2003 HONDA ACCORD COUPE mirror

Many states and Canadian provinces
require special outside mirrors when
towing a trailer. Even if they don’t,
you should install special mirrors if
you cannot clearly see behind you, or
if the trailer creates a blind spot.
Askyourtrailersalesorrental
agency if any other items are
recommended or required f or your
towing situation.When preparing to tow, and bef ore
driving away, be sure to check the
f ollowing:
All weights and loads are within
limits (see pages and ).
Thehitch,safetychains,andany
other attachments are secure.
Allitemsonandinthetrailerare
properly secured and cannot shif t
while you drive. The car has been properly
serviced, and the tires, brakes,
suspension, and cooling system
are in good operating condition.
The lights and brakes on your car
and the trailer are working
properly. Your car tires and spare are
properly inf lated (see page ),
and the trailer tires and spare are
inflated as recommended by the
trailer maker.
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Additional Trailer EquipmentPre-T ow Checklist
Towing a Trailer
Driving267

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The ceiling light, spotlight, door light
and vanity mirror light come apart
the same way, but they do not use
thesametypeof bulb.Removethelensbycarefully
prying on the edge of the lens with
a f ingernail f ile or a small f lat-tip
screwdriver. Do not pry on the
edge of the housing around the
lens.
Door light:Pry on the top lef t or right of the
lens.
Ceiling light: Pry on the f ront edge of the lens
near both sides.
Spotlights: Pry on the inner edge of both
spotlights. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out of its metal tabs.
Push the new bulb into the metal
tabs. Carefully snap the lens back
in place.
1.
2.
3.
On LX and LX-V6 models
On EX and EX-V6 models
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing Bulbs in the Interior
Lights
351
CEILING LIGHTBULB SPOTLIGHTS
BULBS
SPOTLIGHTS
BULBS

Lights
Maint enance352
BULBBULBS
DOOR COURTESY LIGHT
VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS

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T echnical Inf ormation
Specif ications ( 4-cylinder Models)
397
Battery
Fuses Lights Engine
Alignment
Tires
12 V
12 V
24/2.2 CP
12 V
12 V
60 W (HB3)
51 W (HB4)
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 12 V
12 V
12 V 21 W
21/5 W
18 W
3CP
8W
21 W
5W
2CP
1.1 W
8W
Capacity 12 V
12 V 38 AH/5 HR
47 AH/20 HR
Interior
Under-hood Headlights
Front turn signal/parking/side
marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
High-mount brake light
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Spotlights
See page390or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box lid.
See page 389or the fuse box
cover. Water cooled 4-stroke i-VTEC
4-cylinder gasoline engine
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs 3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm)
144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
9.7 : 1
See spark plug maintenance sec-
tion page 320 .
Toe-in
Camber
Caster 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0°1°
3°15’
Size
Pressure P205/65R15 92H
P205/60R16 91V
T135/90D15 100M
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
High
Low
1: LX
2: EXFront/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare
Stop/taillight/side marker lights
1
2
1
2
1
2

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T echnical Inf ormation
Specif ications ( 6-cylinder Models)
399
Engine
Alignment
Lights
Battery
Fuses
Tires Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Toe-in
Camber
CasterWater cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC
6-cylinder gasoline engine
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking/side
marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
High-mount brake light
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Spotlights
Capacity
Interior
Under-hood Size
Pressure
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
63 W (HB3)
51 W (HB4)
24/2.2 CP
21 W
21/5 W
18 W
3CP
8W
21 W
5W
2CP
1.1 W
8W
52 AH/5 HR
65 AH/20 HR
3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm)
183 cu-in (2,997 cm
)
10.0 : 1
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0°1°
3°15’
P215/50R17 93V P205/60R16 91V
T135/90D15 100M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
T135/80R16 101M
See page 390or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box lid.
See page 389or the fuse box
cover. 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
See spark plug maintenance sec-
tion page 323 .
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
High
Low
1:
2:LX-V6, EX-V6 with automatic transmission
EX-V6 with manual transmission Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare
Stop/taillight/side marker lights
1
2
1
2
1
2

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Battery......
Charging System Light . 62,380
............................
Jump Starting .373
..............................
Maintenance .324
....................
Specif ications .397, 399
..............................
Bef ore Driving .223
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,46
.........................
Beverage Holders .112
...................................
Body Repair .362
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 256
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 224....................
Bulb Replacement .348
...........................................
Fluid .313
.......................................
Parking .110
.................
System Indicator . 63,383
........................
Wear Indicators .254
.............................
Braking System .254
........................
Break-in, New Car .224
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 76
........................
Brights, Headlights .74
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .348
..............................
Brake Lights .348
..............................
Ceiling Light .351
................
Door Courtesy Light . 351
................
Front Parking Lights . 346
.................................
Headlights .342
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 350
.................
License Plate Lights . 349
....................
Specif ications .397, 399
...................................
Spotlights .351
...............................
Trunk Light .353
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 346
................
Vanity Mirror Lights . 351
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .342
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 232
................................
Accessories .232
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 233
............................
Modif ications .233
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .85
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 116
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 296
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 49
.....................
Air Cleaner Element .316
...........
Air Conditioning . 122,131,138
..............................
Maintenance .329
.........................
Usage .122, 131,138
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .333
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .403
........................
Aluminum Wheels .357
......................................
Antif reeze .299
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .64, 256
...................................
Operation .255
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 212
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 84
..........................
Appearance Care .355
..........................................
Armrest .111 ................
Audio System . 148,163,187
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 75
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 47
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 214
..............
Automatic Transmission . 248
..................
Capacity, Fluid . 396,398
.......
Checking Fluid Level . 307,308
.......................................
Shif ting .248
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 248
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 248
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 251
Index
A
B
I

.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 342
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 79
........................................
Headlights .74
........................................
Aiming .342
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 75
............
Daytime Running Lights . 76
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 74
.........................
Reminder Chime .74
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 342
...................................
Turning on .74
..............................
Head Restraints .99
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Heating and Cooling .122
...............................
Heated Mirror .109
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High Altitude, Starting at . 242
HomeLink Wireless Control ........................................
System .218
....................................
Hood Latch .318 .......................
Hood, Opening the .226
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .314
.................................
Hydroplaning .262
.................................................
Fuel .224
......................
Fill Door and Cap .225
...........................................
Gauge .70
................
Octane Requirement . 224
...............................
Oxygenated .403
........................
Tank, Filling the .225
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Fuses, Checking the .386
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 231
..........................................
Gasohol .403
.........................................
Gasoline .224
...........................................
Gauge .70
................
Octane Requirement . 224
........................
Tank, Filling the .225
................
Gas Station Procedures . 225
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 70
...............................................
Fuel .70
...............................
Speedometer .68
.................................
Tachometer .68
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 248
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .243 6-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission .245
..............................
Glass Cleaning .360
........................................
Glove Box .93
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) .264
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 394
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .82
...........................................
Switch .84
............
Timing Control System . 406
........................
Immobilizer System .83
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .21
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Inf ant Seats .30
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 42
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 333
.................................
Inside Mirror .108
.............................
Inspection, Tire .335
............................
Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 76
...........................
Interior Cleaning .358
...............................
Interior Lights .117
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Introduction . i
Index
G HI
IV

CONT INUED
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Jacking up the Car .367
.......................................
Jack, Tire .366
................................
Jump Starting .373
..................................................
Keys .82
.......................
Label, Certif ication .394
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 77
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16,46
.........................
Leather, Cleaning .359
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .342
.......................................
Indicator .61
.........................................
Parking .74
..................................
Turn Signal .77
.....................................
Load Limit .235
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 84
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 84
............................
Fuel Fill Door .225 ....................................
Glove Box .93
...........................................
Trunk .91
................
Low Coolant Level . 230,299
Lower Gear, Downshifting ......................................
to a .243, 245
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,379
Lubricant Specif ications ..................................
Chart .396, 398
.........................................
Luggage .234 ...................
Neutral Gear Position . 250
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 224
............
Normal Shif t Speeds . 244,246
..................
NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 394
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 224
.........................................
Odometer .69
Odometer/Outside Temperature ......................................
Indicator .69
...............................
Odometer, Trip .70
..................................
Maintenance .271
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 291
................................
Record .281, 289
......................
Required Indicator .71
..........................................
Saf ety .272
..............
Schedule . 276-280,284-288
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62,381
..........
Manual Transmission . 243,245
Manual Transmission ...................................
Fluid .310, 311
...............................
Meters, Gauges .68
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 403
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .108 .......................................
Moonroof .107
......................
Closing Manually .384
...................................
Operation .107
Index
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K
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