUL models U.S. SE, EX, and EX-L
1: 2:3: 4:
Canadian DX-G, SE, and EX-L3 4 3
4
34 3, 4 3, 4
3, 5
3, 5 1234
1, 3, 42
1, 3
2, 4
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Climate Control Sensors . 113
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Clock, Setting the . 143
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Clutch Fluid . 215
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CO in the Exhaust . 53, 274
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 169
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Compact Spare . 240
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Console Compartment . 99
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Consumer Inf ormation . 280
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 208
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Checking . 160
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Proper Solution . 208
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Temperature Gauge . 65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 274
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Cruise Control Operation . 145
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Customer Service Of f ice . 280
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 4, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 62, 70
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 282
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 72 ....................................
Dimensions . 268
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 211, 212
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Engine Oil . 159
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Directional Signals . 69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 179
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Disposal of Used Oil . 207
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 77
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 271
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission . 170
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving . 167
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Economy . 161
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Dual Temperature Control . 111
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Economy, Fuel . 161
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Emergencies on the Road . 239
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Battery, Jump Starting . 248
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Brake System Indicator . 255
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Changing a Flat Tire . 241
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Charging System Indicator . 253 ..................
Checking the Fuses . 257
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 253
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 254
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 256
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Overheated Engine . 251
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Emergency Brake . 95
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Emergency Flashers . 71
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Emergency Towing . 262
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Emissions Controls . 274Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 254
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Oil Lif e Indicator . 193
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 253
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 204
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Overheating . 251
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Specif ications . 270
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Speed Limiter . 172, 175
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Starting . 169
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Engine Speed Limiter . 172, 175
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 274
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Exhaust Fumes . 53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 18
Index
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