2006 HONDA ACCORD COUPE brake

Keep the ends of the jumper
cables away from each other and
any metal on the vehicle until
everything is disconnected.
Otherwise, you may cause an
electrical short.If your vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
Once the vehicle is running,
disconnect the negative cable f rom
your vehicle, then f rom the
booster battery. Disconnect the
positive cable f rom your vehicle,
and then from the booster battery.
The pointer of your vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange under most conditions.
If it climbs to the red mark, you
should determine the reason (hot
day, driving up a steep hill, etc.).
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in neutral
(M/T) or Park (A/T), and set the
parking brake. Turn of f all
accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning lights.
2. 1.
7.
Jump Starting, If the Engine Overheats
If the Engine Overheats
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Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine.
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If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and carefully.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake fluid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it feels normal.
If it does, check the brake fluid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ).
If the fluid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected for leaks or
worn brake pads. However,
if the brake pedal does not
feel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will feel the brake
pedal go down much farther before
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
Slow down by shifting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is safe. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (see on page ).
The brake system indicator normally
comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position and as
a reminder to check the parking
brake. It will stay on if you do not
f ully release the parking brake.
If the ABS indicator and the VSA
system indicator come on with the
brake system indicator, have your
vehicle inspected by your dealer
immediately.
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Brake System Indicator
Emergency
Towing
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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to neutral.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
do not tow the vehicle more than 50
miles (80 km), and keep the speed
below35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle is equipped with a
f ront spoiler, remove it bef ore
towing so it is not damaged.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront) and lif t them
of f the ground. The other two tires
remain on the ground. Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Turn of f the engine. Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
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Manual Transmission:
Automatic Transmission:
Emergency Towing
Flat -bed EquipmentWheel-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
285
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.
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If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely f ull (around
3/4). Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
Keep the vehicle in Park
(automatic transmission) or
Neutral (manual transmission).
Increase the engine speed to 2,000
rpm,andholditthereuntilthe
temperature gauge rises to at least
1/4of thescale(about3minutes).
Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traffic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
If you take your vehicle f or a state
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 6
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 40° and
95°F.
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes.
Drive on the highway in D (A/T) or fifth/sixth (M/T). Do not use
thecruisecontrol.Whentraffic
allows, drive f or 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this f or a continuous 90
seconds because of traf f ic
conditions, drive f or at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).
State Emissions T esting
T esting of Readiness Codes
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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 57, 276
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Jump Starting .272
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Maintenance .260
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Specifications . 291, 293
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Bef ore Driving .183
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,17
...........................
Beverage Holders .98
..................................
Booster Seats .47
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .209
.............
Break-in, New Linings .184
...........................................
Fluid .243
.........................................
Parking .96
..........................
System Design .208
.................
System Indicator . 58, 278
........................
Wear Indicators .208
.............................
Braking System .208
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Break-in, New Vehicle .184
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
........................
Brights, Headlights .69
....................................
Accessories .191
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) .76
............
Accessory Power Sockets .100
................
Adding Engine Coolant .236
Additional Inf ormation About Your
.........................................
Airbags .21
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .233
.......
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .73
...........................
Advanced Airbags .25
.........
Advice f or Pregnant Women .15
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
..............
Air Conditioning System .106
.........................
Manual System . 108
.....................
Automatic System .113
Automatic System with
.................
navigation system .117
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .256
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .184
All Children Should Sit in a
.....................................
Back Seat .33
......................................
Antif reeze .236
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 59, 209 ...................................
Operation .209
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .172
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .76
............................................
Armrest .85
................................
Audio System .124
.................
AM/FM/CD Player .126
.............
AM/FM/CD Changer .136
AM/FM/CD Changer with
.................
navigation system .149
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature .70
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .19
..
Automatic Climate Control . 113, 117
.............
Automatic Speed Control .175
..............
Automatic Transmission .203
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Capacity, Fluid . 290, 292
.......
Checking Fluid Level . 239, 240
.......................................
Shif ting .203
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators .203
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Shif t Lever Positions .204
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Shif t Lock Release .206
Index
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Economy, Fuel .190
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Emergencies .263
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Battery, Jump Starting .272
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Brake System Indicator .278
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Changing a Flat Tire .265
.....
Charging System Indicator .276
..................
Checking the Fuses .280
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers .71
............................
Jump Starting .272
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .276
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .277
...
Manually Closing Moonroof .279
..................
Overheated Engine .274
.......................................
Towing .285
...........................
Emergency Brake .96
......................
Emergency Flashers .71
......................
Emergency Towing .285
............
Emergency Trunk Opener .81
.......................
Emissions Controls .297
.............
Emissions Testing, State .300 Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant .236
....................................
Additives .233
.....
Changing the Oil and Filter .233
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 64
.........................
If It Won’t Start .270
Malf unction Indicator
......................................
Lamp .277
.........................
Oil Lif e Display .221
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 57, 276
.............................
Oil, Synthetic .233
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Oil, What Kind to Use .232
...............................
Overheating .274
....................
Specifications . 291, 293
....................
Speed Limiter . 202, 205
.......................................
Starting .199
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Engine Speed Limiter . 202, 205
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .184
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .297
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .50
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .15
................
Daytime Running Lights .70
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator .60
.................................
Dead Battery .272
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .304
................
Def ogger, Rear Window .72
Defrosting the
....................
Windows . 111, 115, 120
............................
Dimensions .290, 292
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick .
Automatic Transmission . 239, 240
..........................
Engine Oil . 188, 189
..........................
Directional Signals .69
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .208
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 235
....
Door and Trunk Open Monitor . 61
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking .77
......................
Power Door Locks .77
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .294
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission .200
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .197
....................................
Economy .190 ..........
Dual Temperature Control .121
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Dust and Pollen Filter .252
Index
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Keys .74
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Heater, Seat .90
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High Altitude, Starting at .199
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver .178
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Hood, Opening and Closing the .186
..................................................
Horn .67
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .244
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle .267
.......................................
Jack, Tire .266
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Jump Starting .272
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .288
..............
If the Engine Overheats .274
.............
If the Engine Won’t Start .270
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .74
...........................................
Switch .76
............
Timing Control System .298
........................
Immobilizer System .75
.........
Important Safety Precautions .6
...................................
Indicators . 55, 56
.......
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 59, 209
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) . 58, 278
................
Charging System . 57, 276
...........................
Check Fuel Cap .65
.............................
Cruise Control .62 ................
Door and Trunk Open .61
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) .60
...................................
High Beam .60
........
Key (Immobilizer System) .59
.....................................
Lights On .60
......................................
Low Fuel .60
................
Low Oil Pressure . 57, 276
..................
Maintenance Minder .61
..............
Malfunc tion Lamp . 57, 277
.................
Passenger Airbag Off . 29
.................
Seat Belt Remider . 17, 57
..........................
Security System .61
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .58
...............................................
SRS .58
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .59
VSA (Vehicle Stability ..............................
Assist) . 62, 211
..........................
Washer Level . 60
.........
Indicators, Instrument Pan el . 57
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .37
......................................
Inf ant Seats .37
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire .255
........
Recommended Pressures .256 ........................
Inf ormation Display .63
...........................
Check Fuel Cap .65
..........................
Engine Oil Lif e .221
...................
Maintenance Items .224
.....................................
Odometer .63
.................
Outside Temperature .65
.....................................
Tripmeter .64
...................................
Inside Mirror .95
.............................
Inspection, Tire .256
....................
Installing a Child Seat .40
............................
Instrument Panel .55
........
Instrument Panel Brightness .71
..............
Instruments and Controls .53
...............................
Interior Lights .102
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Introduction .i
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Outside Temperature .65
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Overheating, Engine .274
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .226
..........................
Oxygenated Fuel .184
...................
Radiator Overheating .274
Radio/CD Sound
........................................
System .124
.................
Radio Thef t Protection .172
...........................
Readiness Codes .277
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .250
............................
Rear Seat Access .85 ..........................
Rear Seat, Folding .88
............................
Rear View Mirror .95
.................
Rear Window Def ogger .72
.........
Reclining the Seat Backs .82,84
Recommended Shif t
........................................
Speeds .201
...
Recommended Tire Pressures .256
........................................
Ref ueling .185
.................
Reminder Indicators . 55, 56
.......................
Remote Transmitter .78
Replacement Inf ormation
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter .252
................
Engine Oil and Filter .233
..........................................
Fuses .280
................................
Light Bulbs .246
....................................
Schedule .221
......................
Tires and Wheels .258
.............................
Wiper Blades .252
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
..........
Reporting Saf ety Def ects .304
Reserve Tank, Engine
...............................
Coolant . 189, 236
...............................
Restraint, Child .32
..............
Panel Brightness Control .71
........................
Park Gear Position .204
...........................................
Parking .207
.................................
Parking Brake .96
Parking Brake and Brake System
...............................
Indicator . 58, 278
.................................
Parking Lights .69
Parking Over Things that
............................................
Burn .299
Passenger Airbag Of f .......................................
Indicator .29
.............................
PGM-FI System .298
Playing the,
..........
AM/FM Radio . 126, 136, 150
......
XM
Saterllite Radio . 139, 153
.............................
CDs . 129, 141, 155
...........................
Tape . 134, 147, 161
..................................
Pocket, Coin .100
...................................
Pollen Filter .252 ..........................
Power Door Locks .77
...............
Power Socket Locations .100
....................
Power Steering Fluid .245
..............................
Power Windows .91
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .15
........................
Preparing to Drive .198
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens .11
...
Additional Safety Precautions .16
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women .15
..................
Protecting Children . 32, 37
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .37
.......
Protecting Larger Children .46
.........
Protecting Small Children .38
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers .45
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Using LATCH .41
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