2002 HONDA ACCORD COUPE washer 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
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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
361
Maintenance
Maint enance233

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Specif ications (4-cylinder Models)
344
Dimensions
Weights Capacities
Air Conditioning 187.7 in (4,767 mm)
70.3 in (1,785 mm)
54.9 in (1,395 mm)
105.1 in (2,670 mm)
61.2 in (1,555 mm)
60.4 in (1,535 mm)
1.82 US gal (6.9
, 1.52 Imp gal)
1.85 US gal (7.0, 1.54 Imp gal)
1.43 US gal (5.4
, 1.19 Imp gal)
1.45 US gal (5.5, 1.21 Imp gal)
5.9 US qt (5.6
, 4.9 Imp qt)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
24.7 26.5 oz (700 750 g) 4.5 US qt (4.3
, 3.8 Imp qt)
4.2 US qt (4.0
, 3.5 Imp qt)
ND-OIL8 2.0 US qt (1.9
, 1.7 Imp qt)
2.1 US qt (2.0, 1.8 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5, 2.2 Imp qt)
6.4 US qt (6.1, 5.4 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5
, 2.2 Imp qt)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.6
, 0.13 Imp gal)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. 4.8 US qt (4.5
, 4.0 Imp qt)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Front
Rear Approx.
1:
2: Change
Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
17.12 US gal (64.8, 14.26 Imp gal)1
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Specif ications (6-cylinder Models)
346
Dimensions
Weights Capacities
Air Conditioning 187.7 in (4,767 mm)
70.3 in (1,785 mm)
55.3 in (1,405 mm)
105.1 in (2,670 mm)
61.2 in (1,555 mm)
60.4 in (1,535 mm)
HFC-134a (R-134a) ND-OIL8 4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
4.2 US qt (4.0
, 3.5 Imp qt)
5.3 US qt (5.0
, 4.4 Imp qt)
3.1 US qt (2.9, 2.6 Imp qt)
7.6 US qt (7.2, 6.3 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5
, 2.2 Imp qt)
4.8 US qt (4.5, 4.0 Imp qt)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.6
, 0.13 Imp gal)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
15.8 17.5 oz (450 500 g) 1.48 US gal (5.6
, 1.23 Imp gal)
1.98 US gal (7.5, 1.65 Imp gal)
Front
Rear Approx.
1:
2: Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
17.12 US gal (64.8, 14.26 Imp gal)1
2

Fluids.........................................
Clutch .265
..............
Manual Transmission . 263
..........................
Power Steering .266
................
Windshield Washers . 260
FM Stereo Radio ...........................
Reception .124, 139
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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
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Gauge .64
................
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
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Gasoline .192
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 62...........................................
Gauge .64
................
Octane Requirement . 192
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Tank, Filling the .193
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Gas Station Procedures . 193
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 64
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Fuel .64
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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
....................
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
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .265
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Hydroplaning .224
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 342
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .75
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Switch .76
Index
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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
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Ventilation .111, 115
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VIN .342
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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
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Compact Spare .312
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Wrench .314
Windows .....................................
Cleaning .308
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Operating the Power . 94
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Rear, Def ogger .72
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .70
...........................
Def roster .113, 121
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Washers .71
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .277
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Operation .70
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Worn Tires .283
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 339
: U.S. and Canada only
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