2005 HONDA ACCORD open hood

This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible and you should
take immediate action.Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page
). If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
1. 2. 3. 4.
213
164
269
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Emergency T owing Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
260
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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The under-hood f use box is on the
driver’s side. To open it, push the
tabs as shown.If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
and , or the diagram on the
f use box lid, which f use or f uses
control that device. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
the cause. Replace any blown f uses,
and check if the device works.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are off.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
The interior f use box is on the
driver’s lower lef t side. To remove
the f use box lid, put your f inger in
the notch on the lid, and pull it
upward slightly, then pull it toward
you and take it out of its hinges.
The vehicle’s f uses are contained in
two f use boxes.
1. 2.268
267
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
264
INTERIOR
UNDER-HOOD
TAB
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 166
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Gasohol . 160 .........................................
Gasoline . 160
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Gauge . 65
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Low Fuel Indicator . 60
................
Octane Requirement . 160
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Tank, Ref ueling . 161
................
Gas Station Procedures . 161
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
...............................................
Fuel . 65
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 179
..............
Manual Transmission . 176
........................................
Glove Box . 96
Gross Axle Weight Rating
.....................................
(GAWR) . 191
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) . 191
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 272
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If the Engine Overheats . 258
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 254
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 73
...........................................
Switch . 75
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Timing Control System . 282
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Immobilizer System . 74
..............
Manual Transmission . 223
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Power Steering . 226
..................
Windshield Washer . 220
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Folding Rear Seat . 87
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 70
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Front Airbags . 9, 20, 22
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Front Seat . 81, 83
................................
Adjusting . 81, 83
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Heaters . 88
.....................................
Airbags . 9, 22
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Fuel . 160
..........
Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 65
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 161
...........................................
Gauge . 65
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator . 60
................
Octane Requirement . 160
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Oxygenated . 160
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Tank, Ref ueling . 161
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Fuel Economy . 166
..............................
Fuse Locations . 267
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 264 ............. Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 228
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 70
........................................
Headlights . 68
........................................
Aiming . 228
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Automatic Lighting Off . 69
.......
Daytime Running Lights . 69 ..................
High Beam Indicator . 61
....................
Lights On Indicator . 60
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 68
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Reminder Chime . 68
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 228
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Turning on . 68
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Head Restraints . 86
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Heating and Cooling . 104
...........................
Heated Mirrors . 94
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Heater, Seat . 88
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High Altitude, Starting at . 175
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver . 155
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 162
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Hydraulic Clutch . 226
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