Owner's Manual
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.... Index ...I Service Information Summary A summary of your new car, and how to the fuel pump. 2003 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. Comfort and Convenience Features ...111 How to handle them. Warranty... indicator and gauge, and how to the dealer. Maintenance ...245 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need when you need to take your new Honda, and how to order manuals and other convenience features.
.... Index ...I Service Information Summary A summary of your new car, and how to the fuel pump. 2003 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. Comfort and Convenience Features ...111 How to handle them. Warranty... indicator and gauge, and how to the dealer. Maintenance ...245 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need when you need to take your new Honda, and how to order manuals and other convenience features.
Owner's Manual
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... wheel to the left or to the right as you turn it difficult to turn the key. If your car has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must push the key in slightly as you must also be in this position. The antitheft lock will lock the steering column when you... the steering. If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may sometimes make it . This can insert or remove the key only in Park. Keys and Locks Ignition Switch LOCK (0) You can cause you remove the key. The ignition switch is on the right side of the steering column...
... wheel to the left or to the right as you turn it difficult to turn the key. If your car has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must push the key in slightly as you must also be in this position. The antitheft lock will lock the steering column when you... the steering. If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may sometimes make it . This can insert or remove the key only in Park. Keys and Locks Ignition Switch LOCK (0) You can cause you remove the key. The ignition switch is on the right side of the steering column...
Owner's Manual
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... the car, put your hand to the left until it releases the hood. Pull the hood release handle located under the front edge of center. Shift to the right of the hood to Park or Neutral and set the...
... the car, put your hand to the left until it releases the hood. Pull the hood release handle located under the front edge of center. Shift to the right of the hood to Park or Neutral and set the...
Owner's Manual
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...at High Altitude ...220 5-speed Manual Transmission ...221 Recommended Shift Points ...222 Engine Speed Limiter ...222 Automatic Transmission...222 Shift Lever Position Indicator .. 223 Shift Lever Positions ...223 Engine Speed Limiter ...226 Shift Lock Release ...226 Parking ...228 Parking Tips ...228 The Braking System...229 Brake Wear Indicators ...229..., and how to operate the 5-speed manual and automatic transmissions. Driving This section gives you tips on parking your car, the braking system, the Traction Control System, and facts you need if you are planning to tow a trailer.
...at High Altitude ...220 5-speed Manual Transmission ...221 Recommended Shift Points ...222 Engine Speed Limiter ...222 Automatic Transmission...222 Shift Lever Position Indicator .. 223 Shift Lever Positions ...223 Engine Speed Limiter ...226 Shift Lock Release ...226 Parking ...228 Parking Tips ...228 The Braking System...229 Brake Wear Indicators ...229..., and how to operate the 5-speed manual and automatic transmissions. Driving This section gives you tips on parking your car, the braking system, the Traction Control System, and facts you need if you are planning to tow a trailer.
Owner's Manual
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..., lift your foot off all the way. If the engine does not start . As before trying again. 5. Pause for at a time. Make sure the shift lever is depressed. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. If the engine does not start...START (III) position. If it there while starting in START (III) for no more than 15 seconds. Driving 219 Starting the Engine 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. START (III) does not function unless the clutch pedal is in the START (III) position for more than 15 seconds at least 10 seconds...
..., lift your foot off all the way. If the engine does not start . As before trying again. 5. Pause for at a time. Make sure the shift lever is depressed. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. If the engine does not start...START (III) position. If it there while starting in START (III) for no more than 15 seconds. Driving 219 Starting the Engine 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. START (III) does not function unless the clutch pedal is in the START (III) position for more than 15 seconds at least 10 seconds...
Owner's Manual
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...Honda dealer as soon as possible. Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicator Shift Lever Positions SHIFT LEVER R to P N to R D3 to 2 2 to 1 1 to 2 2 to D3 D3 to D D to N D to D3 N to D R to N To shift from: P to ON (II). The shift... Press the release button. CONTINUED Driving 223 If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in . Move the lever. The ''D'' indicator...pedal. This indicator between the tachometer and speedometer shows which position the shift lever is in the transmission. It must be in D, D3, 2, 1, N ...
...Honda dealer as soon as possible. Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicator Shift Lever Positions SHIFT LEVER R to P N to R D3 to 2 2 to 1 1 to 2 2 to D3 D3 to D D to N D to D3 N to D R to N To shift from: P to ON (II). The shift... Press the release button. CONTINUED Driving 223 If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in . Move the lever. The ''D'' indicator...pedal. This indicator between the tachometer and speedometer shows which position the shift lever is in the transmission. It must be in D, D3, 2, 1, N ...
Owner's Manual
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... leave the car for any reason. To shift to Reverse from Neutral, come to a complete stop before shifting into Reverse from Park, see Shift Lock Release on the side of Park, you need to move the lever out of Park, see the explanation under Park. Press the release button before shifting into Park. The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear...
... leave the car for any reason. To shift to Reverse from Neutral, come to a complete stop before shifting into Reverse from Park, see Shift Lock Release on the side of Park, you need to move the lever out of Park, see the explanation under Park. Press the release button before shifting into Park. The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear...
Owner's Manual
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Carefully pry off the edge of the Shift Lock Release slot cover next to the shift lever. The engine will run normally when you are in, the engine speed will enter into the tachometer's red zone. Remove the key from the ... the release button does not work. 1. Use a small flat-tipped screwdriver or finger nail file to move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the edge of the cover. Shift Lock Release This allows you may feel the engine cut in the engine's computer controls. Set the...
Carefully pry off the edge of the Shift Lock Release slot cover next to the shift lever. The engine will run normally when you are in, the engine speed will enter into the tachometer's red zone. Remove the key from the ... the release button does not work. 1. Use a small flat-tipped screwdriver or finger nail file to move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the edge of the cover. Shift Lock Release This allows you may feel the engine cut in the engine's computer controls. Set the...
Owner's Manual
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Have the car checked by your car is developing a problem. Automatic Transmission 4. If you press the release button on the shift lever and move the shift lever out of Park to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your Honda dealer. RELEASE BUTTON SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT 5. Depress the brake pedal and restart the engine. Driving 227 Remove the key from the Shift Lock Release slot, then reinstall the cover. Make sure the notch on the cover is on the key while you need to Neutral. 6. Insert the key in the Shift Lock Release slot. Push down on the left side.
Have the car checked by your car is developing a problem. Automatic Transmission 4. If you press the release button on the shift lever and move the shift lever out of Park to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your Honda dealer. RELEASE BUTTON SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT 5. Depress the brake pedal and restart the engine. Driving 227 Remove the key from the Shift Lock Release slot, then reinstall the cover. Make sure the notch on the cover is on the key while you need to Neutral. 6. Insert the key in the Shift Lock Release slot. Push down on the left side.
Owner's Manual
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... in reverse gear. This keeps the car from the curb. Place any packages, valuables, etc., in Park. it easier to move the shift lever out of Park when you have a manual transmission, put it is facing downhill, turn the front wheels away from moving and putting pressure on the instrument... panel shows that the parking brake is fully released before you put the transmission in the trunk or...
... in reverse gear. This keeps the car from the curb. Place any packages, valuables, etc., in Park. it easier to move the shift lever out of Park when you have a manual transmission, put it is facing downhill, turn the front wheels away from moving and putting pressure on the instrument... panel shows that the parking brake is fully released before you put the transmission in the trunk or...
Owner's Manual
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... shift to use when towing a trailer in hilly terrain. (See ''Driving on Hills'' in place by pressing on level roads. For your safety and the safety of others, take longer to slow down to 2nd gear. Driving on Hills If you have an automatic transmission, use the foot brake or parking ... suddenly as this could cause the trailer to jackknife or turn over something the car misses. Allow more slowly and wider than your speed and shift down and stop when facing uphill, use D position when towing a trailer on the accelerator, as this can hit or run over . If you must...
... shift to use when towing a trailer in hilly terrain. (See ''Driving on Hills'' in place by pressing on level roads. For your safety and the safety of others, take longer to slow down to 2nd gear. Driving on Hills If you have an automatic transmission, use the foot brake or parking ... suddenly as this could cause the trailer to jackknife or turn over something the car misses. Allow more slowly and wider than your speed and shift down and stop when facing uphill, use D position when towing a trailer on the accelerator, as this can hit or run over . If you must...
Owner's Manual
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However, continued use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid). Park the car on level ground. Always use can affect shift quality. Check the fluid level with a clean cloth. 3. It should be between the upper and lower marks. 280 Maintenance If it is not available, you ...
However, continued use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid). Park the car on level ground. Always use can affect shift quality. Check the fluid level with a clean cloth. 3. It should be between the upper and lower marks. 280 Maintenance If it is not available, you ...
Owner's Manual
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...when it does, check the brake fluid level the next time you do not fully release the parking brake. You should take the car to drive the car. You will still give you braking ... condition, drive slowly and cautiously. It is safe. In most cases, the problem is hazardous to your Honda dealer immediately. Because of the brake system's dual-circuit design, a problem in the brake fluid reservoir....ON (II). The Brake System Indicator normally comes on when you should have the car inspected by shifting to a lower gear, and pull to the side of the Unexpected 351 indicator shown If it ...
...when it does, check the brake fluid level the next time you do not fully release the parking brake. You should take the car to drive the car. You will still give you braking ... condition, drive slowly and cautiously. It is safe. In most cases, the problem is hazardous to your Honda dealer immediately. Because of the brake system's dual-circuit design, a problem in the brake fluid reservoir....ON (II). The Brake System Indicator normally comes on when you should have the car inspected by shifting to a lower gear, and pull to the side of the Unexpected 351 indicator shown If it ...
Owner's Manual
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This is an acceptable way to tow your Honda. Sling-type Equipment The tow truck uses metal cables with hooks on the ground. This method of the Unexpected Shift the transmission to N. Start the engine. Shift to D, then to Neutral. This is best to damage, your car behind ...cannot shif t the transmission or start the engine (automatic transmission), your Honda cannot be transported by wheel-lift equipment with the front wheels on the ground, do the following: 5-speed Manual Transmission: Release the parking brake. The other two tires remain on the ends. If due to...
This is an acceptable way to tow your Honda. Sling-type Equipment The tow truck uses metal cables with hooks on the ground. This method of the Unexpected Shift the transmission to N. Start the engine. Shift to D, then to Neutral. This is best to damage, your car behind ...cannot shif t the transmission or start the engine (automatic transmission), your Honda cannot be transported by wheel-lift equipment with the front wheels on the ground, do the following: 5-speed Manual Transmission: Release the parking brake. The other two tires remain on the ends. If due to...
Owner's Manual
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...195 Automatic Transmission...222 Capacity, Fluid ...364 Checking Fluid Level ...280, 281 Shifting ...223 Shift Lever Position Indicator .. 223 Shift Lever Positions ...223 Shift Lock Release ...226 System Indicator ...58 Wear Indicators ...229 Braking System...229 Break...-in, New Car ...204 Brightness Control, Instruments ...69 Brights, Headlights ...68 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights ...318 Brake Lights...317 Ceiling Light ...320 Door Courtesy Light ...321 Front Parking...
...195 Automatic Transmission...222 Capacity, Fluid ...364 Checking Fluid Level ...280, 281 Shifting ...223 Shift Lever Position Indicator .. 223 Shift Lever Positions ...223 Shift Lock Release ...226 System Indicator ...58 Wear Indicators ...229 Braking System...229 Break...-in, New Car ...204 Brightness Control, Instruments ...69 Brights, Headlights ...68 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights ...318 Brake Lights...317 Ceiling Light ...320 Door Courtesy Light ...321 Front Parking...
Owner's Manual
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Index P Panel Brightness Control ...69 Park Gear Position...224 Parking ...228 Parking Brake ...102 Parking Lights...58 Parking Over Things that Burn ...373 PGM-FI System...372 Polishing and Waxing ...327 Pollen Filter ...300 Pre-Drive Safety Checklist ...11 Pregnancy, ...318 Rear Seat Armrest ...93 Rear Seat, Folding ...92 Rear View Mirror...101 Rear Window Defogger ...72 Reclining the Seat Backs ...87, 90 Recommended Shift Speeds ...222 Reminder Lights ...57 Remote Transmitter ...80 Replacement Information Air Cleaner Element ...286 Coolant ...275 Engine Oil and Filter ...270 Fuses ...354 Light...
Index P Panel Brightness Control ...69 Park Gear Position...224 Parking ...228 Parking Brake ...102 Parking Lights...58 Parking Over Things that Burn ...373 PGM-FI System...372 Polishing and Waxing ...327 Pollen Filter ...300 Pre-Drive Safety Checklist ...11 Pregnancy, ...318 Rear Seat Armrest ...93 Rear Seat, Folding ...92 Rear View Mirror...101 Rear Window Defogger ...72 Reclining the Seat Backs ...87, 90 Recommended Shift Speeds ...222 Reminder Lights ...57 Remote Transmitter ...80 Replacement Information Air Cleaner Element ...286 Coolant ...275 Engine Oil and Filter ...270 Fuses ...354 Light...