2005 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN towing

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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
an organization. Never tow your
vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is
very dangerous.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront or rear) and lif t
them of f the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground. If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do the f ollowing:
Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to Neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Turn of f the engine.
Manual Transmission
Automatic Transmission:
CONT INUED
Emergency T owing
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
This is the best way to trans-
port your vehicle.
T his is
an acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
263
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.

With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).If you decide to tow your vehicle
with all f our wheels on the ground,
make sure you use a properly-
designed and attached tow bar.
Prepare the vehicle for towing as
described above, and leave the
ignition switch in Accessory (I) so
the steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure the radio and any items
plugged into the accessory power
socket are turned of f so they do not
rundownthebattery.
If your vehicle is equipped with a
f ront spoiler, remove it bef ore
towing so it is not damaged.
Emergency T owing
264
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I), and
make sure the steering wheel turns
f reely bef ore you begin towing.
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.

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Child Seats .34
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Lower Anchorage Points . 43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Climate Control Sensors . 117
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Clock, Setting the .149
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Clutch Fluid .224
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CO in the Exhaust .280
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 175
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Compact Spare .246
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Console Compartment . 103
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Consumer Inf ormation . 288
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .217
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Checking .166
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Proper Solution .217
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Temperature Gauge . 65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .282
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Cruise Control Operation . 151
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Customer Service Of f ice . 288
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .4, 56 ................
Daytime Running Lights . 72
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 290
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 73
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Dimensions .274
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Dimming the Headlights . 70
Dipstick .
Automatic Transmission . 219,220
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Engine Oil .165
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Directional Signals .70
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 184
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Disposal of Used Oil .215
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 79
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 277
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission .176
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving .173
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Economy .167
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In Foreign Countries . 281
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Dual Temperature Control . 115
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 233
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Economy, Fuel .167 ............
Emergencies on the Road . 245
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Battery, Jump Starting . 253
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Brake System Indicator . 261
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Changing a Flat Tire . 247
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Charging System Indicator . 259
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Checking the Fuses . 265
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 258
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 259
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 262
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Overheated Engine . 256
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Emergency Brake .99
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Emergency Flashers .72
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Emergency Towing .263
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Emissions Controls .282
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .259
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 258
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 212
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Overheating .256
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Specif ications .274
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Speed Limiter . 177,180
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Starting .75
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Engine Speed Limiter . 177,180
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Ethanol in Gasoline .280
Index
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Tachometer .64
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 230
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 245
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 277
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Emissions Control Systems . 282
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Oxygenated Fuels .280
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .284
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Temperature Gauge .65
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 284
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Time, Setting the .149
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Timing Belt .225
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Tire Chains .241
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 247
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Tire Labeling .279 ...............................................
Tires .236
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Air Pressure .237
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Checking Wear .238
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Compact Spare .246
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 277
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Inf lation .236
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Inspection .238
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Replacing .239
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Rotating .239
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Snow .240
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Specif ications .276
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Tools, Tire Changing . 247
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .190
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Emergency Wrecker . 263
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Traction Control System . 187
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TCS Activation Indicator . 60,187
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TCS Indicator .60, 187
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TCS ON/OFF Switch . 188
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic .219, 220
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .222
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Fluid Selection . 219,221,222
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Identif ication Number . 272 .............
Shif ting the Automatic . 178
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Shif ting the Manual . 176
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Treadwear .277
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Trip Meter .65
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Trunk .85
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Emergency Opener .86
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Opening the .85
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Open Monitor Light . 60
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Turn Signals .70
Supplemental Restraint
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System .11, 23
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Servicing .32
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SRS Indicator .30 ,58
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System Components . 23
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Synthetic Oil .213
Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .245
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 277
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Unleaded Gasoline .160
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Upholstery Cleaning .233
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 215
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Vanity Mirror .100
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 171
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Vehicle Dimensions .274
Index
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INDEX
VII

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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 272
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Vehicle Storage .243
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VIN .272
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Viscosity, Oil .213
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 53
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Warranty Coverages .289
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 215
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Operation .69
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 74
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Alignment and Balance . 238
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Compact Spare .246
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Wrench .249
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 95
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Rear, Def ogger .73
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .69
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Washers .69
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .234 .....................................
Operation .69
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Worn Tires .238
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 264
Index
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