adding oil HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2004 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety . 202
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Maintenance Schedule . 203
Maintenance Schedule
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(4-cylinder Models) . 205
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Maintenance Record . 207
Maintenance Schedule
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(6-cylinder Models) . 210
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Maintenance Record . 212
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Fluid Locations . 215
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Adding Engine Oil . 217
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 218
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Engine Coolant . 221
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Windshield Washers . 224
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Transmission Fluid . 225
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Automatic Transmission . 225
5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 228
6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission . 228
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 230
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Power Steering Fluid . 231
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Timing Belt . 232
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Hood Latch . 232
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Lights . 233
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Seat Belts . 240
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Floor Mats . 240 ..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 242
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Wiper Blades . 243
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Tires . 245
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Check the Battery . 252
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Vehicle Storage . 254
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Maintenance
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 2, 57
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator . 63
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Dead Battery . 264
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 302
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 73
Defrosting the
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Windows . 114
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Dimensions . 284, 286
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Dimming the Headlights . 70
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 225, 226
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Engine Oil . 168
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Directional Signals . 70
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 188
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Disposal of Used Oil . 220
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 78
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Power Door Locks . 78
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 288
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission . 180
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CD Error Messages . 143
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CD Player . 134
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CD Pocket, Center . 100
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Certif ication Label . 282
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Chains, Tires . 250
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Changing a Flat Tire . 257
Changing Oil
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How to . 218
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When to . 205, 210
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Charging System Indicator . 58, 269
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 178
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Child Saf ety . 32
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Booster Seats . 48
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Child Seats . 32, 39
Inportant Saf ety
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Reminders . 32, 36
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Inf ants . 37
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Larger Children . 47
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LATCH . 41
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Risks with Airbags . 33
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Small Children . 38
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Tethers . 45
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 33
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Child Seats . 39
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LATCH . 41
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Tether Anchorage Points . 45 Cleaning
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Seat Belts . 240
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Climate Control System . 115
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Clock . 154
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Clutch Fluid . 231
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CO in the Exhaust . 294
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Coin Pocket . 101
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 179
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Compact Spare Tire . 256
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Console Compartment . 100
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Consumer Inf ormation . 300
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
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Adding . 221
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Checking . 169
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Proper Solution . 221
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Temperature Gauge . 67
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 293
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Cruise Control Indicator . 63
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Cruise Control Operation . 156
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Cup Holders . 99
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Customer Service Of f ice . 300
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