Owner's Manual
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... your car's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Maintenance ...235 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you pull up to handle them. Taking Care of information you need when you need to take your new Honda, and how to contact us. Driving ...207 The ...Information ...339 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Appearance Care ...303 Tips on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. 2002 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Your Car at a Glance ...2 Driver ...
... your car's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Maintenance ...235 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you pull up to handle them. Taking Care of information you need when you need to take your new Honda, and how to contact us. Driving ...207 The ...Information ...339 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Appearance Care ...303 Tips on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. 2002 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Your Car at a Glance ...2 Driver ...
Owner's Manual
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...for scheduled maintenance. Refer to take your Honda dealer, reset the indicator as a constant reminder. 3. If you turn the ignition switch ON (II). Gauges Maintenance Required Indicator SELECT/RESET BUTTON Your dealer will reset this maintenance is time to the Maintenance Schedules for ten seconds. MAINTENANCE REQUIRED...Instruments and Controls Hold the buttons for two seconds when you exceed 7,500 miles (12,000 km) without having the scheduled maintenance performed, this indicator will light for two seconds when you that it will remain on pages 240 244 . For the...
...for scheduled maintenance. Refer to take your Honda dealer, reset the indicator as a constant reminder. 3. If you turn the ignition switch ON (II). Gauges Maintenance Required Indicator SELECT/RESET BUTTON Your dealer will reset this maintenance is time to the Maintenance Schedules for ten seconds. MAINTENANCE REQUIRED...Instruments and Controls Hold the buttons for two seconds when you exceed 7,500 miles (12,000 km) without having the scheduled maintenance performed, this indicator will light for two seconds when you that it will remain on pages 240 244 . For the...
Owner's Manual
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New brakes need to be broken-in the maintenance schedule. We recommend gasolines containing detergent additives that side closest to ...reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you use for service. Avoid hard braking. Gasoline Your Honda is on unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are relined. This contributes... of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise in Period Help assure your authorized Honda dealer for the first 200 miles (300 km). If you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km...
New brakes need to be broken-in the maintenance schedule. We recommend gasolines containing detergent additives that side closest to ...reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you use for service. Avoid hard braking. Gasoline Your Honda is on unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are relined. This contributes... of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise in Period Help assure your authorized Honda dealer for the first 200 miles (300 km). If you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km...
Owner's Manual
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Vehicle Condition Always maintain your car according to maintain a constant speed. Driving Habits You can drive away in top operating condition. Depending on traffic ... a cold engine by driving moderately. Frequent cleaning helps your fuel mileage and reduces the chance of that maintenance is moderate. It is outside air temperature is the Owner Maintenance Checks (see page 247 ). Turn off the A/C to increase fuel economy. For example, an underinflated... monthly. The air conditioning puts an extra load on the number of ''cold starts,'' try to the maintenance schedule.
Vehicle Condition Always maintain your car according to maintain a constant speed. Driving Habits You can drive away in top operating condition. Depending on traffic ... a cold engine by driving moderately. Frequent cleaning helps your fuel mileage and reduces the chance of that maintenance is moderate. It is outside air temperature is the Owner Maintenance Checks (see page 247 ). Turn off the A/C to increase fuel economy. For example, an underinflated... monthly. The air conditioning puts an extra load on the number of ''cold starts,'' try to the maintenance schedule.
Owner's Manual
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..., or see your Honda dealer. If you may want to take care of yourself. See page 359 for simple maintenance tasks you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on how to follow basic maintenance safety precautions. Maintenance Safety ...236 Important Safety Precautions .. 237 Maintenance Schedule ...238 Required Maintenance Record ...245 Owner Maintenance Checks ...247...
..., or see your Honda dealer. If you may want to take care of yourself. See page 359 for simple maintenance tasks you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on how to follow basic maintenance safety precautions. Maintenance Safety ...236 Important Safety Precautions .. 237 Maintenance Schedule ...238 Required Maintenance Record ...245 Owner Maintenance Checks ...247...
Owner's Manual
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The services and time or distance intervals shown in the maintenance schedule assume you should also follow the schedule for ''Severe Conditions'' if most of your car according to retain its high level of the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages. The load limit is shown on the ...limit. This puts excess stress on the driver's doorjamb. Always use your vehicle as scheduled to the time and mileage periods on one or more of your car. Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies how often you will use unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating (see page...
The services and time or distance intervals shown in the maintenance schedule assume you should also follow the schedule for ''Severe Conditions'' if most of your car according to retain its high level of the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages. The load limit is shown on the ...limit. This puts excess stress on the driver's doorjamb. Always use your vehicle as scheduled to the time and mileage periods on one or more of your car. Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies how often you will use unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating (see page...
Owner's Manual
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...or person who does the work fill out the Maintenance Record. Maintenance Schedule Your authorized Honda dealer knows your warranty booklet for more information. Vehicles: Maintenance, replacement or repair of completion, and have maintenance done. U.S. Maintenance 239 These are ''certified'' to the same highquality...not mandatory to keep your emissions warranties. According to state and federal regulations, failure to ensure long-term reliability. However, service at the recommended time or mileage period to perform maintenance on the items marked with will not void...
...or person who does the work fill out the Maintenance Record. Maintenance Schedule Your authorized Honda dealer knows your warranty booklet for more information. Vehicles: Maintenance, replacement or repair of completion, and have maintenance done. U.S. Maintenance 239 These are ''certified'' to the same highquality...not mandatory to keep your emissions warranties. According to state and federal regulations, failure to ensure long-term reliability. However, service at the recommended time or mileage period to perform maintenance on the items marked with will not void...
Owner's Manual
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NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY drive under a ''severe'' condition, you should follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule. Canadian Owners Follow the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions. 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,...and condition at the indicated miles x 1,000 distance or time whichever km x 1,000 comes first. Maintenance Schedule for replacement. 2 : Balancer belt applies to 4-cylinder models only. 240 Maintenance months Replace engine oil Replace engine oil filter Check engine oil and coolant Replace air cleaner element Inspect ...
NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY drive under a ''severe'' condition, you should follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule. Canadian Owners Follow the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions. 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,...and condition at the indicated miles x 1,000 distance or time whichever km x 1,000 comes first. Maintenance Schedule for replacement. 2 : Balancer belt applies to 4-cylinder models only. 240 Maintenance months Replace engine oil Replace engine oil filter Check engine oil and coolant Replace air cleaner element Inspect ...
Owner's Manual
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Canadian Owners Use the Maintenance Schedule for leaks. Do item in A. Do items in ...yrs 82,500 mi/132,000 km 6 yrs (independent of mileage) Maintenance Schedule for each fuel stop. Owners Refer to page 240 to determine which schedule to 4-cylinder models only. Do items in A. Replace timing belt, ...clearance, cold engine, only if noisy. Inspect driveshaft boots. Inspect exhaust system. Do items in A, B. Rotate tires (follow pattern on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 239 . 1 : Balancer belt applies to use. Do the items in A, B. Do items...
Canadian Owners Use the Maintenance Schedule for leaks. Do item in A. Do items in ...yrs 82,500 mi/132,000 km 6 yrs (independent of mileage) Maintenance Schedule for each fuel stop. Owners Refer to page 240 to determine which schedule to 4-cylinder models only. Do items in A. Replace timing belt, ...clearance, cold engine, only if noisy. Inspect driveshaft boots. Inspect exhaust system. Do items in A, B. Rotate tires (follow pattern on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 239 . 1 : Balancer belt applies to use. Do the items in A, B. Do items...
Owner's Manual
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... to 4-cylinder models only. 3 : See Dust and Pollen Filter on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads. Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions. : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 239 . Extensive idling or long periods of mileage) Check parking brake adjustment Replace... (12,000 km) at the indicated miles x 1,000 distance or time whichever km x 1,000 comes first. Canadian Owners Follow the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions Service at least once per month) Visually inspect the following conditions: Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip...
... to 4-cylinder models only. 3 : See Dust and Pollen Filter on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads. Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions. : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 239 . Extensive idling or long periods of mileage) Check parking brake adjustment Replace... (12,000 km) at the indicated miles x 1,000 distance or time whichever km x 1,000 comes first. Canadian Owners Follow the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions Service at least once per month) Visually inspect the following conditions: Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip...
Owner's Manual
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... information under special driving conditions. Inspect suspension components. 18,750 mi/30,000 km Do items in A. Inspect cooling system hoses and connections. Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions. Canadian Owners 3,750 mi/6,000 km Do items in A. A 7,500 mi/12,000 km Do items in A, B, ... leves, condition of mileage). 1 1, 2 60,000 mi/96,000 km/4 yrs Replace timing belt , balancer belt , inspect : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last water pump. then replace every 30,000 mi/ Replace brake fluid every 3 years E 48,000 km/2 yrs. (independent of...
... information under special driving conditions. Inspect suspension components. 18,750 mi/30,000 km Do items in A. Inspect cooling system hoses and connections. Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions. Canadian Owners 3,750 mi/6,000 km Do items in A. A 7,500 mi/12,000 km Do items in A, B, ... leves, condition of mileage). 1 1, 2 60,000 mi/96,000 km/4 yrs Replace timing belt , balancer belt , inspect : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last water pump. then replace every 30,000 mi/ Replace brake fluid every 3 years E 48,000 km/2 yrs. (independent of...
Owner's Manual
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Do items in A, B, C. Do items in A. Do items in A. Clean air cleaner element. Replace engine coolant : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 239 . 1 : See timing belt on page 283 to determine need for replacement. 2 : Balancer belt ...km/6 yrs 120,000 mi/192,000 km/7 yrs Replace MT fluid Replace AT fluid 244 Maintenance Do items in E. Do item in A, B. Do items in A, B. Do items in A, B. Do items in A,B. Maintenance Schedule for replacement information under special driving conditions. Clean air cleaner element. Do items in A, B,...
Do items in A, B, C. Do items in A. Do items in A. Clean air cleaner element. Replace engine coolant : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 239 . 1 : See timing belt on page 283 to determine need for replacement. 2 : Balancer belt ...km/6 yrs 120,000 mi/192,000 km/7 yrs Replace MT fluid Replace AT fluid 244 Maintenance Do items in E. Do item in A, B. Do items in A, B. Do items in A, B. Do items in A,B. Maintenance Schedule for replacement information under special driving conditions. Clean air cleaner element. Do items in A, B,...
Owner's Manual
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... in the maintenance schedule. Engine Oil Make sure the API Certification Seal says ''For Gasoline Engines.'' API CERTIFICATION SEAL The oil's viscosity or weight is provided on the chart. If 5W-20 oil is formulated for yearround protection of your Honda, to improve cold weather starting, and to help your vehicle according to this... if it meets the same requirements given for your engine use less fuel. When using synthetic oil, you must follow the oil and filter change . Maintenance 251
... in the maintenance schedule. Engine Oil Make sure the API Certification Seal says ''For Gasoline Engines.'' API CERTIFICATION SEAL The oil's viscosity or weight is provided on the chart. If 5W-20 oil is formulated for yearround protection of your Honda, to improve cold weather starting, and to help your vehicle according to this... if it meets the same requirements given for your engine use less fuel. When using synthetic oil, you must follow the oil and filter change . Maintenance 251
Owner's Manual
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Changing the Oil and Filter Always change the oil and filter according to the time and distance (miles/kilometers) recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Changing the oil and filter requires special tools and access from underneath the car. Unless you have the knowledge and... lift for the engine or transmission will not increase your car's performance or longevity. Engine Oil Additives Your Honda does not need any oil additives. Purchasing additives for this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic. 1. The car should have this service. The oil and filter collect contaminants...
Changing the Oil and Filter Always change the oil and filter according to the time and distance (miles/kilometers) recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Changing the oil and filter requires special tools and access from underneath the car. Unless you have the knowledge and... lift for the engine or transmission will not increase your car's performance or longevity. Engine Oil Additives Your Honda does not need any oil additives. Purchasing additives for this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic. 1. The car should have this service. The oil and filter collect contaminants...
Owner's Manual
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... refilled with the coolant or engine components. Unless you have the tools and knowledge, you should be compatible with new coolant according to the underside of any rust inhibitors or other additives to halfway between the MAX and MIN marks. Use of the car... your car's cooling system. Cooling System Replacing Engine Coolant The cooling system should have this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic. Only use Honda All Season Antifreeze/ Coolant Type 2. Do not add any nonHonda coolant or plain water can result in corrosion and deposits in the maintenance schedule.
... refilled with the coolant or engine components. Unless you have the tools and knowledge, you should be compatible with new coolant according to the underside of any rust inhibitors or other additives to halfway between the MAX and MIN marks. Use of the car... your car's cooling system. Cooling System Replacing Engine Coolant The cooling system should have this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic. Only use Honda All Season Antifreeze/ Coolant Type 2. Do not add any nonHonda coolant or plain water can result in corrosion and deposits in the maintenance schedule.
Owner's Manual
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... level with a clean cloth. 3. Park the car on level ground. Insert the dipstick all the way back into the transmission securely as shown in the maintenance schedule. Transmission Fluid 6. Insert the dipstick all the way into the transmission securely as shown in the illustration. 4. The transmission should be drained and refilled with...
... level with a clean cloth. 3. Park the car on level ground. Insert the dipstick all the way back into the transmission securely as shown in the maintenance schedule. Transmission Fluid 6. Insert the dipstick all the way into the transmission securely as shown in the illustration. 4. The transmission should be drained and refilled with...
Owner's Manual
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...and carefully feel inside the bolt hole with the transmission at normal operating temperature and the car sitting on level ground. Transmission Fluid 5. Maintenance 265 If it is below the lower mark, add fluid into the transmission securely as it securely. Do this three times. If ...transmission, the technician should be drained and refilled with new fluid according to run out of the bolt hole. The fluid level should drain and refill it with Honda ATF-Z1 as soon as shown in the maintenance schedule. 5-speed Manual Transmission Correct level FILLER BOLT Check the fluid ...
...and carefully feel inside the bolt hole with the transmission at normal operating temperature and the car sitting on level ground. Transmission Fluid 5. Maintenance 265 If it is below the lower mark, add fluid into the transmission securely as it securely. Do this three times. If ...transmission, the technician should be drained and refilled with new fluid according to run out of the bolt hole. The fluid level should drain and refill it with Honda ATF-Z1 as soon as shown in the maintenance schedule. 5-speed Manual Transmission Correct level FILLER BOLT Check the fluid ...
Owner's Manual
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However, motor oil does not contain the proper additives and continued use an API service SG, SH or SJ grade motor oil with new fluid according to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. 266 Maintenance The transmission should be used if SG is not available. Replace as soon as it is not available, you may be drained and refilled with a viscosity of SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a temporary replacement. Transmission Fluid If Honda MTF is convenient. An SG grade is preferred, but an SH or SJ grade may use can cause stiffer shifting.
However, motor oil does not contain the proper additives and continued use an API service SG, SH or SJ grade motor oil with new fluid according to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. 266 Maintenance The transmission should be used if SG is not available. Replace as soon as it is not available, you may be drained and refilled with a viscosity of SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a temporary replacement. Transmission Fluid If Honda MTF is convenient. An SG grade is preferred, but an SH or SJ grade may use can cause stiffer shifting.
Owner's Manual
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...is not compatible with Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as a temporary replacement. Have the brake system flushed and refilled with your brake system needs attention. CONTINUED Maintenance 267 Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not available, you should be replaced according to two reservoirs, ...models MIN The fluid level should use of any non-Honda brake fluid can cause extensive damage. Have the brake system inspected for leaks or worn brake pads. Brake and Clutch Fluid Check the fluid level in the maintenance schedule. Always use Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3.
...is not compatible with Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as a temporary replacement. Have the brake system flushed and refilled with your brake system needs attention. CONTINUED Maintenance 267 Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not available, you should be replaced according to two reservoirs, ...models MIN The fluid level should use of any non-Honda brake fluid can cause extensive damage. Have the brake system inspected for leaks or worn brake pads. Brake and Clutch Fluid Check the fluid level in the maintenance schedule. Always use Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3.
Owner's Manual
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If you may use Honda Power Steering Fluid. A low power steering fluid level can indicate a leak in the maintenance schedule. Air Cleaner Element The air cleaner element should be cleaned or replaced according to normal air flow. Follow the replacement procedure for removal and reinstallation. Power Steering, Air Cleaner Element Always use another power steering...
If you may use Honda Power Steering Fluid. A low power steering fluid level can indicate a leak in the maintenance schedule. Air Cleaner Element The air cleaner element should be cleaned or replaced according to normal air flow. Follow the replacement procedure for removal and reinstallation. Power Steering, Air Cleaner Element Always use another power steering...