2003 HONDA ACCORD COUPE tires

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The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate. The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
All passenger car tires must conf orm
to Federal Saf ety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example: The tires on your car meet all U.S.
Federal Saf ety Requirements. All
tires are also graded for treadwear,
traction, and temperature perform-
ance according to Department of
Transportation (DOT) standards.
The f ollowing explains these
gradings. Treadwear
Traction AA, A, B, C
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars)
T echnical Inf ormation400

µWarning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not over-
loaded. Excessive speed, underinf la-
tion, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possible tire
f ailure.
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law. Temperature A,B,C
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars)
T echnical Inf ormation401

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The tires that came on your car have
a number of markings. Those you
should be aware of are described
below.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
tire size with an explanation of what
each component means.
Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial). Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry). Rim diameter in inches.
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Tire Identif ication Number (TIN) is
a group of numbers and letters that
look like the f ollowing example TIN.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
Tire type code. Date of manuf acture.
P
225
55
R 94
V 16
DOT
B97R
FW6X2202
T echnical Inf ormation
Tire Inf ormation
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
T ire Ident if icat ion Number
402
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
P225/55R16 94V

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µ provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom a Honda dealer.
Your new Honda is covered by these
warranties:
provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the car.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. covers
your new car, except for the battery,
emissions control systems, and
accessories, against def ects in
materials and workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your car’s emis-
sions control systems. Time, mileage,
and coverage are conditional. Please
read the warranty manual for exact
inf ormation. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeof thecar.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
genuine Honda Accessories are
covered under this warranty. Time
and mileage limits depend on the
type of accessory and other f actors.
Please read your warranty manual
f or details.
covers all genuine
Honda replacement parts against
defects in materials and workman-
ship. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2003 Honda Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your car f or
precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your Honda’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty inf or-
mation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2003 Warranty
Manual that came with your car.
Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Replacement Muf f ler L if et imeLimited Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed Warranty
New Car Limited Warranty
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarrantyU.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
Warranty Coverages
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions413

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

ÎCONT INUED
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Saf ety Features .7
.....................................
Airbags .9, 49
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Door Locks .11
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Head Restraints .11
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Seat Belts .8
..................
Seats and Seat-Backs . 11
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 57
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 46
...............
Additional Information . 46
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .47
.....................................
Cleaning .359
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16,46
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Maintenance .48
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .46, 62
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System Components . 46
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Seat Heaters .102
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Seats, Adjusting the .94
............................
Security System .213
...................
Select/Reset Knob . 69,70
...............................
Serial Number .394
...................
Service Intervals . 276,284
...........................
Service Manual .415 .........
Service Station Procedures . 225
..........
Setting the Clock . 153,171,193
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 248
........................
Shif t Lock Release .251
....................................
Side Airbags .51
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 51
How the Side Airbag Cutof f ...........
Indicator Light Works . 53
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Side Curtain Airbags .52
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .52
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Signaling Turns .77
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6-speed Manual Transmission . 245
.................................
Fluid Level .311
.......................................
Shif ting .245
.......................
Reverse Lockout .246
.....................................
Snow Tires .338
...................
Solvent-type Cleaners . 356
................
Sound System . 148,163,187
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .364
....................
Specif ications .397, 399
........
Spark Plugs, Replacing . 318,321
...........
Specif ications Charts . 396,398
................................
Speed Control .214
................
Speed Limiter . 244,246,251 ...................................
Speedometer .68
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 49
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 55
.....
How Your Airbags Work . 49,51
How Your SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .52
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SRS Components .49
..................................
SRS Service .55
.............................
SRS Indicator .52 ,63
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 85
.......................
Starting the Engine .241
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .242
................
With a Dead Battery . 373
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 376
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .80
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 84
Stereo Sound .......................
System .148, 163,187
...........................
Storing Your Car .354
........................................
Sun Visor .114
........................
Sunglasses Holder .116
Index
VII

Supplemental Restraint System......................................
Servicing .55
.........................
SRS Indicator .52 ,63
...................
System Components . 49
..................................
Synthetic Oil .295
.....................................
Tachometer .68
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 348
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 363
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 400
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 405
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .403
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .407
.......................
Temperature Gauge .70
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 42
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 407
..........
Time, Setting the . 153,171,193
....................................
Timing Belt .332
....................................
Tire Chains .338
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 365
...........................
Tire Inf ormation .402 ...............................................
Tires .333
..............................
Air Pressure .333
.........................
Checking Wear .335
..........................
Compact Spare .364
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 400
......................................
Inf lation .333
..................................
Inspection .335
...................................
Replacing .336
......................................
Rotating .336
...........................................
Snow .338
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Specif ications .397, 399
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 365
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .263
................
Emergency Wrecker . 391
..
Traction Control System (TCS) . 258
...
TCS Activation Indicator . 64,259
......................
TCS Indicator .64, 258
...............
TCS ON/OFF Switch . 259
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic .307, 308
Checking Fluid Level, ...........................
Manual .310, 311
..........
Fluid Selection . 307,310,312
..............
Identif ication Number . 395 .............
Shif ting the Automatic . 248
..........
Shif ting the Manual . 243,245
.....................................
Treadwear .400
.......................................
Trip Meter .70
................................................
Trunk .91
....................
Emergency Opener .92
.........................................
Hooks .237
.................................
Opening the .91
...................
Open Monitor Light . 65
....................................
Turn Signals .77
.....................
Underside, Cleaning .361
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .363
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 400
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .224
.....................
Upholstery Cleaning .358
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 298
Index
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