2005 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID catalytic converter

This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
of f the ignition. Fuel Gauge
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
69
Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.
Set the parking brake bef ore you put
the transmission in Park. This keeps
the vehicle from moving and putting
pressure on the parking mechanism
in the transmission.Make sure the windows are closed.
Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you.
Lockthedoorswiththekeyorthe
remote transmitter.
Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verif y that the
security system is set.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. They may catch f ire
because of the extreme heat of the
three-way catalytic converter.If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the f ront wheels away f rom the
curb.
If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
Parking T ips
Parking
Driving
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Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle, and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.................
Identif ication Numbers .258
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Specif ications .260
DOT Tire Quality Grading
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(U.S.Vehicles) .262
Unif orm Tire Quality ..................................
Grading .262
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Treadwear .262
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Traction .262
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Temperature .263
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Tire Labeling .264
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Emissions Controls .265
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The Clean Air Act .265
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .265
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .265
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .265
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Exhaust Emissions Controls .266
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PGM-FI System .266
Ignition Timing Control
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System .266
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System .266
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .266 ....................
Replacement Parts .266
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .267
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State Emissions Testing .268
T echnical Inf ormat ion
T echnical Inf ormation
257
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The exhaust emissions controls
include f our systems: PGM-FI,
ignition timing control, exhaust gas
recirculation and three way catalytic
converter. These f our systems work
together to control the engine’s
combustion and minimize the
amount of HC, CO, and NOx that
comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate f rom the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.
The PGM-FI system uses sequential
multiport f uel injection. It has three
subsystems: air intake, engine
control, and f uel control. The
powertrain control module (PCM) in
automatic transmission vehicles or
the engine control module (ECM) in
manual transmission vehicles uses
various sensors to determine how
much air is going into the engine. Itthen controls how much f uel to inject
under all operating conditions. The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Honda replacement parts or their
equivalent f or repairs. Using lower
qualitypartsmayincreasethe
emissions f rom your vehicle.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual f or more informa-
tion.
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
system takes some of the exhaust
gas and routes it back into the intake
manif old. Adding exhaust gas to the
air/f uel mixture reduces the amount
of NOx produced when the f uel is
burned. This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.
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Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement Parts
PGM-FI Syst em
Three Way Catalytic Converter
Exhaust Gas Recirculat ion (EGR)
Syst em
Ignit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
Emissions Cont rols
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The three way catalytic converter
contains precious metals that serve
as catalysts, promoting chemical
reactions to convert the exhaust
gasses without af f ecting the metals.
The catalytic converter is ref erred to
as a three-way catalyst, since it acts
on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement
unit must be an original Honda part
or its equivalent.Always use unleaded gasoline.
Even a small amount of leaded
gasoline can contaminate the
catalyst metals, making the three
way catalytic converter inef f ective.
The three way catalytic converter
must operate at a high temperature
for the chemical reactions to take
place. It can set on f ire any
combustible materials that come
near it. Park your vehicle away from
high grass, dry leaves, or other
f lammables.
A defective three way catalytic
converter contributes to air pollution,
and can impair your engine’s per-
f ormance. Follow these guidelines to
protect your vehicle’s three way
catalytic converter. Keep the engine tuned-up.
Have your vehicle diagnosed and
repaired if it is misf iring, back-
f iring, stalling, or otherwise not
running properly.
Three Way Catalytic Converter
T echnical Inf ormation
267
THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
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Seat Belts .10
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Additional Information .20
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .21
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
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Maintenance .21
Reminder Light and
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Beeper .20,54
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System Components .20
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Use During Pregnancy .18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
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Seats, Adjusting the .86
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Security System .141
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Selecting a Child Seat .38
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Select/Reset Knob .74
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Serial Number .258
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Service Intervals .194-195
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Service Manual .275
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Service Station Procedure .153
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Setting the Clock .140
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .168
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Shif t Lock Release .171
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Side Airbags .11,26
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How Your Side Airbags Work .26
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .28 ................
Side Curtain Airbags .11,27
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .27
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Signaling Turns .72
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Snow Tires .223
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Sound System .112
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating .236
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Specif ications .261
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Specif ications Charts .260
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Speed Control .142
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Speed Limiter .170
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .20
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Additional Safety Precautions .30
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Airbag Service .29
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .28
How Your SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .28
How Your Front Airbags .......................................
Works .24
How Your Side Airbags .......................................
Works .26
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SRS Components .20
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SRS Indicator .28,55
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START (Ignition Key Position) .79 .......................
Starting the Engine .167
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With a Dead Battery .242
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .244
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment .76
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Anti-theft Column Lock .79
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Stereo Sound System .112
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Sun Visor .94
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Sunglasses Holder .98
Supplemental Restraint
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System .11,23
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Servicing .29
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SRS Indicator .28,55
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System Components .23
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Synthetic Oil .202
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .214
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .229
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .262
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Emissions Control Systems .265
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .266
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Temperature Gauge .68
Index
T
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CONT INUED
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Tether Anchorage Points .44
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .284
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Time, Setting the .140
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Timing Belt .209
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Tire Chains .224
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .237
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Tire Labeling .264
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Tires .219
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Air Pressure .220
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Checking Wear .221
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Compact Spare .236
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .262
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Inf lation .219
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Inspection .221
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Replacing .222
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Rotating .222
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Snow .223
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Specif ications .261
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Tools, Tire Changing .237
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .182
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Emergency Wrecker .250
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Traction Control System .179
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TCS Activation Indicator .56,180
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TCS Indicator .56,180
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TCS Of f Switch .180 Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .208
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Fluid Selection .200
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Identif ication Number .258
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Shif ting the Automatic . 168
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Treadwear .262
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Trip Meter .65
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Trunk .84
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Emergency Opener .85
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Opening the .84
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Open Monitor Light . 56
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Turn Signals .72
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .229
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 262
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Unleaded Gasoline .152
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Upholstery Cleaning .216
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 204
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Vanity Mirror .94 .................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 161
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Vehicle Dimensions .260
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 262
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Vehicle Storage .226
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VIN .258
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Viscosity, Oil .202
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 50
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Warranty Coverages .273
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 205
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Operation .71
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 76
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Alignment and Balance . 221
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Compact Spare .236
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Wrench .238
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 90
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Rear, Def ogger .75
Index
U
V W
INDEX
VII
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