2005 HONDA ACCORD trailer

Make turns more slowly and wider
than normal. The trailer tracks a
smaller arc than your vehicle, and it
canhitorrunoversomethingthe
vehicle misses. Allow more time and
distance f or braking. Do not brake or
turn suddenly as this could cause the
trailer to jackknif e or turn over.
The added weight, length, and
height of a trailer will af f ect your
vehicle’s handling and perf ormance,
so driving with a trailer requires
some special driving skills and
techniques.
Foryoursafetyandthesafetyof
others,taketimetopracticedriving
maneuvers bef ore heading f or the
open road, and f ollow the guidelines
below.
Drive slower than normal in all
driving situations, and obey posted
speed limits f or vehicles with trailers.
Do not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h). At
higher speeds, the trailer may sway
or af f ect vehicle handling. If you
have an automatic transmission, use
D position when towing a trailer on
level roads. When climbing hills, closely watch
your temperature gauge. If it nears
the red (hot) mark, turn the air
conditioning of f , reduce speed and, if
necessary, pull to the side of the
road to let the engine cool.
If the automatic transmission shif ts
f requently while going up a hill, shif t
to D .If youmuststopwhenfacinguphill,
use the f oot brake or parking brake.
Do not try to hold the vehicle in
placebypressingontheaccelerator,
as this can cause the automatic
transmission to overheat.
When driving down hills, reduce
your speed, and shif t down to 2nd
gear. Do not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes, and
remember, it will take longer to slow
downandstopwhentowingatrailer.
Crosswinds and air turbulence
caused by passing trucks can disrupt
your steering and cause trailer
swaying. When being passed by a
large vehicle, keep a constant speed,
and steer straight ahead. Do not try
to make quick steering or braking
corrections.
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Towing a Trailer
Making T urns and Braking
T owing Speeds and Gears Driving on Hills
Handling Crosswinds and Buf f et ingDriving Saf ely With a T railer
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Always drive slowly and have
someone guide you when backing up.
Grip the of the steering
wheel; then turn the wheel to the lef t
to get the trailer to move to the lef t,
andturnthewheelrighttomovethe
trailer to the right.
Follow all normal precautions when
parking, including f irmly setting the
parking brake and putting the
transmission in Park (automatic) or
in 1st or Reverse (manual). Also,
place wheel chocks at each of the
trailer’s tires.
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Towing a Trailer
Backing UpParking
Driving
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The maintenance schedule assumes
you will use your vehicle as normal
transportation for passengers and
their possessions. You should also
f ollow these recommendations:
Avoid exceeding your vehicle’s
load limit. This puts excess stress
on the engine, brakes, and many
other vehicle parts. The load limit
is shown on the tire inf ormation
label on the driver’s doorjamb. Driving less than 5 miles (8 km)
per trip or, in f reezing
temperatures, driving less than 10
miles (16 km) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot [over
90°F (32°C)] conditions.Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-
iced roads.
Drive your vehicle regularly over a
distance of several miles
(kilometers).
Always use unleaded gasoline with
theproperoctanerating(seepage ). Extensive idling or long periods of
stop and go driving, such as a taxi
or a commercial delivery vehicle.
Operate your vehicle on
reasonable roads within the legal
speed limit. Service your vehicle according to the
time and mileage periods on one of
the maintenance schedules on the
f ollowing pages.
Follow the
maintenance schedule f or severe
conditions if you drive your vehicle
MAINLY under one or more of the
f ollowing conditions. If you only OCCASIONALLY
drive under a ‘‘severe’’ condition, you
should f ollow the maintenance
schedule f or normal conditions.
Follow the
maintenance schedule f or severe
conditions. Trailer towing, driving with a
loaded roof rack, or driving in
mountainous conditions.
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Maintenance Schedule
Which Schedule to Follow:
U.S. Owners Canadian Owners
Maint enance
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The timing belt should be replaced
at the intervals shown in the
maintenance schedule.
Replace the belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.)
or 100,000 km (Canada) if you
regularly drive your vehicle in one or
more of these conditions:
Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible. In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
If you f requently tow a trailer.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spill
immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment.
6-cylinder models only
Timing Belt
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt
Maint enance
227
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
6-cylinder models
T urning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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Open the hood. To change a bulb
on the passenger’s side, undo the
two fasteners and remove the air
intake cover.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustments
should be done by your dealer or
other qualif ied mechanic.
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
1.
Headlight A iming Replacing a Headlight Bulb
High Beam Headlight
Lights
228
4-cylinder models
FASTENERS AIR INTAKE
COVER
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.Follow these precautions:
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
Do not use the compact spare tire
if you are towing a trailer.
Turn off the TCS (see page ).
Driving with the compact spare
tiremayactivatetheTCS. Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
and design tire, mounted on the
same wheel. The spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road sur-
f aces. Use greater caution while
driving.
Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
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On all V6 models
Compact Spare Tire
248
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.If you are towing a trailer, unhitch
the trailer.
Turn on the hazard warning
indicators, and turn the ignition
switch to LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.The tools are in the trunk. Open
the trunk and raise the trunk f loor
by lif ting up on the back edge.
Take the tool kit out of the trunk.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (A/T) or
Reverse (M/T). Apply the parking
brake. 5.
4.
3.
2. 1.
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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TRUNK FLOOR
SPARE TIRE JACK
TOOL KIT
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by thejack.
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CONT INUED
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Emissions Control Systems . 281
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Oxygenated Fuels . 160
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 282, 283
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Temperature Control, Dual . 113
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Temperature Gauge . 65
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 115
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Temperature, Outside . 64
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Tether Anchor Points . 44
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 149
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 282, 283
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 72
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Time, Setting the . 150
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Timing Belt . 227
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Tire Chains . 243
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 249
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Tire Inf ormation . 280
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Tires . 238
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Air Pressure . 239
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Chains . 243
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Checking Wear . 240
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Compact Spare . 248
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 278
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Inf lation . 238
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Inspection . 240 .....................................
Labeling . 280
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Maintenance . 240
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Replacing . 241
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Rotating . 241
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Snow . 242
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Specif ications . 275, 277
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Tools, Tire Changing . 249
Towing
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A Trailer . 190
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Emergency Wrecker . 269
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Equipment and Accessories . 192
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Tips . 194
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Weight Limit . 190, 191
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Traction Control System (TCS) . 187
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TCS Activation Indicator . 58, 187
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TCS Indicator . 58, 187
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TCS ON/OFF Switch . 188
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Trailer Loading . 190
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Trailer Towing Tips . 194
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic . 221, 222
Checking Fluid Level,
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Manual . 223
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Fluid Selection . 221, 223
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Identif ication Number . 273 .............
Shif ting the Automatic . 179
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Shif ting the Manual . 176
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Treadwear . 278
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Treadwear Indicators . 240
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Trip Meter . 64
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Trunk . 80
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Cargo Net . 172
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Emergency Opener . 80
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Hooks . 172
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Opening the . 80
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Open Monitor Indicator . 59
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Turn Signals . 68
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 247
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 278
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Unleaded Gasoline . 160
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 216
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Using a Booster Seat . 46
Index
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