run flat HONDA ACCORD 2010 8.G Owners Manual
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 54
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Daytime Running Lights . 61, 71
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator . 61
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Dead Battery . 360
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 398
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
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Def rosting the Windows . 123, 129
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Dimensions . 380, 382
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 319
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Engine Oil . 262
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Directional Signals . 69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 286
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Disposal of Used Oil . 315
Doors
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Auto Door Lock . 80
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Auto Door Unlock . 83
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Childproof Door Locks . 86
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Locking and Unlocking . 79
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 384
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CD Changer . 163, 194
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CD Player . 141
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Certif ication Label . 378
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Chains . 345
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Changing a Flat Tire . 353
Changing Oil
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How to . 314
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When to . 303
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Charging System Indicator . 56, 365
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 258
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 276
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Child Saf ety . 33
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Booster Seats . 48
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Child Seats . 40, 41
Important Saf ety
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Reminders . 33-50
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Inf ants . 38
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Larger Children . 47
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LATCH . 42
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Risks with Airbags . 34
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Small Children . 39
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Tether . 46
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Warning Labels . 52
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Where Should a Child Sit . 34
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Child Seats . 33
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LATCH . 42 ..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Childproof Door Locks . 86
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 334
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Climate Control System . 125
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On/Off Button . 127
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Clock . 214
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Clutch Fluid . 323
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CO in the Exhaust . 51, 392
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 277
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Compact Spare . 352
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Compass . 219
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Console Compartment . 112
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Consumer Inf ormation . 396
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Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant
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Adding . 316
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Checking . 263
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Proper Solution . 316
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Temperature Gauge . 66
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 390
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Cruise Control Indicator . 62
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Cruise Control Operation . 223
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Customer Service . 396
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Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground.Reinstall the under cover and put the
holding clips back in place. Make
sure the under cover is installed
under the edge of the f ront bumper.
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 maintenance minder (see page
).
If you are not sure how to check and
add f luid, contact your dealer.
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.
To check the transmission f luid level,
remove the under cover holding clips
with a flat-tip screwdriver, then
remove the under cover caref ully. 303
4-cylinder models
T ransmission Fluid
Manual Transmission
Maint enance
321
Correct levelFILLER BOLT
CLIP UNDER COVER
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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.
If you have a f lat tire while driving,
pull over saf ely. Drive slowly along
the shoulder until you get to an area
far away from traffic lanes.
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.
The tools are in the trunk. Open
the trunk and raise the trunk f loor
by lif ting up on the back edge.
Take the tool kit out of the trunk.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
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4.
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Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
353
TRUNK FLOOR JACK
SPARE TIRE 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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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:Remove the center cap (if
equipped) bef ore storing the f lat
tire in the trunk well.
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12. 13.
14.
Changing a Flat T ire
356
CENTER CAP
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.To remove the spacer cone, squeeze
the tabs on the wing bolt to
disengage it f rom the center of the
spacer cone, then pull the bolt
downward.
To install the wing bolt to the spacer
cone, reverse this procedure.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole. Store the jack and tools in the tool
kit case. Place the tool kit case in
the f lat tire.
Your vehicle’s original tire has a
tire pressure monitoring system
sensor. To replace a tire, ref er to
(see
page ).
Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid.
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
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18. 20. 21. 22.
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Changing a Flat T ire
Changing a T ire with T PMS
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
357
WING BOLT
SPACER CONE SPACER CONE
TAB
For compact
spare tire
For normaltire
Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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