maintenance reset HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2007 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. For more
inf ormation, see page .
If the remaining engine oil lif e is
more than 16 percent, this indicator
comes on f or a f ew seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position.
This indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance. The
maintenance main items and sub
items will be displayed in the
inf ormation display. See page f or
more inf ormation on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
The appropriate indicator comes on
in this monitor if the trunk or either
door is not closed tightly.
All the indicators in the monitor
come on f or a f ew seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
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Maintenance Minder
Indicator Door and T runk Open Monitor
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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To switch the information display
between the odometer/trip meter,
outside temperature/trip meter (if
equipped), and engine oil lif e and
maintenance item code(s), press the
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, your last
selection appears in the display.
The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial
regulations to disconnect, reset, or
alter the odometer with the intent to
change the number of miles or
kilometers indicated.
Gauges
Odometer
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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TACHOMETERSPEEDOMETER
FUEL GAUGE
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
U.S. A/T model is shown. ODOMETER/TRIP METER/OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/CHECK FUEL CAP
INDICATOR/MAINTENANCE MINDER
SELECT/RESET KNOB
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Calculated Engine Oil Lif e (%)
100 % 91 % 90 % 81 %
80 % 71 %
70 % 61 %
60 % 51 %
50 % 41 %
40 % 31 %
30 % 21 %
20 % 16 %
15 % 11 %10 % 6 % 5% 1% 0% Displayed
Engine Oil Lif e (%) 100 %90 %
80 %
70 %
60 %
50 %
40 %
30 %
20 %
15 %
10 %5%0%
Based on the engine operating
conditions and accumulated engine
revolutions, the onboard computer in
your vehicle calculates the remaining
engine oil lif e and displays it as a
percentage.
To see the current engine oil lif e,
turn the ignition switch to the ON
engine oil lif e display appears (see
page ).The remaining engine oil lif e is
shownonthedisplayaccordingto
this table:
Your vehicle displays engine oil lif e
and maintenance service items on
the inf ormation display to show you
when you should have your dealer do
engine oil replacement and indicated
maintenance service.
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Maintenance Minder
Engine Oil L if e Display
Maint enance
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ENGINE OIL LIFE
DISPLAYSELECT/RESETKNOB
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(II) position, and press the select/
reset knob repeatedly until the

If you still do not perf orm the
indicated maintenance, you will see a
negative mileage. It is displayed
when you drive over 10 miles (f or
U.S. models) or 10 km (f or Canadian
models) af ter seeing the 0 percent
message.Afterward,itshowsyour
driving distance if you continue to
drive. Immediately have the
indicated maintenance done by your
dealer.
When the remaining engine oil lif e is
0 percent, the engine oil lif e indicator
will be blinking. The display comes
oneverytimeyouturntheignition
switch to the ON (II) position. When
you see this message, have the
indicated maintenance perf ormed by
your dealer as soon as possible. You can change the inf ormation
display f rom the engine oil lif e
display to the odometer, the trip
meter, or the outside temperature (if
equipped) every time you press and
When the engine oil lif e is 0 percent
or negative mileage, the
maintenance minder indicator
remainsonevenif youchangethe
inf ormation display.
Immediately have the service done,
and make sure to reset the display as
described on the next page.
Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
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release the select/reset knob.

All maintenance items displayed in
the inf ormation display are in code.
For an explanation of these
maintenance codes, see page .Your dealer will reset the display
af ter completing the required
maintenance service. You will see
‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the inf ormation
display the next time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If maintenance service is done by
someone other than your dealer,
reset the maintenance minder as
f ollows:
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
repeatedly until the engine oil lif e
is displayed. more than 10 seconds. The engine
oil lif e and the maintenance item
code(s) will blink.
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Maintenance Minder
Maintenance Main Items and Sub
Items Resetting the Engine Oil Lif e
Display
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MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM
MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM
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Press the select/reset knob f or

If you have the required service
done but do not reset the display, or
reset the display without doing the
service, the system will not show the
proper maintenance intervals. This
canleadtoseriousmechanical
problems because you will no longer
have an accurate record of when
maintenance is needed.
Your authorized Honda dealer
knows your vehicle best and can
provide competent, ef f icient service.
another 5 seconds. The
maintenance item code(s) will
disappear, and the engine oil lif e
will reset to ‘‘100.’’ However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service f acility or person
reset the display as previously
described. Keep all receipts as proof
of completion, and have the person
who does the work fill out the
maintenance record. Check your
warranty booklet f or more
inf ormation.
We recommend using Honda parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their performance and durability.
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Maintenance Minder
Important Maintenance
Precautions
Maint enance
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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.
NOTE: 1:
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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
AB
Symbol
Symbol
12 3 4 51 1
Maintenance Minder
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If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualif ied technician.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the time
setting may be lost. To reset the time,
see page .
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the
audio system may also disable itself .
If this happens, the next time you
turn on the radio, you will see
‘‘ ’’ ‘‘ ’’ in the
f requency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the code (see page
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Checking the Battery
WARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.
Maint enance
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The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normaloperation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
technician do the batterymaintenance.
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Reverse Gear Position . 204
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Reverse Lockout . 202
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Roof Rack . 195
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Rotation, Tire . 257
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 17
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 304
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9, 21
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Seat Belts . 8, 17
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 51
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8, 17
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Additional Information . 17
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 19
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Cleaning . 251
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 17
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Maintenance . 19
Reminder Indicator and
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Beeper . 17, 57
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System Components . 17
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Use During Pregnancy . 15 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
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Belt . 14, 17
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Seat Heaters . 90
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Seats . 82
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Seats, Folding Rear . 88
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Security System . 174
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Select/Reset Knob . 63, 71
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Selecting a Child Seat . 39
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Serial Number . 288
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Service Intervals . 227
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Service Manual . 305
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Service Station Procedures . 185
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Setting the Clock . 173
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 203
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Shif t Lock Release . 206
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Side Airbags . 26
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 29
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Side Curtain Airbags . 28
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work . 28
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Signaling Turns . 69
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Snow Chains . 259
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Snow Tires . 259
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Socket, Accessory Power . 100 ................................
Sound System . 124
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 264
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Specif ications . 291, 293
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Spark Plugs . 291, 293
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Specif ications . 290, 292
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Speed Control . 175
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Speed Limiter . 202, 205
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
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Additional Safety Precautions . 31
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Airbag Service . 30
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Airbag System Components . 21
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 29
How the Side Airbags Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 29
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 28
How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 23
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work . 28
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SRS Indicator . 28, 58
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 76
Index
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