2005 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID wiper blades

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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Check the level in the windshield
washer reservoir at least monthly
during normal use.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges. Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather. Check the reservoir’s f luid level by
removing the cap and looking at the
level gauge attached to the cap.The low washer level
indicator will come on when the level
is low (see page ). 59
Canadian model:
Windshield Washers
Maint enance
205
LEVEL GAUGE
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.
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Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Look f or signs of cracking in the
rubber, or areas that are getting
hard. Replace the blades if you f ind
these signs, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.To replace a wiper blade:Raise the wiper arm of f the
windshield. Raise the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side. Disconnect the blade assembly
fromthewiperarmbypushingin
the lock tab. Hold the lock tab in
while you push the blade assembly
toward the base of the arm.
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Wiper Blades
Maint enance
217
WIPER ARMS
LOCK TAB
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.
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Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grasping the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.Slide the new wiper blade into the
holder until the tabs lock.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield. Lower the
passenger’s side f irst, then the
driver’s side.
3. 4. 5.
6.
7.
Wiper Blades
218
BLADE BLADE
REINFORCEMENT
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CONT INUED
Oil........................
Change, How to .203
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Change, When to . 194-195
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Checking Engine .155
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Pressure Indicator . 54,246
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .202
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 79
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Outside Mirrors .89
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Outside Temperature .64
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Overheating, Engine .244
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 193
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Panel Brightness Control . 74
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Park Gear Position .168
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Parking Brake .93
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Parking Lights .72
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 267
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Parking Tips .175
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PGM-FI System .266
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Pollen Filter .216
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Power Mirror Heaters . 90
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .31
Protecting Inf ants and Small .......................................
Children .36
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Protecting Larger Children . 45
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Using Booster Seat .46
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Radiator Overheating . 244
Radio/CD Sound ........................................
System .112
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 214
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Rear View Mirror .89
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 87,88
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 168
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Reminder Lights .53
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Remote Transmitter .81
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 203
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Fuses .252
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Light Bulbs .210
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Schedule .194-195 ...........................................
Tires .222
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Wiper Blades .217
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 206
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Restraint, Child .31
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Reverse Gear Position . 163
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Rotation, Tire .222
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Saf ety Belts .10
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 274
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 50
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Satellite Radio .132
Index
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INDEX
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Windshield.......................................
Cleaning .71
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Washers .71
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .217
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Operation .71
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Worn Tires .221
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .250
Index
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