turn signal bulb HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2003 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

The lef t or right turn signal light
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signaling.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on the
outside of the car should f lash.
This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch ON (II). It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
The appropriate light comes on in
this display if the trunk or either
door is not closed tightly.
All the lights in the monitor display
come on f or a f ew seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
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346Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Door and T runk Open Monitor
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols65

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.
Lights
Maint enance340
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
399
Lights
Maint enance341
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT
BACK-UP LIGHT
STOP/TAILLIGHT/
SIDE MARKER LIGHT LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS
HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT

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.
Maint enance
Lights
Replacing a Front T urn Signal/
Parking/Side Marker Light Bulb
346
HOLDING CLIPS

Open the trunk.
Remove the light assembly cover
by pulling its outside edge.Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: stop/taillight/
side marker, back-up or turn
signal.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Install the light assembly cover.
Make sure it snaps into place.
1. 3. 2.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing Rear Bulbs
348
COVER

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
I

CONT INUED
........................
Jacking up the Car .367
.......................................
Jack, Tire .366
................................
Jump Starting .373
..................................................
Keys .82
.......................
Label, Certif ication .394
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 77
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16,46
.........................
Leather, Cleaning .359
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .342
.......................................
Indicator .61
.........................................
Parking .74
..................................
Turn Signal .77
.....................................
Load Limit .235
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 84
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 84
............................
Fuel Fill Door .225 ....................................
Glove Box .93
...........................................
Trunk .91
................
Low Coolant Level . 230,299
Lower Gear, Downshifting ......................................
to a .243, 245
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,379
Lubricant Specif ications ..................................
Chart .396, 398
.........................................
Luggage .234 ...................
Neutral Gear Position . 250
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 224
............
Normal Shif t Speeds . 244,246
..................
NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 394
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 224
.........................................
Odometer .69
Odometer/Outside Temperature ......................................
Indicator .69
...............................
Odometer, Trip .70
..................................
Maintenance .271
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 291
................................
Record .281, 289
......................
Required Indicator .71
..........................................
Saf ety .272
..............
Schedule . 276-280,284-288
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62,381
..........
Manual Transmission . 243,245
Manual Transmission ...................................
Fluid .310, 311
...............................
Meters, Gauges .68
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 403
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .108 .......................................
Moonroof .107
......................
Closing Manually .384
...................................
Operation .107
Index
LM N
O
J
K
V

Supplemental Restraint System......................................
Servicing .55
.........................
SRS Indicator .52 ,63
...................
System Components . 49
..................................
Synthetic Oil .295
.....................................
Tachometer .68
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 348
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 363
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 400
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 405
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .403
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .407
.......................
Temperature Gauge .70
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 42
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 407
..........
Time, Setting the . 153,171,193
....................................
Timing Belt .332
....................................
Tire Chains .338
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 365
...........................
Tire Inf ormation .402 ...............................................
Tires .333
..............................
Air Pressure .333
.........................
Checking Wear .335
..........................
Compact Spare .364
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 400
......................................
Inf lation .333
..................................
Inspection .335
...................................
Replacing .336
......................................
Rotating .336
...........................................
Snow .338
....................
Specif ications .397, 399
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 365
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .263
................
Emergency Wrecker . 391
..
Traction Control System (TCS) . 258
...
TCS Activation Indicator . 64,259
......................
TCS Indicator .64, 258
...............
TCS ON/OFF Switch . 259
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic .307, 308
Checking Fluid Level, ...........................
Manual .310, 311
..........
Fluid Selection . 307,310,312
..............
Identif ication Number . 395 .............
Shif ting the Automatic . 248
..........
Shif ting the Manual . 243,245
.....................................
Treadwear .400
.......................................
Trip Meter .70
................................................
Trunk .91
....................
Emergency Opener .92
.........................................
Hooks .237
.................................
Opening the .91
...................
Open Monitor Light . 65
....................................
Turn Signals .77
.....................
Underside, Cleaning .361
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .363
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 400
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .224
.....................
Upholstery Cleaning .358
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 298
Index
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