2005 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID flat tire

2005 Accord Hybrid Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents


Instruments and Controls........................................................................\
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Indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column.
Features ........................................................................................................................\
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Climate, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and HomeLink.
Before Driving........................................................................\
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Fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading.
Driving ........................................................................\
...................................................................... 165
Engine and transmission operation.
Maintenance........................................................................\
............................................................. 189
Schedules, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage.
Taking Care of the Unexpected........................................................................\
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Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses.
Technical Information........................................................................\
............................................. 257
Vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................ 271
Warranty and contact information.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)........................................................................\
.............................. 275
How to order.
Index........................................................................\
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Service Information Summary
Fluid capacities and tire pressures.

Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
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Seat belts, SRS, and child protection. Introduction ........................................................................\
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A Few Words About Safety........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
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Main Controls
Owner's Identification Form

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Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000 15
2430
4845
7260
9675
120 90
144 105
168120
192135
216150
240
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Check inflation and condition once a month
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or every 2 years, whichever comes first
Inspect every 105,000 miles (168,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy Inspect every 165,000 miles (264,000 km)
Every 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or every 7 years, whichever comes first
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page .
Replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years. U.S. only
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page222)
Replace engine oil filter
Check front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items:
Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Check expiration date for IMS bottle
Inspect drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
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See dust and pollen filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years, then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years.
See timing belt on page for replacement information under special driving conditions. Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000 15
2430
4845
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120 135
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Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Check inflation and condition once a month
Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or every 2 years, whichever comes first
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) (Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions) Inspect every 105,000 miles (168,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy Inspect every 165,000 miles (264,000 km)
Every 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or every 7 years, whichever comes first
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years Every 3 years (independent of mileage)60
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144 105
168120
192 150
240
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page .
U.S. only
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page222)
Check front and rear brakes
Inspect the following items:
Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls/vehicle underbody
Check expiration date for IMS bottle
Inspect drive belt
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace timing belt , and inspect water pump
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
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Keeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e, and riding
comf ort.Underinf lated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
Overinf lated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,are
more prone to damage f rom road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you
think a tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.
To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.
Check the air pressures when the
tires are cold. This means the
vehicle has been parked f or at least
three hours, or driven less than 1
mile (1.6 km). Add or release air, if
needed, to match the recommended
cold tire pressures on the next page. Use a gauge to measure the air
pressure in each tire at least once a
month. Even tires that are in good
condition may lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf /cm ) per
month. Remember to check the
sparetireatthesametime.
Inf lation Guidelines
Tires
Maint enance
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Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed..............................
Flat Tire Repair .230
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Compact Spare Tire .236
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Changing a Flat Tire .237
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If the Engine Won’t Start .240
Nothing Happens or theStarter Motor Operates ............................
Very Slowly .240
The Starter Operates ................................
Normally .241
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Jump Starting .242
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If the Engine Overheats .244
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .246
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Charging System Indicator .247
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .247
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Readiness Codes .248
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Brake System Indicator .249
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Emergency Towing .250
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Fuses .252
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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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.
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Flat Tire Repair (U.S. Model)
HowtoUsetheTireRepairKit
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EXPIRATION DATE
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If the sealant has not expired,
remove the sealant f iller tube, the
pliers, the air pump, the
instruction sheet, and the small
plastic bag stored under the
sealant bottle, and place these
items conveniently near the f lat
tire.If possible, use the pliers to
remove the nail or other
embedded object.
Unscrew the tire valve cap.
Remove the valve core tool from
the plastic bag, insert the knob
end of the tool into the valve, and
push until the tire is completely
def lated.
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Flat Tire Repair (U.S. Model)
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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SEALANT FILLER TUBE
AIR PUMP VALVE CORE TOOL
SEALANT
BOTTLE
PLIERS
NAIL or OTHER
OBJECTVALVE CAP
TIRE VALVE
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Removetheplugfromtheendof
the f iller tube, slip the tube onto
the tire valve, then squeeze all the
sealant into the tire.
Shake the sealant bottle, then
screw the sealant f iller tube onto
the bottle (this will break the
aluminum seal).
Insert the notched end of the valve
core tool into the valve, turn
counterclockwise, and remove the
valve core.
Be caref ul handling the bottle as
spilled sealant can permanently
damage clothing.
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Flat Tire Repair (U.S. Model)
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TIRE VALVE
VALVE CORE TOOL VALVE CORE
removed SEALANT FILLER TUBE
SEALANT BOTTLE TIRE VALVE
FILLER TUBE
SEALANT BOTTLE
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