2005 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID oil additives

Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not tow a trailer.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 86 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
We recommend quality gasoline
containing detergent additives that
help prevent f uel system and engine
deposits.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contactyour authorized dealer f or service.
Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10 percent ethanol
by volume and up to 15 percent
MTBE by volume. Do not use
gasoline containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your
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Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation
Quick Start Guide
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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 vehicle, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .190
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Maintenance Schedule .191
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Servicing Your Vehicle .192
Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks .193
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Normal Conditions .194
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Severe Conditions .195
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Maintenance Record .196
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Fluid Locations .200
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Adding Engine Oil .201
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Recommended Engine Oil .201
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Synthetic Oil .202
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Engine Oil Additives .202
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Changing the Oil and Filter .203
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Windshield Washers .205
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Engine Coolant .206
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Transmission Fluid .208
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Brake Fluid .209
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Timing Belt .209
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Lights .210
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Seat Belts .216
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Driver’s Floor Mat .216
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Dust and Pollen Filter .216
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Wiper Blades .217
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Tires .219
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Inf lation Guidelines .219 .
Recommended Tire Pressure .220
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Tire Inspection .221
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Tire Maintenance .221
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Tire Rotation .222
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Replacing Tires and Wheels .222
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Wheels and Tires .223
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Winter Driving .223
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Snow Tires .223
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Tire Chains .224
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Checking the Battery .225
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Vehicle Storage .226
275
Maintenance
Maint enance
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Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your Honda to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect your engine’s or transmission’s
perf ormance and durability. You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil, it
displays the API Certif ication Seal
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals given in the maintenance
schedule. Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
A dding Engine Oil
202
API CERTIFICATION SEAL Ambient Temperature
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .54, 247
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Jump Starting .242
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Maintenance .225
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Specif ications .260
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Bef ore Driving .151
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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
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Fluid .209
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Parking .93
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System Indicator .54
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Wear Indicators .176
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Braking System .176
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Break-in, New Car .152
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 74
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Brights, Headlights .72 Bulb Replacement
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Brake Lights .214
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Front Parking Lights . 213
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Headlights .210
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High-mount Brake Light . 215
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Specif ications .260
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Turn Signal Lights . 213
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Bulbs, Halogen .210
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Capacities Chart .260
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 49
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Carrying Cargo .160
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .120
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CD Player .119, 120
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Certif ication Label .258
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Chains .224
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Changing a Flat Tire .237
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .203
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When to .194, 195
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Charge/Assist Gauge .68
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Accessories .158
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .79
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Accessory Power Socket . 97
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Additives, Engine Oil . 201
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Airbag (SRS) .11
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Airbag System Components . 23
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Air Conditioning .103
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Usage .105
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Air Intake .163
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Air Pressure, Tires .220
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Air Vent in the Trunk . 163
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .55, 177
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Operation .177
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 76
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Armrest .85
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Audio System .112
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Auto Idle Stop .173
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Auto Idle Stop Indicator . 174
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Automatic Speed Control . 142
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Automatic Transmission . 168
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Capacity, Fluid .260
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Shif ting .168 .
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 168
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Shif t Lever Positions . 168
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Shif t Lock Release . 171
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
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