Owner's Manual
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... when you pull up to order manuals and other convenience features. Things to the dealer. Instruments and Controls ...49 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other technical literature. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Comfort and Convenience... Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Your Vehicle at a Glance ...2 Driver and Passenger Safety ...5 Proper use dashboard and steering column controls. 2000 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this reference.
... when you pull up to order manuals and other convenience features. Things to the dealer. Instruments and Controls ...49 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other technical literature. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Comfort and Convenience... Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Your Vehicle at a Glance ...2 Driver and Passenger Safety ...5 Proper use dashboard and steering column controls. 2000 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this reference.
Owner's Manual
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... Speedometer...56 Tachometer...56 Odometer...56 Trip Meter...57 Temperature Gauge...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...... Lights...103 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Honda. All the essential controls are within easy reach.
... Speedometer...56 Tachometer...56 Odometer...56 Trip Meter...57 Temperature Gauge...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...... Lights...103 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Honda. All the essential controls are within easy reach.
Owner's Manual
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... the engine speed in U.S. The smaller inner numbers are the speed in miles per hour (mph). This shows your car has been driven. Gauges TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE Odometer The odometer shows the total distance your speed in kilometers per hour (km/h). federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to change the...
... the engine speed in U.S. The smaller inner numbers are the speed in miles per hour (mph). This shows your car has been driven. Gauges TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE Odometer The odometer shows the total distance your speed in kilometers per hour (km/h). federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to change the...
Owner's Manual
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... weather or a long period of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it. Gauges Trip Meter This meter shows the number of uphill driving, the pointer may show slightly more or less than...actual amount when you are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. When you add fuel, the gauge slowly changes to the new reading after you turn the ignition switch back ON (II). 6-cylinder models... Select/Reset button until the number resets to about the middle of the road. Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you turn off the ignition. Instruments and Controls During normal...
... weather or a long period of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it. Gauges Trip Meter This meter shows the number of uphill driving, the pointer may show slightly more or less than...actual amount when you are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. When you add fuel, the gauge slowly changes to the new reading after you turn the ignition switch back ON (II). 6-cylinder models... Select/Reset button until the number resets to about the middle of the road. Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you turn off the ignition. Instruments and Controls During normal...
Owner's Manual
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... you turn the ignition switch ON (II), and then flash for ten seconds. For the first 6,000 miles (9,600 km) after completing the scheduled maintenance. Gauges Maintenance Required Indicator SELECT/RESET BUTTON Your dealer will reset this indicator after the Maintenance Required Indicator is reset, it will come on for two.... 1. If this maintenance is time to the Maintenance Schedules for about ten seconds, until the indicator resets. Turn off the engine. 2. Refer to take your Honda dealer, reset the indicator as a constant reminder. 3.
... you turn the ignition switch ON (II), and then flash for ten seconds. For the first 6,000 miles (9,600 km) after completing the scheduled maintenance. Gauges Maintenance Required Indicator SELECT/RESET BUTTON Your dealer will reset this indicator after the Maintenance Required Indicator is reset, it will come on for two.... 1. If this maintenance is time to the Maintenance Schedules for about ten seconds, until the indicator resets. Turn off the engine. 2. Refer to take your Honda dealer, reset the indicator as a constant reminder. 3.
Owner's Manual
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... toward your face. Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the rear window can see the instrument panel gauges and the indicator lights. 3. Make any steering wheel adjustment before you have good visibility before starting to drive. Push the lever under the steering column...
... toward your face. Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the rear window can see the instrument panel gauges and the indicator lights. 3. Make any steering wheel adjustment before you have good visibility before starting to drive. Push the lever under the steering column...
Owner's Manual
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... engine. Set the fan to the desired speed. Make sure the temperature control dial is dry, select Fresh Air mode. 5. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 57) when driving in the sun, you can cool it moves near the red zone, turn off the A/C until the... gauge reads normally. Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C 1. Air conditioning places an extra load on when a fan speed is very warm from being parked in ...
... engine. Set the fan to the desired speed. Make sure the temperature control dial is dry, select Fresh Air mode. 5. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 57) when driving in the sun, you can cool it moves near the red zone, turn off the A/C until the... gauge reads normally. Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C 1. Air conditioning places an extra load on when a fan speed is very warm from being parked in ...
Owner's Manual
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...wheel (see page 14). 10.Turn the ignition switch ON (II). Remove frost, snow, or ice. 2. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to Drive You should do the following checks and adjustments every day before you inside and outside lights are securely closed . 3. Make sure all windows..., mirrors, and outside mirrors (see page 171). 12. Check the gauges and indicator lights in the instrument panel. 11.Start the engine (see page 95). 7. Preparing to check its pressure. 4. Check that the hood...
...wheel (see page 14). 10.Turn the ignition switch ON (II). Remove frost, snow, or ice. 2. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to Drive You should do the following checks and adjustments every day before you inside and outside lights are securely closed . 3. Make sure all windows..., mirrors, and outside mirrors (see page 171). 12. Check the gauges and indicator lights in the instrument panel. 11.Start the engine (see page 95). 7. Preparing to check its pressure. 4. Check that the hood...
Owner's Manual
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... problem in . Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicator Shift Lever Positions SHIFT LEVER This indicator between the fuel gauge and temperature gauge shows which position the shift lever is in the transmission. It must be in...
... problem in . Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicator Shift Lever Positions SHIFT LEVER This indicator between the fuel gauge and temperature gauge shows which position the shift lever is in the transmission. It must be in...
Owner's Manual
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Using a suitable scale or a special tongue load gauge, check the tongue load the first time you can be seriously injured or killed. Exceeding load limits or improperly loading your vehicle and trailer carefully ...
Using a suitable scale or a special tongue load gauge, check the tongue load the first time you can be seriously injured or killed. Exceeding load limits or improperly loading your vehicle and trailer carefully ...
Owner's Manual
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... Driving Safely With a Trailer The added weight, length, and height of a trailer will take time to D3. Allow more slowly and wider than your temperature gauge. When driving down and stop when facing uphill, use the D4 position when towing a trailer on Hills" in hilly terrain. (See "Driving on level roads...
... Driving Safely With a Trailer The added weight, length, and height of a trailer will take time to D3. Allow more slowly and wider than your temperature gauge. When driving down and stop when facing uphill, use the D4 position when towing a trailer on Hills" in hilly terrain. (See "Driving on level roads...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel. This increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in the windshield washer reservoir at the level gauge attached to condition the blade edges. Use only commercially-available windshield washer fluid. Canadian Models LEVEL GAUGE 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models NOTICE Do not use the washers often, check the level every time you...
... fuel. This increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in the windshield washer reservoir at the level gauge attached to condition the blade edges. Use only commercially-available windshield washer fluid. Canadian Models LEVEL GAUGE 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models NOTICE Do not use the washers often, check the level every time you...
Owner's Manual
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...get your car ride more harshly, are cold. If you check your tires every day. This will make your own tire pressure gauge and use it immediately with a tire gauge. This means the car has been parked for you drive less than the cold reading. This is due to a tire problem...due to 0.4 2 kgf/cm ) higher than 1 mile (1.6 km). The tire will see readings 4 to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to a variation between gauges. CONTINUED Maintenance Use a gauge to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per month. Even tires that you check all the other tires. Do not let air out to fail from road hazards...
...get your car ride more harshly, are cold. If you check your tires every day. This will make your own tire pressure gauge and use it immediately with a tire gauge. This means the car has been parked for you drive less than the cold reading. This is due to a tire problem...due to 0.4 2 kgf/cm ) higher than 1 mile (1.6 km). The tire will see readings 4 to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to a variation between gauges. CONTINUED Maintenance Use a gauge to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per month. Even tires that you check all the other tires. Do not let air out to fail from road hazards...
Owner's Manual
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... down on the front and rear bumpers several times to the car. Make sure the fuel tank is sitting normally. 3. HORIZONTAL GAUGE CONTINUED Maintenance You should be sitting in the trunk or pull a trailer. Each headlight assembly has horizontal and vertical adjustment indicators. Lights... Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your car was new. Check the horizontal angle gauge. The driver or someone who weighs the same should check their "0" positions after the headlights are aimed at the factory. Open...
... down on the front and rear bumpers several times to the car. Make sure the fuel tank is sitting normally. 3. HORIZONTAL GAUGE CONTINUED Maintenance You should be sitting in the trunk or pull a trailer. Each headlight assembly has horizontal and vertical adjustment indicators. Lights... Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your car was new. Check the horizontal angle gauge. The driver or someone who weighs the same should check their "0" positions after the headlights are aimed at the factory. Open...
Owner's Manual
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The bubble should be made using a Phillips-head screwdriver to realign it with its "0" mark as described, an adjustment can be centered underneath the longest scribe mark on the gauge. 6. If either indicator is not aligned with the "0" mark. Please refer to align, have your Honda dealer inspect the car for body damage or suspension problems. Maintenance If you cannot get the indicator to the illustrations. 7. Lights VERTICAL ANGLE GAUGE HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT 5. Check the vertical angle gauge.
The bubble should be made using a Phillips-head screwdriver to realign it with its "0" mark as described, an adjustment can be centered underneath the longest scribe mark on the gauge. 6. If either indicator is not aligned with the "0" mark. Please refer to align, have your Honda dealer inspect the car for body damage or suspension problems. Maintenance If you cannot get the indicator to the illustrations. 7. Lights VERTICAL ANGLE GAUGE HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT 5. Check the vertical angle gauge.
Owner's Manual
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... motor's speed sounds normal, or even faster than normal, when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) for a minute and watch the fuel gauge. In very cold weather, check the condition of the Unexpected Taking Care of the electrolyte. Refer to find nothing wrong, you will need a qualified technician...to the fuel pump. Turn the ignition switch to START (III), but the engine does not run down, you may not be able to start a Honda with a frozen battery can explode if you using a booster battery. Open the hood and check the physical condition of the battery (see page 288). ...
... motor's speed sounds normal, or even faster than normal, when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) for a minute and watch the fuel gauge. In very cold weather, check the condition of the Unexpected Taking Care of the electrolyte. Refer to find nothing wrong, you will need a qualified technician...to the fuel pump. Turn the ignition switch to START (III), but the engine does not run down, you may not be able to start a Honda with a frozen battery can explode if you using a booster battery. Open the hood and check the physical condition of the battery (see page 288). ...
Owner's Manual
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... hood, turn off the heating and cooling system and all other accessories. NOTICE Driving with the temperature gauge pointer at the red mark can cause serious damage to your car's temperature gauge should start to overloading (climbing a long, steep hill on a hot day with the A/C running ...and watch the temperature gauge. If it does, wait until the temperature gauge comes down almost immediately. Steam and spray from an overheated engine can overheat for example), the engine should stay in ...
... hood, turn off the heating and cooling system and all other accessories. NOTICE Driving with the temperature gauge pointer at the red mark can cause serious damage to your car's temperature gauge should start to overloading (climbing a long, steep hill on a hot day with the A/C running ...and watch the temperature gauge. If it does, wait until the temperature gauge comes down almost immediately. Steam and spray from an overheated engine can overheat for example), the engine should stay in ...
Owner's Manual
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... to the MAX mark. If the temperature stays normal, check the coolant level in the reserve tank, you . Run the engine and watch the temperature gauge. If it comes off the engine. 5. If you don't find a leak, it must be repaired before removing the radiator cap. 9. Using gloves or a ...plain water. Put the radiator cap back on tightly. If you continue driving (see page 162). Put the cap back on tightly. If the temperature gauge stays at 90° F/32° C). Let the engine cool down before you find an obvious leak, check the coolant level in the cooling...
... to the MAX mark. If the temperature stays normal, check the coolant level in the reserve tank, you . Run the engine and watch the temperature gauge. If it comes off the engine. 5. If you don't find a leak, it must be repaired before removing the radiator cap. 9. Using gloves or a ...plain water. Put the radiator cap back on tightly. If you continue driving (see page 162). Put the cap back on tightly. If the temperature gauge stays at 90° F/32° C). Let the engine cool down before you find an obvious leak, check the coolant level in the cooling...
Owner's Manual
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..., Starting in...172 Compact Spare...270 Console Compartment...99 Consumer Information*...310 Controls, Instruments and...49 Coolant Adding...213 Checking...162 Proper Solution...213 Temperature Gauge...57 Corrosion Protection...266 Crankcase Emissions Control System...305 Cruise Control Operation...66 Customer Relations Office...310 DOT Tire Quality Grading...301 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual...
..., Starting in...172 Compact Spare...270 Console Compartment...99 Consumer Information*...310 Controls, Instruments and...49 Coolant Adding...213 Checking...162 Proper Solution...213 Temperature Gauge...57 Corrosion Protection...266 Crankcase Emissions Control System...305 Cruise Control Operation...66 Customer Relations Office...310 DOT Tire Quality Grading...301 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual...
Owner's Manual
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..., Driving in...304 Four-way Flashers...64 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker...293 Fuel...156 Fill Door and Cap...156 Gauge...57 Octane Requirement...156 Oxygenated...303 Tank, Filling the...156 Fuses, Checking the...289 Fabric, Cleaning...264 Fan, Interior...106 ...Gas Mileage, Improving...163 Gasohol...303 Gasoline...156 Gauge...57 Octane Requirement...156 Tank, Filling the...156 Gas Station Procedures...156 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...57 Fuel...57 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...175 5-speed Manual Transmission...
..., Driving in...304 Four-way Flashers...64 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker...293 Fuel...156 Fill Door and Cap...156 Gauge...57 Octane Requirement...156 Oxygenated...303 Tank, Filling the...156 Fuses, Checking the...289 Fabric, Cleaning...264 Fan, Interior...106 ...Gas Mileage, Improving...163 Gasohol...303 Gasoline...156 Gauge...57 Octane Requirement...156 Tank, Filling the...156 Gas Station Procedures...156 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...57 Fuel...57 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...175 5-speed Manual Transmission...