Owner's Manual
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... to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Driving ...113 The proper way to use dashboard and steering column controls. Maintenance ...133 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you pull up to handle them. Technical Information ...227 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Driver and Passenger Safety ...3 Proper use , how to break-in your vehicle. 1996 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual...
... to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Driving ...113 The proper way to use dashboard and steering column controls. Maintenance ...133 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you pull up to handle them. Technical Information ...227 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Driver and Passenger Safety ...3 Proper use , how to break-in your vehicle. 1996 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... in this manual helps to keep this manual. Several warranties protect your rights and responsibilities. with a special option package. It will be pleased to read this owner's manual in your vehicle so you years of your new Honda. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of a 1996 Honda Accord was a wise investment. Introduction Congratulations ! When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in...
... in this manual helps to keep this manual. Several warranties protect your rights and responsibilities. with a special option package. It will be pleased to read this owner's manual in your vehicle so you years of your new Honda. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of a 1996 Honda Accord was a wise investment. Introduction Congratulations ! When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in...
Owner's Manual
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...reaction time get worse with drunken driving. If you 've been drinking and cannot get behind the wheel after drinking, stop drinking and give yourself lots of time to...sharing the road with a friend who have this effect. Driver and Passenger Safety This can make plans to ride with you sober. Time is never drink and drive. Traffic conditions change rapidly. ... Drive them . Find alternative transportation. Take a bus. Things like coffee or a cold shower don't speed up . Alcohol or drugs directly affect your full attention and alertness. Alcohol and Drugs Driving a car ...
...reaction time get worse with drunken driving. If you 've been drinking and cannot get behind the wheel after drinking, stop drinking and give yourself lots of time to...sharing the road with a friend who have this effect. Driver and Passenger Safety This can make plans to ride with you sober. Time is never drink and drive. Traffic conditions change rapidly. ... Drive them . Find alternative transportation. Take a bus. Things like coffee or a cold shower don't speed up . Alcohol or drugs directly affect your full attention and alertness. Alcohol and Drugs Driving a car ...
Owner's Manual
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... Gauge...40 Fuel Gauge...40 Maintenance Required Indicator...40 Controls Near the Steering Wheel...41 Headlights...42 Daytime Running Lights...42 Instrument Panel Brightness...43 Turn Signals...43 Windshield Wipers...44 Windshield Washers...45 Hazard Warning...45 Rear Window Defogger...45 Steering Wheel Adjustment...46 Steering Wheel Controls ...48 Cruise Control...48 Keys and Locks...51 Keys...51 Ignition Switch...52 Door Locks...53 Power Door Locks...53 Childproof Door Locks...54 Trunk...54 Glove Box...55 Seat Adjustments...56 Driver's Seat Power Adjustments...56 Driver's Seat Manual...
... Gauge...40 Fuel Gauge...40 Maintenance Required Indicator...40 Controls Near the Steering Wheel...41 Headlights...42 Daytime Running Lights...42 Instrument Panel Brightness...43 Turn Signals...43 Windshield Wipers...44 Windshield Washers...45 Hazard Warning...45 Rear Window Defogger...45 Steering Wheel Adjustment...46 Steering Wheel Controls ...48 Cruise Control...48 Keys and Locks...51 Keys...51 Ignition Switch...52 Door Locks...53 Power Door Locks...53 Childproof Door Locks...54 Trunk...54 Glove Box...55 Seat Adjustments...56 Driver's Seat Power Adjustments...56 Driver's Seat Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... display if the trunk or any other time, there is a hazard when drivers behind you cannot tell you turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts. Instruments and Controls If a brake light does not work, the BRAKE LAMP indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). All the lights in the ABS. Door and Brake Lamp Monitor ABS Canada Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator The appropriate...
... display if the trunk or any other time, there is a hazard when drivers behind you cannot tell you turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts. Instruments and Controls If a brake light does not work, the BRAKE LAMP indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). All the lights in the ABS. Door and Brake Lamp Monitor ABS Canada Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator The appropriate...
Owner's Manual
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... Instruments and Controls This lights when you set . Low Fuel Indicator This light comes on the headlights or release the parking brake. High Beam Indicator This light comes on cars equipped with Cruise Control System D R L "Daytime Running Lights" Indicator Canadian models only This indicator lights when you turn signal lights blink. CRUISE CONTROL Cruise Control Indicator Only on with the high beam headlights. See page 48 for information on the Hazard Warning switch, both turn...
... Instruments and Controls This lights when you set . Low Fuel Indicator This light comes on the headlights or release the parking brake. High Beam Indicator This light comes on cars equipped with Cruise Control System D R L "Daytime Running Lights" Indicator Canadian models only This indicator lights when you turn signal lights blink. CRUISE CONTROL Cruise Control Indicator Only on with the high beam headlights. See page 48 for information on the Hazard Warning switch, both turn...
Owner's Manual
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... open the driver's door with the key in this position. You will lock the steering column when you may have to start the engine. Instruments and Controls Remove the key to turn the steering wheel to ACCESSORY, you remove the key. Remove the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. This is on the car are usable. It has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I ) - ON (II) - You can operate the audio system and...
... open the driver's door with the key in this position. You will lock the steering column when you may have to start the engine. Instruments and Controls Remove the key to turn the steering wheel to ACCESSORY, you remove the key. Remove the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. This is on the car are usable. It has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I ) - ON (II) - You can operate the audio system and...
Owner's Manual
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... works to stop. Close the window by pushing the switch up briefly. To open the driver's window only partially, push the window switch down until the window reaches the desired position. To raise the window, you release the switch. The master control panel also contains these extra features: AUTO - The window automatically goes all the way down and hold it . To open any window. Power Windows Only on the window switch. Each door...
... works to stop. Close the window by pushing the switch up briefly. To open the driver's window only partially, push the window switch down until the window reaches the desired position. To raise the window, you release the switch. The master control panel also contains these extra features: AUTO - The window automatically goes all the way down and hold it . To open any window. Power Windows Only on the window switch. Each door...
Owner's Manual
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... switch. Opening either front door cancels the delay function. To close the moonroof. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver's window. Push and hold the switch to the passengers' windows. With this switch off, the passengers' windows cannot be ON (II). Make sure your children are away from the windows before you turn the ignition ON (II) again before closing them. Instruments and Controls Release the switch...
... switch. Opening either front door cancels the delay function. To close the moonroof. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver's window. Push and hold the switch to the passengers' windows. With this switch off, the passengers' windows cannot be ON (II). Make sure your children are away from the windows before you turn the ignition ON (II) again before closing them. Instruments and Controls Release the switch...
Owner's Manual
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... their luggage, and tongue load also must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. The combined weight of the car, all passengers and their luggage, and tongue load must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating. Start by putting approximately 60% of the trailer and everything loaded in the trunk can use it must not exceed 450 kg (1,000 Ibs). The total...
... their luggage, and tongue load also must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. The combined weight of the car, all passengers and their luggage, and tongue load must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating. Start by putting approximately 60% of the trailer and everything loaded in the trunk can use it must not exceed 450 kg (1,000 Ibs). The total...
Owner's Manual
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... hitch and safety chain are securely fastened. Check the condition and air pressure of each connector pin. If so, redistribute the load in the trunk. Also check the spare tire. Verify that the rear of trailers, have a technician who is not sagging. GROUND (BLACK) BACK-UP LIGHT (GREEN/BLACK) LEFT TURN SIGNAL (GREEN/BLUE) RIGHT TURN SIGNAL (GREEN/YELLOW) BRAKE LIGHT (GREEN/WHITE) TAILLIGHT (RED/BLACK) Your car has a trailer lighting...
... hitch and safety chain are securely fastened. Check the condition and air pressure of each connector pin. If so, redistribute the load in the trunk. Also check the spare tire. Verify that the rear of trailers, have a technician who is not sagging. GROUND (BLACK) BACK-UP LIGHT (GREEN/BLACK) LEFT TURN SIGNAL (GREEN/BLUE) RIGHT TURN SIGNAL (GREEN/YELLOW) BRAKE LIGHT (GREEN/WHITE) TAILLIGHT (RED/BLACK) Your car has a trailer lighting...
Owner's Manual
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...Engine Oil...145 Adding Oil...146 Recommended Oil...146 Synthetic Oil...148 Additives...148 Oil and Filter Changes...148 Cooling System...151 Checking the Engine Coolant Level...151 Adding Engine Coolant...152 Replacing Engine Coolant...153 Windshield Washers...158 Transmission Fluid...159 Automatic Transmission...159 5-speed Manual Transmission...161 Brake and Clutch Fluid...161 Brake System...162 Anti-lock Brake System...162 Clutch System...163 Power Steering...163 Air Cleaner...164 Spark Plugs...167 Replacement...167 Specification...168 Battery...171 Windshield Wipers...174 Air Conditioning...
...Engine Oil...145 Adding Oil...146 Recommended Oil...146 Synthetic Oil...148 Additives...148 Oil and Filter Changes...148 Cooling System...151 Checking the Engine Coolant Level...151 Adding Engine Coolant...152 Replacing Engine Coolant...153 Windshield Washers...158 Transmission Fluid...159 Automatic Transmission...159 5-speed Manual Transmission...161 Brake and Clutch Fluid...161 Brake System...162 Anti-lock Brake System...162 Clutch System...163 Power Steering...163 Air Cleaner...164 Spark Plugs...167 Replacement...167 Specification...168 Battery...171 Windshield Wipers...174 Air Conditioning...
Owner's Manual
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... limit. Always use your car as scheduled to the time and mileage periods on one or more of the conditions listed on the engine, brakes, and many other parts of safety, dependability, and emission control performance. Drive your car regularly over a distance of the Maintenance Schedules on pages 138 and 139. Select the schedule for "Normal Conditions." Otherwise, follow the schedule for "Severe Conditions" if most of your...
... limit. Always use your car as scheduled to the time and mileage periods on one or more of the conditions listed on the engine, brakes, and many other parts of safety, dependability, and emission control performance. Drive your car regularly over a distance of the Maintenance Schedules on pages 138 and 139. Select the schedule for "Normal Conditions." Otherwise, follow the schedule for "Severe Conditions" if most of your...
Owner's Manual
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... oil drain bolt from your Honda dealer) is required to : 43 N.m (4.4 kgf.m, 32 Ibf.ft) Maintenance A special wrench (available from the bottom of the engine. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt. Engine Oil DRAIN BOLT WASHER WASHER DRAIN BOLT OIL FILTER 4 cylinder models 6 cylinder models 4 cylinder models 2. Tighten it . 5. Drain the oil into an appropriate container. 3. Open the hood and remove the engine oil fill cap. Install a new oil filter according...
... oil drain bolt from your Honda dealer) is required to : 43 N.m (4.4 kgf.m, 32 Ibf.ft) Maintenance A special wrench (available from the bottom of the engine. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt. Engine Oil DRAIN BOLT WASHER WASHER DRAIN BOLT OIL FILTER 4 cylinder models 6 cylinder models 4 cylinder models 2. Tighten it . 5. Drain the oil into an appropriate container. 3. Open the hood and remove the engine oil fill cap. Install a new oil filter according...
Owner's Manual
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... miles) maintenance schedule (Normal Conditions) as soon as plastic sheeting, trap moisture which can damage the paint. Leave the parking brake off the ground. Block the rear wheels. If possible, run the engine for an extended period (more than 1 month), there are several things you should be stored for 12 months or longer, have your car indoors if at all door and trunk seals. Change the engine oil and filter...
... miles) maintenance schedule (Normal Conditions) as soon as plastic sheeting, trap moisture which can damage the paint. Leave the parking brake off the ground. Block the rear wheels. If possible, run the engine for an extended period (more than 1 month), there are several things you should be stored for 12 months or longer, have your car indoors if at all door and trunk seals. Change the engine oil and filter...
Owner's Manual
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... Honda. Follow the above procedure exactly. It is very dangerous. Wheel Lift Equipment - Turn off the ground. Towing If your car needs to be towed, call a professional towing service or, if you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine (automatic transmission), your car must be towed with the front wheels on the ground, do the following: 5-speed Manual Transmission Release the parking brake. Never tow your car by flat-bed, it should be transported on the back of towing a car...
... Honda. Follow the above procedure exactly. It is very dangerous. Wheel Lift Equipment - Turn off the ground. Towing If your car needs to be towed, call a professional towing service or, if you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine (automatic transmission), your car must be towed with the front wheels on the ground, do the following: 5-speed Manual Transmission Release the parking brake. Never tow your car by flat-bed, it should be transported on the back of towing a car...
Owner's Manual
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......70 Audio System...81 Automatic Speed Control...48 Automatic Transmission...118 Capacity, Fluid...230 Checking Fluid Level...159 Shifting...118 Shift Lever Positions...119 Shift Lock Release...122 Accessories Installation...110 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)...52 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid...159, 160 Brake Fluid...161 Clutch Fluid...163 Engine Coolant...152 Engine Oil...145 Manual Transmission Fluid ...161 Power Steering Fluid...163 Windshield Washer Fluid...158 Additional Safety Information...19 Door Locks...20 Driving with Pets...20 Head Restraint Position...19 Seat-back...
......70 Audio System...81 Automatic Speed Control...48 Automatic Transmission...118 Capacity, Fluid...230 Checking Fluid Level...159 Shifting...118 Shift Lever Positions...119 Shift Lock Release...122 Accessories Installation...110 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)...52 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid...159, 160 Brake Fluid...161 Clutch Fluid...163 Engine Coolant...152 Engine Oil...145 Manual Transmission Fluid ...161 Power Steering Fluid...163 Windshield Washer Fluid...158 Additional Safety Information...19 Door Locks...20 Driving with Pets...20 Head Restraint Position...19 Seat-back...
Owner's Manual
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... Flat Tire...205 Changing Engine Coolant...153 Charging System Indicator...36, 217 Check Engine Light...37 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid...159 Battery Condition...171 Brake Fluid...162 Clutch Fluid...163 Drive Belts...177 Engine Coolant...151 Engine Oil...145 Fuses...220 Manual Transmission Fluid...161 Power Steering Fluid...163 Checklist, Before Driving...114 Child Safety...21 Cigarette Lighter...70 Cleaner, Air...164 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels...197 Carpeting...199 Exterior...196 Fabric...199 Interior...199 Seat Belts...200 Vinyl...199 Window...200 Clock, Setting the ...68 Clutch Fluid...
... Flat Tire...205 Changing Engine Coolant...153 Charging System Indicator...36, 217 Check Engine Light...37 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid...159 Battery Condition...171 Brake Fluid...162 Clutch Fluid...163 Drive Belts...177 Engine Coolant...151 Engine Oil...145 Fuses...220 Manual Transmission Fluid...161 Power Steering Fluid...163 Checklist, Before Driving...114 Child Safety...21 Cigarette Lighter...70 Cleaner, Air...164 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels...197 Carpeting...199 Exterior...196 Fabric...199 Interior...199 Seat Belts...200 Vinyl...199 Window...200 Clock, Setting the ...68 Clutch Fluid...
Owner's Manual
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... Gear, Shifting...117 5-speed Manual Transmission, Checking Fluid Level...161 5-speed Manual Transmission, Shifting the...117 Flashers, Hazard Warning...45 Flat Tire, Changing a...205 Fluids Automatic Transmission ..159, 160 Brake...161 Clutch...163 Manual Transmission...161 Power Steering...163 Windshield Washer...158 FM Stereo Radio Reception...91 Folding Rear Seat...60 Foreign Countries, Driving in...103 Four-way Flashers...45 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker...225 Fuel...102 Fill Door and Cap...104 Gauge...40 Octane Requirement...102 Oxygenated...102 Tank, Filling the...104 Fuses...
... Gear, Shifting...117 5-speed Manual Transmission, Checking Fluid Level...161 5-speed Manual Transmission, Shifting the...117 Flashers, Hazard Warning...45 Flat Tire, Changing a...205 Fluids Automatic Transmission ..159, 160 Brake...161 Clutch...163 Manual Transmission...161 Power Steering...163 Windshield Washer...158 FM Stereo Radio Reception...91 Folding Rear Seat...60 Foreign Countries, Driving in...103 Four-way Flashers...45 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker...225 Fuel...102 Fill Door and Cap...104 Gauge...40 Octane Requirement...102 Oxygenated...102 Tank, Filling the...104 Fuses...
Owner's Manual
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... Lights, Bulb Replacement in...190 Signaling Turns...43 Snow Tires...182 Solvent-type Cleaners...196 Sound System...81 Spare Tire Inflating...204 Specifications...231 Spark Plugs, Replacing...167, 169 Specifications Charts...230 Speed Control...48 Speedometer...39 SRS Indicator...17, 37 START (Ignition Key Position) ...52 Starting the Engine...115 In Cold Weather at High Altitude...116 With a Dead Battery ...211 Steam Coming from Engine...214 Steering Wheel Adjustment...46 Anti-theft Column Lock...52 Stereo...
... Lights, Bulb Replacement in...190 Signaling Turns...43 Snow Tires...182 Solvent-type Cleaners...196 Sound System...81 Spare Tire Inflating...204 Specifications...231 Spark Plugs, Replacing...167, 169 Specifications Charts...230 Speed Control...48 Speedometer...39 SRS Indicator...17, 37 START (Ignition Key Position) ...52 Starting the Engine...115 In Cold Weather at High Altitude...116 With a Dead Battery ...211 Steam Coming from Engine...214 Steering Wheel Adjustment...46 Anti-theft Column Lock...52 Stereo...