2002 HONDA ACCORD COUPE oil pressure

The engine can be severely damaged
if this light f lashes or stays on when
the engine is running. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
If this light comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch ON (II). It is a
reminder to you and your passengers
to protect yourselves by f astening
the seat belts. A beeper also sounds
if you have not fastened your seat
belt.
If you do not f asten your seat belt,
the beeper will stop af ter a f ew
seconds but the light stays on until
you do. Both the light and the beeper
stay of f if you f asten your seat belt
bef ore turning on the ignition.
The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your car.
327
328
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder L ight
58

µAlways drive
slower than you would in dry
weather. It takes your car longer to
react, even in conditions that may
seem just barely damp. Apply
smooth, even pressure to all the
controls. Abrupt steering wheel
movements or sudden, hard appli-
cation of the brakes can cause loss of
control in wet weather. Be extra
cautious f or the f irst f ew miles
(kilometers) of driving while you
adjust to the change in driving
conditions. This is especially true in
snow. A person can f orget some
snow-driving techniques during the
summer months. Practice is needed
to relearn those skills. Exercise extra caution when driving
in rain af ter a long dry spell. Af ter
months of dry weather, the f irst
rains bring oil to the surf ace of the
roadway, making it slippery.
Rain, f og, and snow conditions
require a dif f erent driving technique
because of reduced traction and
visibility. Keep your car well-
maintained and exercise greater
caution when you need to drive in
bad weather. The cruise control
should not be used in these
conditions.
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Driving T echnique
Driving in Bad Weather
Driving223

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Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the page given.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Windshield washer f luid Check
the level in the reservoir monthly.
If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers f requently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
f or f uel. See page .Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate lights monthly. See
page . Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page . 196
198
260
261 264 282
288
Owner Maintenance Checks
Maint enance245

Let the engine run f or several
minutes and check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level. If necessary, add oil to bring
the level to the upper mark on the
dipstick.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:
Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator light should go out within
f ive seconds. If it does not, turn of f
the engine and reinspect your
work.
Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter): 9. 8. 7.
6. 5.
(Special Edition, EX, and U.S. LX)
(EX-V6 and the U.S. LX-V6) (EX-V6 and the U.S. LX-V6) (Special Edition, EX, and U.S. LX)
Engine Oil
Maint enance252
33 lbf·ft (44 N·m , 4.5 kgf·m)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
4.5 US qt (4.3
, 3.8 Imp qt)
4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt) Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.

Run the air conditioning at least once
a week during the cold weather
months. Run it f or at least ten
minutes while you are driving at a
steady speed with the engine at
normal operating temperature. This
circulates the lubricating oil con-
tained in the ref rigerant.If the air conditioning does not get as
cold as before, have your dealer
check the system. Recharge the
system with Ref rigerant HFC-134a
(R-134a). (See Specif ications on
pages and .)
Your car’s air conditioning is a sealed
system. Any major maintenance,
such as recharging, should be done
by a qualif ied mechanic. You can do
a couple of things to make sure the
air conditioning works ef f iciently.
Periodically check the engine’s
radiator and air conditioning
condenser f or leaves, insects, and
dirt stuck to the f ront surf ace. These
block the air f low and reduce cooling
ef f iciency. Use a light spray f rom a
hose or a sof t brush to remove them. 344 346
Maint enance
A ir Condit ioning Syst em
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Whenever you have the air conditioning
system serviced, make sure the service
f acility uses a ref rigerant recycling
system. This system captures the
ref rigerant f or reuse. Releasing
ref rigerant into the atmosphere can
damage the environment.
The condenser and radiator f ins bend
easily. Only use a low-pressure spray
or sof t-bristle brush to clean them.

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 .312
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Changing a Flat Tire .313
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If Your Engine Won’t Start . 319
Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates ............................
Very Slowly .319
The Starter Operates ................................
Normally .320
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Jump Starting .321
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If Your Engine Overheats . 324
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 327
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Charging System Indicator . 328
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 329
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Readiness Codes .330
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Brake System Indicator . 331
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Closing the Moonroof . 332
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Fuses .333
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Checking and Replacing . 334
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Emergency Towing .338
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed311

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.
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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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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .58, 328
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Jump Starting .321
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Maintenance .274
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Specif ications .345, 347
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Bef ore Driving .191
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Belts,Seat .8,41
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Beverage Holder .101
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Body Repair .310 Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 218
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Break-in, New Linings . 192
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Bulb Replacement . 294,295
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Fluid .264
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Parking .99
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System Indicator . 59,331
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Wear Indicators .217
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Braking System .217
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Break-in, New Car .192
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 69
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Brights, Headlights .67
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .295
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Brake Lights .294, 295
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Ceiling Light .299
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Courtesy Lights .299
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Front Parking Lights . 293
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Front Side Marker Lights . 292
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Headlights .290
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High-mount Brake Light . 297
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License Plate Lights . 298
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 296
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Specif ications .345, 347
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Accessories and Modif ications . 200
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Accessories .200
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 201
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Modif ications .201
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .77
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Accessory Power Socket . 104
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Additives, Engine Oil . 250
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 45
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Air Cleaner Element .267
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Air Conditioning Filter . 280
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Air Conditioning System . 108,115
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Maintenance .279
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Usage .111, 117
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 110,115
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Air Pressure, Tires .282
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Alcohol in Gasoline .350
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 305
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Antif reeze .253
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .59, 219
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Operation .218
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 179
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 76..........................
Appearance Care .303
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Audio System . 123,138,161
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 68
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 43
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Automatic Speed Control . 181
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Automatic Transmission . 210
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Capacity, Fluid . 344,346
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Checking Fluid Level . 261
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Shif ting .211
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 211
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Shif t Lever Positions . 211
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Shif t Lock Release . 214
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