2002 HONDA ACCORD COUPE power steering fluid

This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer. This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .234
.
Important Safety Precautions . 235
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Maintenance Schedule . 236
...
Required Maintenance Record . 243 .......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 245
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Fluid Locations .246
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Engine Oil .248
..................................
Adding Oil .248
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Recommended Oil .248
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Synthetic Oil .250
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Additives .250
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 250
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Cooling System .253
............
Adding Engine Coolant . 253
.......
Replacing Engine Coolant . 255
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Windshield Washers .260
.......................
Transmission Fluid .261
Automatic .........................
Transmission .261
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .263
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 264
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Brake System .264
...........................
Clutch System .265
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Power Steering .266
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Air Cleaner Element .267
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Hood Latch .269
Spark Plugs ..............
(4-cylinder Models) . 269
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Replacement .269 ............................
Specif ications .270
Spark Plugs ..............
(6-cylinder Models) . 271
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Replacement .271
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Specif ications .273
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Battery .274
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Wiper Blades .277
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Air Conditioning System . 279
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 280
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Drive Belts .280
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Timing Belt .281
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Tires .282
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Inf lation .282
..................................
Inspection .283
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Maintenance .284
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Tire Rotation .285
...
Replacing Tires and Wheels . 285
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Wheels and Tires .286
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Winter Driving .286
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Snow Tires .287
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Tire Chains .287
.............................................
Lights .288
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Headlight Aiming .290
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Replacing Bulbs .290
...........................
Storing Your Car .291
361
Maintenance
Maint enance233

A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. If it is not available, you may
use another power steering f luid as
an emergency replacement.
However, continued use can cause
increased wear and poor steering in
cold weather. Have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
Check the level when the engine is
cold. Look at the side of the
reservoir. The f luid should be
between the UPPER LEVEL and
LOWER LEVEL. If it is below the
LOWER LEVEL, add power steering
f luid to the UPPER LEVEL.
Power Steering
Maint enance266
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T urning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.

CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .58, 328
............................
Jump Starting .321
..............................
Maintenance .274
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Specif ications .345, 347
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Bef ore Driving .191
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,41
...........................
Beverage Holder .101
...................................
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
...........................................
Fluid .264
.........................................
Parking .99
.................
System Indicator . 59,331
........................
Wear Indicators .217
.............................
Braking System .217
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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
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License Plate Lights . 298
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 296
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Specif ications .345, 347
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 200
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Accessories .200
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 201
............................
Modif ications .201
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .77
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Accessory Power Socket . 104
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Additives, Engine Oil . 250
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 45
.....................
Air Cleaner Element .267
.................
Air Conditioning Filter . 280
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Air Conditioning System . 108,115
..............................
Maintenance .279
.................................
Usage .111, 117
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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
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 179
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 76..........................
Appearance Care .303
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Audio System . 123,138,161
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 68
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 43
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Automatic Speed Control . 181
..............
Automatic Transmission . 210
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Capacity, Fluid . 344,346
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 261
.......................................
Shif ting .211
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 211
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Shif t Lever Positions . 211
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 214
Index
A
B
I

Fluids.........................................
Clutch .265
..............
Manual Transmission . 263
..........................
Power Steering .266
................
Windshield Washers . 260
FM Stereo Radio ...........................
Reception .124, 139
...........................
Folding Rear Seat .91
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 351
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Four-way Flashers .71
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Front Airbags .9 ,45
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Fuel .192
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Fill Door and Cap .193
...........................................
Gauge .64
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Octane Requirement . 192
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Oxygenated .350
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Reserve Indicator .62
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Tank, Filling the .193
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Fuses, Checking the .333
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 199
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Gasohol .350
.........................................
Gasoline .192
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 62...........................................
Gauge .64
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Octane Requirement . 192
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Tank, Filling the .193
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Gas Station Procedures . 193
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 64
...............................................
Fuel .64
...............................
Speedometer .63
.................................
Tachometer .63
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight ......................................
Rating) .226
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 211
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .209
..............................
Glass Cleaning .308
........................................
Glove Box .84
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight ......................................
Rating) .226
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 290
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 71
........................................
Headlights .67
........................................
Aiming .290 Automatic Lighting Off
.....................................
Feature .68
............
Daytime Running Lights . 68
..................
High Beam Indicator . 62
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Lights On Indicator .62
.........................
Reminder Chime .67
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 290
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Turning on .67
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Head Restraints .90
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Heating and Cooling .108
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High Altitude, Starting at . 208
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High-Low Beam Switch . 67
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .185
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Hood Latch .269
.......................
Hood, Opening the .194
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Horn .66
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Hydraulic Clutch .265
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Hydroplaning .224
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 342
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .75
...........................................
Switch .76
Index
GHI
IV

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

ÎÎ
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Upholstery Cleaning .307
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 252
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Vanity Mirror .103
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 203
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Vehicle Dimensions . 344,346
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 342
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Vehicle Storage .301
.............................
Ventilation .111, 115
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VIN .342
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning .307
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Viscosity, Oil .249
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 53
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Warranty Coverages .361
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 260
.......................................
Indicator .62
Washer, Windshield .....................................
Operation .71
.........................................
Washing .304 ..................
Waxing and Polishing . 305
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 73
............
Alignment and Balance . 284
..........................
Compact Spare .312
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Wrench .314
Windows .....................................
Cleaning .308
..................
Operating the Power . 94
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .72
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .70
...........................
Def roster .113, 121
.......................................
Washers .71
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .277
.....................................
Operation .70
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Worn Tires .283
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 339
: U.S. and Canada only
Index
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:5-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher. Capacity:2.0 US qt (1.9
, 1.7 Imp qt)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). 29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Spare Tire:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an API service
SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or
10W-40 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3, 3.8 Imp qt)
4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). 248
Special Edition, EX, and U.S. LX
LX-V6, EX-V6
262 263
266 264 Special Edition, EX, and U.S. LX
Front/Rear:
LX-V6
Front/Rear:
EX-V6
Front/Rear:
17.12 US gal (64.8, 14.26 Imp gal)