weight HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2011 8.G Owner's Manual

Maketurnsmoreslowlyandwider
than normal. The trailer tracks a
smaller arc than your vehicle, and it
canhitorrunoversomethingthe
vehicle misses. Allow more time and
distance f or braking. Do not brake or
turn suddenly as this could cause the
trailer to jackknif e or turn over.
When climbing hills, closely watch
your temperature gauge. If it nears
the red (Hot) mark, turn the air
conditioning of f , reduce speed and, if
necessary, pull to the side of the
road to let the engine cool.
If the automatic transmission shif ts
f requently while going up a hill, shif t
to D3.
The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are working
properly.
Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inf lated, and the trailer
tires and spare are inflated as
recommended by the trailer
maker.
The added weight, length, and
height of a trailer will af f ect your
vehicle’s handling and perf ormance,
so driving with a trailer requires
some special driving skills and
techniques.
Foryoursafetyandthesafetyof
others,taketimetopracticedriving
maneuvers bef ore heading f or the
open road, and f ollow the guidelines
in this section.
Drive slower than normal in all
driving situations, and obey posted
speed limits f or vehicles with trailers.
If you have an automatic
transmission, use the D position
when towing a trailer on level roads.
D3 is the proper shif t lever position
to use when towing a trailer in hilly
terrain. (See ‘‘
’’ in the
next column f or additional gear
inf ormation.)
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Making T urns and Braking
Driving on Hills
T owing Speeds and Gears
Driving on Hills
Towing a Trailer
Driving Saf ely With a T railer
Driving
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Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability. You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals shown on the information
display.
Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
0W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines’’.
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
0W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
A dding Engine Oil
Maint enance
353
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
Ambient Temperature
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If you remove a f loor mat, make sure
tore-anchoritwhenyouputitback
in your vehicle.
If you use a non-Honda f loor mat,
make sure it f its properly and that it
canbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mat.This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system.
Have your dealer replace this filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the airf low
from the heating and cooling
system/climate control system
becomeslessthanusual.
Make sure the f ront passenger and
rear f loor mats are properly
positioned. If not, the f loor mat will
interf ere with the seat operation and
make the f ront passenger’s weight
sensors inef f ective. Dust and Pollen Filter
Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter
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To help increase tire lif e and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires according to the
maintenance messages displayed on
the information display.
Move the tires to the positions
shown in the illustration each time
they are rotated. If you purchase
directional tires, rotate only f ront-to-
back.When the tires are rotated, make
sure the air pressures are checked.
On models with aluminum wheelsTire Rotation
Tires
384
(For Non-directional
Tires and Wheels)
(For Directional
Tires and Wheels)Front
Front
Improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use
only Honda wheel weights f or
balancing.
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Emergency Towing
416
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
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Specif ications (4-cylinder models)
420
DimensionsSeating Capacities
Weights
Air Conditioning
Engine Capacities
110.2 in (2,800 mm)
62.6 in (1,590 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 194.1 in (4,930 mm)
72.7 in (1,847 mm)
58.1 in (1,475 mm)
2.1 US qt (2.0
)
2.0 US qt (1.9)
5.4 US qt (5.1)
4.0 US qt (3.8)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
1.96 US gal (7.4
)
1.90 US gal (7.2)
1.64 US gal (6.2
)
1.59 US gal (6.0)
5
2
3
62.2 in (1,580 mm) Total
Front
Rear
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) ND-OIL8
Water cooled 4-stroke
DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
3.43 x 3.9 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) 144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
10.5 : 1
ILZKR7B11S
SXU22HCR11S
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs (U.S.)
Spark plugs (Canada)
SXU22HCR11S ILZKR7B11S
DILZKR7B11GS 18.5 US gal (70.0
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.180 US gal (0.68
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
6.50 US qt (6.15
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
Approx.
Change Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
1:
2:
NGK:
DENSO:
Front/Rear
ULEV
PZEV
1:
2: EX,EX-L
NGK:
NGK:
DENSO:
LX, LX-P, SE
ChangeIncluding filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S.
Canada
1
1
2
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Specif ications (V6 models)
422
Dimensions Seating Capacities
Weights
Air Conditioning
Engine Capacities
110.2 in (2,800 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 194.3 in (4,936 mm)
72.7 in (1,847 mm)
58.1 in (1,475 mm)
62.2 in (1,580 mm)Total
Front
Rear
5
2
3
1.74 US gal (6.6
)
2.27 US gal (8.6)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
3.5 US qt (3.3)
7.9 US qt (7.5)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 0.180 US gal (0.68
)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) ND-OIL8
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm) 212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
10.5 : 1
ILZKR7B11
SXU22HCR11 18.5 US gal (70.0
)
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC i-VTEC 6-cylinder (V6) gasoline engine 4.2 US qt (4.0
)
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs (U.S.)
Spark plugs (Canada) ILZKR7B11
SXU22HCR11 Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Approx.
1:
2: Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S.
Canada Change
Total
Front/Rear
NGK:
DENSO:
NGK:
DENSO:
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Fuel .296
........
Check Fuel Cap Message . 298
......................
Fill Door and Cap .297
...........................................
Gauge .66
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .61
................
Octane Requirement . 296
...............................
Oxygenated .297
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .297
...............................
Fuel Economy .304
....
Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator . 59
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .408
......
Gas Mileage, Improving . 304,305
.........................................
Gasoline .296
...........................................
Gauge .66
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .61
................
Octane Requirement . 296
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .297
................
Gas Station Procedures . 297
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
...............................................
Fuel .66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 320 ..............
Manual Transmission . 318
......................................
Glove Box .116
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) .311, 335
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 365
...........................
HandsFreeLink
. 270
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
........................................
Headlights .69
........................................
Aiming .365
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 71
..............
Automatic Lighting On . 70
............
Daytime Running Lights . 71
..................
High Beam Indicator . 61
.........................
Reminder Chime .69
Replacing Halogen ..............................
Bulbs .365, 372
...................................
Turning on .69
........................
Head Restraints .13, 94
.....................
Heating and Cooling .122
.............................
Heated Mirrors .105
...................................
Heater, Seat .100
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .266 ........
Hood, Opening and Closing . 300
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .363
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 418
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .76
...........................................
Switch .78
............
Timing Control System . 431
........................
Immobilizer System .77
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
Index
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CONT INUED
Tire Pressure Monitoring............
System (TPMS) . 291,428
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .59, 331
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .428
..................
TPMS Indicator . 59,332
...............................................
Tires .380
..............................
Air Pressure .381
........................................
Chains .386
.........................
Checking Wear .382
..........................
Compact Spare .392
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 424
.
Glossary of Tire Terminology . 427
......................................
Inf lation .380
..................................
Inspection .382
...................................
Replacing .385
......................................
Rotating .384
................................
Service Lif e .383
...........................................
Snow .386
....................
Specif ications .421, 423
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 393
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .334
................
Emergency Wrecker . 415
.............................
Weight Limit .334 Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .359
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .361
..................
Fluid Selection . 360,361
..............
Identif ication Number . 419
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 320
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 318
.....................................
Treadwear .382
.......................................
Trip Meter .65
................................................
Trunk .90
....................
Emergency Opener .91
.................................
Opening the .90
............................
Open Indicator .60
....................................
Turn Signals .69
Unexpected, Taking Care of ...............................................
the .391
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 424
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .296
USB Adapter ..................
Cable . 176,185,226,235
.
USB Flash Memory Device . 185,235 .......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 355
................................
Vanity Mirror .118
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 310
.............
Vehicle Dimensions . 420,422
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 418
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System .329
...............
VSA Of f Indicator . 58,329
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .330
........
VSA System Indicator . 58,329
.............................
Vehicle Storage .389
.............................
Ventilation .125, 131
.................................................
VIN .418
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .353
...........
Voice Control System . 129,194
............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 52
..................
Warranty Coverages .437
Index
INDEX
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