2004 HONDA ACCORD COUPE check oil

Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:
(4-cylinder models)
(6-cylinder models)Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
(4-cylinder models)
(6-cylinder models)
Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine and check your work.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.Turn of f the engine and let it sit
f or several minutes, then check
the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.
9.
8.
7.
6.
5.
Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance220
NOTICE:
OIL FILTER
6-cylinder models
4.4 US qt (4.2)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
33 lbf·ft (44 N·m , 4.5 kgf·m)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) Improper disposal of engine
oil can be harmf ul to the environment.
If you change your own oil, please
dispose of the used oil properly. Put it
in a sealed container and take it to a
recycling center. Do not discard it in a
trash bin or dump it on the ground.
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On 4-cylinder modelsOn EX-V6 model
Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
transmission f iller bolt, and caref ully
f eel inside the bolt hole with your
f inger. The f luid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the hole. Reinstallthe f iller bolt, and tighten it securely.
If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stiffer shifting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
If you are not sure how to check and
add f luid, contact your Honda dealer.
Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground.
Remove the check bolt and look for
transmission f luid coming out of the
bolt hole. If a small amount of f luid
drips out of the bolt hole, reinstall
the check bolt.
T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance
5-speed Manual Transmission
6-speed Manual Transmission
228
FILLER BOLT
Correct level CHECK BOLT
WASHER
DRAIN BOLT
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The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
If you are not sure how to check and
add f luid, contact your Honda dealer.
Pour the f luid to the f iller hole slowly
and caref ully so you do not spill.
Clean up any spills immediately; it
could damage components in the
engine compartment.
If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stiffer shifting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
If no f luid comes out, remove the
f iller bolt. Slowly add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the check bolt
hole. Let the f luid run out until it
stops, then reinstall the check bolt
and the f iller bolt.
T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance229
FILLER BOLT
WASHER
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This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible and you should
take immediate action.Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
outwithin10seconds,turnoff the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page
).
1. 2. 3. 4.
168 217 272
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Emergency T owing
268
NOTICE:LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATORRunning the engine with low
oil pressure can cause serious
mechanical damage almost immediately.
Turn of f the engine as soon as you can
saf ely get the vehicle stopped.
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CONT INUED
....................................
Accessories . 171
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 77
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 103
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 218
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
............................
Air Conditioning . 108
.................................
Usage . 113, 115
...............
Air Pressure, Tires . 245, 246
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 164
......................................
Antif reeze . 221
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 60, 189
...................................
Operation . 189
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 153
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 77
............................................
Armrest . 86
................................
Audio System . 120
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 71
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 156
..............
Automatic Transmission . 183
..................
Capacity, Fluid . 284, 286
.......
Checking Fluid Level . 225, 226 .......................................
Shif ting . 183
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 183
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 184
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 186
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 58, 269
............................
Jump Starting . 264
..............................
Maintenance . 252
....................
Specif ications . 285, 287
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 163
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
...........................
Beverage Holders . 99
..................................
Booster Seats . 48
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 189
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 164
....................
Bulb Replacement . 238
...........................................
Fluid . 230
.........................................
Parking . 97
.................
System Indicator . 59, 271
........................
Wear Indicators . 188 .............................
Braking System . 188
........................
Break-in, New Car . 164
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
........................
Brights, Headlights . 70
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 238
..............................
Brake Lights . 238
................
Front Parking Lights . 237
.................................
Headlights . 233
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 239
....................
Specif ications . 285, 287
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 237
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 233
...................
Capacities Chart . 284, 286
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
....................
Cargo, How to Carry . 173
......................................
Cargo Net . 176
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
.........................................
CD Care . 142
...................................
CD Changer . 137
.....
CD Changer Error Messages . 144
Index
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B
C
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard . 2, 57
................
Daytime Running Lights . 71
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator . 63
.................................
Dead Battery . 264
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 302
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 73
Defrosting the
....................................
Windows . 114
............................
Dimensions . 284, 286
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 70
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 225, 226
..................................
Engine Oil . 168
..........................
Directional Signals . 70
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 188
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 220
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 78
......................
Power Door Locks . 78
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 288
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission . 180
.....................
CD Error Messages . 143
.......................................
CD Player . 134
........................
CD Pocket, Center . 100
........................
Certif ication Label . 282
.................................
Chains, Tires . 250
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 257
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 218
.............................
When to . 205, 210
...
Charging System Indicator . 58, 269
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 178
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 32
..............................
Booster Seats . 48
.............................
Child Seats . 32, 39
Inportant Saf ety
.........................
Reminders . 32, 36
..........................................
Inf ants . 37
..........................
Larger Children . 47
.........................................
LATCH . 41
......................
Risks with Airbags . 33
.............................
Small Children . 38
.........................................
Tethers . 45
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? . 33
.......................................
Child Seats . 39
.........................................
LATCH . 41
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 45 Cleaning
...................................
Seat Belts . 240
...............
Climate Control System . 115
..............................................
Clock . 154
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 231
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 294
...................................
Coin Pocket . 101
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 179
......................
Compact Spare Tire . 256
.................
Console Compartment . 100
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 300
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 221
....................................
Checking . 169
.........................
Proper Solution . 221
...................
Temperature Gauge . 67
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 293
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 63
............
Cruise Control Operation . 156
.....................................
Cup Holders . 99
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 300
Index
D
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...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving . 177
....................................
Economy . 170
................
In Foreign Countries . 292
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 117
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 242
..............................
Economy, Fuel . 170
..................................
Emergencies . 255
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 264
...........
Brake System Indicator . 271
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 257
.....
Charging System Indicator . 269
..................
Checking the Fuses . 275
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 72
............................
Jump Starting . 264
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 268
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 269
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 274
..................
Overheated Engine . 266
.......................................
Towing . 272
...........................
Emergency Brake . 97
......................
Emergency Flashers . 72
......................
Emergency Towing . 272 ............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 82
.......................
Emissions Controls . 293
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 296 Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 67
.........................
If It Won’t Start . 262
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 58, 269
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 268
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 217
...............................
Overheating . 266
....................
Specif ications . 285, 287
....................
Speed Limiter . 182, 185
.......................................
Starting . 179
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 182, 185
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline . 164
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 293
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 16
...................................
Fan, Interior . 110
Features, Comfort and
..............................
Convenience . 107 ....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 165
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 242
...............................................
Oil . 218
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 228
5-speed Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the . 180
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 72
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 257
Fluids
.
Automatic Transmission . 225, 226
..........................................
Brake . 230
.........................................
Clutch . 231
..............
Manual Transmission . 228
..........................
Power Steering . 231
..................
Windshield Washer . 224
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 89
.....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 292
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 72
..............................
Front Airbags . 9, 22
..................................
Front Seat . 83, 85
................................
Adjusting . 83, 85
.........................................
Heaters . 90
.....................................
Airbags . 9, 22
Index
E
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Fuel . 164
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 165
...........................................
Gauge . 67
................
Octane Requirement . 164
...............................
Oxygenated . 164
........................
Tank, Ref ueling . 165
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 275
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 170
..........................................
Gasohol . 164
.........................................
Gasoline . 164
...........................................
Gauge . 67
................
Octane Requirement . 164
........................
Tank, Ref ueling . 165
................
Gas Station Procedures . 165
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 67
...............................................
Fuel . 67
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 183
5-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission . 180
6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission . 180 ........................................
Glove Box . 99
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
.....................................
(GVWR) . 195 ... Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 282
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 75
...........................................
Switch . 77
............
Timing Control System . 294
........................
Immobilizer System . 76
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
.........................................
Indicators . 58
.......
ABS (Auti-lock Brake) . 60, 189
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) . 59, 271
................
Charging System . 58, 269
.............................
Cruise Control . 63
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) . 63
...................................
High Beam . 63
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 61
......................................
Low Fuel . 62
................
Low Oil Pressure . 58, 268
...........................
Side Airbag Of f . 59
...............................................
SRS . 59
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning . 61
..............................
Washer Level . 63
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 233
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 72
........................................
Headlights . 70
........................................
Aiming . 233
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 71
............
Daytime Running Lights . 71
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 70
.........................
Reminder Chime . 70
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 233
...................................
Turning on . 70
..............................
Head Restraints . 88
.....................
Heating and Cooling . 108
.................................
Heated Mirror . 96
.....................................
Heater, Seat . 90
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 179
HomeLink Universal
................................
Transceiver . 159
....................................
Hood Latch . 232
.......................
Hood, Opening the . 166
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch . 231
Index
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