2003 HONDA ACCORD COUPE open gas tank

Bef ore you begin driving your Honda,
youshouldknowwhatgasolineto
use, and how to check the levels of
important f luids. You also need to
know how to properly store luggage
or packages. The inf ormation in this
section will help you. If you plan to
add any accessories to your car,
please read the inf ormation in this
section f irst..............................
Break-in Period .224
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Gasoline .224
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Service Station Procedures . 225
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 225
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Opening the Hood .226
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Oil Check .228
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Engine Coolant Check . 230
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Fuel Economy .231
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Car Condition .231
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Driving Habits .231
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Accessories and Modif ications . 232
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Carrying Cargo .234
Bef ore Driving
Bef ore Driving223

Open the f uel f ill door by pushing
onthehandletotheleftof the
driver’s seat. Because the f uel f ill cap is on the
driver’s side of the vehicle, park
with that side closest to the
service station pumps.Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Put the
tether end attachment on the fuel
f ill cap into the slot on the f uel f ill
door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top of f ’’ the tank, leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
Your vehicle has an on-board
ref ueling vapor recovery system to
help keep f uel vapors f rom going
into the atmosphere. If the fuel
nozzle keeps clicking of f even
though the tank is not full, there
maybeaproblemwiththissystem.
Consult your dealer.
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Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
Filling the Fuel Tank
225
FUEL FILL CAP TETHER
Push
ATTACHMENT
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.

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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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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