Owner's Manual
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Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 55 2008 Accord Sedan instrument panel is shown. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN MONITOR (P.60) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P....(P.59) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.56, 370) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.56, 369) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.56, 369) : If equipped FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR (P.59) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.62) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.61) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.58) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.57) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.61) PARKING BRAKE...
Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 55 2008 Accord Sedan instrument panel is shown. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN MONITOR (P.60) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P....(P.59) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.56, 370) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.56, 369) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.56, 369) : If equipped FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR (P.59) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.62) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.61) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.58) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.57) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.61) PARKING BRAKE...
Owner's Manual
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... (TPMS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 59 2008 Accord Sedan If it indicates that one or more information, see page 357 ), and have the system checked. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators... of the road when it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. Fuel Economy Indicator All V6 models While the engine is a problem with the compact spare (see page 295 .
... (TPMS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 59 2008 Accord Sedan If it indicates that one or more information, see page 357 ), and have the system checked. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators... of the road when it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. Fuel Economy Indicator All V6 models While the engine is a problem with the compact spare (see page 295 .
Owner's Manual
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... important fluids. The information in Period ...260 Fuel Recommendation ...260 Service Station Procedures ...261 Refueling...261 Check Fuel Cap Message ...262 Opening and Closing the Hood ...264 Oil Check ...266 Engine Coolant Check ...267 Fuel Economy ...268 Accessories and Modifications ...271 Carrying Cargo ...273 Before Driving 259 2008 Accord Sedan Main Menu Before Driving Before you...
... important fluids. The information in Period ...260 Fuel Recommendation ...260 Service Station Procedures ...261 Refueling...261 Check Fuel Cap Message ...262 Opening and Closing the Hood ...264 Oil Check ...266 Engine Coolant Check ...267 Fuel Economy ...268 Accessories and Modifications ...271 Carrying Cargo ...273 Before Driving 259 2008 Accord Sedan Main Menu Before Driving Before you...
Owner's Manual
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...shifting to a lower gear. 260 2008 Accord Sedan You should also follow these additives may hear a knocking noise from the engine if you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly ...recommend, in areas where it is designed to come on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping noise that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits...
...shifting to a lower gear. 260 2008 Accord Sedan You should also follow these additives may hear a knocking noise from the engine if you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly ...recommend, in areas where it is designed to come on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping noise that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits...
Owner's Manual
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... city and highway driving. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. Highway MPG Represents a mixture of rural and interstate driving, in free-flowing traffic. EPA label shown) Estimated Annual Fuel Cost achieved is also provided. vehicles.gc.ca) 268 2008 Accord Sedan A range of miles per gallon achieved is...
... city and highway driving. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. Highway MPG Represents a mixture of rural and interstate driving, in free-flowing traffic. EPA label shown) Estimated Annual Fuel Cost achieved is also provided. vehicles.gc.ca) 268 2008 Accord Sedan A range of miles per gallon achieved is...
Owner's Manual
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Poor maintenance can significantly reduce fuel economy. For example: 269 2008 Accord Sedan Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are more efficient when warmed up) Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running Improperly inflated tires Improving Fuel Economy Vehicle Maintenance Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see...
Poor maintenance can significantly reduce fuel economy. For example: 269 2008 Accord Sedan Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are more efficient when warmed up) Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running Improperly inflated tires Improving Fuel Economy Vehicle Maintenance Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Minimize the use more fuel efficient than a cold one of information about your actual fuel economy. A warmed-up engine is the recommended source of the simple calculations above. 270 2008 Accord Sedan Use the fresh-air ventilation when possible. Using frequency of fill-ups or taking fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate...
Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Minimize the use more fuel efficient than a cold one of information about your actual fuel economy. A warmed-up engine is the recommended source of the simple calculations above. 270 2008 Accord Sedan Use the fresh-air ventilation when possible. Using frequency of fill-ups or taking fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate...
Owner's Manual
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... for the gear you good fuel economy and effective emissions control. If this occurs, you reduce the rpm below the red zone. The engine will run and accelerate smoothly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Drive in the engine's computer controls. Driving 283 2008 Accord Sedan Before downshifting, make sure...
... for the gear you good fuel economy and effective emissions control. If this occurs, you reduce the rpm below the red zone. The engine will run and accelerate smoothly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Drive in the engine's computer controls. Driving 283 2008 Accord Sedan Before downshifting, make sure...
Owner's Manual
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...system (ABS) helps you apply the brake pedal. It also keeps your foot on all the time. If not, apply them . 290 2008 Accord Sedan If the brake pads need replacing, you will screech all the time, confusing drivers behind you depress the brake pedal hard in your ...feel normal. Apply the brakes moderately to occasionally squeal or squeak when you do . Check the brakes after driving through deep water. In addition, fuel economy can be reduced. If one circuit should develop a problem, you will still have the brake pads replaced, they will hear a distinctive, metallic ...
...system (ABS) helps you apply the brake pedal. It also keeps your foot on all the time. If not, apply them . 290 2008 Accord Sedan If the brake pads need replacing, you will screech all the time, confusing drivers behind you depress the brake pedal hard in your ...feel normal. Apply the brakes moderately to occasionally squeal or squeak when you do . Check the brakes after driving through deep water. In addition, fuel economy can be reduced. If one circuit should develop a problem, you will still have the brake pads replaced, they will hear a distinctive, metallic ...
Owner's Manual
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...Honda Motor Oil is the preferred 5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle to improve cold weather starting and fuel economy. You must follow the oil and filter change intervals shown on the container's label. 5W-20 oil is formulated for yearround protection of your vehicle. Ambient Temperature API CERTIFICATION SEAL Maintenance 317 2008 Accord... Sedan Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle does not require any oil additives. Make sure the API Certification Seal says ''For Gasoline Engines.'' The oil viscosity or weight is the proper weight. Additives may use Honda Motor Oil...
...Honda Motor Oil is the preferred 5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle to improve cold weather starting and fuel economy. You must follow the oil and filter change intervals shown on the container's label. 5W-20 oil is formulated for yearround protection of your vehicle. Ambient Temperature API CERTIFICATION SEAL Maintenance 317 2008 Accord... Sedan Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle does not require any oil additives. Make sure the API Certification Seal says ''For Gasoline Engines.'' The oil viscosity or weight is the proper weight. Additives may use Honda Motor Oil...
Owner's Manual
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Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from road hazards, and wear unevenly. Even though your vehicle is low. Check the air pressures when the tires ... tires must be the proper type and size, in this owner's manual regarding tire inflation and maintenance. Even tires that are cold. Maintenance CONTINUED 343 2008 Accord Sedan The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warns you think a tire might be low, check it immediately with adequate tread, and correctly inflated. If you...
Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from road hazards, and wear unevenly. Even though your vehicle is low. Check the air pressures when the tires ... tires must be the proper type and size, in this owner's manual regarding tire inflation and maintenance. Even tires that are cold. Maintenance CONTINUED 343 2008 Accord Sedan The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warns you think a tire might be low, check it immediately with adequate tread, and correctly inflated. If you...
Owner's Manual
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... indicator. Refer to Emissions Testing for the emissions systems. In some states, part of driving under various conditions to a loose or missing fuel fill cap. Readiness Codes Your vehicle has certain ''readiness codes'' that are set . If you have recently refueled your vehicle has been disconnected...to make sure 370 2008 Accord Sedan If it blinks five times, the readiness codes are not set, the test cannot be erased. If the indicator comes on for an emissions test until it clicks at least once. Those repairs may have your fuel economy and cause increased emissions....
... indicator. Refer to Emissions Testing for the emissions systems. In some states, part of driving under various conditions to a loose or missing fuel fill cap. Readiness Codes Your vehicle has certain ''readiness codes'' that are set . If you have recently refueled your vehicle has been disconnected...to make sure 370 2008 Accord Sedan If it blinks five times, the readiness codes are not set, the test cannot be erased. If the indicator comes on for an emissions test until it clicks at least once. Those repairs may have your fuel economy and cause increased emissions....
Owner's Manual
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...Lights...72 Folding Rear Seat ...97 Four-way Flashers ...73 Front Airbags ...9, 23 Fuel ...260 Check Fuel Cap Message ...262 Fill Door and Cap...261 Gauge ...66 Low Fuel Indicator ...61 Octane Requirement ...260 Oxygenated ...261 Tank, Refueling ...261 CONTINUED E Economy, Fuel ...268 Emergencies...355 Battery, Jump Starting ...364 Brake System Indicator ...371 Changing ... ...370 Overheated Engine ...367 Towing ...379 Emergency Brake ...109 Emergency Flashers ...73 Emergency Towing ...379 F Fan, Interior ...121, 128 Features ...119 Filling the Fuel Tank ...261 INDEX III 2008 Accord Sedan
...Lights...72 Folding Rear Seat ...97 Four-way Flashers ...73 Front Airbags ...9, 23 Fuel ...260 Check Fuel Cap Message ...262 Fill Door and Cap...261 Gauge ...66 Low Fuel Indicator ...61 Octane Requirement ...260 Oxygenated ...261 Tank, Refueling ...261 CONTINUED E Economy, Fuel ...268 Emergencies...355 Battery, Jump Starting ...364 Brake System Indicator ...371 Changing ... ...370 Overheated Engine ...367 Towing ...379 Emergency Brake ...109 Emergency Flashers ...73 Emergency Towing ...379 F Fan, Interior ...121, 128 Features ...119 Filling the Fuel Tank ...261 INDEX III 2008 Accord Sedan
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Index Fuel Economy ...268 Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator ...59 Fuses, Checking the ...372 ... Main ...62 DRL (Daytime Running Lights)...61 Fog Lights ...62 Fuel Economy Indicator ...59 High Beam...61 Key (Immobilizer System) ...62 Lights On ...60 Low Fuel ...61 Low Oil Pressure ...56, 369 Low Tire Pressure ...59...Improving ...268, 269 Gasoline ...260 Gauge ...66 Low Fuel Indicator ...61 Octane Requirement ...260 Tank, Refueling ...261 Gas Station Procedures...261 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...66 Fuel ...66 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...284 Manual Transmission ...
Main Menu Index Fuel Economy ...268 Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator ...59 Fuses, Checking the ...372 ... Main ...62 DRL (Daytime Running Lights)...61 Fog Lights ...62 Fuel Economy Indicator ...59 High Beam...61 Key (Immobilizer System) ...62 Lights On ...60 Low Fuel ...61 Low Oil Pressure ...56, 369 Low Tire Pressure ...59...Improving ...268, 269 Gasoline ...260 Gauge ...66 Low Fuel Indicator ...61 Octane Requirement ...260 Tank, Refueling ...261 Gas Station Procedures...261 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...66 Fuel ...66 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...284 Manual Transmission ...