2003 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN key

Make sure the repair f acility uses
genuine Honda replacement body
parts. Some companies make sheet
metal pieces that seem to duplicate
the original Honda body parts, but
are actually inf erior in f it, f inish, and
corrosion resistance. Once installed,
they do not give the same high-
quality appearance.When reporting your collision to the
insurance company, tell them you
want genuine Honda parts used in
the repair. Although most insurers
recognize the quality of original
parts, some may try to specif y that
the repairs be done with other
available parts. You should investi-
gate this before any repairs have
begun.
Body repairs can af f ect your car’s
resistance to corrosion. If your car
needs repairs af ter a collision, pay
close attention to the parts used in
the repair and the quality of the
work.
Takeyourcartoyourauthorized
Honda dealer f or inspection af ter the
repairs are completed. Your dealer
can make sure that quality materials
were used, and that corrosion-
preventive coatings were applied to
all repaired and replaced parts.
Body Repairs
Appearance Care332

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
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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.

Turn the ignition switch to START
(III). If the headlights do not dim,
check the condition of the f uses. If
thefusesareOK,thereisproba-
bly something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem. (Seeon page .)
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is dis-
charged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec-
tions (see page ). You can
then try jump starting the car from
a booster battery (see page ). In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to START (III), but
the engine does not run.
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page .
Your car has the Immobilizer
System. You should use a
properly-coded master or valet key
to start the engine (see page ).
A key that is not properly coded
will cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the dash panel to blink
rapidly. Do you have f uel? Turn the
ignition switch to ON (II) for a
minute and watch the f uel gauge.
The low f uel level warning light
may not be working, so you were
not reminded to f ill the tank.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page .
219
76
358
294 342 353
358
If Your Engine Won’t Start
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Emergency T owing T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine
Emergency
Towing
341

CONT INUED
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
...........................................
Fluid .284
.......................................
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
..............................
Brake Lights .317
..............................
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
...............................
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
.
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
...............................
Indicator .57, 231
...................................
Operation .230
.
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
..............
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

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Keys .74
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 211
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Gasohol .369
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Gasoline .204
...........................................
Gauge .65
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Octane Requirement . 204
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Tank, Filling the .204
................
Gas Station Procedures . 204
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 64
...............................................
Fuel .65
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Speedometer .63
.................................
Tachometer .63
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 222
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .221
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Glass Cleaning .330
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Glove Box .86
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 312
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 72........................................
Headlights .68
........................................
Aiming .312
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Automatic Lighting Off . 69
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Daytime Running Lights . 69
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Low Beams, Turning on . 68
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Reminder Chime .68
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 312
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Turning on .68
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Head Restraints .91
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Heating and Cooling .112
...............................
Heated Mirror .102
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High Altitude, Starting at . 220
HomeLink Wireless Control ........................................
System .198
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Hood, Opening the .206
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Hydraulic Clutch .285
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Hydroplaning .236 ........................
Jacking up the Car .337
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Jack, Tire .336
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Jump Starting .342
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 362
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .74
...........................................
Switch .77
............
Timing Control System . 372
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Immobilizer System .76 .........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
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Inf ant Restraint .30
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Inf ant Seats .30
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 303
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Inside Mirror .101
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Inspection, Tire .305
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 69
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Interior Cleaning .328
...............................
Interior Lights .108
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Introduction .i
Index
G
H IJ
K
IV

CONT INUED
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Maintenance .245
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 265
........................................
Record .260
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Required Indicator .65
..........................................
Saf ety .246
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Schedule .250-259
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 58,349
...................
Manual Transmission . 221
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 283
...............................
Meters, Gauges .63
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Methanol in Gasoline . 369
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Mirrors, Adjusting .101
.......................................
Moonroof .100
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Closing Manually .352
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Operation .100
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Neutral Gear Position . 224
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New Vehicle Break-in . 204
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Normal Shif t Speeds .222
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
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Numbers, Identif ication . 362 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 204
.........................................
Odometer .63
Odometer/Outside Temperature ......................................
Indicator .63
...............................
Odometer, Trip .64
Oil ........................
Change, How to .270
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Change, When to .250
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Checking Engine .208
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Pressure Indicator . 58,347
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .269
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 370
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Outside Mirrors .101
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Outside Temperature .64
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Overheating, Engine .345
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 265
..........................
Oxygenated Fuel .369
.......................
Label, Certif ication .362
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Lane Change, Signaling . 70
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .42
.........................
Leather, Cleaning .329
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .312
.......................................
Indicator .57
.........................................
Parking .58
..................................
Turn Signal .60
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 77
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 77
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Fuel Fill Door .205
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Glove Box .86
...........................................
Trunk .84
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Low Coolant Level .210
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 221
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58,347
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 364
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Luggage .214
Index
LM
NO
V

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CONT INUED
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System Components . 42
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Seats, Adjusting the .87
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Security System .194
.........................
Select/Reset Knob .65
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Serial Number .362
...........................
Service Intervals .250
...........................
Service Manual .382
.........
Service Station Procedures . 204
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Setting the Clock . 139,156,174
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 223
........................
Shif t Lock Release .226
....................................
Side Airbags .47
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 47
How The SIDE Airbag Cutof f ...........
Indicator Light Works . 49
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Side Curtain Airbags .48
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .48
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Signaling Turns .68
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Snow Tires .308
...................
Solvent-type Cleaners . 326
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Sound System . 134,150,169
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .334
............................
Specif ications .366 ........
Spark Plugs, Replacing . 289,292
....................
Specif ications Charts . 364
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Speed Control .195
........................
Speed Limiter .222, 226
...................................
Speedometer .63
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 45
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 51
How Your Airbags ............................
Work .45, 47,48
How Your SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .48
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SRS Components .45
..................................
SRS Service .51
.............................
SRS Indicator .48 ,59
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 78
.......................
Starting the Engine .219
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .220
................
With a Dead Battery . 342
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 345
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .73
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 77
Stereo Sound .......................
System .134, 150,169
...........................
Storing Your Car .323 ........................................
Sun Visor .106
........................
Sunglasses Holder .107
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .51
.........................
SRS Indicator .48 ,59
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System Components . 45
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Synthetic Oil .269
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Tachometer .63
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 317
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 333
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 367
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 371
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .369
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .373
.......................
Temperature Gauge .64
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 373
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Time, Setting the . 139,156,174
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Timing Belt .302
Index
T
VII