2005 HONDA ACCORD instrument panel

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: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.
Do not tow a trailer. 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, contact
your 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.
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
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.
If you drive with the low engine
speed (below than about 1,000 rpm),
you may f eel the engine knocking. In
this case, you can use premium
unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 91 or higher to
prevent the engine f rom knocking.
We recommend using quality
gasoline containing detergent
additives that help prevent fuel
system and engine deposits.
On EX-V6 with manual transmission
Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
160
——y


y
(%y
y

Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed. Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors and the
trunk are securely closed and
locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Check that the trunk is f ully
closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
2.
1.
6. 7. 8. 9.
14
3.4. 5.
10.
11. 81
93 72
55
Preparing to Drive
174
——y

y
(%y
y

Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
bef ore you put the transmission in
Park. This keeps the vehicle f rom
moving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission.If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the f ront wheels away f rom the
curb. If you have a manual
transmission, put it in f irst gear.
If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb. If you have a manual
transmission, put it in reverse gear.
Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
Make sure the moonroof (if
equipped) and the windows are
closed.
Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you.
Lock the doors.
Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verif y that the
security system is set.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
On vehicles with security system
Parking T ips
Parking
Driving
183
——y

y
(%y
y

If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of the
battery and terminal connections
(see page ). You can then try
jump starting the vehicle from a
booster battery (see page ).If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See
on page .
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to START (III), but
the engine does not run.
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page .
244
256 175 269
264 59
If theEngineWon’tStart
Emergency
Towing
T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
255
——y


y
(%yy

ÎÎCONT INUED
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 251
.......................................
Jack, Tire . 250
................................
Jump Starting . 256
..................................................
Keys . 73 .......................
Label, Certif ication . 272
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 68
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 17
...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 40
..
Lighting Of f Feature, Automatic . 69
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 228
.......................................
Indicator . 55
.........................................
Parking . 68
..................................
Turn Signal . 68
....................................
Load Limits . 170
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 75
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 75
............................
Fuel Fill Door . 161
....................................
Glove Box . 96
.................................
Power Door . 76
...........................................
Trunk . 80
................
Low Coolant Level . 165, 217
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 60
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 260
................................
Lower Anchors . 40
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
.........................................
Indicators . 55
.......
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 58, 185
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) . 57, 262
................
Charging System . 56, 260
...........................
Check Fuel Cap . 65
.............................
Cruise Control . 61
................
Door and Trunk Open . 59
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) . 61
...................................
High Beam . 61
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 59
.....................................
Lights On . 60
......................................
Low Fuel . 60
................
Low Oil Pressure . 56, 260
....................
Malf unction Lamp . 261
.................
Passenger Airbag Of f . 28
..........................
Security System . 60
...........................
Side Airbag Of f . 57
...............................................
SRS . 57
TCS (Traction Control
.............................
System) .58, 187
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning . 59
..........................
Washer Level . 61 .........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 56
...............................
Inf ant Restraint . 36
................................
Inf ant Seats . 36, 38
......................................
Installing . 39
................
Tether Anchor Points . 44
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 238
........
Recommended Pressures . 239
...................................
Inside Mirror . 93
.............................
Inspection, Tire . 240
....................
Installing a Child Seat . 39
............................
Instrument Panel . 55
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 70
..............
Instruments and Controls . 53
...............................
Interior Lights . 100
........................................
Introduction . i
Index
L
J K
INDEX
V
——y

y
(%yy
ÎÎ