2003 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN lock

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Use the extension and wheel
wrench as shown to raise the car
until the f lat tire is of f the ground.
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.Remove the wheel nuts and f lat
tire. Temporarily place the f lat tire
on the ground with the outside
surf ace of the wheel f acing up.
You could scratch the wheel if you
putitfacedown.
Locate the jacking point nearest
thetireyouneedtochange.Place
the jack under the jacking point.
Turn the end bracket clockwise
until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point. Make sure the
jacking point tab is resting in the
jack notch.
9.
10.
11.
U.S. DX and LX models:
Changing a Flat T ire
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JACKING POINT WHEEL WRENCH
EXTENSION

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.Diagnosing why your engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):
You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run. When you turn the ignition switch to
START (III), you do not hear the
normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or series of clicks, or nothing at all.
Check these things:
Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or Neutral.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Turn on the headlights and check
their brightness. If the headlights
are very dim or don’t light at all,
the battery is discharged. See on page .
20.
21.
342
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Changing a Flat Tire, If Your Engine Won’t Start
If Your Engine Won’t Start Nothing Happens or the StarterMotor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting
340
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.

If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Wait until you see no more signs
of steam or spray, then open the
hood.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may also have to
add coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointerreaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.
Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. This
releases any remaining pressure in
the cooling system. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap and turn it until it comes
off.
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page
). If the level is below the
MIN mark, add coolant to halfway
between the MIN and MAX marks. Start the engine and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum (climate control to
FULL AUTO at 90°F/32°C). Add
coolant to the radiator up to the
base of the f iller neck. If you do
not have the proper coolant
mixture available, you can add
plain water. Remember to have
the cooling system drained and
ref illed with the proper mixture as
soon as you can.
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
on page ). Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair. (See
on page .)
4.
5.
6.
7.
8. 9.
11.
12.10.
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358
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If Your Engine Overheats
Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
346
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are off.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
If something electrical in your car
stops working, the f irst thing you
should check f or is a blown f use.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
and , or the diagram on the
fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses
control that component. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
not the cause. Replace any blown
f uses and check the component’s
operation. Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking at the wire inside.
Removing these f uses requires a
Phillips-head screwdriver.
3.
1.
2. 356 357
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
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BLOWN
BLOWN

µµ
µ
Î
ÎNo.
No. No. Amps.
Amps. Amps. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
: On Canadian models
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
1
2
3
4
5
6 7
8
9
10
11
12 10 A
20 A
15 A
7.5 A 30 A
(15 A)
15 A
(10 A) 15 A
10 A
7.5 A (20 A)
(20 A)
(20 A)
(20 A)
(20 A)
15 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
(20 A)
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A Driver’s Power Seat Slide
Heated Seat
Driver’s Power Seat Recline
IG ACG
IG Fuel Pump
IG Washer
IG Meter
IG SRS
IGP (PGM-FI ECU)
Lef t Rear Power Window
Right Rear Power Window
Right Front Power Window
Driver’s Power Window
Moonroof
Not Used
IG HAC
Not Used
ACC
HAC OP
Back-Up Lights
Door Lock
Front Accessory Sockets
IG OPDS
IG Wiper
Not Used
DrivebyWire
Ignition Coil
Day Light
Laf Heater
Radio
Interior LightPassenger’s Power Seat Recline
Passenger’s Power Seat Slide
Fuses
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX

If you decide to tow your car with all
f our wheels on the ground, make
sure you use a properly-designed and
attached tow bar. Prepare the car for
towing as described above, and leave
the ignition switch in Accessory (I)
so the steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure the radio and any items
plugged into the accessory power
socket are turned of f so they do not
rundownthebattery.
Emergency T owing
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The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in Accessory (I), and
make sure the steering wheel turns
f reely bef ore you begin towing.Trying to lif t or tow your car by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the car’s weight.

The Transmission Number is on a
label on top of the transmission. The Engine Number is stamped into
the engine block. It is on the f ront.
Identif ication Numbers
T echnical Inf ormation
4-cylinder Models6-cylinder Models
363
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
ENGINE NUMBER
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
NUMBER ENGINE
NUMBER

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Battery......
Charging System Light . 58,348
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Jump Starting .342
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Maintenance .294
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Specif ications .365
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Bef ore Driving .203
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Belts, Seat .8
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Beverage Holders .104
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Body Repair .332
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 230
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Break-in, New Linings . 204
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Bulb Replacement .317
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Fluid .284
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Parking .102 .........................
System Indicator .58
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Wear Indicators .229
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Braking System .229
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Break-in, New Car .204
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 69
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Brights, Headlights .68
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .318
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Brake Lights .317
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Ceiling Light .320
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Door Courtesy Light . 321
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Front Parking Lights . 315
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Headlights .312
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High-mount Brake Light . 319
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License Plate Light . 319
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Specif ications .365
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Spotlights .321
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Trunk Light .322
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Turn Signal Lights . 315
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Vanity Mirror Lights . 321
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Bulbs, Halogen .312
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Accessories and Modif ications . 212
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Accessories .212
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Additional Safety Precautions . 213
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Modif ications .213
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .78
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Accessory Power Socket . 107
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Additives, Engine Oil . 270
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Airbag (SRS) .9
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Air Cleaner Element .286
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Air Conditioning .112
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Maintenance .299
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Usage .112
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Air Pressure, Tires .304
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Alcohol in Gasoline .369
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Antif reeze .273
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ................................
Description .230
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Indicator .57, 231
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Operation .230
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 77
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Appearance Care .325
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Armrest .103
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Audio System . 134,150,169 .............
Automatic Speed Control . 195
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Automatic Transmission . 222
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Capacity, Fluid .364
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Checking Fluid Level . 280,281
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Shif ting .223
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 223
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Shif t Lever Positions . 223
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Shif t Lock Release . 226
Index
A
B
I