oil dipstick HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2016 9.G Quick Guide

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Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
*1:If a message SERVICE 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.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
Replace engine oi l*1
BReplace engine oil*1 and oil lter
Inspect front and rear bra kes/service as necessary
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Inspect suspension components
Inspect driveshaft boots
Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA )
Inspect all uid levels and condition of uids
Inspect exhaust system#
Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*2:If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every \
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of s\
oot in the air from industryand diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen lter every \
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: Continuously variable transmission (CVT) models
*5: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher
transmission temperatures. This requires transmission uid changes mo\
re frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehic\
le under thes e
conditions, have the transmission uid changed every 25,000 miles (4\
0,000 km).
*6: 6-cylinder models
*7: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110 °F, 43 °C), in very low temperatures
(under -20 °F/-29 °C), or tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 mi\
les/100,000 km .
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
Rotate tires
2Replace air cleaner element*2
Replace dust and pollen lter*3
Inspect drive belt
3
Replace transmission ui d*4,*5
4Replace spark plug s
Replace timing belt and inspect water pum p*6,*7
Inspect valve clearance
5
Replace engine coolan t
Under the Hood
4-cylinder models
Brake uid
(black cap)
Engine coolant
reserve tank Radiator cap
Washer uid

(blue cap) Engine oil dipstick
(orange) Clutch uid

(light gray cap)
Engine oil ll cap
Battery
*
6-cylinder model s
Engine oil dipstick
(orange )
Washer uid
(blue cap)
Engine coolant
reserve tank
Radiator Cap Brake uid

(black cap)
Engine oil ll cap
Battery
Clutch uid
(light gray cap )*
*if equipped

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Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the
parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left
corner of the dashboard.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center of the
hood to release the lock mechanism, and open
the hood.
Follow the steps below to open and close the 
hood based on your engine type.
4-cylinder models
remove the support rod from the clamp using the
grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.
 When closing, remove the support rod, and 
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the hood.
remove your hand at a height of approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and let the hood close.
6-cylinder models
Lift the hood up most of the way. The hydraulic
supports lift it up the rest of the way and hold it
up.
When closing, lower it to approximately 12 
inches (30 cm), then press down firmly with your
hands.
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strik\
e the
wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
NOTICE
Hood release handle
Pull
Lever
Support ro d
Grip
Clamp
Engine Oil
Park the vehicle on level ground, and wait approximately three minutes after turning
the engine off before you check the oil.
Checking the Oil
1. remove the dipstick (orange).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper 
towel.
3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its hole.
4. remove the dipstick again, and check the level.
It should be between the upper and lower marks. 
Add oil if necessary.
4-cylinder models
4-cylinder models
Upper mark
Lower mark
6-cylinder models
Upper mark
Lower mark
6-cylinder models

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Recommended Engine Oil
• Honda Genuine Motor Oil
• Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the
container
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and
that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s 
latest requirements.
Use Honda Genuine Motor oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the 
ambient temperature as shown.
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled 
with the API Certification Seal and is of the 
specified viscosity grade.
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark. Overfilling the engine oil can result 
in leaks and engine damage.
NOTICE
Adding Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten it
securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the engine oil 
dipstick.
Ambient temperature
4-cylinder models
Engine oil ll cap
6-cylinder models
Engine oil ll cap
Resetting the Engine Oil Life
If you change or replace the vehicle’s engine oil yourself, you must reset the 
engine oil life.
Models with information display
1. Press the select/reset knob until the engine oil 
life appears in the display.
2. Press and hold the knob for 10 seconds or more, 
until the display begins to blink.
3. Press and hold the knob for 5 seconds or more. 
The engine oil life display returns to 100%.
Models with multi-information display
Use the Info (p/q) and SEL/RESET buttons on the steering wheel buttons to 
control the display.
1. Scroll to the vehicle Settings screen, and select
it.
2. Scroll to the Maintenance reset screen, and
select it.
3. Select reset. The maintenance codes disappear,
and the engine oil life display returns to 100%.
Failure to reset the Maintenance Minder™ display after a maintenance \
service
results in the system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can\
lead to
serious mechanical problems.
NOTICE