Owner's Manual
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... to use dashboard and steering column controls. Navigation System Driving ...167 The proper way to navigate through this manual) to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Technical Information ...263 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Comfort and Convenience Features ...101 How to www.helminc.com. Authorized Manuals (U.S. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and...
... to use dashboard and steering column controls. Navigation System Driving ...167 The proper way to navigate through this manual) to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Technical Information ...263 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Comfort and Convenience Features ...101 How to www.helminc.com. Authorized Manuals (U.S. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and...
Owner's Manual
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...driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep your driving trouble-free while it at any questions and concerns. In it, you will be pleased to keep this owner's manual in the instrument panel helps to answer any time. Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in your vehicle...your vehicle. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is dedicated to as event data recorders or sensing and diagnostic modules. Your selection of California to the state of a 2006 Honda Accord was a wise investment. California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This...
...driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep your driving trouble-free while it at any questions and concerns. In it, you will be pleased to keep this owner's manual in the instrument panel helps to answer any time. Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in your vehicle...your vehicle. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is dedicated to as event data recorders or sensing and diagnostic modules. Your selection of California to the state of a 2006 Honda Accord was a wise investment. California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This...
Owner's Manual
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... the seat-back pocket. To ensure that would increase or decrease the weight on . Additional Information About Your Airbags When the airbag is turned off . If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will work properly, do not do anything that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to the floor mat anchor...
... the seat-back pocket. To ensure that would increase or decrease the weight on . Additional Information About Your Airbags When the airbag is turned off . If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will work properly, do not do anything that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to the floor mat anchor...
Owner's Manual
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... Temperature Gauge ...65 Fuel Gauge ...66 Check Fuel Cap Indicator ...66 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...67 Wipers and Washers ...68 Turn Signal and Headlights...69 Automatic Lighting Off Feature ...70 Daytime Running Lights...70 Instrument Panel Brightness ...71 Hazard Warning ...71 Rear Window Defogger ...72 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...73 Keys and Locks ...74 Immobilizer System...75 Ignition Switch ...76 Door Locks ...77 Childproof Door Locks ...78 Remote Transmitter ...78 Trunk...82 Emergency Trunk Opener ...83 Seat Heaters ...84 Seats ...85 Power Seat Adjustment ...85 Driver's Lumbar...
... Temperature Gauge ...65 Fuel Gauge ...66 Check Fuel Cap Indicator ...66 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...67 Wipers and Washers ...68 Turn Signal and Headlights...69 Automatic Lighting Off Feature ...70 Daytime Running Lights...70 Instrument Panel Brightness ...71 Hazard Warning ...71 Rear Window Defogger ...72 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...73 Keys and Locks ...74 Immobilizer System...75 Ignition Switch ...76 Door Locks ...77 Childproof Door Locks ...78 Remote Transmitter ...78 Trunk...82 Emergency Trunk Opener ...83 Seat Heaters ...84 Seats ...85 Power Seat Adjustment ...85 Driver's Lumbar...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle. Maintenance Minder Display The information display in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is installed. This information helps to page 193 for continued troublefree driving. Refer to keep you turn the warning off the ignition. The needle returns to turn off . If it 1 click. If the MIL does not go off, have . Check Fuel Cap...
... vehicle. Maintenance Minder Display The information display in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is installed. This information helps to page 193 for continued troublefree driving. Refer to keep you turn the warning off the ignition. The needle returns to turn off . If it 1 click. If the MIL does not go off, have . Check Fuel Cap...
Owner's Manual
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... driving may cause you can see the instrument panel gauges and the indicator lights. 73 Move the steering wheel up or down . Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped. Instruments and Controls 3. Insert the key in a crash. Push the lever under the steering column all the way down , and in or out to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in the ignition switch...
... driving may cause you can see the instrument panel gauges and the indicator lights. 73 Move the steering wheel up or down . Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped. Instruments and Controls 3. Insert the key in a crash. Push the lever under the steering column all the way down , and in or out to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in the ignition switch...
Owner's Manual
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.... The passenger windows cannot be raised or lowered if the MAIN switch is almost closed. AUTO REVERSE If the driver's window senses any obstacle while it is closing it will reverse direction, and then stop when you have your vehicle checked by operating the windows unintentionally. If the power windows do not operate properly after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse. 1. Start the engine...
.... The passenger windows cannot be raised or lowered if the MAIN switch is almost closed. AUTO REVERSE If the driver's window senses any obstacle while it is closing it will reverse direction, and then stop when you have your vehicle checked by operating the windows unintentionally. If the power windows do not operate properly after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse. 1. Start the engine...
Owner's Manual
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...'s red zone. With the clutch pedal still pressed, start the engine. The Engine Speed Limiter only limits engine speed when the accelerator is stopped: 2. The engine will run normally when you are still unable to shift to Reverse, apply the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to use this occurs, you are in the engine's computer controls. Before downshifting, make sure the engine will enter into the...
...'s red zone. With the clutch pedal still pressed, start the engine. The Engine Speed Limiter only limits engine speed when the accelerator is stopped: 2. The engine will run normally when you are still unable to shift to Reverse, apply the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to use this occurs, you are in the engine's computer controls. Before downshifting, make sure the engine will enter into the...
Owner's Manual
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... federal, state, and regulations. Even if they are recommended or required for your vehicle. Many states and provinces require special outside mirrors when towing a trailer. Towing a Trailer Trailer Brakes Trailer Lights Additional Towing Equipment Honda recommends that any trailer having a total weight of 1,000 lbs (450 kg) or more information on installing electric brakes. Do not attempt to your vehicle warranty. See your trailer dealer for your towing situation. Ask your...
... federal, state, and regulations. Even if they are recommended or required for your vehicle. Many states and provinces require special outside mirrors when towing a trailer. Towing a Trailer Trailer Brakes Trailer Lights Additional Towing Equipment Honda recommends that any trailer having a total weight of 1,000 lbs (450 kg) or more information on installing electric brakes. Do not attempt to your vehicle warranty. See your trailer dealer for your towing situation. Ask your...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle has been properly serviced, and the tires, brakes, suspension, cooling system, and lights are in good operating condition. All items in or on the trailer are properly secured and cannot shift while you have an automatic transmission, use the D position when towing a trailer on level roads. 188 Driving Safely With a Trailer The added weight, length, and height of a trailer will affect your safety and the safety of others, take time to practice driving...
... vehicle has been properly serviced, and the tires, brakes, suspension, cooling system, and lights are in good operating condition. All items in or on the trailer are properly secured and cannot shift while you have an automatic transmission, use the D position when towing a trailer on level roads. 188 Driving Safely With a Trailer The added weight, length, and height of a trailer will affect your safety and the safety of others, take time to practice driving...
Owner's Manual
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... ...205 Changing the Oil and Filter ...206 Windshield Washers ...208 Engine Coolant ...209 Adding Engine Coolant ...209 Transmission Fluid ...211 Automatic Transmission...211 Manual Transmission...214 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...215 Brake Fluid ...216 Clutch Fluid ...216 Power Steering Fluid ...216 Timing Belt ...217 Lights ...218 Seat Belts ...224 Floor Mats ...224 Wiper Blades ...225 Tires ...227 Inflation Guidelines ...227 Recommended Tire Pressures ...228 Tire Inspection ...229 Tire Maintenance ...229 Tire Rotation ...230 Replacing Tires ...231 Wheels and Tires ...231 Winter Driving ...232...
... ...205 Changing the Oil and Filter ...206 Windshield Washers ...208 Engine Coolant ...209 Adding Engine Coolant ...209 Transmission Fluid ...211 Automatic Transmission...211 Manual Transmission...214 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...215 Brake Fluid ...216 Clutch Fluid ...216 Power Steering Fluid ...216 Timing Belt ...217 Lights ...218 Seat Belts ...224 Floor Mats ...224 Wiper Blades ...225 Tires ...227 Inflation Guidelines ...227 Recommended Tire Pressures ...228 Tire Inspection ...229 Tire Maintenance ...229 Tire Rotation ...230 Replacing Tires ...231 Wheels and Tires ...231 Winter Driving ...232...
Owner's Manual
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... Maintenance Minder Symbol A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil 1 Replace engine oil 1 and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes Check parking brake adjustment Inspect these conditions, have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Inspect drive belt Replace transmission fluid Driving in mountainous areas at 60,000 miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) (For A/T only:) Replace spark plugs Replace timing belt and inspect water pump...
... Maintenance Minder Symbol A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil 1 Replace engine oil 1 and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes Check parking brake adjustment Inspect these conditions, have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Inspect drive belt Replace transmission fluid Driving in mountainous areas at 60,000 miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) (For A/T only:) Replace spark plugs Replace timing belt and inspect water pump...
Owner's Manual
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Fluid Locations 4-cylinder Models BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) CLUTCH FLUID (5-speed Manual Transmission only) (Light gray cap) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange handle) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP 202
Fluid Locations 4-cylinder Models BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) CLUTCH FLUID (5-speed Manual Transmission only) (Light gray cap) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange handle) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP 202
Owner's Manual
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... dump it to the environment. Start the engine. If necessary, add more oil. 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models 5. Engine oil change your work. 9. If you change capacity (including filter): (4-cylinder models) 4.4 US qt (4.2 ) (6-cylinder models) 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Maintenance Improper disposal of engine oil can be harmf ul to a recycling center. Do not discard it in a sealed container and take it on the drain bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt. Replace the engine oil fill cap. Tighten it sit for...
... dump it to the environment. Start the engine. If necessary, add more oil. 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models 5. Engine oil change your work. 9. If you change capacity (including filter): (4-cylinder models) 4.4 US qt (4.2 ) (6-cylinder models) 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Maintenance Improper disposal of engine oil can be harmf ul to a recycling center. Do not discard it in a sealed container and take it on the drain bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt. Replace the engine oil fill cap. Tighten it sit for...
Owner's Manual
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.... 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models Do not use . Antif reeze can damage your vehicle's paint, while a vinegar/water solution can damage the windshield washer pump. This increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in the windshield washer reservoir. Check the reservoir's fluid level by removing the cap and looking at least monthly during normal use engine antif reeze or a vinegar/water solution in cold weather. LEVEL GAUGE...
.... 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models Do not use . Antif reeze can damage your vehicle's paint, while a vinegar/water solution can damage the windshield washer pump. This increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in the windshield washer reservoir. Check the reservoir's fluid level by removing the cap and looking at least monthly during normal use engine antif reeze or a vinegar/water solution in cold weather. LEVEL GAUGE...
Owner's Manual
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... Control Operation ...145 Customer Service Office ...278 Daytime Running Lights...70 Defects, Reporting Safety...280 Defogger, Rear Window ...72 Dimensions ...266 Dimming the Headlights ...69 Dipstick Automatic Transmission .. 211, 212 Engine Oil ...159 Directional Signals ...69 Disc Brake Wear Indicators ...179 Disposal of Used Oil ...207 Doors Locking and Unlocking ...77 DOT Tire Quality Grading ...269 Downshifting, Manual Transmission ...170 Driver and Passenger Safety ...7 Driving ...167 Economy ...161 Dual Temperature Control ...111 Brake System Indicator ...253 Changing a Flat Tire...
... Control Operation ...145 Customer Service Office ...278 Daytime Running Lights...70 Defects, Reporting Safety...280 Defogger, Rear Window ...72 Dimensions ...266 Dimming the Headlights ...69 Dipstick Automatic Transmission .. 211, 212 Engine Oil ...159 Directional Signals ...69 Disc Brake Wear Indicators ...179 Disposal of Used Oil ...207 Doors Locking and Unlocking ...77 DOT Tire Quality Grading ...269 Downshifting, Manual Transmission ...170 Driver and Passenger Safety ...7 Driving ...167 Economy ...161 Dual Temperature Control ...111 Brake System Indicator ...253 Changing a Flat Tire...
Owner's Manual
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......87 Heating and Cooling ...102 Heated Mirror ...91 HomeLink Universal Transceiver...14 8 Hood, Opening and Closing the ...157 Hydraulic Clutch ...215 F Fan, Interior...104 Features ...101 Filling the Fuel Tank ...156 Filter Oil ...206 Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level ...214 Manual Transmission Shifting the ...170 Flashers, Hazard Warning...71 Flat Tire, Changing a ...239 Fluids Automatic Transmission .. 211, 212 Brake ...215 Clutch ...215 Manual Transmission ...214 Power Steering...216 Windshield Washer ...208 Folding Rear Seat ...88 Four-way Flashers ...71 G Gas Mileage, Improving...
......87 Heating and Cooling ...102 Heated Mirror ...91 HomeLink Universal Transceiver...14 8 Hood, Opening and Closing the ...157 Hydraulic Clutch ...215 F Fan, Interior...104 Features ...101 Filling the Fuel Tank ...156 Filter Oil ...206 Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level ...214 Manual Transmission Shifting the ...170 Flashers, Hazard Warning...71 Flat Tire, Changing a ...239 Fluids Automatic Transmission .. 211, 212 Brake ...215 Clutch ...215 Manual Transmission ...214 Power Steering...216 Windshield Washer ...208 Folding Rear Seat ...88 Four-way Flashers ...71 G Gas Mileage, Improving...
Owner's Manual
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... Jack, Tire ...239 Jump Starting ...245 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a...170 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...58 Lubricant Specifications Chart ...266 Luggage ...164 K Keys ...74 M Maintenance ...191 Minder ...193 199 Owner's Maintenance Checks ...198 Record ...200 Safety...192 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...251 Manual Transmission...170 Manual Transmission Fluid ...214 Meters, Gauges ...64 Mirrors, Adjusting ...90 Modifications...163 Moonroof ...94 Closing Manually ...254 Operation ...94 L Label, Certification ...264 Lane Change, Signaling ...69 Lap/Shoulder Belts ...20 Lights Bulb Replacement...
... Jack, Tire ...239 Jump Starting ...245 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a...170 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...58 Lubricant Specifications Chart ...266 Luggage ...164 K Keys ...74 M Maintenance ...191 Minder ...193 199 Owner's Maintenance Checks ...198 Record ...200 Safety...192 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...251 Manual Transmission...170 Manual Transmission Fluid ...214 Meters, Gauges ...64 Mirrors, Adjusting ...90 Modifications...163 Moonroof ...94 Closing Manually ...254 Operation ...94 L Label, Certification ...264 Lane Change, Signaling ...69 Lap/Shoulder Belts ...20 Lights Bulb Replacement...
Owner's Manual
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... Airbag Service ...32 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works ...31 How Your SRS Indicator Works ...30 How Your Front Airbags Works ...25 How Your Side Airbags Works ...28 SRS Components ...23 SRS Indicator...30, 59 START (Ignition Key Position) ...76 Starting the Engine...169 With a Dead Battery ...245 Steam Coming from Engine ...248 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...73 Anti-theft Column Lock ...76 Stereo Sound System ...114, 122, 131, 135 Sun Visor...
... Airbag Service ...32 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works ...31 How Your SRS Indicator Works ...30 How Your Front Airbags Works ...25 How Your Side Airbags Works ...28 SRS Components ...23 SRS Indicator...30, 59 START (Ignition Key Position) ...76 Starting the Engine...169 With a Dead Battery ...245 Steam Coming from Engine ...248 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...73 Anti-theft Column Lock ...76 Stereo Sound System ...114, 122, 131, 135 Sun Visor...
Owner's Manual
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.... Oil change capacity (including filter): 4-cylinder models 4.4 US qt (4.2 ) 6-cylinder models 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) preferred, or a DEXRON III ATF as a temporary replacement (see page 214 ). 5-speed manual transmission: Tire Pressure (measured cold): U.S. Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see pages 211 and 212 ). Service Information Summary Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of power steering fluid as...
.... Oil change capacity (including filter): 4-cylinder models 4.4 US qt (4.2 ) 6-cylinder models 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) preferred, or a DEXRON III ATF as a temporary replacement (see page 214 ). 5-speed manual transmission: Tire Pressure (measured cold): U.S. Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see pages 211 and 212 ). Service Information Summary Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of power steering fluid as...
