maintenance HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2016 9.G Quick Guide

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MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
Checking the Battery
Check the battery terminals for corrosion monthly.
The battery condition is monitored by a sensor on 
the negative terminal. If there is a problem with the 
sensor, a message on the information display*/multi-
information display* appears. Have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead\

compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to kill or 
seriously hurt you.
When conducting any battery maintenance, wear protective clothing and a 
face shield, or have a skilled technician do it.
WARNING
Window Washer Fluid
If the washer fluid level is low, fill the washer reservoir. 
Pour the washer fluid carefully. Do not overflow the
reservoir.
Canadian models
If the washer fluid level is low, the washer level 
indicator or a message appears on the multi-information
display.
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer 
reservoir. Antifreeze can damage your vehicle’s paint. A vinegar/water solution 
can damage the windshield washer pump.
NOTICE
*if equipped
Changing Wiper Blades
If the  wiper  blades  leave streaks  across the windshield,  try cleaning  them first with  a 
paper towel or soft cloth and wiper fluid. If the wiper blade rubber has deteriorated, 
you should change the wiper blades.
1. Lift the driver side wiper arm first, then the
passenger side.
2. Press and hold the tab, then slide the blade from 
the wiper arm.
3. Slide the wiper blade out from its holder by pulling 
the tabbed end out.
4. Remove the retainers from the rubber blade that 
has been removed, and mount to a new rubber 
blade. Correctly align the rubber protrusion and the 
retainer grooves.
5. Slide the new wiper blade onto the holder from the 
bottom end. The tab on the holder should fit in the 
indent of the wiper blade.
6. Slide  the wiper  blade onto the wiper  arm, then  push 
down the lock tab.
7. Lower the passenger side wiper arm first, then the
driver side.
end cap at the bottom
Holder
Holder
Cap
Tab
Blade
Top
Retainer
Blade
Tab
Inden
t
Avoid dropping the wiper arm, as it may damage the windshield.
NOTICE

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Tire Information
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in good 
condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
Inflation Guidelines
• Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handling, tread life, and 
comfort. Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or the specifications (see page 
149) for the specified pressure.
• Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy,
and are more likely to fail from overheating.
• overinflated tires make your vehicle ride harshly, are more prone to road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
• Every day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lower than the 
others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
• Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This means the vehicle has been 
parked for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If necessary, add 
or release air until the specified pressure is reached, and then calibrate the 
system (see page 122). If checked when hot, tire pressure can be as much as 
4–6 psi (30–40 kPa, 0.3–0.5 kgf/cm2) higher than checked when cold.
• At least once a month or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the pressure 
in all tires, including the spare. even tires in good condition can lose 1–2 psi
(10–20 kPa, 0.1–0.2 kgf/cm2) per month.
Inspection Guidelines
every time you inflate the tires, check for the following:
• Any damage to tires, including bumps, bulges, cuts, splits, or cracks in the side 
or tread. Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks. Replace tires if 
you see fabric or cord. 
• Uneven or excessive tread wear. Have a dealer check the wheel alignment.
• Cracks or other damage around the valve stems.
Wear Indicators
The groove where the wear indicator is located is
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than elsewhere on the 
tire. If the tread has worn so low that the indicator is 
exposed, replace the tire. Worn out tires have poor
traction on wet roads.
Example of a wear
indicator mark
Tire and Loading Information Label
The label attached to the driver’s doorjamb provides necessary tire and 
loading information.
Using tires that are excessively worn or improperly inflated can cause\

a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner’s manual regarding tire inflation
and maintenance.
WARNING
Tire and Wheel Replacement
Replace your tires with radials of the same size, load range, speed rating, and 
maximum cold tire pressure rating (as shown on the tire’s sidewall). Using tires
of a different size or construction can cause certain vehicle systems to work 
incorrectly. It is best to replace all four tires at the same time. If that isn’t possible, 
replace the front or rear tires in pairs.
If you change or replace a wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifications match 
those of the original wheels. only use TPMS-specified wheels approved for your
vehicle.
Original tire sizesNumber of
people your
vehicle can
carry
Proper cold
tire pressure
Total weight
your vehicle
can carry
(do not exceed)
Installing improper tires on your vehicle can affect handling and stability.
This can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of tires recommended in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING

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Tire Service Life
The life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits, road 
conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pressure, maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even when the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is 
recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires re\
ach
five years old. All tires, including the spare, should be removed from service after 
10 years from the date of manufacture, regardless of their condition or \
state of
wear.
Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season tires marked “M+S”, snow 
tires, or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance between 
vehicles when driving. For winter tires, select the size and load ranges that are the 
same as the original tires, and mount them to all four wheels.
Tire Chains
Install tire chains on the front tires only. Because your vehicle has limited tire 
clearance, we strongly recommend using the following chains:
For 215/55R17 tires:
Cable-type: SCC Radial Chain SC1034
For 235/45R18 and 235/40R19 tires:
Cable-type: SCC Radial Chain SC1040
Mount chains as tightly as you can, and make sure that they do not touch\
the
brake lines or suspension.
Traction devices that are the wrong size or improperly installed can damage your 
vehicle’s brake lines, suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are hitting 
any part of the vehicle.
NOTICE
Using the wrong chains, or not properly installing chains, can damage th\
e
brake lines and cause a crash in which you can be seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instructions in this guide regarding the selection and use of\
tire
chains.
WARNING
Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you 
should be aware of are described below.
Here is an example of what each marking means:
215/55R17 94V
• 215: tire width in millimeters
• 55: aspect ratio (tire section height as a
percentage of its width)
• r: tire construction code (radial)
• 17: rim diameter in inches
• 94: load index (code indicating maximum load
tire can carry)
• V: speed symbol (code indicating maximum speed rating)
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
The tire identification number 
(TIN) is a group of numbers 
and letters that look like the
example below. TIN is located 
on the sidewall of the tire.
Glossary of Tire Terminology
Cold Tire Pressure – The tire air pressure when the vehicle has been 
parked for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Load rating – The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure.
Maximum Inflation Pressure – The maximum tire air pressure that the tire 
can hold.
Maximum Load rating – The load rating for a tire at the maximum
permissible inflation pressure for that tire.
Recommended Inflation Pressure – The cold tire inflation pressure 
recommended by the manufacturer.
Treadwear Indicators (TWI) – The projections within the principal grooves 
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread\
.
Tire sizeTire
identication
number (TIN)
Maximum
tire load
Maximu m
tire pressure
Tire siz e
DOT B97R FW6X 2209
DOT: This indicates that the tire meets all
requirements of the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
B97R: Manufacturer’s identication mark
FW6X: Tire type code
22 09: Date of Transportation

Year
Week

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DOT Tire Quality Grading
The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are 
also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according
to Department of Transportation (DoT) standards. The following explains these
gradings.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread 
shoulder and maximum section width.
For example:
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in 
addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire 
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test\
course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well 
on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance \
of
tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, 
and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those \
grades
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled 
conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concre\
te. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
WARNING: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead 
braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, 
or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the\
tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested 
under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained 
high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and re\
duce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. Th\
e grade
C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and
A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the 
minimum required by law.
WARNING: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that 
is properly inflated and not overloaded. excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup 
and possible tire failure.

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SPECIFICATIONSMAINTENANCE
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has “readiness codes” as part of the onboard self-diagnostic system. 
Some states refer to these codes as a test to see if your vehicle’s emissions
components are working properly. The codes may not be read if you go through the 
testing just after the battery has gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, turn the vehicle on without starting the engine\
. The
malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it goes off, the 
readiness codes are set. If it blinks five times, the readiness codes are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle tested before the readiness codes are set, 
prepare the vehicle for retesting by doing the following:
1. Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4. Start the engine without touching the accelerator pedal, and let it idle\
for 20
seconds.
5. Keep the vehicle in Park (P) or Neutral for manual transmission. Increase the 
engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it there for about 3 minutes.
6. Let the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.
7. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed 
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway 
with the vehicle in Drive (D) or 5th gear. Do not use cruise control. When traffic 
allows, drive for 90 seconds without using the accelerator pedal. (vehicle speed
may vary slightly; this is OK.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds  
because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat two more 
times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8. Drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions 
allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator
pedal or the brake pedal.
9. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.
The readiness codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set again 
only after several days of driving under a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, you may be 
requested to return at a later date to complete the test, or see your dealer.
SPECIFICATIONS
4-cylinder models
Vehicle
Engine and Fuel Tires
Light Bulbs
*1:LX-S models
*2: Except LX-S model s
*3: LX models
*4:Except LX models
ModelHonda Accord CoupeNo. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Tota l5
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating U.S.: 4,189 lbs (1,900 kg )*1 4,255 lbs (1,930 kg)*2Canada: 1,900 kg*3 1,930 kg*4Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.: 2,271 lbs (1,030 kg )*1 2,315 lbs (1,050 kg)*2Canada: 1,040 kg*3 1,055 kg*4Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.: 1,962 lbs (890 kg )*1 2,006 lbs (910 kg)*2Canada: 890 kg*3 910 kg*4Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 15.0 – 16.8 oz (425 – 475 g)
Lubricant Type ND-OIL 8
Engine
FuelDisplacemen t144 cu-in (2,356 cm3)
Spark Plugs NG
K DILKAR7G11GS
DILKAR7H11GS
DENSO DXE22HQR-D11 S
Fuel:
TypeUnleaded gasoline
Pump octane number of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.2 US gal (65 )
*1:U.S. LX-S and Canadian LX models
*2: U.S. EX, EX-L models and Canadian EX models
*3:Canadian Touring models
Regular
Size215/55R17 94 V*1235/45R18 94V*2235/40R19 96V*3Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])
Front33 (225 [2.3])*1, *233 (230 [2.3])*3
Rear33 (225 [2.3])*1, *232 (220 [2.2])*3
Compact
Spar e Size
T135/90D16 102M*1, *2T135/80D17 103M*3Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegula
r17 x 7 1/2J*118 x 8J*219 x 8J*3
Compact Spar e16 x 4T*117 x 4T*2, *3
*1:Models with halogen headlights*2:Models with LED headlights*3:Models with bulb type parking lights*4: Models with LED type parking/daytime running lights
Headlights (Low Beam)55W (H11)*1LED*2
Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3)*1LE
D*2Fog Light s*LEDFront Turn Si gnal/Side Marker/Parking Ligh ts*1, *3Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights*1, *428/8W (Amber )
Front Turn Signal Light s*2LED
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INDEXINDEX
LaneWatch™ ..............................................112Manual Transmission ................................104Maximum Load Limit ....................................95Multi-view rear Camera ..........................115Paddle Shifters ...................................101, 103Parking Sensor System .............................114Power Mode ...............................................100refueling ......................................................116remote engine Start ....................................98road Departure Mitigation (rDM) ..........110Shifting .........................................................100Towing a Trailer ............................................97Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) ................106Wiper Blades ..............................................141Driving Position Memory System ..................43eco Assist System..........................................106eCoN Button ...................................................106eCoN mode .......................................................26electric Power Steering (ePS) .......................24Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ................106e-Mail .............................................................83emergency engine Stop ................................121emergency Towing ........................................121engine and Fuel ......................................149, 151engine Coolant................................................138engine oil.........................................................135ENGINE START/STOP button .......................100exterior lights ..............................................26, 35Fastening a Seat Belt ........................................7Flat Tire ...........................................................124Floor Mats .........................................................40Fluids ...................................................150, 151FM/AM Radio ..............................................54, 66FM/AM Radio Commands .............................156Fog lights ...........................................................26Foot Brake .......................................................105Frequently Asked Questions ........................152Front Airbags (SRS) ...........................................8Fuel Information .............................................116Fuse Locations................................................127Garage opener .................................................45Hazards  .............................................................26Headlight-Wiper Integration ..........................37Head restraints ................................................41High beams .......................................................26Home Address ..................................................88HomeLink® Garage opener ............................45HondaLink® .......................................................62HondaLink® Assist ...........................................84Honda roadside Assistance ........................153Hood ...........................................................133Ignition  .............................................................99Immobilizer ........................................................26Information Display..........................................27Instrument Panel ..............................................23
Interior Lights....................................................35Intermittent Wipers..........................................37iPod® .......................................................56, 69iPod® Commands ...........................................156Jump Starting .................................................118Key .............................................................30Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)...................................25, 26, 111LaneWatch™ ..................................................112Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ...................................5LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ........................17Light Bulbs...............................................149, 151Light control ......................................................24Lights .......................................................26, 35Lock Tab .............................................................32Low fuel .............................................................25Low oil pressure ...............................................23Low tire pressure .............................................25Maintenance...................................................130Battery .........................................................140Brake Fluid ..................................................139Clutch Fluid ..................................................139engine Coolant ............................................138engine oil .....................................................135Maintenance Minder™ .............................131Service Codes .............................................132Under the Hood ..........................................133Window Washer Fluid ...............................140Wiper Blades ..............................................141Making a Call ..............................................75, 81Malfunction indicator lamp ............................24Malfunction Indicators....................................23Manual Seats....................................................40Manual Transmission ....................................104Map Legend ......................................................91Master Door Lock Switch ...............................32Maximum Load Limit........................................95Mirrors .............................................................44Moonroof ...........................................................34Multi-Information Display (MID)....................28Multi-view rear Camera ..............................115Music search ..................................................156Navigation .........................................................86Display and Controls ....................................87entering a Destination .................................88Home Address ..............................................88Map Legend ..................................................91Place Category .............................................89recent Places ...............................................89routing ...........................................................91Saved Places ................................................90Steering Wheel Controls .............................86Street Address ..............................................88System Guidance v olume ...........................86Talk Button Tips ............................................86
Traffic .............................................................92Turn-by-turn directions ...............................91Navigation Commands ..................................155one Display Audio operation .........................53one-Touch Turn Signal ....................................38On/Off Indicators ..............................................26opening the Hood ..........................................134overheating.....................................................120Paddle Shifters .......................................101, 103Pairing a Phone ..........................................74, 80Pandora® .....................................................59, 72Pandora® Commands ....................................156Parking brake............................................25, 105Parking sensor system ............................24, 114Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .....................11Phone .......................................................74, 80Phonebook ..................................................76, 82Phone Commands ..........................................155Place Category .................................................89Power Door Mirrors.........................................44Power Driver’s Seat .........................................39Power Mode ...................................................100Power Moonroof operation ...........................34Power Window Operation ..............................33radio .............................................................66Rain-Sensing Wipers.......................................38readiness Codes............................................148rear Camera ...................................................115rear Seats .........................................................42rearview Mirror ...............................................44recent Places...................................................89refueling..........................................................116remote Battery Strength ..............................117remote engine Start ........................................98remote Transmitter .........................................30reporting Safety Defects................................22road Departure Mitigation (rDM) ........25, 110roadside Assistance .....................................153routing .............................................................91Safety Information .............................................3Airbags .............................................................8Child Safety ...................................................14reporting Safety Defects ............................22Safety Label Locations ................................21Safety Messages ...........................................3Seat Belts ........................................................5Saved Places ....................................................90Seat Belts ............................................................5Fastening a Seat Belt ....................................7Seat Belt Inspection ......................................6Seat Belt reminder ......................................25Seat Heaters .....................................................46Seats .............................................................39Select/reset knob .............................................27Sequential Shift Mode...................................103
Service Codes.................................................132Settings .......................................................29, 47Setting the Clock ..............................................48Shifting ...........................................................100Shift Lever Does Not Move ..........................117Side Airbags........................................................9Side Curtain Airbags..........................................9Siri eyes Free ....................................................85SiriusXM® radio ...............................................67SiriusXM® radio Commands ........................156Smart entry system ....................................23, 31SMS Text Messaging ................................77, 83Song By v oice™ Commands ........................156Sound .............................................................52Specifications .................................................149Speed Dial ...................................................75, 81SrS (Supplemental restraint System) Indicator.............................................10Starter system ..................................................24Steering Wheel.................................................43Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ............1Steering Wheel Controls...........................51, 86Street Address..................................................88Supplemental restraint System (SrS) .........23System Guidance v olume ...............................86System message ..............................................25Talk Button Tips ..........................................79, 86Text Messaging ..........................................77, 83Tire Information ..............................................142DoT Tire Quality Grading ..........................146Inflation Guidelines ....................................142Tire and Loading Information Label ........143Tire and Wheel Replacement ...................143Tire Chains ...................................................144Tire Identification Number (TIN) ..............145Tire Labeling ................................................145Tire Service Life ..........................................144Tire Terminology .........................................145Wear Indicators .........................................142Winter Tires .................................................144Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .......................................24, 122Tires ...................................................149, 151Touchscreen operation ..................................60Towing ...........................................................121Towing a Trailer ................................................97Traffic .............................................................92Trip Computer ...................................................29Troubleshooting ..............................................152Trunk .............................................................31Trunk opener ....................................................32Turn-by-turn directions ...................................91Turn Signal ..................................................26, 38Under the Hood ..............................................133USB Commands..............................................156