2002 HONDA ACCORD COUPE Owners Manual

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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
............................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety ........................................................................\
.................................................. ii
Your Car at a Glance ........................................................................\
.............................................................. 2
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
............................................... 5
Proper use and care of your car's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls ........................................................................\
................................................... 55
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
............................... 107
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving ........................................................................\
..................................................................... 191
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
................................................................................... 205
The proper way to start the engine, shift the tr ansmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance ........................................................................\
......................................................................... 233
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer.
Appearance Care ........................................................................\
................................................................. 303
Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected ........................................................................\
....................................... 311
This section covers several problems motorists someti mes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information ........................................................................\
....................................................... 341
ID numbers, dimensions, capaciti es, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ......................................................................357
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) ........................................................................\
....................................... 361
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ........................................................................\
......................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need wh en you pull up to the fuel pump.

T his Owner’s Manual should be considered
a permanent part of the car, and should
remain with the car when it is sold.
T his Owner’s Manual covers all models of
the Accord Coupe. You may f ind
descriptions of equipment and f eatures that
are not on your particular model.
T he inf ormation and specif ications included
in this publication were in ef f ect at the time
of approval f or printing. Honda Motor Co.,
Ltd. reserves the right, however, to
discontinue or change specif ications or
design at any time without notice and
without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
Owner’s Identif ication
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DEALER NAME DEALER NO.
ADDRESS
OWNER’S SIGNATURE
DEALER’S SIGNATURE
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
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CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE

As you read this manual, you will
f ind inf ormation that is preceded by
asymbol. This
inf ormation is intended to help you
avoid damage to your Honda, other
property, or the environment.
Several warranties protect your new Honda. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Af terwards, keep this owner’s manual in your car so you
can ref er to it at any time.
Maintaining your car according to the schedules given in this manual helps
to keep your driving trouble-f ree while it preserves your investment. When
your car needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda dealer’s staf f is
specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your Honda. Your
Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisf action and will be pleased to answer
any questions and concerns.
Calif ornia Proposition 65 Warning This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of
Calif ornia to cause cancer and birth def ects or other reproductive harm. Congratulations! Your selection of a 2002 Honda Accord was a wise
investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
Introduction
WARNING:
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To help you make inf ormed
decisions about saf ety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other inf ormation on labels and in
this manual. This inf ormation alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
You will f ind this important saf ety inf ormation in a variety of f orms,
including:
This entire book is f illed with important saf ety inf ormation please read it
caref ully.
such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
such as Important Saf ety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions. These signal words mean: preceded by a saf ety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: , , or .
Your safety, and the safety of others,
is very important. And operating this
car saf ely is an important
responsibility.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your car. You must use
your own good judgement. on the car.
how to use this car correctly and saf ely.
AFewWordsAboutSafety
Saf ety Section Saf ety Headings Saf ety Messages Saf ety L abels
Instructions DANGER WARNING CAUTION
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You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions. You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

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This section gives you important
inf ormation about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It
shows you how to use seat belts
properly. It explains your Supple-
mental Restraint System. And it tells
you how to properly restrain inf ants
andchildreninyourcar..........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Your Car’s Saf ety Features . 7
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Seat Belts .8
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Airbags .9
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Seats & Seat-Backs .10
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Head Restraints .10
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Door Locks .10
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Protecting Adults .12
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1. Close and Lock the Doors . 12 ...........
2. Adjust the Front Seats . 13
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3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 14
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4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 15
5. Fasten and Position the Seat .....................................
Belts .15
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6. Adjust the Steering Wheel . 17
7. Maintain a Proper Sitting ................................
Position .17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Protecting Children .20
All Children Must Be ...............................
Restrained .20
Children Should Sit in the Back ...........................................
Seat .21
The Passenger’s Front Airbag Poses Serious Risks ...........................
to Children .21
If You Must Drive with Several ...................................
Children .24
If a Child Requires Close ..................................
Attention .24
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Additional Safety Precautions . 24
General Guidelines f or Using ...............................
Child Seats .25
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Protecting Inf ants .29 .........
Protecting Small Children . 33
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Protecting Larger Children . 36
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .40
Additional Inf ormation About Your .................................
Seat Belts .41
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Seat Belt System Components . 41
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .41
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .43
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Seat Belt Maintenance . 44
Additional Inf ormation About ...........................
Your Airbags .45
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SRS Components .45
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .45
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 47
How the SRS Indicator Light .......................................
Works .48
How The Side Airbag Indicator ............................
Light Works .49
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Airbag Service .50
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Additional Safety Precautions . 50
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
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Saf ety Labels .53
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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