2003 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN service

Some conventional gasolines are
being blended with alcohol or an
ether compound. These gasolines
are collectively ref erred to as
oxygenated f uels. To meet clean air
standards, some areas of the United
States and Canada use oxygenated
f uels to help reduce emissions.
If you use an oxygenated f uel, be
sure it is unleaded and meets the
minimum octane rating requirement.
Bef ore using an oxygenated f uel, try
to conf irm the f uel’s contents. Some
states/provinces require this
informationtobepostedonthe
pump.The f ollowing are the U.S. EPA and
Canadian CGSB approved
percentages of oxygenates:
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
Fuel system damage or perf ormance
problems resulting f rom the use of
an oxygenated f uel containing more
than the percentages of oxygenates
given above are not covered under
warranty.
(Methyl Tertiary Butyl
Ether)
You may use gasoline containing up
to 15 percent MTBE by volume. (ethyl or grain alcohol)
You may use gasoline containing up
to 10 percent ethanol by volume.
Gasoline containing ethanol may be
marketed under the name ‘‘Gasohol.’’
(methyl or wood
alcohol)
Your car was not designed to use
fuel that contains methanol.
Methanol can corrode metal parts in
the fuel system, and also damage
plastic and rubber components. This
damage would not be covered by
your warranties.
T echnical Inf ormation
Oxygenated Fuels
MT BE ET HA NOL
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U.S. Owners:
Canadian Owners:
Honda dealership personnel are
trained prof essionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.
If you encounter a problem that your
dealership does not solve to your
satisf action, please discuss it with
the dealership’s management. The
Service Manager or General
Manager can help. Almost all
problems are solved in this way.
If you are dissatisf ied with the
decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact your Honda
Customer Relations Of f ice. In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
When you call or write, please give
us this inf ormation:
Vehicle Identif ication Number
(see page )
Name and address of the dealer
who services your car
Date of purchase
Mileage on your car
Your name, address, and tele-
phone number
A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
car to you 362
Cust omer Relat ions Inf ormat ion
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions378
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÉLE
Honda Canada Inc.
715 Milner Avenue
Toronto, ON
M1B 2K8
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 Toronto (416) 287-4776 Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00919-0816
(787) 250-4318
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Automobile Customer Service
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, California 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009

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procedures f or repair to engine and chassis components.
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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
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Select/Reset Knob .65
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Serial Number .362
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Service Intervals .250
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Service Manual .382
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Service Station Procedures . 204
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Setting the Clock . 139,156,174
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 223
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Shif t Lock Release .226
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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
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 326
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Sound System . 134,150,169
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .334
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Specif ications .366 ........
Spark Plugs, Replacing . 289,292
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Specif ications Charts . 364
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Speed Control .195
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Speed Limiter .222, 226
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Speedometer .63
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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
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SRS Service .51
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SRS Indicator .48 ,59
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Starting the Engine .219
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .220
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With a Dead Battery . 342
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 345
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .73
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 77
Stereo Sound .......................
System .134, 150,169
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Storing Your Car .323 ........................................
Sun Visor .106
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Sunglasses Holder .107
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .51
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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
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 333
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 367
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Emissions Control Systems . 371
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Oxygenated Fuels .369
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .373
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Temperature Gauge .64
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 373
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Time, Setting the . 139,156,174
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Timing Belt .302
Index
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
5-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see
pages and ). Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
4.5 US qt (4.3
) 2.0 US qt (1.9
)
Capacity:
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models LX
Front:
Rear:
All other models Front:
Rear:
268
280 281 285
284
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