2003 HONDA ACCORD COUPE spare wheel

Your Honda is equipped with a
Traction Control System (TCS) to
assist you in maintaining traction
while driving slowly on loose or
slippery surf aces.
TCS monitors the speed of all f our
wheels. When it senses a f ront wheel
losing traction, it applies braking to
that wheel. The TCS Activation
indicator f lashes when this occurs.
Driving with TCS requires no special
skills or technique. The TCS does
not control your car’s whole braking
system and cannot prevent skidding
if you enter a corner too f ast. It is
still your responsibility to drive at
reasonable speeds and to leave a
suf f icient margin of saf ety.When starting out or driving on a
loose or slippery road surf ace, you
may notice that the car does not
respond to the accelerator in the
samewayitdoesatothertimes.This
is a sign TCS is activating. You will
seetheTCSActivationindicator
light f lash.TheTCSindicator(seepage )
comesonandstaysonwhenthereis
a problem with the TCS. The TCS
Activation indicator will also come on.
You should still install winter tires on
your car during the winter. Make
sure to use the same size originally
supplied with car. Exercise the same
cautioninwinterdrivingasyou
would if your car was not equipped
with TCS.
Driving with the compact spare tire
installed (see page ) may
activate the TCS. You should turn of f
the system.
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364
On all V6 models
Traction Control System
Driving258
TCS INDICATOR
TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR

Thecompactsparetirehasashorter
tread lif e than a regular tire. Replace
it when you can see the tread wear
indicator bars. The replacement
should be the same size and design
tire, mounted on the same wheel.
Thecompactsparetireisnot
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the compact wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to: Your car has a compact spare tire
that takes up less space. Use this
sparetireasatemporaryreplace-
ment only. Get your regular tire
repaired or replaced and put it back
on your car as soon as you can.
Turn off the Traction Control
System (see page ). Driving
withthecompactsparetiremay
activate the TCS. The wheel of the compact spare
tire is designed especially to f it
your car. Do not use your spare
tire on another car unless it is the
same make and model. Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare. This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road sur-
f aces than the regular tire. Use
greater caution while driving on
this tire.
Follow these precautions whenever
you are using the compact spare tire:
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
under any circumstances.
259
On all V6 models
Compact Spare Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed364
INDICATOR LOCATION MARKTREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)

Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them f ully.
Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully,itmaybehotfrom
driving.
Do not attempt to forcibly pry the
wheel cover of f with a screwdriver or
other tool. The wheel cover cannot
be removed without f irst removing
the wheel nuts. 12.
13.On LX and LX-V6 models
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Changing a Flat T ire
368
WHEEL COVER
WHEEL NUTS HUB

Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Replace the cover. Store the
tools.
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid.
17.
19. 18. 22.
20.
21.
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Changing a Flat T ire
370
SPACER CONE
WING BOLT
For
spare
tireFor
normal
tire
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.

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Capacities Chart . 396,398
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
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Cargo Net .237
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Carrying Cargo .234
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 156,173,196
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CD Player .154
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CD Pocket, Center .113
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Certif ication Label .394
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Chains .338
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Changing a Flat Tire .365
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Changing Engine Coolant . 301
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .296
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When to .276, 284
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Charging System Indicator . 62,380
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 240
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Child Seats .26
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LATCH .43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Cleaner, Air .316
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .357
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Carpeting .358 ......................................
Exterior .356
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Fabric .359
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Interior .358
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Leather .359
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Seat Belts .359
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Vinyl .359
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Window .360
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Climate Control System . 129
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Clock, Setting the . 153,171,193
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Clutch Fluid .314
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CO in the Exhaust .406
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Coin Pocket .113
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 242
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Compact Spare .364
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Console Compartment . 111
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Consumer Inf ormation . 412
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Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant ........................................
Adding .299
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Checking .230
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Proper Solution .299
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Temperature Gauge . 70
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Corrosion Protection .361
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .405
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Cruise Control Operation . 214..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 412
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 414
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 79
Defrosting the ....................
Windows .127, 136,144
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Dimensions .396, 398
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Dimming the Headlights . 74
Dipstick .
Automatic Transmission . 307,308
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Engine Oil .228
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Directional Signals .77
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 254
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Disposal of Used Oil .298
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 86
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Power Door Locks .86
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 400
Downshif ting, Manual .....................
Transmission .243, 245
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Drive Belt .332
Index
C
D
II

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

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Vanity Mirror .115
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 235
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Vehicle Dimensions . 396,398
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 394
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Vehicle Storage .354
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VIN .394
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Vinyl Cleaning .359
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Viscosity, Oil .295
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 57
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Warranty Coverages .413
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 306
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Operation .79
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Washing .356
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Waxing and Polishing . 357
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 80
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Alignment and Balance . 335
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Compact Spare .364
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Wrench .366 Windows
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Auto Reverse .104
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Cleaning .360
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Operating the Power . 103
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Rear, Def ogger .79
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .77
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Washers .79
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .327
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Operation .77
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Worn Tires .335
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 391
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