2003 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 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 .204
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Gasoline .204
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Service Station Procedures . 204
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 204
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Opening the Hood .206
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Oil Check .208
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Engine Coolant Check . 210
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Fuel Economy .211
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Car Condition .211
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Driving Habits .211
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Accessories and Modif ications . 212
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Carrying Cargo .214
Bef ore Driving
Bef ore Driving203

During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration. We recommend gasolines containing
detergent additives that help prevent
f uel system and engine deposits.
Avoidhardbraking.Newbrakes
need to be broken-in by moderate
use f or the f irst 200 miles (300
km).
Open the f uel f ill door by pushing
onthehandletotheleftof the
driver’s seat.
Help assure your car’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
Because the f uel f ill cap is on the
driver’s side of the car, park with
that side closest to the service
station pumps.
In Canada, some gasolines contain
an octane-enhancing additive called
MMT. If you use such gasolines,
your emission control system
perf ormance may deteriorate and
the Malf unction Indicator Lamp on
your instrument panel may turn on.
If this happens, contact your
authorized Honda dealer f or service. Using gasoline containing lead will
damage your car’s emissions
controls. This contributes to air
pollution.
Youshouldfollowthesesamere-
commendations with an overhauled
or exchanged engine, or when the
brakes are relined. Do not change the oil until the
recommended time or mileage
intervalshowninthemaintenance
schedule. Your Honda is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 86 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise in the engine that can lead to
mechanical damage.
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Bef ore Driving
Break-in Period GasolineFilling the Fuel Tank
Break-in Period, Gasoline, Service Station Procedures
204
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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
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Gauge .65
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Octane Requirement . 204
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Tank, Filling the .204
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Gas Station Procedures . 204
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 64
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Fuel .65
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Speedometer .63
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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
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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
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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
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Switch .77
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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
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Interior Lights .108
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Introduction .i
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