2006 Accord Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
............................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety ........................................................................\
.................................................. ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
.......................................................3
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
............................................... 5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls........................................................................\
.................................................. .53
Instrument panel indica tor and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features........................................................................\
...............................105
How t o operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving ........................................................................\
...................................................... ...............183
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving........................................................................\
...................................................... .............................197
The proper way to start the engine, shift the tr ansmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
...................................................... ...................219
T he Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpected........................................................................\
.......................................263
This section covers several prob lems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information........................................................................\
...................................................... .287
ID numbers, dimensions, capaciti es, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)......................................................................301
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)........................................................................\
.......................................305
How t o order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ........................................................................\
......................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle, and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.................
Identif ication Numbers .288
Specif ications
..................
(4-cylinder Models) .290
Specif ications ..................
(6-cylinder Models) .292
DOT Tire Quality Grading .....................
(U.S.Vehicles) .294
Unif orm Tire Quality ..................................
Grading .294
.................................
Treadwear .294
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Traction .294
.............................
Temperature .295
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Tire Labeling .296 .......................
Emissions Controls .297
.....................
The Clean Air Act .297
Crankcase Emissions Control
....................................
System .297
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .297
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .297
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls .298
....................
PGM-FI System .298
Ignition Timing Control
................................
System .298
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System .298
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .298
....................
Replacement Parts .298
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .299
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State Emissions Testing .300
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
287
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Specif ications (4-cylinder Models)
290
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
187.8 in (4,770 mm)
71.3 in (1,810 mm)
55.7 in (1,415 mm)
105.1 in (2,670 mm)
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.2 in (1,554 mm)
1.88 US gal (7.1
)
1.90 US gal (7.2)
1.32 US gal (5.0
)
1.35 US gal (5.1)
5.6 US qt (5.3
)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) 4.4 US qt (4.2
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
ND-OIL8 2.0 US qt (1.9
)
2.2 US qt (2.1)
3.0 US qt (2.8)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
0.16 US gal (0.6
) 4.8 US qt (4.5
)
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
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
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Front
Rear
Approx.
1:
2: Change
Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
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Specif ications (6-cylinder Models)
292
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.2 in (1,554 mm)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) HFC-134a (R-134a)
ND-OIL8
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
7.6 US qt (7.2
)
3.1 US qt (2.9)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
0.16 US gal (0.6
) 1.77 US gal (6.7
)
2.22 US gal (8.4
)
105.1 in (2,670 mm) 1.74 US gal (6.6
)
187.8 in (4,770 mm)
71.3 in (1,810 mm)
55.8 in (1,418 mm)
2.17 US gal (8.2
)
2.3 US qt (2.2
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
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
Gross vehicle weight rating
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Front
Rear
Approx.
1:
2: Change
Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles1
2
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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
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Charging System Indicator .276
..................
Checking the Fuses .280
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Hazard Warning Flashers .71
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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
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Emergency Towing .285
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Emergency Trunk Opener .81
.......................
Emissions Controls .297
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Emissions Testing, State .300 Engine
............
Adding Engine Coolant .236
....................................
Additives .233
.....
Changing the Oil and Filter .233
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 64
.........................
If It Won’t Start .270
Malf unction Indicator
......................................
Lamp .277
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Oil Lif e Display .221
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 57, 276
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Oil, Synthetic .233
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Oil, What Kind to Use .232
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Overheating .274
....................
Specifications . 291, 293
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Speed Limiter . 202, 205
.......................................
Starting .199
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 202, 205
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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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