2001 HONDA ACCORD oil

Open the hood.Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Insert the new bulb into the hole
and turn it one-quarter turn clock-
wise to lock it in place.
If you need to change a bulb on
thepassenger’sside(onthe
driver’s side on 6-cylinder models),
remove the radiator reserve tank.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by squeezing the
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector of f the bulb. Reinstall the radiator reserve tank.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your car was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be required.
Adjustment of the headlights should
be perf ormed by a Honda technician
or other qualif ied mechanic.
Your car has two bulbs on each side,
four in total. Make sure you are
replacing the bulb that is burned out.
Your car uses halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
1. 2.3. 4. 7.
6.
5.
(Passenger’s side on 4-cylinder
models, driver’s side on 6-cylinder
models)
Lights
Maint enance
Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight Bulb 276
BBUULLBB
TTAABB
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.

Block the rear wheels.
Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter
(see page ).
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(5-speed manual) or Park
(automatic).
If you need to park your car f or an
extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your car back on the road. If
possible, store your car indoors.
If the car is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the car is being stored indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals.Coverthecarwitha‘‘breathable’’
cover, one made f rom a porous
material such as cotton.
Nonporous materials, such as
plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, run the engine f or a
while periodically (pref erably once
amonth).
If you store your car f or 12 months
or longer, have your Honda dealer
perf orm the inspections called f or in
the 24 months/30,000 miles (48,000
km) maintenance schedule as soon
as you take it out of storage (see
page ). The replacements called
f or in the maintenance schedule are
not needed unless the car has
actually reached that time or mileage.
235
224
St oring Your Car
Maint enance285

This section covers the more-
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your car towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire . 296
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 297
..........
If Your Engine Won’t Start . 302
Nothing Happens or theStarter Motor Operates ............................
Very Slowly . 303
The Starter Operates ................................
Normally . 304
................................
Jump Starting . 304
............
If Your Engine Overheats . 307
.........
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 309
..........
Charging System Indicator . 310
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 311
.......................
Readiness Codes . 312
...............
Brake System Indicator . 313
..................
Closing the Moonroof . 314
..............................................
Fuses . 315
..........
Checking and Replacing . 316
......................
Emergency Towing . 320
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed 295

This indicator should light when the
ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
af ter the engine starts. It should
never come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing, it
indicates that the oil pressure
dropped very low f or a moment, then
recovered. If the indicator stays on
with the engine running, it shows
that the engine has lost oil pressure
and serious engine damage is
possible. In either case, you should
take immediate action.Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Letthecarsitforaminute.Open
the hood and check the oil level
(see page ). Although oil level
and oil pressure are not directly
connected, an engine that is very
low on oil can lose pressure during
cornering and other driving
maneuvers. Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If the light
does not go out within ten seconds,
turn of f the engine. There is a
mechanical problem that needs to
be repaired bef ore you can
continue driving. (See
on page .)
1. 2. 3. 4.
182 234 320
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect edEmergency
Towing
309
LLOOWWOOIILLPPRREESSSSUURREEIINNDDIICCAATTOORRRunning the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the car stopped.

ÎÎ
Î
Î
On Canadian models
1 23456 7 89
10111213 15 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
30 A
7.5 A IG1 Fuel Pump
IG1 SRS
IG2 HAC
R/C Mirror
IG2 Day Light
ECU (ECM/PCM), Cruise
Control
IG1 Moonroof , Washer
ACC
Instrument Panel, Back-up
Lights
IG1 Turn Signals
IG1 Coil
IG1 Wiper
STS Moonroof
Driver Power Seat Recline
Assistant Power Seat
Recline
Driver Power Seat Slide
Assistant Power Seat Slide
Daytime Running Light
Rear Lef t Power Window
Front Right Power Window
Radio, Cigarette Lighter
Small Lights
Interior Light, Courtesy
Lights
Power Door Locks
Clock
ABS Motor Check
Front Lef t Power Window
Rear Right Power Window
On Canadian models
123 4 56789
1011 12 13141516 30 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
10 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
10 A
7.5 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
No. Amps. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
No. Amps.
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed 319
INTERIOR FUSE BOXES
:
DRIVER’S SIDE
PASSENGER’S SIDE
:

µµ µµÎ Î Î
Î Î
Î Î
Î
Î Î
ÎÎÎ Î
Î
Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
326 Dimensions
Weights
Capacities
Air Conditioning
Capacities 188.8 in (4,795 mm)
1.45 US gal (5.5
, 1.21 Imp gal)
1.43 US gal (5.4, 1.19 Imp gal)
1.85 US gal (7.0
, 1.54 Imp gal)
1.82 US gal (6.9, 1.52 Imp gal)
70.3 in (1,785 mm)
56.9 in (1,445 mm)
106.9 in (2,715 mm)
61.2 in (1,555 mm)
60.4 in (1,535 mm)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
25 27 oz (700 750 g) 4.5 US qt (4.3
, 3.8 Imp qt)
4.2 US qt (4.0
, 3.5 Imp qt)
5.9 US qt (5.6
, 4.9 Imp qt)
2.0 US qt (1.9
, 1.7 Imp qt)
2.1 US qt (2.0, 1.8 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5, 2.2 Imp qt)
6.4 US qt (6.1
, 5.4 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5
, 2.2 Imp qt)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6
, 0.13 Imp gal)
4.8 US qt (4.5
, 4.0 Imp qt)
57.3 in (1,455 mm)
1.48 US gal (5.6
, 1.23 Imp gal)
1.98 US gal (7.5
, 1.65 Imp gal)
4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
5.3 US qt (5.0
, 4.4 Imp qt)
3.1 US qt (2.9
, 2.6 Imp qt)
7.6 US qt (7.2
, 6.3 Imp qt)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission oilAutomatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
ND-OIL8
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
16 18 oz (450 500 g)
Fuel tank Approx. Front Rear
6-cylinder models Change
ManualAutomatic
Total ManualAutomatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change Total
Change Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
1: 2:
3 : 6-cylinder models
:
6-cylinder models
:
17.12 US gal (64.8
, 14.26 Imp gal) 1 2
3 3
333 3

CONT INUED
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 186
................................
Accessories . 186
...
Additional Safety Precaution . 187
............................
Modif ications . 187
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 74
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 106
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 234
.....................................
Airbag (SRS) . 9
.....................
Air Cleaner Element . 253
............................
Air Conditioning . 110
..............................
Maintenance . 265
.........................................
Usage . 110
.................
Air Conditioning Filter . 266
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 268
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 331
......................................
Antif reeze . 239
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
................................
Description . 204
...............................
Indicator . 55, 205
...................................
Operation . 204
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 73
..........................
Appearance Care . 287
.................
Audio System . 125, 137,153 ...............
Automatic Speed Control . 68
..............
Automatic Transmission . 196
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .326
.......
Checking Fluid Level . 247, 249
.......................................
Shif ting . 196
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 197
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 197
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 200
Battery ......
Charging System Light . 54, 310
............................
Jump Starting . 304
..............................
Maintenance . 260
............................
Specif ications . 329
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 177
..........................................
Belts, Seat . 8
...........................
Beverage Holder . 104
...................................
Body Repair . 296
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 204
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 178
....................
Bulb Replacement . 281
...........................................
Fluid . 251
.......................................
Parking . 101 .........................
System Indicator . 55
........................
Wear Indicators . 203
.............................
Braking System . 203
........................
Break-in, New Car . 178
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 63
........................
Brights, Headlights . 62
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 281
..............................
Brake Lights . 281
..............................
Ceiling Light . 282
..........................
Courtesy Light . 283
................
Front Parking Lights . 278
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 277
.................................
Headlights . 276
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 281
.................
License Plate Lights . 281
............................
Specif ications . 327
.....................................
Spotlight . 283
...............................
Trunk Light . 284
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 277
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 276
Index
A
B
I

Î
............................
Capacities Chart . 326
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 49
.............................
Carrying Cargo . 188
Cassette Player
............................................
Care . 151
...........................
Operation . 130, 148
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
..........................
CD Changer . 133, 165
.......................................
CD Player . 142
........................
Certif ication Label . 324
............................................
Chains . 273
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 297
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 241
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 235
......................................
When to . 224
...
Charging System Indicator . 54, 310
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 192
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 79
.......................................
Child Seats . 27
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 38
...................................
Cleaner, Air . 253
Cleaning
....................
Aluminum Wheels . 289 ...................................
Carpeting . 290
......................................
Exterior . 288
.........................................
Fabric . 291
.......................................
Interior . 290
...................................
Seat Belts . 292
...........................................
Vinyl . 291
......................................
Window . 292
...............
Climate Control System . 117
.........................
Clock, Setting the . 102
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 252
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 333
........................................
Coin Box . 103
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 194
..............................
Compact Spare . 296
.................
Console Compartment . 103
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 340
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 239
....................................
Checking . 184
.........................
Proper Solution . 239
...................
Temperature Gauge . 59
....................
Corrosion Protection . 293
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 333
..............
Cruise Control Operation . 68 ..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 340
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
.......................................
Dashboard . 52
................
Daytime Running Lights . 63
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 344
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 64
....................................
Dimensions . 328
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 62
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 247, 248
..................................
Engine Oil . 182
..........................
Directional Signals . 64
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 203
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 238
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 74
......................
Power Door Locks . 75
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 329
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 195
.....................................
Drive Belts . 266
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
Index
C
D
II