2005 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID trunk

Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals.
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park.
Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
If you store your vehicle f or 1 year or
longer, have your dealer perf orm the
inspections called f or in the 2 years/
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
maintenance schedule (Normal
Conditions) as soon as you take it
out of storage (see page ). The
replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the vehicle has
actually reached that time or mileage.
Reconnect the 12 volt battery and
drive your vehicle every month f or
about 30 minutes. This will keep
the IMA battery charged and in
good condition.
Disconnect the 12 volt battery. 194
Vehicle Storage
Maint enance
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Your vehicle is not equipped with a
spare tire. Instead, it has a f lat tire
repair kit that can allow you to
temporarily repair a f lat caused by a
nail or other small item.
Thetirerepairkitmaynotworkif;The puncture is located outside
the tread,
The puncture is wider than about
3/16ths of an inch (4 mm),
The wheel rim is damaged,
The tire sealant has expired.
Use of the sealant in the repair kit
may void your tire warranty.
Check with the tire manufacturer
if you have any questions
regarding the tire warranty. Make sure you have parked saf ely
of f the road, turned the ignition
switch to OFF, and set the parking
brake. Then, lif t up the trunk f loor
to access the repair kit.Remove the sealant bottle, and
check the label to be sure the
sealant has not expired.
1. 2.
Flat Tire Repair (U.S. Model)
HowtoUsetheTireRepairKit
230
EXPIRATION DATE
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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.Loosen the wheel nuts 1/2 of a
turn with the wheel wrench. Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well. Take the tool tray out of the trunk,
and take the tools out of the tool
tray.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Keep your passengers
out of the vehicle while changing a
tire.
Open the trunk and raise the trunk
f loor by lif ting up on the back edge.
5. 4.
3. 2. 1.
6.
Changing a Flat Tire (Canadian Model)
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
237
TOOL TRAY
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
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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 nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them f ully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground
and remove the jack. 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.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
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.
11.
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16.
17.
18. 14.
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Changing a Flat Tire (Canadian Model)
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
239
WING BOLT
SPACER CONE
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run. When you turn the ignition switch to
START (III), you do not hear the
normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or series of clicks, or nothing at all.
Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or Neutral.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Turn on the headlights, and check
their brightness. If the headlights
are very dim or do not come on at
all, the battery is discharged. See on page .
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
Check these things:
19.
242
If the Engine Won’t Start
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting
Changing a Flat Tire (Canadian Model), If the Engine Won’t Start
240
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
261
Battery
Fuses Engine
Alignment
Lights
Tires
12 V 60 W (HB3)
12 V 51 W (HB4)
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 12 V
12 V
12 V
21 W
21/5 W
2CP
21 W
21 W
3CP
8W
12 V 21 W
8W
12 V 5 W
12 V 2 CP
12 V 1.1 W
Capacity 12 V 52 AH/5 HR
Interior
Under-hood SOHC i-VTEC 6-cylinder (V6),
gasoline engine
3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm) 182.8 cu-in (2,997 cm
)
10.5 : 1
IZFR6K-11
SKJ20DR-M11
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0°1°
3°15’
12 V
Headlights
Front side marker/Parking/
Turn signal light
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Taillights
High-mount brake light
Back-up lights
License plate light
Front ceiling lights
Center ceiling light
Trunk light
Door courtesy light
Vanity mirror lights
Size
PressureP215/60R16 94V
T135/90D15
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
See page256or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door on each side of the
dashboard.
See page255or the fuse box
cover. Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
High
Low
NGK:
DENSO:
(Amber)
Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare
: Canadian model
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .54, 247
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Jump Starting .242
..............................
Maintenance .225
............................
Specif ications .260
..............................
Bef ore Driving .151
........................................
Belts, Seat .10
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 177
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Break-in, New Linings . 152
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Bulb Replacement .214
...........................................
Fluid .209
.........................................
Parking .93
.........................
System Indicator .54
........................
Wear Indicators .176
.............................
Braking System .176
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Break-in, New Car .152
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 74
........................
Brights, Headlights .72 Bulb Replacement
..............................
Brake Lights .214
................
Front Parking Lights . 213
.................................
Headlights .210
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High-mount Brake Light . 215
............................
Specif ications .260
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 213
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .210
............................
Capacities Chart .260
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 49
.............................
Carrying Cargo .160
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .120
..............................
CD Player .119, 120
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Certif ication Label .258
............................................
Chains .224
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .237
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .203
.............................
When to .194, 195
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Charge/Assist Gauge .68
....................................
Accessories .158
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .79
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 97
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Additives, Engine Oil . 201
...................................
Airbag (SRS) .11
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Airbag System Components . 23
............................
Air Conditioning .103
.........................................
Usage .105
.......................................
Air Intake .163
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Air Pressure, Tires .220
...................
Air Vent in the Trunk . 163
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .55, 177
...................................
Operation .177
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 76
............................................
Armrest .85
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Audio System .112
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Auto Idle Stop .173
...............
Auto Idle Stop Indicator . 174
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Automatic Speed Control . 142
..............
Automatic Transmission . 168
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .260
.......................................
Shif ting .168 .
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 168
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Shif t Lever Positions . 168
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 171
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
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IMA System Indicator .60
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Immobilizer System .78
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Important Safety Precautions .8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .54
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Inf ant Restraint .36
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Inf ant Seats .36
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Tether Anchorage Points .44
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .219
...................................
Inside Mirror .89
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Inspection, Tire .221
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Installing a Child Seat .40
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Tether Anchorage Points .44
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Using LATCH .40
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Instrument Panel .53
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Instrument Panel Brightness .74
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Vehicle .238
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Jack, Tire .237
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Jump Starting .242
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Keys .77 .......................
Label, Certif ication .258
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Lane Change, Signaling .72
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .20
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .210
.......................................
Indicator .57
.......................................
Parking .213
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Turn Signal .57
....................................
Load Limits .161
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .79
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column .79
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Fuel Fill Door .153
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Glove Box .98
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Lockout Prevention .80
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Power Door .80
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Trunk .84
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Low Coolant Level .156
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 168
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 54
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 260
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Luggage .160 ..................................
Maintenance .189
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 193
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Record .196
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Required Indicator .61
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Saf ety .190
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Schedule .194-195
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 247
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Meters, Gauges .63
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Mirrors, Adjusting .89
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Modif ications .159
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Neutral Gear Position . 169
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New Vehicle Break-in . 152
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Normal Shif t Speeds .168
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 258
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 152
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Odometer .64
Index
J
K LM
N
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