2001 HONDA ACCORD parking brake

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indicates a problem with the car’s
brake system. In most cases, the
problem is a low f luid level in the
brake f luid reservoir. Press lightly on
the brake pedal to see if it f eels
normal. If it does, check the brake
f luid level the next time you stop at a
service station (see page ). If the
fluid level is low, take the car to your
dealer and have the brake system
inspected f or leaks or worn brake
pads.
However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. Because of the
brake system’s dual-circuit design, a
problem in one part of the system
will still give you braking at two
wheels. You will f eel the brake pedal
go down much f arther bef ore the car
begins to slow down, and you will
have to press harder on the pedal.
The distance needed to stop will be
much longer. Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the
longer distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the car. You
should have it towed, and repaired as
soon as possible. (See
on page .)
If you must drive the car a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and cautiously.
The Brake System Indicator
normallycomesonwhenyouturn
the ignition switch ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking brake.
It comes on and stays lit if you do not
f ully release the parking brake. 251
320Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed 313
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Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD ,thentoN.
Turn of f the engine.
If your car needs to be towed, call a
prof essional towing service or, if you
belong to one, an organization that
provides roadside assistance. Never
tow your car behind another vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
There are three popular types of
prof essional towing equipment.
The operator
loads your car on the back of a truck.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront or rear) and lif t
them of f the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground. The tow
truck uses metal cables with hooks
on the ends. These hooks go around
parts of the f rame or suspension and
the cables lif t that end of the car of f
the ground. Your car’s suspension
and body can be seriously damaged.
If your Honda cannot be transported
by f lat-bed, it should be towed by
wheel-lif t equipment with the f ront
wheels of f the ground. If due to
damage, your car must be towed
with the f ront wheels on the ground,
do the f ollowing:
Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to Neutral. With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the car no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
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Automatic Transmission:
5-speed Manual Transmission
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-L if t Equipment Sling-t ype Equipment
This is the best way to transport
your Honda.
T his is
an acceptable way to tow your
Honda. T his method of towing is
unacceptable.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
320 Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
car must be transported with the f ront
wheels of f the ground.

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation 327
Lights Battery
Fuses
Alignment
Engine
3.39 x 3.82 in (86.0 x 97.0 mm)137.5 cu-in (2,254 cm
)
12 V 60 W (HB3)
12 V 51 W (HB4)
12 V 24/2.2 CP
12 V 3 CP
12 V 21 W
12 V 21/5 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 21 W
12 V 21 W
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
3CP7W5W
2CP
1.8 W
12 V
12 V 52 AH/5 HR
55 AH/5 HR
3°00’0°30’0°
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm)
182.8 cu-in (2,997 cm)
8.8 : 1
9.3 : 1
9.4 : 1
Headlights
Front turn signal/Side marker
lights
Front parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Taillight
High-mount brake light
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Trunk lights
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror light
Capacity
Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
CamberCaster
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC,
SOHC VTEC 4-cylinder, SOHC
6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine
See page 321 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door on each side of the
dashboard.
See page 320 or the fuse box
cover. See spark plug maintenance sec-
tion pages 257 and 259 .
FrontRear
FrontRear
Front
HighLow
1: DX
2: LX,EX
3 : 6-cylinder models
4-cylinder
6-cylinder 3
3
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Accessories and Modif ications . 186
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Accessories . 186
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Additional Safety Precaution . 187
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Modif ications . 187
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 74
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Accessory Power Socket . 106
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Additives, Engine Oil . 234
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Airbag (SRS) . 9
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Air Cleaner Element . 253
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Air Conditioning . 110
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Maintenance . 265
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Usage . 110
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Air Conditioning Filter . 266
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Air Pressure, Tires . 268
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 331
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Antif reeze . 239
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Description . 204
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Indicator . 55, 205
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Operation . 204
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 73
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Appearance Care . 287
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Audio System . 125, 137,153 ...............
Automatic Speed Control . 68
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Automatic Transmission . 196
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Capacity,Fluid .326
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Checking Fluid Level . 247, 249
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Shif ting . 196
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 197
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Shif t Lever Positions . 197
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Shif t Lock Release . 200
Battery ......
Charging System Light . 54, 310
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Jump Starting . 304
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Maintenance . 260
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Specif ications . 329
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Bef ore Driving . 177
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Belts, Seat . 8
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Beverage Holder . 104
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Body Repair . 296
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 204
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Break-in, New Linings . 178
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Bulb Replacement . 281
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Fluid . 251
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Parking . 101 .........................
System Indicator . 55
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Wear Indicators . 203
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Braking System . 203
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Break-in, New Car . 178
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 63
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Brights, Headlights . 62
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 281
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Brake Lights . 281
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Ceiling Light . 282
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Courtesy Light . 283
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Front Parking Lights . 278
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Front Side Marker Lights . 277
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Headlights . 276
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High-mount Brake Light . 281
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License Plate Lights . 281
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Specif ications . 327
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Spotlight . 283
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Trunk Light . 284
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Turn Signal Lights . 277
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Bulbs, Halogen . 276
Index
A
B
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Radiator Overheating . 309
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Radio/Cassette Sound System . 125
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 281
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Rear Seat Armrest . 94
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Rear Seat, Folding . 93
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Rear View Mirror . 99
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Rear Window Def ogger . 66 .........
Reclining the Seat Backs . 88, 91
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 196
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Reminder Lights . 53
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Remote Transmitter . 75
Replacement Inf ormation
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Air Cleaner Element . 253
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Coolant . 241
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Engine Oil and Filter . 235
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Fuses . 318
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Light Bulbs . 278
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Schedule . 224
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Spark Plugs . 256, 258
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Tires . 271
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Wiper Blades . 263
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash . 42
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 184
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Restraint, Child . 19
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Reverse Gear Position . 198
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Rotation, Tire . 271
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Parking Brake . 101
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Parking Lights . 63
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 335
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PGM-FI System . 334
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Polishing and Waxing . 289
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Protecting Adults . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Protecting Children . 19
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Protecting Inf ants . 28
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Protecting Larger Children . 34
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Protecting Small Children . 31
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 37
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Saf ety Belts . 8
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 344 .................................
Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9
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Door Locks . 10
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Head Restraints . 10
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Seat Belts . 8
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Seats & Seat-Backs . 10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 50
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8
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Additional Information . 40
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 41
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Cleaning . 292
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 40
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Maintenance . 42
Reminder Light and
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Beeper . 40, 54
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System Components . 40
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Use During Pregnancy . 17
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Seats, Adjusting the . 88
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Security System . 175
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Serial Number . 324
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Service Intervals . 224
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Service Manual . 345
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Service Station Procedures . 178
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