2005 HONDA ACCORD Fuel system

Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
FUEL FILL DOOR/
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS FRONT PASSENGER
AIRBAG
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.55)
(P.63)
(P.9, 22)
(P.93)
(P.76)
(P.89)
(P.161, 80) (P.162)
(P.99)(P.176)
(P.179)
(P.111)
(P.104) (P.9, 22)
(P.116)
(P.70)
CLOCK (P.150)
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Control L ocations
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MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHESHOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKETS
FUEL FILL
DOOR/
TRUNK
RELEASE
HANDLE
SEAT HEATER
SWITCH
(P.63)
(P.55)
(P.93)
(P.76)
(P.89)
(P.161, 80) (P.162) (P.88)
(P.99)(P.111)
(P.104)
(P.150)
(P.70)
(P.116)
CLOCK
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LOW FUEL INDICATORMAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATORSUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
DOOR AND TRUNK
OPEN MONITOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.58)
(P.61)
(P.58) (P.59)
(P.61) (P.59)
(P.57)
(P.60, 151) (P.56)
(P.60)
(P.57, 262)
(P.261) (P.56, 260)
(P.56, 260)
(P.61)(P.61)
(P.58)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR(P.57)
(P.60)
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This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either theor position. If you turn the
ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I)
or LOCK (0) without turning of f the
light switch, this indicator will
remain on. A reminder chime will
also sound when you open the driver’s
door.
This indicator is located in the f uel
gauge. It comes on as a reminder
that you must ref uel soon.This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. See page
f or more inf ormation on the
security system. 151
If equipped
Instrument Panel Indicators
Lights On Indicator
Security System Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
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This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
of f the ignition.
This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise
from the bottom white mark to about
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the pointer may rise into the
upper half of the gauge. If it reaches
the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the
side of the road. See page f or
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system. Turn the engine of f and conf irm the
f uel f ill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
the cap, then retighten it at least 3
clicks. When you restart the engine,
the message appears again. To clear,
press and hold the Select/Reset
knob until the message is replaced
by the odometer/outside
temperature display.
If the system still detects a loose or
missing f uel f ill cap, the malf unction
indicator lamp (MIL) comes on.
Turn the engine of f and check or
retighten the f uel f ill cap at least 3
clicks. The MIL goes out af ter 3 days
of normal driving once the cap is
tightened or replaced. If it does not
go out, have your dealer inspect the
vehicle. For more inf ormation, see
page .
If your f uel f ill cap is loose or
missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’
messageappearsastextinthe
odometer/outside temperature
display af ter you start the engine.
The message appears f rom CHECK
to FUEL, then to CAP repeatedly.
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Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge
Check Fuel Cap Indicator
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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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
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Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Put the
attachment on the f uel f ill cap into
the slit on the f uel f ill door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapors f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer. Screw the f uel f ill cap back on
until it clicks at least three times.
If you do not properly tighten the
cap, the malf unction indicator
lampmaycomeon(seepage ).
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
5. 6.
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Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
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We recommend the use of Honda
parts and f luids whenever you have
maintenance done. According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed at the recommended time
or mileage period to ensure long-
term reliability.Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page .
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page
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Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .
U.S. Vehicles:
Your authorized dealer knows your
vehicle best and can provide
competent, ef f icient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
skilled person to keep your
warranties in ef f ect. Keep all the
receipts as proof of completion, and
have the person who does the work
f ill out the maintenance record.
Check your warranty booklet f or
more inf ormation. 164
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Maintenance Schedule
Servicing Your Vehicle
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maintenance,
replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and
systems may be done by any
automotive repair establishment
or individual using parts that are
‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA standards.
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