trailer HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2007 CL7 / 7.G User Guide

Always drive slowly and have
someone guide you when backing up.
Grip the of the steering
wheel; then turn the wheel to the lef t
to get the trailer to move to the lef t,
andturnthewheelrighttomovethe
trailer to the right.
Follow all normal precautions when
parking, including f irmly setting the
parking brake and putting the
transmission in Park (automatic) or
in f irst or reverse (manual). Also,
place wheel chocks at each of the
trailer’s tires.
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Backing Up
Parking
Towing a Trailer
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If the message ‘‘SERVICE OIL’’ does not appear more than 12 months after
the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page .
Independent of the maintenance minder display, replace the brake fluid
every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
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Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie-rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and line (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter
If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds or trailer towing results in higher
transmission and transfer temperatures. This
requires transmission and transfer fluid changes
more frequently than recommended by the
maintenance minder. If you regularly drive your
vehicle under these conditions, have the
transmission and transfer fluid changed at
60,000 miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km). (For A/T only:)
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
(V6 engine only) If you drive regularly in very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures
(under 110°F, 29°C), replace every 60,000 mile
(U.S.)/100,000 km (Canada).
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
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when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustments
should be done by your dealer or
other qualif ied mechanic.
Open the hood. To change a bulb
on the driver’s side, undo the two
f asteners and remove the air
intake cover.
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
If you f requently tow a trailer.
Replace the belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.)
or 100,000 km (Canada) if you
regularly drive your vehicle in one or
more of these conditions:
The timing belt should be replaced
at the intervals shown in the
maintenance minder schedule.
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C). 1.
Timing Belt, Lights
Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Timing BeltHigh Beam Headlight
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FASTENERS
AIR INTAKE
COVER
4-cylinder models
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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V6 models only

Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.Follow these precautions:
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
Do not use the compact spare tire
if you are towing a trailer. Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
and design tire, mounted on the
same wheel. The spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
surf aces. Use greater caution
while driving.
Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
Turn of f the VSA system (see
pages and ). Driving with
thecompactsparetiremay
activate the VSA.
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On all V6 models
Compact Spare Tire
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INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
The tools are in the trunk. Open
the trunk and raise the trunk f loor
by lif ting up on the back edge.
Take the tool kit out of the trunk.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
If you are towing a trailer, unhitch
the trailer.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (A/T) or
reverse (M/T). Apply the parking
brake.
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Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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TRUNK FLOOR SPARE TIRE JACK
TOOL KIT
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by thejack.
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 250
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 263
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 294 .....
Emissions Control Systems . 297
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Oxygenated Fuels . 184
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 298, 299
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Temperature Control, Dual . 121
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Temperature Gauge . 64
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 123
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Temperature, Outside . 65
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 172
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 298, 299
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 73
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Time, Setting the . 173
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Timing Belt . 246
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Tire Chains . 259
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 265
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Tire Inf ormation . 296
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Tires . 254
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Air Pressure . 256
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Chains . 259
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Checking Wear . 257
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Compact Spare . 264
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 294
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Inf lation . 255
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Inspection . 256 .....................................
Labeling . 296
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Maintenance . 257
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Replacing . 258
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Rotating . 257
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Snow . 259
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Specif ications . 291, 293
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Tools, Tire Changing . 265
Towing
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A Trailer . 213
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Emergency Wrecker . 285
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Equipment and Accessories . 215
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Tips . 217
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Weight Limit . 213, 214
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Trailer Loading . 213
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Trailer Towing Tips . 217
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic . 239, 240
Checking Fluid Level,
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Manual . 242
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Fluid Selection . 240, 241
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Identif ication Number . 288
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Shif ting the Automatic . 203
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Shif ting the Manual . 200
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Starting the Engine . 199
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 199
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With a Dead Battery . 272
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State Emissions Testing . 300
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 274
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment . 73
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 76
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Steering Wheel Buttons . 171, 175
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Stereo Sound System . 124
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Storing Your Vehicle . 262
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Sun Visor . 101
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Sunglasses Holder . 102
Supplemental Restraint System
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Servicing . 30
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SRS Indicator . 28, 58
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System Components . 21
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Synthetic Oil . 233
Index
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