Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle. Comfort and Convenience Features ...103 How to handle them. Driving ...167 The proper way to navigate through this reference. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Driver and Passenger Safety ...3 Proper use dashboard and steering column controls. 1998 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. Taking Care of your vehicle to order manuals and...
... your vehicle. Comfort and Convenience Features ...103 How to handle them. Driving ...167 The proper way to navigate through this reference. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Driver and Passenger Safety ...3 Proper use dashboard and steering column controls. 1998 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. Taking Care of your vehicle to order manuals and...
Owner's Manual
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... be pleased to your new Honda is preceded by a NOTICE symbol. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that is to read this manual helps to the schedules given in this manual, you read this owner's manual in servicing the many systems unique to your Honda. Your selection of driving pleasure. Several warranties protect your investment. Maintaining your vehicle according to keep this...
... be pleased to your new Honda is preceded by a NOTICE symbol. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that is to read this manual helps to the schedules given in this manual, you read this owner's manual in servicing the many systems unique to your Honda. Your selection of driving pleasure. Several warranties protect your investment. Maintaining your vehicle according to keep this...
Owner's Manual
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...55 Fuel Gauge...55 Maintenance Required Indicator...56 Controls Near the Steering Wheel...57 Headlights...58 Automatic Lighting Off Feature...59 Daytime Running Lights...59 Instrument Panel Brightness...59 Turn Signals...60 Windshield Wipers...60 Windshield Washers...62 Hazard Warning...62 Rear Window Defogger...62 Steering Wheel Adjustment...63 Steering Wheel Controls ...64 Cruise Control...64 Remote Audio Controls ...66 Keys and Locks...67 Keys...67 Immobilizer System...68 Ignition Switch...69 Door Locks...70 Power Door Locks...71 Remote Transmitter...72 Childproof Door Locks...76 Trunk...76...
...55 Fuel Gauge...55 Maintenance Required Indicator...56 Controls Near the Steering Wheel...57 Headlights...58 Automatic Lighting Off Feature...59 Daytime Running Lights...59 Instrument Panel Brightness...59 Turn Signals...60 Windshield Wipers...60 Windshield Washers...62 Hazard Warning...62 Rear Window Defogger...62 Steering Wheel Adjustment...63 Steering Wheel Controls ...64 Cruise Control...64 Remote Audio Controls ...66 Keys and Locks...67 Keys...67 Immobilizer System...68 Ignition Switch...69 Door Locks...70 Power Door Locks...71 Remote Transmitter...72 Childproof Door Locks...76 Trunk...76...
Owner's Manual
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SRS U.S. If a brake light does not work, the BRAKE LAMP indicator comes on cars equipped with the ignition switch ON (II). Have your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock. ABS Canada Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator Door and Brake Lamp Monitor Only on when you push the brake pedal with ABS (see page 42. All the lights in the ABS. For complete information, see page 180...
SRS U.S. If a brake light does not work, the BRAKE LAMP indicator comes on cars equipped with the ignition switch ON (II). Have your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock. ABS Canada Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator Door and Brake Lamp Monitor Only on when you push the brake pedal with ABS (see page 42. All the lights in the ABS. For complete information, see page 180...
Owner's Manual
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... headlight controls. D R L "Daytime Running Cruise Control Indicator Only on the outside of the turn signals on cars equipped with the headlight switch off if you turn the ignition to ON (II) with Cruise Control System This lights when you must refuel soon. Instruments and Controls w There may also be a problem with the DRL. If it comes on at any other drivers cannot see that you set . Replace the bulb...
... headlight controls. D R L "Daytime Running Cruise Control Indicator Only on the outside of the turn signals on cars equipped with the headlight switch off if you turn the ignition to ON (II) with Cruise Control System This lights when you must refuel soon. Instruments and Controls w There may also be a problem with the DRL. If it comes on at any other drivers cannot see that you set . Replace the bulb...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle is disconnected. There are driving on curvy or hilly roads. Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine's coolant. Each trip meter works independently, so you have. The gauge stays at the same fuel level reading after you last reset it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to page 279 for instructions and precautions on level ground. v 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models Instruments...
... vehicle is disconnected. There are driving on curvy or hilly roads. Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine's coolant. Each trip meter works independently, so you have. The gauge stays at the same fuel level reading after you last reset it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to page 279 for instructions and precautions on level ground. v 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models Instruments...
Owner's Manual
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... the steering wheel upward or downward: 1. Push the lever under the steering column all the way down . Make sure you have good visibility before you start driving. Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you can be seriously injured in that position. 4. The defogger and antenna wires on the inside of the rear window can see the instrument panel gauges and the indicator lights. 3.
... the steering wheel upward or downward: 1. Push the lever under the steering column all the way down . Make sure you have good visibility before you start driving. Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you can be seriously injured in that position. 4. The defogger and antenna wires on the inside of the rear window can see the instrument panel gauges and the indicator lights. 3.
Owner's Manual
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... holding it down and hold it . Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Release the switch when the window gets to raise or lower any of Contents Power Windows On all models except U.S. Closing a power window on the window switch. DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH MAIN SWITCH The driver's door armrest has a master power window control panel. DX Your vehicle's windows are away from the windows before closing them. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to the position...
... holding it down and hold it . Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Release the switch when the window gets to raise or lower any of Contents Power Windows On all models except U.S. Closing a power window on the window switch. DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH MAIN SWITCH The driver's door armrest has a master power window control panel. DX Your vehicle's windows are away from the windows before closing them. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to the position...
Owner's Manual
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... driver's window fully, push the window switch firmly down . The AUTO function only works to the passengers' windows. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver's window. Keep the MAIN switch off , the passengers' windows cannot be raised or lowered. You must be slid back into the roof. v Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows, Moonroof The master control panel also contains these extra features: AUTO - To raise the window, you release the switch. The windows...
... driver's window fully, push the window switch firmly down . The AUTO function only works to the passengers' windows. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver's window. Keep the MAIN switch off , the passengers' windows cannot be raised or lowered. You must be slid back into the roof. v Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows, Moonroof The master control panel also contains these extra features: AUTO - To raise the window, you release the switch. The windows...
Owner's Manual
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... for the lights to tow your trailer modify its lighting plug. Low tire pressure can be required between the vehicle and trailer for the wiring color code and purpose of trailers, have a technician who is not sagging. With everything loaded and the trailer connected, check that the hitch and safety chain are securely fastened. Check the condition and air pressure of the vehicle is familiar with a bathroom scale. Driving w v LEFT TURN SIGNAL (GREEN/BLUE...
... for the lights to tow your trailer modify its lighting plug. Low tire pressure can be required between the vehicle and trailer for the wiring color code and purpose of trailers, have a technician who is not sagging. With everything loaded and the trailer connected, check that the hitch and safety chain are securely fastened. Check the condition and air pressure of the vehicle is familiar with a bathroom scale. Driving w v LEFT TURN SIGNAL (GREEN/BLUE...
Owner's Manual
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... Recommended Oil...206 Synthetic Oil...208 Additives...208 Changing the Oil and Filter...208 Cooling System...211 Adding Engine Coolant...211 Replacing Engine Coolant...213 Windshield Washers...218 Transmission Fluid...219 Automatic Transmission...219 5-speed Manual Transmission...221 Brake and Clutch Fluid...222 Brake System...222 Clutch System...223 Power Steering...223 Air Cleaner Element...224 Spark Plugs...227 Replacement...227 Specifications...228 Battery...231 Wiper Blades...234 Air Conditioning System...236 Air Conditioning Filter...237 Drive Belts...237 Timing Belt...238 Tires...238...
... Recommended Oil...206 Synthetic Oil...208 Additives...208 Changing the Oil and Filter...208 Cooling System...211 Adding Engine Coolant...211 Replacing Engine Coolant...213 Windshield Washers...218 Transmission Fluid...219 Automatic Transmission...219 5-speed Manual Transmission...221 Brake and Clutch Fluid...222 Brake System...222 Clutch System...223 Power Steering...223 Air Cleaner Element...224 Spark Plugs...227 Replacement...227 Specifications...228 Battery...231 Wiper Blades...234 Air Conditioning System...236 Air Conditioning Filter...237 Drive Belts...237 Timing Belt...238 Tires...238...
Owner's Manual
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... container. 3. Install a new oil filter according to : 33 Ibf.ft (44 N.m , 4.5 kgf.m) CONTINUED w v DRAIN BOLT OIL FILTER 4-cylinder models Maintenance Main Menu Table of the engine. Remove the oil filter and let the remaining oil drain. Tighten it to instructions that come with it. 5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt. Open the hood and remove the engine oil fill cap. A special wrench (available...
... container. 3. Install a new oil filter according to : 33 Ibf.ft (44 N.m , 4.5 kgf.m) CONTINUED w v DRAIN BOLT OIL FILTER 4-cylinder models Maintenance Main Menu Table of the engine. Remove the oil filter and let the remaining oil drain. Tighten it to instructions that come with it. 5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt. Open the hood and remove the engine oil fill cap. A special wrench (available...
Owner's Manual
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... plug on the bottom of Contents Cooling System DRAIN PLUG RESERVE TANK 6-cylinder models 6-cylinder models DRAIN BOLT 4-cylinder models 3. CONTINUED w Loosen the drain bolt. 4. v RESERVE TANK CAP HOLDER 6-cylinder models Maintenance Main Menu Table of the radiator. Remove the reserve tank from its holder. 6-cylinder models When removing the reserve tank, first remove the cruise control cable and the ground cable from their clips. The coolant will drain through the splash guard. After installing the tank...
... plug on the bottom of Contents Cooling System DRAIN PLUG RESERVE TANK 6-cylinder models 6-cylinder models DRAIN BOLT 4-cylinder models 3. CONTINUED w Loosen the drain bolt. 4. v RESERVE TANK CAP HOLDER 6-cylinder models Maintenance Main Menu Table of the radiator. Remove the reserve tank from its holder. 6-cylinder models When removing the reserve tank, first remove the cruise control cable and the ground cable from their clips. The coolant will drain through the splash guard. After installing the tank...
Owner's Manual
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... fluid. Canadian Models LEVEL GAUGE 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models NOTICE The low washer level indicator will help to the cap. Antifreeze can damage your vehicle's paint, while a vinegar/water solution can damage the windshield washer pump. The windshield washer reservoir is low (see page 53). Fill the reservoir with windshield washer fluid on a clean cloth. In bad weather, when you use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in cold...
... fluid. Canadian Models LEVEL GAUGE 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models NOTICE The low washer level indicator will help to the cap. Antifreeze can damage your vehicle's paint, while a vinegar/water solution can damage the windshield washer pump. The windshield washer reservoir is low (see page 53). Fill the reservoir with windshield washer fluid on a clean cloth. In bad weather, when you use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in cold...
Owner's Manual
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... or rear) and lift them off the ground. Shift to D4, then to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the speed below 35 mph (55 km/h). Prepare the vehicle for towing as described above procedure exactly. It is unacceptable. This is best to N. Follow the above , and leave the ignition switch in Accessory (I) so the steering wheel does not lock. Turn...
... or rear) and lift them off the ground. Shift to D4, then to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the speed below 35 mph (55 km/h). Prepare the vehicle for towing as described above procedure exactly. It is unacceptable. This is best to N. Follow the above , and leave the ignition switch in Accessory (I) so the steering wheel does not lock. Turn...
Owner's Manual
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......162 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)...70 Accessory Power Socket...100 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid...219, 220 Brake Fluid...222 Clutch Fluid...223 Engine Coolant...211 Engine Oil...206 Manual Transmission Fluid ...221 Power Steering Fluid...223 Windshield Washer Fluid...218 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts...38 Lap/Shoulder Belts...38 Seat Belt Maintenance...39 Seat Belt System Components...38 Battery Charging System Light...50, 282 Jump Starting...276 Maintenance...231 Specifications...297 Before Driving...153 Belts, Seat...6 Beverage Holder...98 Body Repair...265...
......162 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)...70 Accessory Power Socket...100 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid...219, 220 Brake Fluid...222 Clutch Fluid...223 Engine Coolant...211 Engine Oil...206 Manual Transmission Fluid ...221 Power Steering Fluid...223 Windshield Washer Fluid...218 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts...38 Lap/Shoulder Belts...38 Seat Belt Maintenance...39 Seat Belt System Components...38 Battery Charging System Light...50, 282 Jump Starting...276 Maintenance...231 Specifications...297 Before Driving...153 Belts, Seat...6 Beverage Holder...98 Body Repair...265...
Owner's Manual
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... Headlights...58 Dipstick Automatic Transmission . 219, 220 Engine Oil...157 Directional Signals...60 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...291 Disc Brake Wear Indicators...179 Disposal of Used Oil...210 Doors Locking and Unlocking...70 Power Door Locks...70 DOT Tire Quality Grading...300 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission...170 Drive Belts...237 Driver and Passenger Safety...3 Driving...167 Economy...160 In Bad Weather...182 In Foreign Countries...303 DANGER, Explanation of...ii Dashboard...48 Daytime Running Lights...59 Dead Battery...
... Headlights...58 Dipstick Automatic Transmission . 219, 220 Engine Oil...157 Directional Signals...60 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...291 Disc Brake Wear Indicators...179 Disposal of Used Oil...210 Doors Locking and Unlocking...70 Power Door Locks...70 DOT Tire Quality Grading...300 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission...170 Drive Belts...237 Driver and Passenger Safety...3 Driving...167 Economy...160 In Bad Weather...182 In Foreign Countries...303 DANGER, Explanation of...ii Dashboard...48 Daytime Running Lights...59 Dead Battery...
Owner's Manual
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... Emissions Controls.. 304 Exhaust Fumes...44 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by...15 Exterior, Cleaning the...260 Brake...222 Clutch...223 Manual Transmission...221 Power Steering...223 Windshield Washer...218 FM Stereo Radio Reception...137 Folding Rear Seat...87 Foreign Countries, Driving in...303 Four-way Flashers...62 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker...291 Fuel...154 Fill Door and Cap...154 Gauge...55 Octane Requirement...154 Oxygenated...302 Tank, Filling the...154 Fuses...
... Emissions Controls.. 304 Exhaust Fumes...44 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by...15 Exterior, Cleaning the...260 Brake...222 Clutch...223 Manual Transmission...221 Power Steering...223 Windshield Washer...218 FM Stereo Radio Reception...137 Folding Rear Seat...87 Foreign Countries, Driving in...303 Four-way Flashers...62 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker...291 Fuel...154 Fill Door and Cap...154 Gauge...55 Octane Requirement...154 Oxygenated...302 Tank, Filling the...154 Fuses...
Owner's Manual
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......49 Parking...58 Turn Signal...60 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)...69 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column...69 Fuel Fill Door...154 Glove Box...77 Power Door...70 Trunk...76 Low Coolant Level...55 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a...170 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...50, 281 Lubricant Specifications Chart...296 Luggage...163 Jacking up the Car...271 Jack, Tire...270 Jump Starting...276 Identification Number, Vehicle...294 If Your Car Has to be Towed...291 Ignition Keys...67 Switch...69 Timing Control System...305...
......49 Parking...58 Turn Signal...60 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)...69 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column...69 Fuel Fill Door...154 Glove Box...77 Power Door...70 Trunk...76 Low Coolant Level...55 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a...170 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...50, 281 Lubricant Specifications Chart...296 Luggage...163 Jacking up the Car...271 Jack, Tire...270 Jump Starting...276 Identification Number, Vehicle...294 If Your Car Has to be Towed...291 Ignition Keys...67 Switch...69 Timing Control System...305...
Owner's Manual
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... Your Airbags Work...40 How Your SRS Indicator Works...42 SRS Components...40 SRS Service...42 SRS Indicator...42, 51 START (Ignition Key Position) ...70 Starting the Engine...169 In Cold Weather at High Altitude...170 With a Dead Battery ...276 Steam Coming from Engine...279 Steering Wheel Adjustment...63 Anti-theft Column Lock...69 Steering Wheel Controls Audio System...149 Cruise Control...64 Stereo Sound System...119 Storing Your Vehicle...258 Sun Visor...
... Your Airbags Work...40 How Your SRS Indicator Works...42 SRS Components...40 SRS Service...42 SRS Indicator...42, 51 START (Ignition Key Position) ...70 Starting the Engine...169 In Cold Weather at High Altitude...170 With a Dead Battery ...276 Steam Coming from Engine...279 Steering Wheel Adjustment...63 Anti-theft Column Lock...69 Steering Wheel Controls Audio System...149 Cruise Control...64 Stereo Sound System...119 Storing Your Vehicle...258 Sun Visor...