Automatic transmission HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2001 CF / 6.G Owner's Guide

Index
Driving............................................ 191 Economy..................................... 185
In Bad Weather.......................... 209
In Foreign Countries................. 332
Economy, Fuel............................... 185
Emergencies on the Road............. 295 Battery, Jump Starting.............. 304
Brake System Indicator............ 313Changing a Flat Tire................. 297
Charging System Indicator...... 310
Checking the Fuses................... 316
Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 309
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 311 Manually Closing Moonroof.... 314
Overheated Engine................... 307
Emergency Brake.......................... 101
Emergency Flashers....................... 66
Emergency Towing....................... 320
Emissions Controls........................ 333
Engine
Belts.............................................266

Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 59 Malfunction Indicator
Lamp................................. 55, 311
Oil Pressure Indicator......... 54, 309 Oil, What Kind to Use............... 234
Overheating................................ 307
Specifications............................. 327
Speed Limiter..................... 196, 200
Starting........................................ 193
Engine Speed Limiter........... 196, 200
Ethanol in Gasoline ....................... 331
Evaporative Emissions Controls.. 333
Exhaust Fumes................................ 49
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by......................................... 17
Exterior, Cleaning the................... 290
Fabric, Cleaning............................. 291

Fan, Interior.................................... 110

Features, Comfort and Convenience............................... 109

Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 178
Filter
Air Conditioning........................ 266
Oil................................................ 234 5-speed Manual Transmission
Checking Fluid Level................ 249
5-speed Manual Transmission Shifting the................................. 195
Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 66
Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 297
Fluids Automatic Transmission .. 247, 248
Brake...........................................251
Clutch.......................................... 252
Manual Transmission............... 249 Power Steering........................... 252
Windshield Washer................... 246
FM Stereo Radio Reception.................................... 158
Folding Rear Seat............................ 92
Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 332
Four-way Flashers........................... 66
Fuel.................................................. 178 Fill Door and Cap....................... 178Gauge............................................ 58
Octane Requirement................. 178
Oxygenated................................ 331
Tank, Filling the......................... 178
Fuses, Checking the...................... 316
CONTINUED

Index

Headlights......................................... 62Aiming......................................... 276
Automatic Lighting Off............... 63Daytime Running Lights............. 63
Lights On Indicator..................... 53
Low Beams, Turning on............. 62
Reminder Chime.......................... 62
Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 278

Turning on.................................... 62

Head Restraints............................... 92
Heating and Cooling...................... 110
High Altitude, Starting at.............. 194
HomeLink Universal Transmitter.................................. 83
Hood, Opening the ........................ 180
Hydraulic Clutch............................ 252
Hydroplaning.................................. 210
Identification Number, Vehicle.... 326
Ignition

Keys............................................... 71

Switch............................................ 73

Timing Control System............. 336

Immobilizer System......................... 72
Important Safety Precautions.......... 6
Indicators, Instrument Panel.......... 53
Infant Restraint................................ 28

Infant Seats....................................... 28
Tether Anchorage Points........... 39
Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 268
Inside Mirror.................................... 98

Inspection, Tire.............................. 270

Instrument Panel............................. 53
Instrument Panel Brightness......... 63 Interior Cleaning............................ 290
Interior Lights................................ 106
Introduction......................................... i

Jacking up the Car......................... 209

Jack, Tire........................................ 298

Jump Starting................................. 304
Keys................................................... 71

Gas Mileage, Improving................ 185

Gasohol........................................... 331

Gasoline.......................................... 178

Gauge............................................ 58

Octane Requirement................. 178

Tank, Filling the......................... 178

Gas Station Procedures................. 178

Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature .... 59
Fuel................................................59

Speedometer................................ 58
Tachometer.................................. 58
Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission........... 1975-speed Manual Transmission.......................... 195
Glass Cleaning............................... 292
Glove Box......................................... 82

Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 278
Hazard Warning Flashers............... 66

Index

Tires................................................ 267 Air Pressure............................... 268

Checking Wear.......................... 270

Compact Spare........................... 298
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 331 Inflation....................................... 268
Inspection................................... 270Replacing.................................... 271
Rotating....................................... 271

Snow............................................273
Specifications............................. 328
Tools, Tire Changing.................... 297

Towing
ATrailer......................................211
Emergency Wrecker................. 320

Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator...............................
56, 207

Operation................................... 207

Transmission Checking Fluid Level,Automatic...................... 247, 248
Checking Fluid Level,
Manual.................................... 248

Fluid Selection .................. 247, 248
Identification Number............... 319
Shifting the Automatic.............. 196
Shifting the Manual................... 195

Treadwear...................................... 329

Trip Meter........................................ 59

Trunk................................................. 80
Opening the..................................

80

Open Monitor Light.................... 56
Turn Signals..................................... 64

Underside, Cleaning...................... 293

Unexpected, Taking Care
of the........................................... 295

Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 329
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 178

Upholstery Cleaning...................... 292

Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 238
Vanity Mirror................................. 105
Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 189
Vehicle Dimensions....................... 326
Vehicle Identification Number..... 324
Vehicle Storage.............................. 287

VIN.................................................. 324
Vinyl Cleaning................................ 293

Viscosity, Oil................................... 235

WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii

Warning Labels, Location of.......... 50
Warranty Coverages*................... 341
Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 246Operation...................................... 65
Washing.......................................... 290
Waxing and Polishing................... 289
Wheels Adjusting the Steering................ 66
Alignment and Balance............. 270Compact Spare........................... 296
Wrench....................................... 298
Windows
Cleaning......................................292

Operating the Power................... 97
Rear, Defogger............................ 66
Windshield Cleaning........................................ 64
Washers........................................ 66

Service Information Summary

Gasoline:

Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
Fuel Tank Capacity:
17.12 US gal (64.8 l, 14.26 Imp gal)
Recommended Engine Oil:
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page 235 ).
Oil change capacity (including

filter):

4-cylinder models
4.5 US qt (4.3 l, 3.8 imp qt)
6-cylinder models4.6 US qt (4.4 l, 3.9 Imp qt)
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred,

or a DEXRON® III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see

pages 247 and 248).

5-speed Manual Transmission

Fluid:

Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an API service
SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or
10W- 40 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page 249).
Capacity:
2.0 US qt (1.9 l,1.7 Imp qt)
Power Steering Fluid:
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand
of power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not

use ATF (see page 252).

Brake Fluid:
Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid
preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page 251).
Tire Pressure (measured cold):

DX

29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm2)

LX,
EX,
LX
V-6,
EX V-6
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm2)