2002 HONDA ACCORD COUPE check oil

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 ).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 .)
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.
1.
2.
3. 4.
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L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Emergency
Towing
327
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Running 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.

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No. Amps. Circuits Protected1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 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 Fuel Pump
SRS
Heater Control, A/C Clutch
Relay, Cooling Fan Relay
Power Mirror
Daytime Running Light
ECU (ECM/PCM), Cruise
Control
SRS, Moonroof
ACC Relay
Back-up Lights, Meter
Lights
Turn Signals
IG Coil
Wiper
Starter Signal 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 30 A
20 A
20 A
10 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
7.5 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A Moonroof
Power Seat
Not Used
Power Seat
Not Used
Daytime Running Light
LAF Heater
Moonroof Relay
Passenger’s Power Window
Radio, ACC Socket
Small Light, License Light
Interior Light, Courtesy
Lights
Power Door Locks
Clock, Back Up
ABS Motor Check
Driver’s Power Window
Not Used
On Canadian models
Special Edition, EX, EX-V6
Canadian Special Edition, U.S. LX-V6, and
EX, EX-V6
Canadian models
U.S. models except LX
1:
2:
3:
4:1
2
2
3
4 1
2
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed336
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .58, 328
............................
Jump Starting .321
..............................
Maintenance .274
....................
Specif ications .345, 347
..............................
Bef ore Driving .191
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,41
...........................
Beverage Holder .101
...................................
Body Repair .310 Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 218
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 192
............
Bulb Replacement . 294,295
...........................................
Fluid .264
.........................................
Parking .99
.................
System Indicator . 59,331
........................
Wear Indicators .217
.............................
Braking System .217
........................
Break-in, New Car .192
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 69
........................
Brights, Headlights .67
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .295
.....................
Brake Lights .294, 295
..............................
Ceiling Light .299
........................
Courtesy Lights .299
................
Front Parking Lights . 293
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 292
.................................
Headlights .290
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 297
.................
License Plate Lights . 298
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 296
....................
Specif ications .345, 347
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 200
................................
Accessories .200
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 201
............................
Modif ications .201
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .77
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 104
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 250
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 45
.....................
Air Cleaner Element .267
.................
Air Conditioning Filter . 280
......
Air Conditioning System . 108,115
..............................
Maintenance .279
.................................
Usage .111, 117
...............
Air Outlets (Vents) . 110,115
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .282
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .350
.......
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 305
......................................
Antif reeze .253
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .59, 219
...................................
Operation .218
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 179
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 76..........................
Appearance Care .303
................
Audio System . 123,138,161
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 68
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 43
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 181
..............
Automatic Transmission . 210
..................
Capacity, Fluid . 344,346
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 261
.......................................
Shif ting .211
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 211
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 211
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 214
Index
A
B
I

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Bulb Replacement...................................
Spotlights .299
...............................
Trunk Light .300
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 292
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .290
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard .2, 56
................
Daytime Running Lights . 68
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 360
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 72
......
Def rosting the Windows . 113,121
............................
Dimensions .344, 346
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 67
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 261
..................................
Engine Oil .196
...................
Capacities Chart . 344,346
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
.............................
Carrying Cargo .202
Cassette Player ....................................
Care .150, 178
...................
Operation . 135,146,175
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
..................
CD Changer . 132,151,171
..............................
CD Player .130, 169
..................................
Ceiling Light .105
...............................
Center Pocket .104
........................
Certif ication Label .342
............................................
Chains .287
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .250
......................................
When to .238
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .313
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 255 ...
Charging System Indicator . 58,328
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 206
.....................................
Child Saf ety .20
.......................................
Child Seats .25
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 40
....................
Cleaner Element, Air . 267
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .305
...................................
Carpeting .306
......................................
Exterior .304
.........................................
Fabric .307
.......................................
Interior .306
.......................................
Leather .307
...................................
Seat Belts .307
...........................................
Vinyl .307
....................................
Windows .308
...............
Climate Control System . 115
.........................
Clock, Setting the .100
...................................
Clutch Fluid .265
........................
CO in the Exhaust .352
........................................
Coin Box .104
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 208
..............................
Compact Spare .312
.................
Console Compartment . 102
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 358
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 55Coolant
........................................
Adding .253
....................................
Checking .198
.........................
Proper Solution .253
...................................
Replacing .255
...................
Temperature Gauge . 64
....................
Corrosion Protection .309
............................
Courtesy Lights .106
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .352
............
Cruise Control Operation . 181
..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 359
Index
C
D
II

CONT INUED
..........................
Directional Signals .69
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 217
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .252
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 78
..............................
Monitor Light .61
......................
Power Door Locks .78
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 348
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual .............................
Transmission .209
.....................................
Drive Belts .280
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .205
....................................
Economy .199
.........................
In Bad Weather .223
................
In Foreign Countries . 351
..............................
Economy, Fuel .199
............
Emergencies on the Road . 311
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 321
...........
Brake System Indicator . 331
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 313
.....
Charging System Indicator . 328
..................
Checking the Fuses . 333 .....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 327
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .329
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 332
..................
Overheated Engine . 324
...........................
Emergency Brake .99
......................
Emergency Flashers .71
......................
Emergency Towing .338
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 83
.......................
Emissions Controls .352
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 355
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 64
.................................
Drive Belts .280
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .59, 329
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 58,327
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 248
...............................
Overheating .324
....................
Specif ications .345, 347
....................
Speed Limiter . 210,214
.......................................
Starting .207
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .350
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 352
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .52 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .18
..................
Exterior, Cleaning the . 304
............................
Fabric, Cleaning .307
..........................
Fan, Interior .108, 119
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .107
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 193
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .267
.........................
Dust and Pollen .280
...............................................
Oil .250
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 263
................................
Shif ting the .209
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 71
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 313
.....................................
Floor Mats .306
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 261
..........................................
Brake .264
Index
E F
III

CONT INUED
..................................................
Keys .75
............
Timing Control System . 353
........................
Immobilizer System .75
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .20
......................................
Inf ant Seats .29
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 40
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 282
...................................
Inside Mirror .97
.............................
Inspection, Tire .283
........................
Instrument Panel .2 ,56
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 69
...........................
Interior Cleaning .306
...............................
Interior Lights .105
........................................
Introduction .i
........................
Jacking up the Car .315
.......................................
Jack, Tire .314
................................
Jump Starting .321 .......................
Label, Certif ication .342
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 69
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,41
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .290
.......................................
Indicator .57
.........................................
Parking .67
..................................
Turn Signal .69
.....................................
Load Limit .203
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 76
........................
Lockout Prevention .79
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 76
............................
Fuel Fill Door .193
....................................
Glove Box .84
.................................
Power Door .78
...........................................
Trunk .82
........................
Low Coolant Level .198
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 209
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58,327
Lubricant Specif ications ..................................
Chart .344, 346
.........................................
Luggage .202 ..................................
Maintenance .233
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 245
................................
Record .243, 244
......................
Required Indicator .65
..........................................
Saf ety .234
............................
Schedule .238, 242
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp .59, 329
...................
Manual Transmission . 209
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 263
...............................
Meters, Gauges .63
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 350
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .97
.........................................
Moonroof .96
......................
Closing Manually .332
.....................................
Operation .96
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 213
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 192
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds .210
Index
K L
J M
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V

...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 342
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 192
.........................................
Odometer .63
...............................
Odometer, Trip .64
Oil ........................
Change, How to .250
......................
Change, When to .238
......................
Checking Engine .196
..............
Pressure Indicator . 58,327
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .249
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .352
..
Operation in Foreign Countries . 351
..............................
Outside Mirrors .97
....................
Overheating, Engine .324
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 245
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .350 ..............................
Paint Touch-up .305
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 69
........................
Park Gear Position .212
...........................................
Parking .216
.................................
Parking Brake .99
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 59,331
.................................
Parking Lights .67
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 216
.............................
PGM-FI System .353
..................
Polishing and Waxing . 305
............
Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
..................
Proper Seat Belt Usage . 15
............................
Protecting Adults .12
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
........................
Protecting Children .20
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .29
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 36
.........
Protecting Small Children . 33
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .40 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 324
Radio/Cassette/CD Changer ....................
Sound System . 138,161
.............
Radio/CD Sound System . 123
...................
Readiness Codes . 340,355
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 294
............................
Rear Seat Access .89
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding .91
............................
Rear View Mirror .97
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 72
.........
Reclining the Seat Backs . 85,88
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 210
.............................
Reminder Lights .57
................
Remote Audio Controls . 178
.......................
Remote Transmitter .83
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 267
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 280
..........................
Engine Coolant .255
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 250
..........................................
Fuses .334
................................
Light Bulbs .290
............................
Schedule .236, 242
.......................
Spark Plugs .269, 271
Index
O PR
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 324
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .73
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 76
...........
Stereo Sound System . 123,138
...........................
Storing Your Car .301
........................................
Sun Visor .103
........................
Sunglasses Holder .100
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,45
......................................
Servicing .50
.........................
SRS Indicator .48 ,60
...................
System Components . 45
..................................
Synthetic Oil .250
.....................................
Tachometer .63
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 294
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 311
...........................
Tape Player .135, 146
Technical Descriptions .....
Emissions Control Systems . 352
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .350
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .354 .......................
Temperature Gauge .64
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 40
............................
Thef t Protection .179
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 354
..........................
Time, Setting the .109
....................................
Timing Belt .281
....................................
Tire Chains .287
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 313
...............................................
Tires .282
..............................
Air Pressure .282
.........................
Checking Wear .283
..........................
Compact Spare .312
......................................
Inf lation .282
..................................
Inspection .283
..............................
Maintenance .284
...................................
Replacing .285
......................................
Rotating .285
...........................................
Snow .287
....................
Specif ications .345, 347
................................
Tire Chains .287
..........................
Winter Driving .286
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 313
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .225
................
Emergency Wrecker . 338Traction Control System (TCS)
...............................
Indicator .60, 222
...................................
Operation .220
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .261
...................................
Manual .263
..................
Fluid Selection . 244,263
..............
Identif ication Number . 343
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 211
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 209
.....................................
Treadwear .348
.......................................
Trip Meter .64
................................................
Trunk .82
........
Emergency Trunk Release . 83
.................................
Opening the .82
...................
Open Monitor Light . 61
....................................
Turn Signals .69
.....................
Underside, Cleaning .309
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .311
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 348
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .192
Index
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