Owner's Manual
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...the dealer. Technical Information ...227 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Instruments and Controls ...33 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to break-in your vehicle. Appearance Care...195 Tips on authorized manuals or go to order manuals and other cargo. For a printed ...133 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you pull up to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. 1996 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this reference.
...the dealer. Technical Information ...227 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Instruments and Controls ...33 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to break-in your vehicle. Appearance Care...195 Tips on authorized manuals or go to order manuals and other cargo. For a printed ...133 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you pull up to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. 1996 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this reference.
Owner's Manual
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...Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Honda. Tachometer...39 Odometer...39 Trip Meter...39 Temperature Gauge...40 Fuel Gauge...40 Maintenance Required Indicator...40 Controls Near the Steering Wheel...41 Headlights...42 Daytime Running Lights...42 Instrument Panel Brightness......69 Vanity Mirror...69 Cigarette Lighter...70 Ashtrays...70 Interior Lights...71 Ceiling Light...71 Courtesy Lights...71 Control Locations...34 Indicator Lights...35 Gauges...39 Speedometer...39 Instruments and Controls
...Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Honda. Tachometer...39 Odometer...39 Trip Meter...39 Temperature Gauge...40 Fuel Gauge...40 Maintenance Required Indicator...40 Controls Near the Steering Wheel...41 Headlights...42 Daytime Running Lights...42 Instrument Panel Brightness......69 Vanity Mirror...69 Cigarette Lighter...70 Ashtrays...70 Interior Lights...71 Ceiling Light...71 Courtesy Lights...71 Control Locations...34 Indicator Lights...35 Gauges...39 Speedometer...39 Instruments and Controls
Owner's Manual
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Gauges Odometer The odometer shows the total distance your speed in U.S. Trip Meter This meter shows the number of miles or kilometers indicated. To protect the ... (in Canada) to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the tachometer needle in kilometers per hour (mph). To reset it . TEMPERATURE GAUGE TACHOMETER TRIP METER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE MAINTENANCE ODOMETER REQUIRED INDICATOR TRIP METER RESET BUTTON Speedometer U.S. Canadian Models Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in miles per hour (km...
Gauges Odometer The odometer shows the total distance your speed in U.S. Trip Meter This meter shows the number of miles or kilometers indicated. To protect the ... (in Canada) to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the tachometer needle in kilometers per hour (mph). To reset it . TEMPERATURE GAUGE TACHOMETER TRIP METER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE MAINTENANCE ODOMETER REQUIRED INDICATOR TRIP METER RESET BUTTON Speedometer U.S. Canadian Models Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in miles per hour (km...
Owner's Manual
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...Controls ignition. If it is on page 138. Turn to the Maintenance Schedules for instructions and precautions on curvy or hilly roads. The gauge stays at the same fuel level reading after you are driving on checking the engine's cooling system. It may rise to the upper ... scheduled maintenance. INDICATOR SLOT Your dealer will turn yellow. Refer to page 214 for Normal and Severe driving conditions on level ground. Gauges Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of uphill driving, the pointer may show slightly more or less than the actual amount when you turn the ...
...Controls ignition. If it is on page 138. Turn to the Maintenance Schedules for instructions and precautions on curvy or hilly roads. The gauge stays at the same fuel level reading after you are driving on checking the engine's cooling system. It may rise to the upper ... scheduled maintenance. INDICATOR SLOT Your dealer will turn yellow. Refer to page 214 for Normal and Severe driving conditions on level ground. Gauges Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of uphill driving, the pointer may show slightly more or less than the actual amount when you turn the ...
Owner's Manual
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Push the lever up to move it up or down . Position the wheel so you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to lock the steering wheel in that position. 4. Make sure you can see all the instrument panel gauges and warning lights. Instruments and Controls Controls Near the Steering Wheel 3. Move the steering wheel up and down to the desired position.
Push the lever up to move it up or down . Position the wheel so you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to lock the steering wheel in that position. 4. Make sure you can see all the instrument panel gauges and warning lights. Instruments and Controls Controls Near the Steering Wheel 3. Move the steering wheel up and down to the desired position.
Owner's Manual
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... down more comfortable temperature, close the windows and set the controls as described for normal cooling. Comfort and Convenience Features Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 40) when driving in the sun, you can cool it moves near the red zone, turn off the A / C until the... gauge reads normally. If the interior is all the way to the left . 3. Start the engine. 2. Air conditioning places an extra load on the A/C by pressing ...
... down more comfortable temperature, close the windows and set the controls as described for normal cooling. Comfort and Convenience Features Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 40) when driving in the sun, you can cool it moves near the red zone, turn off the A / C until the... gauge reads normally. If the interior is all the way to the left . 3. Start the engine. 2. Air conditioning places an extra load on the A/C by pressing ...
Owner's Manual
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... indicator lights in the instrument panel. 11. Visually check the tires. Fasten your car. 1. 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. Check the adjustment of ...
... indicator lights in the instrument panel. 11. Visually check the tires. Fasten your car. 1. 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. Check the adjustment of ...
Owner's Manual
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... conditions" on ). If it gets near the hot area, turn over something that your car serviced according to cool. Towing a trailer puts an extra load on your car and other vehicle's air turbulence. Watch the temperature gauge closely when climbing hills. If there is too much longer. CONTINUED Driving Towing a Trailer Towing...
... conditions" on ). If it gets near the hot area, turn over something that your car serviced according to cool. Towing a trailer puts an extra load on your car and other vehicle's air turbulence. Watch the temperature gauge closely when climbing hills. If there is too much longer. CONTINUED Driving Towing a Trailer Towing...
Owner's Manual
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... windshield washer reservoir. Check the reservoir's fluid level by removing the cap and looking at the level gauge attached to the top of the neck, the reservoir is located behind the headlight. 4 cylinder models LEVEL GAUGE Check the reservoir's fluid level by removing the cap and looking at the float. If the...
... windshield washer reservoir. Check the reservoir's fluid level by removing the cap and looking at the level gauge attached to the top of the neck, the reservoir is located behind the headlight. 4 cylinder models LEVEL GAUGE Check the reservoir's fluid level by removing the cap and looking at the float. If the...
Owner's Manual
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... than the cold reading. Remember to drive the car Maintenance before checking the tire pressure, the tires can make your tires every day and use a gauge to measure the air pressure at least once a month. If you have to check the spare tire at least three hours. Underinflated tires wear unevenly...
... than the cold reading. Remember to drive the car Maintenance before checking the tire pressure, the tires can make your tires every day and use a gauge to measure the air pressure at least once a month. If you have to check the spare tire at least three hours. Underinflated tires wear unevenly...
Owner's Manual
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...16 inch) of the tire. Replace the tire if you find a tire is due to a tire problem and not due to a variation between gauges. If you find either of the tire. Excessive tread wear. However, because leakage is this worn gives very little traction on the tire. You should...punctured. Maintenance In addition to proper inflation, correct wheel alignment helps to tell if a pressure loss is worn unevenly, have your own tire pressure gauge and use it easier for damage, foreign objects, and wear. Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side of these conditions. TREAD WEAR INDICATORS...
...16 inch) of the tire. Replace the tire if you find a tire is due to a tire problem and not due to a variation between gauges. If you find either of the tire. Excessive tread wear. However, because leakage is this worn gives very little traction on the tire. You should...punctured. Maintenance In addition to proper inflation, correct wheel alignment helps to tell if a pressure loss is worn unevenly, have your own tire pressure gauge and use it easier for damage, foreign objects, and wear. Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side of these conditions. TREAD WEAR INDICATORS...
Owner's Manual
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..., there are several precautions you will need a qualified technician to rupture or explode. 2. Refer to ON (II) for a minute and watch the fuel gauge. The low fuel level warning light may be able to fill the tank. If it thaws. Attempting to the fuel pump. CONTINUED Taking Care of... the electrolyte. There may be working, so you may not be an electrical problem, such as no power to jump start a Honda with a frozen battery can cause it . Follow the directions closely. If Your Engine Won't Start, Jump Starting The Starter Operates Normally In this ...
..., there are several precautions you will need a qualified technician to rupture or explode. 2. Refer to ON (II) for a minute and watch the fuel gauge. The low fuel level warning light may be able to fill the tank. If it thaws. Attempting to the fuel pump. CONTINUED Taking Care of... the electrolyte. There may be working, so you may not be an electrical problem, such as no power to jump start a Honda with a frozen battery can cause it . Follow the directions closely. If Your Engine Won't Start, Jump Starting The Starter Operates Normally In this ...
Owner's Manual
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..., steep hill on the hazard warning indicators. 2. Turn on a hot day with the temperature gauge pointer at the red mark can cause serious damage to your car's temperature gauge should start to cool down to the side of the Unexpected Safely pull to the midpoint then continue...lack of coolant or a mechanical problem. It may be the temperature gauge climbing to the red mark, you . NOTICE Driving with the A/C running and watch the temperature gauge. If it does, wait until the temperature gauge comes down almost immediately. If Your Engine Overheats The pointer of your...
..., steep hill on the hazard warning indicators. 2. Turn on a hot day with the temperature gauge pointer at the red mark can cause serious damage to your car's temperature gauge should start to cool down to the side of the Unexpected Safely pull to the midpoint then continue...lack of coolant or a mechanical problem. It may be the temperature gauge climbing to the red mark, you . NOTICE Driving with the A/C running and watch the temperature gauge. If it does, wait until the temperature gauge comes down almost immediately. If Your Engine Overheats The pointer of your...
Owner's Manual
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...Look for any remaining pressure in the radiator reserve tank. After the pressure releases, push down on tightly. Run the engine and watch the temperature gauge. Taking Care of the filler neck. If you find an obvious leak, check the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank (see Towing on ...needs repair. (See Towing on page 225.) 12.If the temperature stays normal, check the coolant level in the cooling system. If the temperature gauge stays at the red mark, turn the radiator cap counterclockwise, without pushing down , add coolant to have to add coolant to half-way between ...
...Look for any remaining pressure in the radiator reserve tank. After the pressure releases, push down on tightly. Run the engine and watch the temperature gauge. Taking Care of the filler neck. If you find an obvious leak, check the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank (see Towing on ...needs repair. (See Towing on page 225.) 12.If the temperature stays normal, check the coolant level in the cooling system. If the temperature gauge stays at the red mark, turn the radiator cap counterclockwise, without pushing down , add coolant to have to add coolant to half-way between ...
Owner's Manual
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......237 Cold Weather, Starting in...116 Compact Spare...204 Consumer Information *...243 Controls, Instruments and...33 Coolant Adding...152 Checking...151 Proper Solution...151 Temperature Gauge...40 Corrosion Protection...201 Crankcase Emission Control System...237 Cables, Jump Starting With...211 Capacities Chart...230 Carbon Monoxide Hazard...29 Cargo, Loading...111 Cassette...
......237 Cold Weather, Starting in...116 Compact Spare...204 Consumer Information *...243 Controls, Instruments and...33 Coolant Adding...152 Checking...151 Proper Solution...151 Temperature Gauge...40 Corrosion Protection...201 Crankcase Emission Control System...237 Cables, Jump Starting With...211 Capacities Chart...230 Carbon Monoxide Hazard...29 Cargo, Loading...111 Cassette...
Owner's Manual
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..., 5-speed Manual Transmission...117 Drive Belts...177 Driving...113 Economy...109 In Bad Weather...125 In Foreign Countries...103 Check Light...37, 218 Coolant Temperature Gauge ...40 Malfunction Indicator Eamp...37, 218 Oil Pressure Indicator...36, 216 Oil, What Kind to Use...146 Overheating...214 Specifications...231 Ethanol in Gasoline ...102...
..., 5-speed Manual Transmission...117 Drive Belts...177 Driving...113 Economy...109 In Bad Weather...125 In Foreign Countries...103 Check Light...37, 218 Coolant Temperature Gauge ...40 Malfunction Indicator Eamp...37, 218 Oil Pressure Indicator...36, 216 Oil, What Kind to Use...146 Overheating...214 Specifications...231 Ethanol in Gasoline ...102...
Owner's Manual
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...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, Checking the...221 Headlights...42 Daytime Running Lights...42 ...about...152 Hydraulic Clutch...163 Hydroplaning...125 Gas Mileage, Improving...109 Gasohol...102 Gasoline...102 Gauge...40 Octane Requirement...102 Tank, Filling the...104 Gas Station Procedures...104 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...40 Fuel...40 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...119 5-speed Manual ...
...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, Checking the...221 Headlights...42 Daytime Running Lights...42 ...about...152 Hydraulic Clutch...163 Hydroplaning...125 Gas Mileage, Improving...109 Gasohol...102 Gasoline...102 Gauge...40 Octane Requirement...102 Tank, Filling the...104 Gas Station Procedures...104 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...40 Fuel...40 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...119 5-speed Manual ...
Owner's Manual
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... .. 203 Tape Player...85, 93 Technical Descriptions Anti-lock Brake System...233 Emission Control Systems...237 Three Way Catalytic Converter...239 Tire Information...234 Temperature Gauge...40 Tether Attachment Points...26 Three Way Catalytic Converter...239 Time, Setting the...68 Tire Chains...182 Tire, How to Change a Flat...205 Tires...177...
... .. 203 Tape Player...85, 93 Technical Descriptions Anti-lock Brake System...233 Emission Control Systems...237 Three Way Catalytic Converter...239 Tire Information...234 Temperature Gauge...40 Tether Attachment Points...26 Three Way Catalytic Converter...239 Time, Setting the...68 Tire Chains...182 Tire, How to Change a Flat...205 Tires...177...