Owner's Manual
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... ...2 Driver and Passenger Safety ...5 Proper use and care of information you need when you need to look for if your vehicle. Things to take your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. 1999 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Authorized Manuals (U.S. For a printed owner's manual, click on cleaning and protecting your vehicle ever needs body repairs.
... ...2 Driver and Passenger Safety ...5 Proper use and care of information you need when you need to look for if your vehicle. Things to take your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. 1999 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Authorized Manuals (U.S. For a printed owner's manual, click on cleaning and protecting your vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Owner's Manual
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... any time. When your car needs maintenance, keep your driving trouble-free while it , you will give you avoid damage to help you years of your new Honda. This information is preceded by a NOTICE symbol. Several warranties protect your new Honda is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your car according to the schedules given in this owner's manual in...
... any time. When your car needs maintenance, keep your driving trouble-free while it , you will give you avoid damage to help you years of your new Honda. This information is preceded by a NOTICE symbol. Several warranties protect your new Honda is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your car according to the schedules given in this owner's manual in...
Owner's Manual
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...57 Fuel Gauge...57 Maintenance Required Indicator...58 Controls Near the Steering Wheel...59 Headlights...60 Automatic Lighting Off Feature...61 Daytime Running Lights...61 Instrument Panel Brightness...61 Turn Signals...62 Windshield Wipers...62 Windshield Washers...64 Hazard Warning...64 Rear Window Defogger...64 Steering Wheel Adjustment...65 Steering Wheel Controls ...66 Cruise Control...66 Remote Audio Controls ...68 Keys and Locks...69 Keys...69 Immobilizer System...70 Ignition Switch...71 Door Locks...72 Power Door Locks...73 Remote Transmitter...74 Childproof Door Locks...78 Trunk...78...
...57 Fuel Gauge...57 Maintenance Required Indicator...58 Controls Near the Steering Wheel...59 Headlights...60 Automatic Lighting Off Feature...61 Daytime Running Lights...61 Instrument Panel Brightness...61 Turn Signals...62 Windshield Wipers...62 Windshield Washers...64 Hazard Warning...64 Rear Window Defogger...64 Steering Wheel Adjustment...65 Steering Wheel Controls ...66 Cruise Control...66 Remote Audio Controls ...68 Keys and Locks...69 Keys...69 Immobilizer System...70 Ignition Switch...71 Door Locks...72 Power Door Locks...73 Remote Transmitter...74 Childproof Door Locks...78 Trunk...78...
Owner's Manual
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... the trunk or any door is a hazard when drivers behind you cannot tell you turn the ignition switch ON (II). A burned out brake light is not closed tightly. With the light on, your brake lights repaired right away. SRS U.S. ABS Canada Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator Door and Brake Lamp Monitor Only on for a few seconds when you push the brake pedal with ABS (see page 44 . This light normally...
... the trunk or any door is a hazard when drivers behind you cannot tell you turn the ignition switch ON (II). A burned out brake light is not closed tightly. With the light on, your brake lights repaired right away. SRS U.S. ABS Canada Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator Door and Brake Lamp Monitor Only on for a few seconds when you push the brake pedal with ABS (see page 44 . This light normally...
Owner's Manual
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... you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) with the headlight switch off if you turn signal bulbs is a problem with reduced brightness when the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are signalling. Low Fuel Indicator This light comes on as possible, since other time, it comes on with the DRL. On Canadian models, this indicator comes on at any other drivers cannot see page 252). Indicator Lights Turn Signal and Hazard Warning...
... you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) with the headlight switch off if you turn signal bulbs is a problem with reduced brightness when the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are signalling. Low Fuel Indicator This light comes on as possible, since other time, it comes on with the DRL. On Canadian models, this indicator comes on at any other drivers cannot see page 252). Indicator Lights Turn Signal and Hazard Warning...
Owner's Manual
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... the steering wheel position while driving may cause you start driving. Adjust the steering wheel only when the car is clear and you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up to drive. Steering Wheel Adjustment See page 16 for important safety information about how to side. Move the steering wheel to lose control of the rear window can see the instrument panel gauges and the indicator lights...
... the steering wheel position while driving may cause you start driving. Adjust the steering wheel only when the car is clear and you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up to drive. Steering Wheel Adjustment See page 16 for important safety information about how to side. Move the steering wheel to lose control of the rear window can see the instrument panel gauges and the indicator lights...
Owner's Manual
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DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH MAIN SWITCH The driver's door armrest has a master power window control panel. To close the window, pull back on the appropriate switch and hold it . Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to stop. Release the switch when you want the window to raise or lower any of the passengers' windows, push down and hold it down until the window reaches the desired position. Make sure your children are electricallypowered...
DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH MAIN SWITCH The driver's door armrest has a master power window control panel. To close the window, pull back on the appropriate switch and hold it . Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to stop. Release the switch when you want the window to raise or lower any of the passengers' windows, push down and hold it down until the window reaches the desired position. Make sure your children are electricallypowered...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition switch must turn off , the passengers' windows cannot be ON (II). The power window system has a keyoff delay function. You must be raised or lowered. With this switch off the ignition. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver's window. Use the switch under the left dashboard vent to lower the driver's window. Instruments and Controls To open the driver's window only partially, push the window switch down and release it. Opening either front door...
... ignition switch must turn off , the passengers' windows cannot be ON (II). The power window system has a keyoff delay function. You must be raised or lowered. With this switch off the ignition. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver's window. Use the switch under the left dashboard vent to lower the driver's window. Instruments and Controls To open the driver's window only partially, push the window switch down and release it. Opening either front door...
Owner's Manual
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Also check the spare tire. GROUND (BLACK) BACK-UP LIGHT (GREEN/BLACK) LEFT TURN SIGNAL (GREEN/BLUE) RIGHT TURN SIGNAL (GREEN/YELLOW) BRAKE LIGHT (WHITE/BLACK) TAILLIGHT (RED/BLACK) Your car has a trailer lighting connector in the car. Towing a Trailer Before Starting Out As you are preparing to work correctly. Since the lighting and wiring can be required between the car and trailer for the lights to tow your trailer modify its lighting plug. If so, redistribute...
Also check the spare tire. GROUND (BLACK) BACK-UP LIGHT (GREEN/BLACK) LEFT TURN SIGNAL (GREEN/BLUE) RIGHT TURN SIGNAL (GREEN/YELLOW) BRAKE LIGHT (WHITE/BLACK) TAILLIGHT (RED/BLACK) Your car has a trailer lighting connector in the car. Towing a Trailer Before Starting Out As you are preparing to work correctly. Since the lighting and wiring can be required between the car and trailer for the lights to tow your trailer modify its lighting plug. If so, redistribute...
Owner's Manual
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... Oil...208 Synthetic Oil...210 Additives...210 Changing the Oil and Filter...210 Cooling System...213 Adding Engine Coolant...213 Replacing Engine Coolant...215 Windshield Washers...220 Transmission Fluid...221 Automatic Transmission...221 5-speed Manual Transmission...223 Brake and Clutch Fluid...224 Brake System...224 Clutch System...225 Power Steering...225 Air Cleaner Element...226 Hood Latch...229 Spark Plugs...229 Replacement...229 Specifications...230 Battery...233 Wiper Blades...236 Air Conditioning System...238 Air Conditioning Filter...239 Drive Belts...239 Timing Belt...240 Tires...
... Oil...208 Synthetic Oil...210 Additives...210 Changing the Oil and Filter...210 Cooling System...213 Adding Engine Coolant...213 Replacing Engine Coolant...215 Windshield Washers...220 Transmission Fluid...221 Automatic Transmission...221 5-speed Manual Transmission...223 Brake and Clutch Fluid...224 Brake System...224 Clutch System...225 Power Steering...225 Air Cleaner Element...226 Hood Latch...229 Spark Plugs...229 Replacement...229 Specifications...230 Battery...233 Wiper Blades...236 Air Conditioning System...238 Air Conditioning Filter...239 Drive Belts...239 Timing Belt...240 Tires...
Owner's Manual
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.... Maintenance Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies how often you should also follow the schedule for "Normal Conditions." You should have your car according to Follow: Service your car serviced as normal transportation for passengers and their possessions. Always use your car on the driver's doorjamb. It is essential that page. Which Schedule to the time and mileage periods on one or more of the conditions listed on the engine, brakes...
.... Maintenance Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies how often you should also follow the schedule for "Normal Conditions." You should have your car according to Follow: Service your car serviced as normal transportation for passengers and their possessions. Always use your car on the driver's doorjamb. It is essential that page. Which Schedule to the time and mileage periods on one or more of the conditions listed on the engine, brakes...
Owner's Manual
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.... Select the oil for improved fuel economy and year-round protection in your car according to the time and distance (miles/kilometers) recommendations in the maintenance schedule. energy conserving, a service classification of 5W-30 is preferred for your Honda. When using synthetic oil, you must follow the oil and filter change the oil and filter according to this chart. Purchasing additives for the engine or transmission will not increase...
.... Select the oil for improved fuel economy and year-round protection in your car according to the time and distance (miles/kilometers) recommendations in the maintenance schedule. energy conserving, a service classification of 5W-30 is preferred for your Honda. When using synthetic oil, you must follow the oil and filter change the oil and filter according to this chart. Purchasing additives for the engine or transmission will not increase...
Owner's Manual
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... reinstall the drain bolt. Remove the oil filter and let the remaining oil drain. Install a new oil filter according to instructions that come with it to remove the filter. 4. Remove the oil drain bolt and washer from your Honda dealer) is required to : 33 lbf.ft (44 N.m, 4.5 kgf.m) CONTINUED Maintenance Open the hood and remove the engine oil fill cap. Engine Oil DRAIN BOLT WASHER WASHER DRAIN BOLT OIL FILTER 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models 2. Tighten it...
... reinstall the drain bolt. Remove the oil filter and let the remaining oil drain. Install a new oil filter according to instructions that come with it to remove the filter. 4. Remove the oil drain bolt and washer from your Honda dealer) is required to : 33 lbf.ft (44 N.m, 4.5 kgf.m) CONTINUED Maintenance Open the hood and remove the engine oil fill cap. Engine Oil DRAIN BOLT WASHER WASHER DRAIN BOLT OIL FILTER 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models 2. Tighten it...
Owner's Manual
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... cruise control cable and the ground cable from their clips. Loosen the drain plug on the bottom of the radiator. Loosen the drain bolt. 4. Drain the coolant, then put the cables back in its holder by pulling it straight up. The coolant will drain through the splash guard. Cooling System DRAIN PLUG RESERVE TANK RESERVE TANK CAP 6-cylinder models DRAIN BOLT 4-cylinder models HOLDER 6-cylinder models 6-cylinder models 3. After installing the tank back...
... cruise control cable and the ground cable from their clips. Loosen the drain plug on the bottom of the radiator. Loosen the drain bolt. 4. Drain the coolant, then put the cables back in its holder by pulling it straight up. The coolant will drain through the splash guard. Cooling System DRAIN PLUG RESERVE TANK RESERVE TANK CAP 6-cylinder models DRAIN BOLT 4-cylinder models HOLDER 6-cylinder models 6-cylinder models 3. After installing the tank back...
Owner's Manual
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... level indicator will help to the cap. Canadian Models LEVEL GAUGE 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models NOTICE Do not use the washers often, check the level every time you refill the reservoir, clean the edges of the windshield wiper blades with a good-quality windshield washer fluid. When you stop for fuel. Maintenance Check the reservoir's fluid level by removing the cap and looking at least monthly during...
... level indicator will help to the cap. Canadian Models LEVEL GAUGE 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models NOTICE Do not use the washers often, check the level every time you refill the reservoir, clean the edges of the windshield wiper blades with a good-quality windshield washer fluid. When you stop for fuel. Maintenance Check the reservoir's fluid level by removing the cap and looking at least monthly during...
Owner's Manual
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... paint. Maintenance To minimize sticking, apply a silicone spray lubricant to get your Honda dealer perform the inspections called for in the maintenance schedule are completely dry. The replacements called for in Reverse (5speed manual) or Park (automatic). Leave one window open slightly (if the car is to be stored for a longer period, it should be supported on the road. Cover the car with the door and trunk...
... paint. Maintenance To minimize sticking, apply a silicone spray lubricant to get your Honda dealer perform the inspections called for in the maintenance schedule are completely dry. The replacements called for in Reverse (5speed manual) or Park (automatic). Leave one window open slightly (if the car is to be stored for a longer period, it should be supported on the road. Cover the car with the door and trunk...
Owner's Manual
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... above , and leave the ignition switch in Accessory (I) so the steering wheel does not lock. These hooks go around parts of the frame or suspension and the cables lift that go under the tires (front or rear) and lift them off the engine. If you use a properly-designed and attached tow bar. Shift to D4,then to tow the car no farther than 50 miles (80 km), and...
... above , and leave the ignition switch in Accessory (I) so the steering wheel does not lock. These hooks go around parts of the frame or suspension and the cables lift that go under the tires (front or rear) and lift them off the engine. If you use a properly-designed and attached tow bar. Shift to D4,then to tow the car no farther than 50 miles (80 km), and...
Owner's Manual
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... Emissions Controls.. 306 Exhaust Fumes...46 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by...17 Exterior, Cleaning the...262 Brake...224 Clutch...225 Manual Transmission ...223 Power Steering...225 Windshield Washer...220 FM Stereo Radio Reception...139 Folding Rear Seat...89 Foreign Countries, Driving in...305 Four-way Flashers...64 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker...293 Fuel...156 Fill Door and Cap...156 Gauge...57 Octane Requirement...156 Oxygenated...304 Tank, Filling the...156 Fuses...
... Emissions Controls.. 306 Exhaust Fumes...46 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by...17 Exterior, Cleaning the...262 Brake...224 Clutch...225 Manual Transmission ...223 Power Steering...225 Windshield Washer...220 FM Stereo Radio Reception...139 Folding Rear Seat...89 Foreign Countries, Driving in...305 Four-way Flashers...64 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker...293 Fuel...156 Fill Door and Cap...156 Gauge...57 Octane Requirement...156 Oxygenated...304 Tank, Filling the...156 Fuses...
Owner's Manual
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......51 Parking...60 Turn Signal...62 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)...71 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column...71 Fuel Fill Door...156 Glove Box...79 Power Door...73 Trunk...78 Low Coolant Level...177 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a...172 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...52, 283 Lubricant Specifications Chart...298 Luggage...166 Jacking up the Car...273 Jack, Tire...272 Jump Starting...278 Identification Number, Vehicle...296 If Your Car Has to be Towed...293 Ignition Keys...69 Switch...71 Timing Control System...307...
......51 Parking...60 Turn Signal...62 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)...71 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column...71 Fuel Fill Door...156 Glove Box...79 Power Door...73 Trunk...78 Low Coolant Level...177 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a...172 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...52, 283 Lubricant Specifications Chart...298 Luggage...166 Jacking up the Car...273 Jack, Tire...272 Jump Starting...278 Identification Number, Vehicle...296 If Your Car Has to be Towed...293 Ignition Keys...69 Switch...71 Timing Control System...307...
Owner's Manual
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... Engine...281 Steering Wheel Adjustment...65 Anti-theft Column Lock...71 Stereo Sound System ...121 Storing Your Vehicle...260 Sun Visor...101 Sunglasses Holder...102 Supplemental Restraint System Servicing...44 SRS Indicator...44, 53 System Components...42 Inspection...243 Replacing...244 Rotating...244 Snow...246 Specifications...300 Tools, Tire Changing...271 Towing A Trailer...186 Emergency Wrecker...293 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic...221, 222 Checking Fluid Level, Manual...223 Fluid...
... Engine...281 Steering Wheel Adjustment...65 Anti-theft Column Lock...71 Stereo Sound System ...121 Storing Your Vehicle...260 Sun Visor...101 Sunglasses Holder...102 Supplemental Restraint System Servicing...44 SRS Indicator...44, 53 System Components...42 Inspection...243 Replacing...244 Rotating...244 Snow...246 Specifications...300 Tools, Tire Changing...271 Towing A Trailer...186 Emergency Wrecker...293 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic...221, 222 Checking Fluid Level, Manual...223 Fluid...