engine oil HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2003 CL7 / 7.G Owner's Guide

This section covers the more-
common problems that motorists
experience with their cars. It gives
you inf ormation about how to saf ely
evaluate the problem and what to do
to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your car towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .364
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .365
..........
If Your Engine Won’t Start . 371
Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates ........................
Very Slowly .371
The Starter Operates ................................
Normally .372
................................
Jump Starting .373
............
If Your Engine Overheats . 376
.........
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 379
..........
Charging System Indicator . 380
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 381
.......................
Readiness Codes .382
...............
Brake System Indicator . 383
..................
Closing the Moonroof . 384
..............................................
Fuses .386
..........
Checking and Replacing . 386
......................
Emergency Towing .391
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed363

This indicator should light when the
ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
af ter the engine starts. It should
never come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing, it
indicates that the oil pressure
dropped very low f or a moment, then
recovered. If the indicator stays on
with the engine running, it shows
that the engine has lost oil pressure
and serious engine damage is
possible. In either case, you should
take immediate action.Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ). Letthecarsitforaminute.Open
the hood and check the oil level
(see page ). Although oil level
and oil pressure are not directly
connected, an engine that is very
low on oil can lose pressure during
cornering and other driving
maneuvers.Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If the light
does not go out within ten seconds,
turn of f the engine. There is a
mechanical problem that needs to
be repaired bef ore you can
continue driving. (See
on page .)
1.
2.
3. 4.
228 294 391
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Emergency
Towing
379
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the car stopped.

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There are three popular types of
prof essional towing equipment. The operator
loads your car on the back of a truck.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront or rear) and lif t
them of f the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground. The tow
truck uses metal cables with hooks
on the ends. These hooks go around
parts of the f rame or suspension and
the cables lif t that end of the car of f
the ground. Your car’s suspension
and body can be seriously damaged.
If your Honda cannot be transported
by f lat-bed, it should be towed by
wheel-lif t equipment with the f ront
wheels of f the ground. If due to
damage, your car must be towed
with the f ront wheels on the ground,
do the f ollowing:
Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to Neutral.
If your car needs to be towed, call a
prof essional towing service or, if you
belong to one, an organization that
provides roadside assistance. Never
tow your car behind another vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Turn of f the engine.
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the car no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your car is equipped with a f ront
spoiler, remove it bef ore towing so it
is not damaged.
Manual Transmission: Automatic Transmission:
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Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment Sling-t ype Equipment
This is the best way to transport
your Honda.
T his is
an acceptable way to tow your
Honda. T his method of towing is
unacceptable.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed391
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
car must be transported with the f ront
wheels of f the ground.

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T echnical Inf ormation
Specif ications (4-cylinder Models)
396
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
187.6 in (4,766 mm)
71.3 in (1,810 mm)
55.7 in (1,415 mm)
105.1 in (2,670 mm)
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.2 in (1,554 mm)
1.88 US gal (7.1
)
1.90 US gal (7.2)
1.37 US gal (5.2
)
1.40 US gal (5.3)
5.6 US qt (5.3
)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) 4.4 US qt (4.2
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
ND-OIL8 2.0 US qt (1.9
)
2.2 US qt (2.1)
3.0 US qt (2.8)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. 4.8 US qt (4.5
)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir17.09 US gal (64.7
)
Front
Rear Approx.
1:
2: Change
Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars1
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T echnical Inf ormation
Specif ications (6-cylinder Models)
398
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.2 in (1,554 mm)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) HFC-134a (R-134a)
ND-OIL8
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
7.6 US qt (7.2
)
3.1 US qt (2.9)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
0.16 US gal (0.6
) 1.77 US gal (6.7
)
2.22 US gal (8.4
)
105.1 in (2,670 mm)
1.74 US gal (6.6
)
187.6 in (4,766 mm)
71.3 in (1,810 mm)
55.7 in (1,415 mm)
2.17 US gal (8.2
)
2.3 US qt (2.2
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
Front
Rear Approx.
1:
2: Change
Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars1
2

CONT INUED
Battery......
Charging System Light . 62,380
............................
Jump Starting .373
..............................
Maintenance .324
....................
Specif ications .397, 399
..............................
Bef ore Driving .223
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,46
.........................
Beverage Holders .112
...................................
Body Repair .362
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 256
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 224....................
Bulb Replacement .348
...........................................
Fluid .313
.......................................
Parking .110
.................
System Indicator . 63,383
........................
Wear Indicators .254
.............................
Braking System .254
........................
Break-in, New Car .224
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 76
........................
Brights, Headlights .74
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .348
..............................
Brake Lights .348
..............................
Ceiling Light .351
................
Door Courtesy Light . 351
................
Front Parking Lights . 346
.................................
Headlights .342
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 350
.................
License Plate Lights . 349
....................
Specif ications .397, 399
...................................
Spotlights .351
...............................
Trunk Light .353
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 346
................
Vanity Mirror Lights . 351
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .342
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 232
................................
Accessories .232
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 233
............................
Modif ications .233
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .85
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 116
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 296
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 49
.....................
Air Cleaner Element .316
...........
Air Conditioning . 122,131,138
..............................
Maintenance .329
.........................
Usage .122, 131,138
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .333
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .403
........................
Aluminum Wheels .357
......................................
Antif reeze .299
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .64, 256
...................................
Operation .255
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 212
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 84
..........................
Appearance Care .355
..........................................
Armrest .111 ................
Audio System . 148,163,187
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 75
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 47
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 214
..............
Automatic Transmission . 248
..................
Capacity, Fluid . 396,398
.......
Checking Fluid Level . 307,308
.......................................
Shif ting .248
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 248
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 248
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 251
Index
A
B
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Capacities Chart . 396,398
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
......................................
Cargo Net .237
.............................
Carrying Cargo .234
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
..................
CD Changer . 156,173,196
.......................................
CD Player .154
........................
CD Pocket, Center .113
........................
Certif ication Label .394
............................................
Chains .338
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .365
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 301
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .296
.............................
When to .276, 284
...
Charging System Indicator . 62,380
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 240
.......................................
Child Seats .26
.........................................
LATCH .43
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 42
...................................
Cleaner, Air .316
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .357
...................................
Carpeting .358 ......................................
Exterior .356
.........................................
Fabric .359
.......................................
Interior .358
.......................................
Leather .359
...................................
Seat Belts .359
...........................................
Vinyl .359
......................................
Window .360
...............
Climate Control System . 129
.........
Clock, Setting the . 153,171,193
...................................
Clutch Fluid .314
........................
CO in the Exhaust .406
...................................
Coin Pocket .113
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 242
..............................
Compact Spare .364
.................
Console Compartment . 111
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 412
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant ........................................
Adding .299
....................................
Checking .230
.........................
Proper Solution .299
...................
Temperature Gauge . 70
....................
Corrosion Protection .361
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .405
............
Cruise Control Operation . 214..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 412
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard .2, 60
................
Daytime Running Lights . 76
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 414
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 79
Defrosting the ....................
Windows .127, 136,144
............................
Dimensions .396, 398
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 74
Dipstick .
Automatic Transmission . 307,308
..................................
Engine Oil .228
..........................
Directional Signals .77
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 254
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .298
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 86
......................
Power Door Locks .86
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 400
Downshif ting, Manual .....................
Transmission .243, 245
.......................................
Drive Belt .332
Index
C
D
II

CONT INUED
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .239
....................................
Economy .231
.........................
In Bad Weather .261
................
In Foreign Countries . 404
..
Dual Temperature Control . 137,145
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 330
..............................
Economy, Fuel .231
............
Emergencies on the Road . 363
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 373
...........
Brake System Indicator . 383
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 365
.....
Charging System Indicator . 380
..................
Checking the Fuses . 386
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 379
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 381
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 384
..................
Overheated Engine . 376
.........................
Emergency Brake .110
......................
Emergency Flashers .79
......................
Emergency Towing .391
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 92
.......................
Emissions Controls .405 .............
Emissions Testing, State . 408
Engine .............................................
Belt .332
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 70
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 381
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,379
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 294
...............................
Overheating .376
....................
Specif ications .397, 399
............
Speed Limiter . 244,246,251
.......................................
Starting .241
..
Engine Speed Limiter . 244,246,251
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .403
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 405
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .56
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
..................
Exterior, Cleaning the . 356
............................
Fabric, Cleaning .359
..................
Fan, Interior . 122,133,143
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .121 ....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 225
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .316
.........................
Dust and Pollen .330
...............................................
Oil .296
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 310
5-speed Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the .243
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 79
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 365
Fluids .
Automatic Transmission . 307,308
..........................................
Brake .313
.........................................
Clutch .314
......
Manual Transmission . 310,311
..........................
Power Steering .315
..................
Windshield Washer . 306
.........................
Folding Rear Seat .100
.....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 404
..........................
Four-way Flashers .79
..............................
Front Airbags .9 ,49
Index
E
F
III

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Radiator Overheating . 376
Radio/CD Sound .......................
System .148, 163,187
...........................
Readiness Codes .382
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 348
............................
Rear Seat Access .98
........................
Rear Seat, Folding .100
..........................
Rear View Mirror .108
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 79
.........
Reclining the Seat Backs . 94,97 Recommended Shif t
................................
Speeds .244, 246
.............................
Reminder Lights .61
.......................
Remote Transmitter .87
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 316
..........................
Engine Coolant .301
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 330
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 296
..........................................
Fuses .386
................................
Light Bulbs .342
............................
Schedule .276, 284
.......................
Spark Plugs .318, 321
...........................................
Tires .336
.............................
Wiper Blades .327
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .48
.................
Reserve Tank, Coolant . 230
...............................
Restraint, Child .21
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 249
................................
Rotation, Tire .336
Oil
........................
Change, How to .296
..............
Change, When to . 276,284
......................
Checking Engine .228
..............
Pressure Indicator . 62,379
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .295
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 85
..
Operation in Foreign Countries . 404
............................
Outside Mirrors .108
.....................
Outside Temperature .69
....................
Overheating, Engine .376
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 291
..........................
Oxygenated Fuel .403
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 76
........................
Park Gear Position .249
...........................................
Parking .253
...............................
Parking Brake .110
.................................
Parking Lights .74
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 253
.............................
PGM-FI System .406
..................
Polishing and Waxing . 357
...................................
Pollen Filter .330 ............
Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 12
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
............................
Protecting Adults .13
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 20
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
........................
Protecting Children .21
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .30
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 38
.........
Protecting Small Children . 34
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .42
.............................
Using LATCH .43
..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 46
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 414
Index
R
S
P
VI

5-speed manual transmission:6-speed manual transmission:
Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: 5-speed/
6-speed Manual
Transmission Fluid:
SpareTirePressure:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid: Tire Pressure (measured cold):
17.09
US gal ( 64.7)
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.4US qt ( 4.2
)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see
pages and ). API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ). Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86or higher. Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see
pages and ).
30psi ( 210kPa , 2.1kgf/cm
)
32
psi ( 220kPa , 2.2kgf/cm
)
4.5 US qt ( 4.3
) Capacity:
2.0 US qt ( 1.9
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3preferred, or a DOT 3or
DOT 4brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). 30
psi ( 210kPa , 2.1kgf/cm
)
29 psi ( 200kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
60 psi ( 420kPa , 4.2kgf/cm
)
32
psi ( 220kPa , 2.2kgf/cm
)
29 psi ( 200kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
2.3 US qt ( 2.2)
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models Front:
Rear:
All other models Front:
Rear:
294
307 309 4-cylinder LX
EX-V6
with M/T
Front:
Rear:
310 311
313
315