2005 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN maintenance

2005 Accord 4dr Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents


Introduction ........................................................................\
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A Few Words About Safety........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
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Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
......................................7
Seat belts, SRS, and child protection
Instruments and Controls........................................................................\
.........................................55
Indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column
Features ...............................................

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.....................105
Climate, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and HomeLink
Before Driving........................................................................\
..........................................................159
Fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading
Driving ........................................................................\
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..............................................173
Engine and transmission operation
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................197
Schedules, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage
Taking Care of the Unexpected ........................................................................\
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.245
Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses
Technical Information........................................................................\
.............................................271
Vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................287
Warranty and contact information
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................291
How to order
Index........................................................................\
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Service Information Summary
Fluid capacities and tire pressures


Owner's Identification Form

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Af terwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
youcanrefertoitatanytime.
Several warranties protect your new Honda. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.As you read this manual, you will
f ind inf ormation that is preceded by
a
symbol. This
inf ormation is intended to help you
avoid damage to your Honda, other
property, or the environment.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual
helps to keep your driving trouble-f ree while it preserves your investment.
When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda
dealer’s staf f is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to
your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisf action and will be
pleased to answer any questions and concerns. Congratulations! Your selection of a 2005 Honda Accord was a wise
investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. Calif ornia Proposition 65 WarningThis product contains
or emits chemicals known to the
State of Calif ornia to cause cancer
and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with one or
more recording devices commonly
ref erred to as event data recorders
or sensing and diagnostic modules.
Introduction
WARNING:
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This section gives you important
inf ormation about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It
shows you how to use seat belts. It
explains how your airbags work. And
it tells you how to properly restrain
inf ants and children in your vehicle.
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features . 9
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Seat Belts .10
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Airbags .11
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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1 . Close and Lock the Doors . 13
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2 . Adjust the Front Seats . 13
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3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 14
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4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 15
5. Fasten and Position the Seat .....................................
Belts .16
6 . Maintain a Proper Sitting
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Position .17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18 ...
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
Additional Inf ormation About Your .................................
Seat Belts .20
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Seat Belt System Components . 20
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
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Seat Belt Maintenance . 21
Additional Inf ormation About Your .....................................
Airbags .23
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Airbag System Components . 23
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Advanced Airbags .27
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .30
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
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Airbag Service .32
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Additional Safety Precautions . 33
Protecting Children General ................................
Guidelines .34
All Children Must Be ...............................
Restrained .34 All Children Should Sit in the
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Back Seat .35
The Passenger’s Front Airbag .........
Can Pose Serious Risks . 35
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Inf ants .35
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Small Children .35
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Larger Children .35
If You Must Drive with Several ...................................
Children .37
If a Child Requires Close ..................................
Attention .37
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Additional Safety Precautions . 38
Protecting Inf ants and .........................
Small Children .39
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Protecting Inf ants .39
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Protecting Small Children . 40
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Selecting a Child Seat .41
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Installing a Child Seat .42
Installing a Child Seat with .....................................
LATCH .43
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Protecting Larger Children . 48
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Additional Safety Precautions . 51
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
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Saf ety Labels .53
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
How Your Front Airbags Work
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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You’ll f ind many saf ety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
Therecommendationsonthispage
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
Excessive speed is a major f actor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
f aster than is saf e f or current
conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical f ailure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibility
of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition f requently,
and perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance (see page ).
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with airbags,
make sure you and your passengers
always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly (see page ).
Children age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in a back
seat. Infants and small children
should be restrained in a child seat.
Larger children should use a booster
and a lap/shoulder belt until they
canusethebeltproperlywithouta
booster (see pages ). While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Inf ants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to f ollow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse with
every additional drink. So don’t drink
and drive, and don’t let your f riends
drink and drive, either.
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Important Saf ety Precautions
Always Wear Your Seat Belt Control Your Speed
K eep Your Vehicle in Saf e
Condition
Restrain All Children Be Aware of Airbag Hazards
Don’t Drink and Drive
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CONT INUED
For added protection, the f ront seat
belts are equipped with automatic
seat belt tensioners. When activated,
the tensioners immediately tighten
the belts to help hold the driver and
a f ront passenger in place.The tensioners are designed to
activate primarily in f rontal collisions,
andtheyshouldactivateinany
collision severe enough to cause
front-airbag inflation.
When the tensioners are activated,
the seat belts will remain tight until
they are unbuckled in the normal
manner.
For saf ety, you should check the
condition of your seat belts regularly.
Pull each belt out f ully and look f or
f rays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check
that the latches work smoothly and
the belts retract easily. Any belt that
is not in good condition or working
properly will not provide good
protection and should be replaced as
soon as possible.
The tensioners can also be activated
during a collision in which the f ront
airbags do not deploy. In this case,
the airbags would not be needed, but
the additional restraint could be
helpf ul.
Honda provides a lif etime warranty
on seat belts f or U.S. models. See
your
booklet f or details.
Honda Warranty Inf ormation
Additional Inf ormation About Your Seat Belts
Seat Belt Maintenance
A utomatic Seat Belt T ensioners
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Even if your
airbags do not inflate, your dealer
should inspect the driver’s seat
position sensor and the f ront
passenger’s weight sensors to
make sure they are operating
properly.
However, if the indicator comes on
with no passenger in the f ront, or
with an adult in the seat, there may
be a problem with the advanced
airbag system. Have the vehicle
checked by the dealer as soon as
possible. If no one is riding in the f ront seat,
the airbag will be automatically shut
of f . However, the indicator will not
come on.
The Passenger Airbag Of f indicator
may also come on and of f repeatedly
if total weight on the seat is near the
airbag cutof f threshold.
If this happens, have the passenger
ride properly restrained in a back
seat. If the passenger must ride in
front, move the seat as far to the
rear as possible, have the passenger
sit upright and wear the seat belt
properly. Your airbag systems are virtually
maintenance f ree, and there are no
parts you can saf ely service.
However, you must have your
vehicle serviced if:
Any airbag
that has deployed must be
replaced along with the control
unit and other related parts. If a
f ront airbag inf lates, the seat belt
tensioners must also be replaced.
Do not try to remove or replace
anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust
be done by your dealer or a
knowledgeable body shop. Take your vehicle to an
authorized Honda dealer as soon
as possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
If your vehicle has a moderat e t o
severe impact .
An airbag ever inf lates. T he SRS indicat or alert s you t o a
problem.
Airbag Service
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .56
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Lights . 58
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Gauges .64
Odometer/Outside .............
Temperature Display . 64
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Odometer .64
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Outside Temperature Display . 64
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Trip Meter .65 ...................
Temperature Gauge . 65
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Fuel Gauge .66
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 66
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .66
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .68
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Wipers and Washers . 69
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 70
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .71
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Hazard Warning .72
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Rear Window Def ogger . 73
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 74
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Keys and Locks .75
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Keys .75
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Immobilizer System . 77
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Ignition Switch .78
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Door Locks .79
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Childproof Door Locks . 81
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Remote Transmitter . 81
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Trunk .85
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 86
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Seat Heaters .87 ...................................................
Seat .88
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Power Seat Adjustment . 88
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 89
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Front Seat Adjustments . 89
Driver’s Seat Manual Height ..............................
Adjustment .90
Driver’s Seat Power Height ..............................
Adjustment .90
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Head Restraints .90
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Folding Rear Seat .91
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Mirrors .94
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 94
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Power Windows .95
Power Window Control ...............................
Operations .97
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Moonroof .98
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Parking Brake .99
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Sun Visor .100
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Vanity Mirror .100
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Interior Lights .101
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Interior Convenience Items . 102
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Beverage Holders .103
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Accessory Power Sockets . 103
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Console Compartment . 103
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Sunglasses Holder .104
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Glove Box .104
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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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CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR DOOR AND TRUNK
OPEN MONITOR
CRUISE CONTROL MAIN
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P.70)
(P.58)
(P.58)
(P.58) (P.58)(P.61)
(P.61)
SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P.58) (P.62)
(P.
59)
(P. 59)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.60)(P.63)
(P.60) (P.
63)
(P.
60)
(P. 59)
(P.63) (P.62)