mileage HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2006 Owner's Manual (in English)

Always drive in the highest gear
possible.
Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehic le uses extra
fuel. Use cruise control when
appropriate.
Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more fuel.
The
build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicl e’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your fuel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion. an
underinflated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses more fuel.
Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
minder. See
(see page
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For example,
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving
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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. 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.The maximum total mileage shown
is ‘‘ 9999.’’
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
release the Select/Reset knob.
When the engine oil lif e display is 0
percent or negative mileage, the
maintenance minder indicator
remainsonevenif youchangethe
inf ormation display.
Immediately have the service
perf ormed, and make sure to reset
the display as described in the next
page.
Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
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Maintenance Record
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You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here. When maintenance is performed, record the mileage, circle the coded item(s)
completed, and write in any other non-coded items (such as brake fluid replacement) below the codes. Keep the receipts for all work done on your
vehicle.
Maintenance
Performed
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Honda dealership personnel are
trained professionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.
If you encounter a problem that your
deal ership does not solve to your
satisfaction, please discuss it with
the dealership’s management. The
service manager or general manager
can help. Almost all problems are
solved in this way. U.S.
Owners:
Canadian Owners: In
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
When you call or write, please give
us this inf ormation:
Vehicle Identif ication Number
(see page )
Name and address of the dealer
who services your vehicle
Date of purchase
Mileage on your vehicle
Your name, address, and tele-
phone number
A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
vehicle to you
If you are dissatisf ied with the
decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact your Honda
Customer Service Office.
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Customer Service Inf ormation
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CUSTOMER RELATIONS
RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÉLE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Automobile Customer Service
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, California 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009
Honda Canada Inc.
715 Milner Avenue
Toronto, ON
M1B 2K8
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 Toronto (416) 287-4776 Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00919-0816
(787) 250-4318
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Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship. provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeof the
vehicle.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
Honda accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty booklet f or
details.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2006 Honda Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2006 Warranty
Manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect s Warrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit edWarranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited WarrantyWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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CONT INUED
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat........................................
Belts by .18
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Gas Mileage, Improving .161
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Gasoline .154
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement .154
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Tank, Filling the .156
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Gas Station Procedures .156
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .65
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Fuel .66
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Speedometer .64
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Tachometer .64
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .173
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Manual Transmission .170
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Glove Box .100 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .218
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Hazard Warning Flashers .71
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Headlights .69
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Aiming .218
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Automatic Lighting Off .70
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Daytime Running Lights .71
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Low Beams, Turning on .69
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Reminder Chime .69
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .218
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Turning on .69
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Head Restraints .87
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Heating and Cooling .102
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Heated Mirror .91
HomeLink Universal
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Hood, Opening and Closing the .157
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Hydraulic Clutch .215
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Fan, Interior .104
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Features .101
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Filling the Fuel Tank .156
Filter
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Oil .206
Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 214
Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the .170
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 71
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 239
Fluids .
Automatic Transmission . 211, 212
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Brake .215
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Clutch .215
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Manual Transmission . 214
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Power Steering .216
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Windshield Washer . 208
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Folding Rear Seat .88
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Four-way Flashers .71 .................................................
Fuel .154
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Cap Message .66
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Fill Door and Cap .156
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 154
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Tank, Filling the .156
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Fuses, Checking the .257
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