2005 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN washer fluid

This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will go of f if you
have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the Cruise Control Master
Button. (see page .)
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
151
151
77
216
Canadian models only
Only on models equipped with Cruise
Control System Only on models equipped with Cruise
Control System
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Cruise Control Main
Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Instrument Panel L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
63

This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .198
.................
Maintenance Schedule . 199
............
Servicing Your Vehicle . 200
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .201
.....................
4-cylinder Models .202
.....................
6-cylinder Models .204
....................
Maintenance Record .206
..............................
Fluid Locations .210
........................
Adding Engine Oil .212
.......
Recommended Engine Oil . 212
..............................
Synthetic Oil .213
................
Engine Oil Additives . 213
.........
Changing the Oil and Filter . 214
....................
Windshield Washers .216
..............................
Engine Coolant .217
............
Adding Engine Coolant . 217
.......................
Transmission Fluid .219
Automatic .........................
Transmission .219
Manual .........................
Transmission .222
................
Brake and Clutch Fluid . 223
................................
Brake Fluid .223
...............................
Clutch Fluid .224
....................
Power Steering Fluid . 224....................................
Timing Belt .225
....................................
Hood Latch .225
.............................................
Lights .226
.......................................
Seat Belts .233
.....................................
Floor Mats .233
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 233
.................................
Wiper Blades .234
...............................................
Tires .236
......................................
Inf lation .236
..........................
Tire Inspection .238
.....................
Tire Maintenance .238
.............................
Tire Rotation .239
.........................
Replacing Tires .239
......................
Wheels and Tires .240
..........................
Winter Driving .240
.............................
Snow Tires .240
............................
Tire Chains .241
...................
Checking the Battery . 242
.............................
Vehicle Storage .243
291
Maintenance
Maint enance
197

Fluid Locations
4-cylinder Models
210
BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange handle)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
RADIATOR CAPCLUTCH FLUID
(5-speed Manual
Transmission only)
(Light gray cap)
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
COOLANT
RESERVOIR

Fluid Locations
6-cylinder Models
Maint enance
211
ENGINE OIL FILL CAPBRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
COOLANT
RESERVOIR
RADIATOR CAP
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap) WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)

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Specif ications
274
Dimensions
Air Conditioning Weights
Capacities
Capacities
1.35 US gal (5.1
)
1.32 US gal (5.0)
1.90 US gal (7.2
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
5.6 US qt (5.3
)
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
2.2 US qt (2.1)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
1.77 US gal (6.7
)
1.88 US gal (7.1
)
2.22 US gal (8.4)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
3.0 US qt (2.8
)
3.1 US qt (2.9)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
7.6 US qt (7.2)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
189.5 in (4,813 mm)
71.7 in (1,820 mm)
57.2 in (1,453 mm)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
25 27 oz (700 750 g)
16 18 oz (450 500 g) ND-OIL8
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
107.9 in (2,740 mm)
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.2 in (1,554 mm)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type Gross vehicle weight rating
Fuel tank
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Approx.
Front
Rear
1 : 6-cylinder models 2:
3:Change
Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
1
1
1
1
1
1
1 2
3

CONT INUED
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 282
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 226
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 72
........................................
Headlights .70
........................................
Aiming .226
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 71
............
Daytime Running Lights . 72
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 70
.........................
Reminder Chime .70
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 226
...................................
Turning on .70
..............................
Head Restraints .90
.....................
Heating and Cooling .106
.................................
Heated Mirror .95
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .154
..
Hood, Opening and Closing the . 163
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .224
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 167
..........................................
Gasohol .280
.........................................
Gasoline .160
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement . 160
........................
Tank, Filling the .162
................
Gas Station Procedures . 162
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
...............................................
Fuel .66
...............................
Speedometer .64
.................................
Tachometer .64 Gearshif t Lever Positions
..........
Automatic Transmission . 178
...................
Manual Transmission . 176
......................................
Glove Box .104
...................................
Fan, Interior .108
.........................................
Features .105
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 162
Filter .........................
Dust and Pollen .233
...............................................
Oil .214
Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 222
Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the .176
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 72
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 247
Fluids .
Automatic Transmission . 219,220
..........................................
Brake .223
.........................................
Clutch .224
..............
Manual Transmission . 222
..........................
Power Steering .224
..................
Windshield Washer . 216...........................
Folding Rear Seat .91
.....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 281
..........................
Four-way Flashers .72
.................................................
Fuel .160
...............................
Cap Message .66
......................
Fill Door and Cap .162
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement . 160
...............................
Oxygenated .280
........................
Tank, Filling the .162
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .265
Index
F
GH
INDEX
III

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