2005 HONDA ACCORD service interval

̵µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
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
.
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
165
221
239 228 226
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.
200
——y

y
(%yy

Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals given on the maintenance
schedule.
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect your engine’s or transmission’s
perf ormance and durability.Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the recommendations in
the maintenance schedule. The oil
and f ilter collect contaminants that
can damage your engine if they are
not removed regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy. 1.
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditivesChanging the Oil and Filter
214
Ambient Temperature
——y




y
(%y
y

Î
Î
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 232
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 247
Technical Descriptions
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 278
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
.....................................
Belt . 14, 17
....................................
Seat Heaters . 88
.................................................
Seats . 81
.........................
Seats, Folding Rear . 87
............................
Security System . 151
.............
Select/Reset Knob . 63, 64, 70
.....................
Selecting a Child Seat . 32
...............................
Serial Number . 272
...................
Service Intervals . 201, 206
...........................
Service Manual . 289
.........
Service Station Procedures . 161
..........................
Setting the Clock . 150
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 179
........................
Shif t Lock Release . 182
....................................
Side Airbags . 25
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 25
How the Side Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works . 28
......................
Side Curtain Airbags . 27
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work . 27
...............................
Signaling Turns . 68
..................................
Snow Chains . 243
.....................................
Snow Tires . 242
..............
Socket, Accessory Power . 99 ................................
Sound System . 116
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 248
....................
Specif ications . 275, 277
............................
Spark Plugs . 275, 277
........................
Specif ications . 274, 276
................................
Speed Control . 152
........................
Speed Limiter . 178, 181
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 20
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 30
.............................
Airbag Service . 29
......
Airbag System Components . 20
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works . 28
How the Side Airbags Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 28
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 27
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work . 22
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 25
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work . 27
.............................
SRS Indicator . 27, 57
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 75 .......................
Starting the Engine . 175
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 175
................
With a Dead Battery . 256
...............
State Emissions Testing .284
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 258
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 72
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 75
.......
Steering Wheel Buttons . 148, 152
...................
Stereo Sound System . 116
....................
Storing Your Vehicle . 245
..........................................
Sun Visor . 98
..........................
Sunglasses Holder . 99
Supplemental Restraint System
......................................
Servicing . 29
.........................
SRS Indicator . 27, 57
...................
System Components . 20
..................................
Synthetic Oil . 214
Index
T
VIII
——y

y
(%y
y