2002 HONDA ACCORD COUPE snow chains

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
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Important Safety Precautions . 235
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Maintenance Schedule . 236
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Required Maintenance Record . 243 .......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 245
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Fluid Locations .246
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Engine Oil .248
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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
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Adding Engine Coolant . 253
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 255
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Windshield Washers .260
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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
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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
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Inspection .283
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Maintenance .284
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Tire Rotation .285
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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
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Lights .288
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Headlight Aiming .290
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Replacing Bulbs .290
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Storing Your Car .291
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Maintenance
Maint enance233

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Wheel: Tires that are marked ‘‘M S’’ or
‘‘All Season’’ on the sidewall have an
all-weather tread design. They
should be suitable f or most winter
driving conditions. Tires without
these markings are designed f or
optimum traction in dry conditions.
They may not provide adequate
perf ormance in winter driving.
For the best perf ormance in snowy
or icy conditions, you should install
snow tires or tire chains. They may
be required by local laws under
certain conditions.
If you ever need to replace a wheel,
make sure the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheel
that came on your car. Replacement
wheels are available at your Honda
dealer. TheABSworksbycomparingthe
speed of the wheels. When replacing
tires, use the same size originally
supplied with the car. Tire size and
construction can af f ect wheel speed
and may cause the system to work
inconsistently.
See page f or inf ormation about
DOT Tire Quality Grading. Tire:
(Special Edition, EX, and the U.S.
LX)
(U.S. LX-V6)
(EX-V6) (Special Edition, EX, and the U.S.
LX)
(U.S. LX-V6)
(EX-V6)348
Tires
Maint enance
Wheels and T ires Winter Driving
286
P205/60R16 91V P205/65R15 92V
P195/65R15 89H 16x61/2JJ 15x61/2JJ
15x6JJ

4-cylinder models6-cylinder models
If you mount snow tires on your
Honda, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load range
as the original tires. Mount snow
tiresonallfourwheelstobalance
your car’s handling in all weather
conditions. Keep in mind the traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
may not be as high as your car’s
original equipment tires. You should
drive cautiously even when the roads
areclear.Checkwiththetiredealer
f or maximum speed recommenda-
tions. Mount traction devices (link-type or
cable-type) only when required by
driving conditions or local laws.
Make sure they are the correct size
f or your tires. Install them only on
the front tires.
If link-type traction devices are used,
they must be SAE class ‘‘S’’. Cable-
type traction devices can also be
used.
Because your Honda has limited tire
clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’
cable-type traction devices.
Link-type ‘‘chains’’ should not be
used. No matter how tight they seem
to be installed, they can come into
contact with the body and
suspension, causing serious damage.When installing traction devices,
f ollow the manuf acturer’s
instructions and mount them as
tightly as you can. Drive slowly with
them installed. If you hear them
coming in contact with the body or
chassis, stop and investigate. Make
sure the traction devices are
installed tightly, and that they are
not contacting the brakes or
suspension. Remove them as soon as
youstartdrivingonclearedroads.
Snow T ires
T ire ChainsA ll Models
Tires
Maint enance287
Traction devices that are the wrong
size or improperly installed can
damage your car’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop
driving if they are hitting any part of
the car.

Follow these precautions whenever
you are using the compact spare tire:Thecompactsparetirehasashorter
tread lif e than a regular tire. Replace
it when you can see the tread wear
indicator bars. The replacement
should be the same size and design
tire, mounted on the same wheel.
Thecompactsparetireisnot
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the compact wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
under any circumstances.
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road sur-
f aces than the regular tire. Use
greater caution while driving on
this tire.
Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare.
Your car has a compact spare tire
that takes up less space. Use this
sparetireasatemporaryreplace-
ment only. Get your regular tire
repaired or replaced and put it back
on your car as soon as you can.
The wheel of the compact spare
tire is designed especially to f it
your car. Do not use your spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
Turn off the Traction Control
System (see page ). Driving
withthecompactsparetiremay
activate the TCS.221
On all V6 models
Compact Spare Tire
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 324
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .73
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 76
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Stereo Sound System . 123,138
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Storing Your Car .301
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Sun Visor .103
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Sunglasses Holder .100
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,45
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Servicing .50
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SRS Indicator .48 ,60
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System Components . 45
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Synthetic Oil .250
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Tachometer .63
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 294
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 311
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Tape Player .135, 146
Technical Descriptions .....
Emissions Control Systems . 352
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Oxygenated Fuels .350
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .354 .......................
Temperature Gauge .64
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Tether Anchorage Points . 40
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Thef t Protection .179
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 354
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Time, Setting the .109
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Timing Belt .281
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Tire Chains .287
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 313
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Tires .282
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Air Pressure .282
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Checking Wear .283
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Compact Spare .312
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Inf lation .282
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Inspection .283
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Maintenance .284
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Replacing .285
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Rotating .285
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Snow .287
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Specif ications .345, 347
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Tire Chains .287
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Winter Driving .286
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Tools, Tire Changing . 313
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .225
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Emergency Wrecker . 338Traction Control System (TCS)
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Indicator .60, 222
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Operation .220
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .261
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Manual .263
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Fluid Selection . 244,263
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Identif ication Number . 343
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Shif ting the Automatic . 211
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Shif ting the Manual . 209
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Treadwear .348
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Trip Meter .64
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Trunk .82
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Emergency Trunk Release . 83
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Opening the .82
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Open Monitor Light . 61
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Turn Signals .69
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Underside, Cleaning .309
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .311
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 348
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Unleaded Gasoline .192
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