2003 HONDA ACCORD COUPE heating

The manual transmission is synchro-
nizedinallforwardgearsforsmooth
operation. It has a lockout so you
cannot shift directly from Fifth to
Reverse instead of Sixth (see page). When shif ting up or down,
make sure you push the clutch pedal
down all the way, shift to the next
gear, and let the pedal up gradually.
When you are not shif ting, do not
rest your f oot on the clutch pedal.
This can cause your clutch to wear out f aster.
Come to a full stop before you shift
into Reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shif t into
Reverse with the car moving. Push
down the clutch pedal, and pause f or
a f ew seconds bef ore shif ting into
Reverse, or shif t into one of the
f orward gears f or a moment. This
stops the gears so they won’t ‘‘grind.’’
When slowing down, you can get
extra braking f rom the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes f rom
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Bef ore downshif ting,
make sure engine speed will not go
into the tachometer’s red zone in the
lower gear.
Your car is equipped with an
aluminum shif t lever. If you leave the
car parked outside f or a long time on
a hot day, be caref ul bef ore moving
the shif t lever. Because of the heat,
the shif t lever may be extremely hot.
If the outside temperature is low, the
shif t lever f eels cold.
246
On EX-V6 model
6-speed Manual T ransmission
Driving245
Rapid slowing or speeding-up
can cause loss of control on
slippery surfaces. If you crash,
you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving on
slippery surfaces.

The dust and pollen f ilter is located
behind the glove box.Open the glove box.
To replace it: Push the stop on the right side of
the glove box to detach it from the
glove box.
Pivot the glove box out of the way.
The dust and pollen f ilter removes
pollen and dust that is brought in
f rom the outside through the heating
and cooling system/climate control
system.
This f ilter should be replaced every
30,000 miles (48,000 km) under
normal conditions. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air f rom industry and
diesel-powered vehicles. Replace it
more of ten if air f low f rom the
heating and cooling system/climate
control system becomes less than
usual.
1.3. 2.
Dust and Pollen Filter
Maint enance
Replacement
330
STOP

If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine.
The pointer of your car’s tempera-
ture gauge should stay in the mid-
range under most conditions. It may
go higher if you are driving up a long
steep hill on a very hot day. If it
climbs to the red mark, you should
determine the reason.
Your car can overheat f or several
reasons, such as lack of coolant or a
mechanical problem. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood.
In either case, you should take
immediate action. Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park and set the parking brake.
Turn of f the heating and cooling/
climate control system and all
otheraccessories.Turnonthe
hazard warning indicators.
1.
2.
If Your Engine Overheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed376
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to your engine.

CONT INUED
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .239
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Economy .231
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In Bad Weather .261
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In Foreign Countries . 404
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Dual Temperature Control . 137,145
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 330
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Economy, Fuel .231
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Emergencies on the Road . 363
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Battery, Jump Starting . 373
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Brake System Indicator . 383
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Changing a Flat Tire . 365
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Charging System Indicator . 380
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Checking the Fuses . 386
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 379
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 381
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 384
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Overheated Engine . 376
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Emergency Brake .110
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Emergency Flashers .79
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Emergency Towing .391
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 92
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Emissions Controls .405 .............
Emissions Testing, State . 408
Engine .............................................
Belt .332
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 70
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 381
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,379
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 294
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Overheating .376
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Specif ications .397, 399
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Speed Limiter . 244,246,251
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Starting .241
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Engine Speed Limiter . 244,246,251
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Ethanol in Gasoline .403
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 405
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Exhaust Fumes .56
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 356
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Fabric, Cleaning .359
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Fan, Interior . 122,133,143
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .121 ....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 225
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .316
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Dust and Pollen .330
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Oil .296
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 310
5-speed Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the .243
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 79
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 365
Fluids .
Automatic Transmission . 307,308
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Brake .313
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Clutch .314
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Manual Transmission . 310,311
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Power Steering .315
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Windshield Washer . 306
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Folding Rear Seat .100
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 404
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Four-way Flashers .79
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Front Airbags .9 ,49
Index
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F
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 342
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 79
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Headlights .74
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Aiming .342
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Automatic Lighting Off . 75
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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Low Beams, Turning on . 74
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Reminder Chime .74
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 342
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Turning on .74
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Head Restraints .99
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Heating and Cooling .122
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Heated Mirror .109
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High Altitude, Starting at . 242
HomeLink Wireless Control ........................................
System .218
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Hood Latch .318 .......................
Hood, Opening the .226
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Hydraulic Clutch .314
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Hydroplaning .262
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Fuel .224
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Fill Door and Cap .225
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Gauge .70
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Octane Requirement . 224
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Oxygenated .403
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Tank, Filling the .225
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Fuses, Checking the .386
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 231
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Gasohol .403
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Gasoline .224
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Gauge .70
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Octane Requirement . 224
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Tank, Filling the .225
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Gas Station Procedures . 225
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 70
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Fuel .70
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Speedometer .68
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Tachometer .68
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 248
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .243 6-speed Manual
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Transmission .245
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Glass Cleaning .360
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Glove Box .93
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) .264
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 394
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .82
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Switch .84
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Timing Control System . 406
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Immobilizer System .83
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
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Inf ant Restraint .21
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Inf ant Seats .30
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 333
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Inside Mirror .108
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Inspection, Tire .335
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 76
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Interior Cleaning .358
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Interior Lights .117
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Introduction . i
Index
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IV

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Radiator Overheating . 376
Radio/CD Sound .......................
System .148, 163,187
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Readiness Codes .382
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 348
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Rear Seat Access .98
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Rear Seat, Folding .100
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Rear View Mirror .108
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Rear Window Def ogger . 79
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 94,97 Recommended Shif t
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Speeds .244, 246
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Reminder Lights .61
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Remote Transmitter .87
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 316
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Engine Coolant .301
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 330
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Engine Oil and Filter . 296
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Fuses .386
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Light Bulbs .342
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Schedule .276, 284
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Spark Plugs .318, 321
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Tires .336
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Wiper Blades .327
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .48
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 230
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Restraint, Child .21
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Reverse Gear Position . 249
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Rotation, Tire .336
Oil
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Change, How to .296
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Change, When to . 276,284
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Checking Engine .228
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Pressure Indicator . 62,379
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .295
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 85
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 404
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Outside Mirrors .108
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Outside Temperature .69
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Overheating, Engine .376
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 291
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Oxygenated Fuel .403
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Panel Brightness Control . 76
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Park Gear Position .249
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Parking .253
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Parking Brake .110
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Parking Lights .74
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 253
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PGM-FI System .406
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Polishing and Waxing . 357
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Pollen Filter .330 ............
Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 12
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults .13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children .21
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Protecting Inf ants .30
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Protecting Larger Children . 38
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Protecting Small Children . 34
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .42
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Using LATCH .43
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Saf ety Belts .8, 46
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 414
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