2004 HONDA ACCORD COUPE power steering fluid

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety . 202
.................
Maintenance Schedule . 203
Maintenance Schedule
..................
(4-cylinder Models) . 205
....................
Maintenance Record . 207
Maintenance Schedule
..................
(6-cylinder Models) . 210
....................
Maintenance Record . 212
..............................
Fluid Locations . 215
........................
Adding Engine Oil . 217
.........
Changing the Oil and Filter . 218
..............................
Engine Coolant . 221
....................
Windshield Washers . 224
.......................
Transmission Fluid . 225
..........
Automatic Transmission . 225
5-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission . 228
6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission . 228
................
Brake and Clutch Fluid . 230
....................
Power Steering Fluid . 231
....................................
Timing Belt . 232
....................................
Hood Latch . 232
.............................................
Lights . 233
.......................................
Seat Belts . 240
.....................................
Floor Mats . 240 ..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 242
.................................
Wiper Blades . 243
...............................................
Tires . 245
........................
Check the Battery . 252
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 254
303
Maintenance
Maint enance201
——y
y
(%
yy

Fluid Locations
Maint enance
4-cylinder Models
215
BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange handle)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
RADIATOR CAPAUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
CLUTCH FLUID
(5-speed Manual
Transmission only)
(Light gray cap)
ENGINE
COOLANT
RESERVOIR
——y
y
(%
y
y

Fluid Locations
Maint enance
6-cylinder Models
216
ENGINE OIL FILL CAPRADIATOR CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap) BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE
COOLANT
RESERVOIR
CLUTCH FLUID
(Gray cap)
(6-speed Manual
Transmission only)
——y
y
(%
y
y

The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If it is not, add
brake f luid to bring it up to that level.
Use the same fluid specified for the
brake system.
Low f luid level can indicate a leak in
the clutch system. Have this system
inspected as soon as possible.Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not, add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark.
CONT INUED
Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering Fluid
Maint enance
Power Steering Fluid
Clutch System
231
6-cylider models UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
4-cylider models LOWER LEVEL UPPER LEVEL
MAX
MIN
——y
y
(%
yy

µµClean the hood latch assembly with a
mild cleaner, then lubricate it with a
multipurpose grease. Lubricate all
the moving parts (as shown),
including the pivot. Follow the time
and distance recommendations in
the Maintenance Schedule. If you
are not sure how to clean and grease
the latch, contact your Honda dealer.
Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
The timing belt should be replaced
at the intervals shown in the
maintenance schedule.
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Replace the belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.)
or 100,000 km (Canada) if you
regularly drive your vehicle in one or
more of these conditions:
6-cylinder models only
Power Steering Fluid, T iming Belt, Hood L atch
Maint enance
Hood L atch
Timing Belt
232
NOTICE:
PIVOTS
LATCH ASSEMBLY
T urning the steering wheel to
f ull lef t or right lock and holding it
there can damage the power steeringpump.
——y
y
(%
yy

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
A
B
C
I
——y
y
(%
yy

CONT INUED
...........
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
F
III
——y
y
(%
y
y

ÎÎ
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 255
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 288
........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 164
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 220
................................
Vanity Mirror . 102
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 174
.............
Vehicle Dimensions . 284, 286
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 282
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 254
.................................................
VIN . 282
..................................
Viscosity, Oil . 218
.............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 52
..................
Warranty Coverages . 301
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 224
.....................................
Operation . 69 Wheels
...............
Adjusting the Steering . 74
............
Alignment and Balance . 247
..........................
Compact Spare . 256
......................................
Wrench . 258
Windows ...............................
Auto Reverse . 92
..................
Operating the Power . 91
...........................
Rear, Def ogger . 73
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 69
.......................................
Washers . 69
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 243
.....................................
Operation . 69
....................................
Worn Tires . 247
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 272
:U.S.only
Index
W
V
U
IX
——y
y
(%
y
y