2006 HONDA ACCORD COUPE wiper blades

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perform more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance messages in the
inf ormation display, a maintenance
record, and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself . ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .220
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Maintenance Minder .221
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Maintenance Record .228
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Fluid Locations .230
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Adding Engine Oil .232
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Changing the Oil and Filter .233
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Engine Coolant .236
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Windshield Washers .238
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Transmission Fluid .239
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Automatic Transmission .239
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Manual Transmission .242
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .243
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Power Steering Fluid .245
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Timing Belt .246
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Lights .246
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .251
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Floor Mats .251
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Dust and Pollen Filter .252
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Wiper Blades .252
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Tires .254
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Checking the Battery .260
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Vehicle Storage .262
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your vehicle’s
cooling system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or
engine components. Check
the fluid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.
Check the reservoir’s fluid level by
removing the cap and looking at the
level gauge attached to the cap.
The low washer
level indicator comes on when the
level is low (see page ).
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition them.
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On Canadian models:
Windshield Washers
Engine Coolant, Windshield Washers
238
6-cylinder models
RESERVE TANK LEVEL GAUGE
4-cylinder models
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This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system.Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every 6 months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
If you remove the f loor mats, make
sure to re-anchor them when you put
them back in your vehicle.
If you use non-Honda f loor mats,
make sure they f it properly and that
theycanbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of an anchored mat.
Make sure the right-rear f loor mat is
properly hooked to the f loor mat
anchor. Your vehicle is equipped
with f ront passenger’s seat weight
sensors. If the right-rear passenger’s
f loor mat is on the seat rail of the
f ront passenger’s seat, the sensors
will detect the decreased weight on
the seat and they may not work
properly. Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air f rom industry and
diesel-powered vehicles. Replace it
more of ten if airf low f rom the
heating and cooling system/climate
control system becomes less than
usual. Have the dust and pollen f ilter
replaced by your dealer. Dust and Pollen Filter Wiper Blades
Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter, Wiper Blades
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To replace a wiper blade:Raise the wiper arm of f the
windshield. Raise the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side. Disconnect the blade assembly
fromthewiperarmbypushingin
the lock tab. Hold the lock tab in
while you push the blade assembly
toward the base of the arm.Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grasping the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.
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Wiper Blades
Maint enance
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WIPER ARMS
LOCK TABBLADE
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and the wiper arms.
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Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.Slide the new wiper blade into the
holder until the tabs lock.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield, the passenger’s
side first, then the driver’s side.
To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.
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Wiper Blades, Tires
Tires
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BLADE
REINFORCEMENT
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
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Outside Temperature .65
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Overheating, Engine .274
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .226
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Oxygenated Fuel .184
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Radiator Overheating .274
Radio/CD Sound
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System .124
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Radio Thef t Protection .172
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Readiness Codes .277
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .250
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Rear Seat Access .85 ..........................
Rear Seat, Folding .88
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Rear View Mirror .95
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Rear Window Def ogger .72
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Reclining the Seat Backs .82,84
Recommended Shif t
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Speeds .201
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Recommended Tire Pressures .256
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Ref ueling .185
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Reminder Indicators . 55, 56
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Remote Transmitter .78
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter .252
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Engine Oil and Filter .233
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Fuses .280
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Light Bulbs .246
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Schedule .221
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Tires and Wheels .258
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Wiper Blades .252
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects .304
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant . 189, 236
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Restraint, Child .32
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Panel Brightness Control .71
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Park Gear Position .204
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Parking .207
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Parking Brake .96
Parking Brake and Brake System
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Indicator . 58, 278
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Parking Lights .69
Parking Over Things that
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Burn .299
Passenger Airbag Of f .......................................
Indicator .29
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PGM-FI System .298
Playing the,
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AM/FM Radio . 126, 136, 150
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Saterllite Radio . 139, 153
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CDs . 129, 141, 155
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Tape . 134, 147, 161
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Pocket, Coin .100
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Pollen Filter .252 ..........................
Power Door Locks .77
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Power Socket Locations .100
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Power Steering Fluid .245
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Power Windows .91
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .15
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Preparing to Drive .198
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .15
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Protecting Children . 32, 37
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Protecting Inf ants .37
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Protecting Larger Children .46
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Protecting Small Children .38
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .45
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Using LATCH .41
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