HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2003 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

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Tires that are marked ‘‘M S’’ or
‘‘All Season’’ on the sidewall have an
all-weather tread design. They
should be suitable f or most winter
driving conditions. Tires without
these markings are designed f or
optimum traction in dry conditions.
They may not provide adequate
perf ormance in winter driving.
For the best perf ormance in snowy
or icy conditions, you should install
snow tires or tire chains. They may
be required by local laws under
certain conditions. If you mount snow tires on your
Honda, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load range
as the original tires. Mount snow
tiresonallfourwheelstobalance
your car’s handling in all weather
conditions. Keep in mind the traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
may not be as high as your car’s
original equipment tires. You should
drive cautiously even when the roads
are clear. Check with the tire dealer
f or maximum speed recommenda-
tions.Mount snow chains on your tires
when required by driving conditions
or local laws. Install them only on the
f ront tires.
Because your car has limited tire
clearance, Honda strongly
recommends using the chains listed
below, made by Security Chain
Company (SCC).
Winter Driving
Snow T ires
T ire Chains
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If you ever hear the chains
contacting the body or chassis, stop
and investigate. If the chains have
loosened, retighten them. Make sure
they do not contact the brake lines
or suspension.
Removethechainsassoonasyou
begin driving on cleared roads.
Link-type: SCC Quick Grip QG1134
Cable-types: SCC Radial Chain
CH2311T or SCC SC Cable SC1030
The chains listed here are available
at many auto supply stores. For a
complete list of stores, visit the SCC
website at www.scc-chain.com.
When installing chains, f ollow the
manuf acturer’s instructions, and
mount them as tightly as you can.
Drive slowly with chains installed.
Thesechainsaretheonlyonesthat
have been approved by Honda f or
use on your car. Since Honda cannot
test all chains, you must be
personally responsible f or proper
selection, installation, and use of
snow chains. Cable-types: SCC Radial Chain
CH2311T or SCC SC Cable SC1030
CH2412TLX EX, LX-V6 and EX-V6 with automatictransmission
EX-V6 with manual transmission
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Using the wrong chains, or not
properly installing chains, can
damage the brake lines and
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding the
selection and use of tire chains.

Check the operation of your car’s
exterior lights at least once a month.
A burned out bulb can create an
unsaf e condition by reducing your
car’s visibility and the ability to
signal your intentions to other
drivers.
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LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT
HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHT
TURN SIGNAL/PARKING/SIDE MARKER LIGHT

Check the f ollowing:Headlights (low and high beam)
Parking lights
Taillights
Brake lights
High-mount brake light
Turn signals
Back-up lights
Hazard light f unction
License plate lights
Side marker lights
Daytime running lights
(Canadian models)
If you f ind any bulbs are burned out,
replace them as soon as possible.
Refer to the chart on pages and to determine what type of
replacement bulb is needed. 397
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TURN SIGNAL LIGHT
BACK-UP LIGHT
STOP/TAILLIGHT/
SIDE MARKER LIGHT LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS
HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT

Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your car was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustment of the
headlights should be perf ormed by a
Honda technician or other qualif ied
mechanic.Your car has two bulbs on each side,
four in total. Make sure you are
replacing the bulb that is burned out.
Your car uses halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
Open the hood. If you need to
change a bulb on the passenger’s
side, undo the two f asteners and
remove the air intake cover.
1.
Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
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High Beam Headlight
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4-cylinder models FASTENERSAIR INTAKE
COVER
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.

CONT INUED
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by squeezing the
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector of f the bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Insert the new bulb into the hole
and turn it one-quarter turn clock-
wise to lock it in place.Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
3. 2.
4. 5.
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6-cylinder modelsAIR INTAKE
COVER
FASTENERS
4-cylinder models6-cylinder models
TAB BULB
TABBULB

Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender.
Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
If you are changing the bulb on
the passenger’s side, start the
engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the driver’s side, turn the
steering wheel to the right.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
(Passenger’s side)
Reinstall the air intake cover.
Reinstall the two fasteners and
secure them by pushing on the
heads until they lock.
3.
1. 2.
6.
7.
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L ow Beam Headlight
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HOLDING CLIPS

Insert the new bulb into the hole
and turn it one-quarter turn clock-
wise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the air intake duct
securely.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the two holding clips. Lock
each one in place by pushing on
the center.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by squeezing the
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector of f the bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
If you need to change the low
beam headlight bulb on the driver’s
side, remove the air intake duct.
You can reach the air intake duct
fromthebacksideof theinner
f ender.
6. 5. 7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
4.
On EX-V6 model with manual
transmission
On EX-V6 model with manual transmission
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AIR INTAKE DUCT
EX-V6 with M/T

If you are changing the bulb on
the passenger’s side, start the
engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the driver’s side, turn the
steering wheel to the right.Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender.Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
1.
3.
2.
4.
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Lights
Replacing a Front T urn Signal/
Parking/Side Marker Light Bulb
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HOLDING CLIPS

Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place. Install the new bulb in the socket.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Remove the burned out bulb f rom
thesocketbypushingitinand
turning the bulb counterclockwise
until it unlocks.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the holding clips. Lock each
oneinplacebypushingonthe
center. Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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