2004 HONDA ACCORD spare wheel

Your Honda is equipped with a
Traction Control System (TCS) to
assist you in maintaining traction
while driving slowly on loose or
slippery surf aces.
TCS monitors the speed of all f our
wheels. When it senses a f ront wheel
losing traction, it applies braking to
that wheel. The TCS Activation
indicator f lashes when this occurs.
Driving with TCS requires no special
skills or technique. The TCS does
not control your vehicle’s whole
braking system and cannot prevent
skidding if you enter a corner too
f ast. It is still your responsibility to
drive at reasonable speeds and to
leave a sufficient margin of safety.When starting out or driving on a
loose or slippery road surf ace, you
may notice that the vehicle does not
respond to the accelerator in the
samewayitdoesatothertimes.This
is a sign TCS is activating. You will
seetheTCSActivationindicator
light f lash.TheTCSindicator(seepage )
andtheTCSActivationindicator
comeonandstayonwhenthereisa
problem with the TCS.
You should still install winter tires on
your vehicle during the winter. Make
sure to use the same size originally
supplied with the vehicle. Exercise
the same caution in winter driving as
you would if your vehicle was not
equipped with TCS.
Driving with the compact spare tire
installed (see page ) may
activate the TCS. You should turn of f
the system.
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On LX-V6 and EX-V6 models
Traction Control System
Driving191
TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR TCS INDICATOR
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When preparing to tow, and bef ore
driving away, be sure to check the
f ollowing:The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the tires, brakes,
suspension, and cooling system
are in good operating condition.
All weights and loads are within
limits (see pages and ).
Thehitch,safetychains,andany
other attachments are secure.
Allitemsonandinthetrailerare
properly secured and cannot shif t
while you drive.
The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are working
properly. Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inf lated (see page ),
and the trailer tires and spare are
trailer maker.
Crosswinds and air turbulence
caused by passing trucks can disrupt
your steering and cause trailer
swaying. When being passed by a
large vehicle, keep a constant speed
and steer straight ahead. Do not try
to make quick steering or braking
corrections. Always drive slowly and have
someone guide you when backing up.
Grip the of the steering
wheel; then turn the wheel to the lef t
to get the trailer to move to the lef t,
andturnthewheelrighttomovethe
trailer to the right.
Follow all normal precautions when
parking, including f irmly setting the
parking brake and putting the
transmission in Park (automatic) or
in 1st or Reverse (manual). Also,
place wheel chocks at each of the
trailer’s tires.
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Towing a Trailer
Driving
Pre-T ow Checklist
Handling Crosswinds and Buf f et ing
Backing Up
Parking
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Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:
Follow these precautions:Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road sur-
f aces. Use greater caution while
driving. Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
Do not use the compact spare tire
if you are towing a trailer.
Turn off the Traction Control
System (see page ). Driving
withthecompactsparetiremay
activate the TCS.
Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
and design tire, mounted on the
same wheel. The spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
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On all LX-V6 and EX-V6 models
Compact Spare Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed248
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
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CONT INUED
Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipe any dirt of f the mounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.
Remove the wheel nuts and f lat
tire. Place the f lat tire on the
ground with the outside surf ace of
the wheel f acing up.
Use the extension and wheel
wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Do not attempt to forcibly pry the
wheel cover of f with a screwdriver
or other tool. The wheel cover
cannot be removed without f irst
removing the wheel nuts.
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12.
11.
U.S. DX, LX and LX-G model in
Canada:
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed251
WHEEL WRENCH
EXTENSION
BRAKE HUB
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Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them f ully. Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.
Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Secure the f lat tire by screwing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Replace the cover. Store the
tools.
Lower the vehicle to the ground
and remove the jack. 15.
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14. 16. 19.
17. 18. 20.
LX, EX, and EX-V6 models
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Changing a Flat T ire
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WING BOLT
SPACER CONEFor
normaltire
For
sparetire
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash . 21
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 219
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Restraint, Child . 34
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Reverse Gear Position . 183
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Rotation, Tire . 241
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Saf ety Belts . 8
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 290
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9
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Seat Belts . 8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 57
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Satellite Radio . 145
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Seat Belts . 8
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Additional Information . 19
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 20
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19
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Maintenance . 21
Reminder Light and
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Beeper . 19, 62
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System Components . 19 ...............
Use During Pregnancy . 17
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Wearing Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14
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Seats, Adjusting the . 92, 93
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Security System . 154
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Selecting a Child Seat . 43
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Select/Reset Knob . 68, 69
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Serial Number . 272
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Service Intervals . 204, 206
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Service Manual . 292
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Service Station Procedures . 165
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Setting the Clock . 153
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 182
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Shif t Lock Release . 185
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Side Airbags . 9, 27
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How The SIDE Airbag Of f
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Indicator Light Works . 29
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Side Curtain Airbags . 10, 28
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work . 28
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Signaling Turns . 74
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Snow Tires . 242
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Sound System . 122, 130, 132, 140
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 248
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Specif ications . 276 ....................
Specif ications Charts . 274
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Speed Control . 155
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Speed Limiter . 181, 184
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Speedometer . 68
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 22
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Additional Safety Precautions . 33
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Light Works . 31
How Your Airbags ............................
Work . 23, 27, 28
HowYourSRSIndicatorLight .......................................
Works . 28
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SRS Components . 22
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SRS Service . 32
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SRS Indicator . 28, 63
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 82
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Starting the Engine . 179
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With a Dead Battery . 255
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 257
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment . 78
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 82
Stereo Sound ...............
System . 122, 130, 132, 140
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Sun Visor . 104
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Sunglasses Holder . 108
Index
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 272
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Vehicle Storage . 246
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VIN . 272
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Viscosity, Oil . 215
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 57
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Warranty Coverages . 289
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 218
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Operation . 73
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 78
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Alignment and Balance . 240
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Compact Spare . 248
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Wrench . 251
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 99
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Rear, Def ogger . 77
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 73
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Washers . 73
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 236 .....................................
Operation . 73
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Worn Tires . 240
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 264
: U.S. and Canada only
Index
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