HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2003 Owner's Manual (in English)

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6-cylinder Models
Maint enance258
Canadian Owners U.S. Owners A, B, C, D, E
AB
C
D E
Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
Refer to page to determine which schedule to use.
3,750 mi/6,000 km
7,500 mi/12,000 km
11,250 mi/18,000 km
15,000 mi/24,000 km/1 yr
18,750 mi/30,000 km
22,500 mi/36,000 km
26,250 mi/42,000 km
30,000 mi/48,000 km/2 yrs
33,750 mi/54,000 km
37,500 mi/60,000 km
41,250 mi/66,000 km
3yrs
45,000 mi/72,000 km/3 yrs
48,750 mi/78,000 km
52,500 mi/84,000 km
56,250 mi/90,000 km
60,000 mi/96,000 km/4 yrs
60,000 mi/96,000 km/4 yrs,
then replace every 30,000mi/
48,000 km/2 yrs
63,750 mi/102,000 km
67,500 mi/108,000 km
71,250 mi/114,000 km
75,000 mi/120,000 km/5 yrs
78,750 mi/126,000 km Do item in A.
Do items in A, E.
Do item in A.
DoitemsinA,B,E.
Do item in A.
Do items in A, E.
Do item in A.
DoitemsinA,B,D,E.
Do item in A.
Do items in A, E.
Do item in A.
Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage).
DoitemsinA,B,E.
Do item in A.
Do items in A, E.
Do item in A.
DoitemsinA,B,D,E. Replace automatic transmission fluid.
Do item in A.
Do items in A, E.
Do item in A.
DoitemsinA,B,E.
Do item in A. Replace engine oil and oil filter.
Replace air cleaner element.
Lubricate all hinges, locks, and latches.
Check parking brake adjustment.
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS).
Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check
for leaks.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect fuel lines and connections.
Check all lights.
Inspect the underbody.
Replace spark plugs.
Inspect valve clearance. Replace timing belt and inspect water pump.
Inspect drive belt.
Replace dust and pollen filter .
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 306).
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots.
Inspect suspension components.
Inspect drive shaft boots.
Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in
as required for each distance/time interval.
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See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
See timing belt on page for replacement information under
special driving conditions.
See dust and pollen filter on page for replacement
information under special driving conditions.
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.
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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions (listed by distance/time)

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6-cylinder Models
Maint enance259
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.
NOTE:Do items in A, E.
Do items in A.
Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage).
Replace automatic transmission fluid.
DoitemsinA,B,D,E.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, E.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B ,C, E.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, E.
Do items in A. Replace engine coolant.
Replace automatic transmission fluid.
DoitemsinA,B,D,E.
82,500 mi/132,000 km
86,250 mi/138,000 km
6yrs
90,000 mi/144,000 km, then
replace every 30,000 mi/
48,000 km/2 yrs
90,000 mi/144,000 km/6 yrs
93,750 mi/150,000 km
97,500 mi/156,000 km
101,250 mi/162,000 km
105,000 mi/168,000 km/7 yrs
108,750 mi/174,000 km
112,500 mi/180,000 km
116,250 mi/186,000 km
120,000 mi/192,000 km/10 yrs,
then replace every 60,000mi/
96,000 km/5 yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km, then
replace every 30,000 mi/
48,000 km/2 yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/8 yrs
Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions (listed by distance/time)

Required Maintenance Record (f or Normal and Severe Schedules)
Maint enance260
3,750 mi
5,000 mi
7,500 mi
10,000 mi
11,250 mi
15,000 mi
18,750 mi
20,000 mi22,250 mi
25,000 mi
26,250 mi
30,000 mi
33,750 mi
35,000 mi
37,500 mi
40,000 mi
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
Signature or dealer stamp
Signature or dealer stamp mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (pages , ) or
severe conditions (pages , ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your car.
6,000 km
8,000 km
12,000 km
16,000 km
18,000 km
24,000 km
30,000 km
32,000 km 36,000 km
40,000 km
42,000 km
48,000 km
54,000 km
56,000 km
60,000 km
64,000 km250 255
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CONT INUED
Required Maintenance Record (f or Normal and Severe Schedules)
Maint enance261
41,250 mi
45,000 mi
48,750 mi
50,000 mi
52,500 mi
55,000 mi
56,250 mi
60,000 mi63,750 mi
65,000 mi
67,500 mi
70,000 mi
71,250 mi
75,000 mi
78,750 mi
80,000 mi
Signature or dealer stamp mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date Signature or dealer stamp mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
66,000 km
72,000 km
78,000 km
80,000 km
84,000 km
88,000 km
90,000 km
96,000 km
102,000 km
104,000 km
108,000 km
112,000 km
114,000 km
120,000 km
126,000 km
128,000 km

Required Maintenance Record (f or Normal and Severe Schedules)
Maint enance262
82,500 mi
85,000 mi
86,250 mi
90,000 mi
93,750 mi
95,000 mi
97,500 mi
100,000 mi101,250 mi
105,000 mi
108,750 mi
110,000 mi
112,500 mi
115,000 mi
116,250 mi
120,000 mi
Signature or dealer stamp
Signature or dealer stamp
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
132,000 km
136,000 km
138,000 km
144,000 km
150,000 km
152,000 km
156,000 km
166,000 km
162,000 km
168,000 km
174,000 km
176,000 km
180,000 km
184,000 km
186,000 km
192,000 km

CONT INUED
Required Maintenance Record (f or Normal and Severe Schedules)
Maint enance263
123,750 mi
125,000 mi
127,500 mi
130,000 mi
131,250 mi
135,000 mi
138,750 mi
140,000 mi142,500 mi
145,000 mi
146,250 mi
150,000 mi
153,750 mi
155,000 mi
157,500 mi
160,000 mi
Signature or dealer stamp
Signature or dealer stamp
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
198,000 km
200,000 km
204,000 km
208,000 km
210,000 km
216,000 km
222,000 km
224,000 km
228,000 km
232,000 km
234,000 km
240,000 km
246,000 km
248,000 km
252,000 km
256,000 km

Required Maintenance Record (f or Normal and Severe Schedules)
Maint enance264
161,250 mi
165,000 mi
168,750 mi
170,000 mi
172,500 mi
175,000 mi
176,250 mi
180,000 miSignature or dealer stamp mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
258,000 km
264,000 km
270,000 km
272,000 km
276,000 km
280,000 km
282,000 km
288,000 km

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Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the page given.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Windshield washer f luid Check
the level in the reservoir monthly.
If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers f requently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
f or f uel. See page .Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page . Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See pages and . Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page .
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Owner Maintenance Checks
Maint enance265

4-cylinder Models
Maint enance
Fluid Locations
266
BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange handle)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
RADIATOR CAPCLUTCH FLUID
(5-speed Manual
Transmission only)
(Light gray cap)
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
COOLANT
RESERVOIR

6-cylinder Models
Fluid Locations
Maint enance267
ENGINE OIL FILL CAPBRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
COOLANT
RESERVOIR
RADIATOR CAP
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap) WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)