2006 HONDA ACCORD roof

Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Door and seat-back pockets
Trunk, including the back seats
when f olded down
Center pocket
Console compartment
Roof -rack (if installed)
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages.
Carrying Cargo
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CENTER POCKET
GLOVE BOX
DOOR POCKET
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKETS
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed 165 lbs (75 kg).
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation that
came with your roof rack.
In addition, the total weight of the
vehicle, all passengers and
accessories must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label
on the driver’s doorjamb.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop. Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, the proper operation of the
seats, or the advanced front
airbags.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
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Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on
a Roof Rack
Carrying Cargo
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Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
bef ore you put the transmission in
Park. This keeps the vehicle f rom
moving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission.Make sure the moonroof (if
equipped) and the windows are
closed.
Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you.
Lockthedoorswiththekeyorthe
remote transmitter.
Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verif y that the
security system is set.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
If your vehicle has a manual
transmission, put it in f irst gear.
Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the f ront wheels away f rom the
curb. If your vehicle has a manual
transmission, put it in f irst gear.
If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb. If your vehicle has a manual
transmission, put it in reverse gear.
U.S. EX, EX-L, LX-V6 and EX-V6
Canadian SE, EX-L, SE-V6 and EX-V6
Parking T ips
Parking
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Press the SELECT/RESET knob
f or more than 5 seconds. The
maintenance items code(s) will
disappear, and the engine oil lif e
indicator will reset to ‘‘100.’’If you have the required service
done but do not reset the display, or
reset the display without doing the
service, the system will not show the
proper maintenance intervals. This
canleadtoseriousmechanical
problems because you will no longer
have an accurate record of when
maintenance is needed.
Your authorized Honda dealer
knows your vehicle best and can
provide competent, ef f icient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service f acility or person
reset the display as previously
described. Keep all receipts as proof
of completion, and have the person
who does the work fill out the
maintenance record. Check your
warranty booklet f or more
inf ormation.
We recommend the use of Honda
parts and f luids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high-
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their performance and durability.
4.
Maintenance Minder
Important Maintenance
Precautions
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Use a screwdriver or coin to
remove the round plug in the
center of the headliner.
Insert the moonroof wrench into
the socket behind this plug. Turn
the wrench until the moonroof is
f ully closed.
Remove the wrench. Reinstall the
round plug.If you need to close the moonroof
manually, it means the moonroof
opening/closing f unction is
developing a problem. Have your
vehicle checked by your dealer.
Get the moonroof wrench out of
the tool kit in the trunk.
Try closing the moonroof . If the
new f use blows immediately or the
moonroof motor still does not
operate, you can close the
moonroof manually.
Check the f use f or the moonroof
motor (see page ). If the f use
is blown, replace it with one of the
same or lower rating.
If the electric motor will not close
the moonroof , do the f ollowing:
5. 6.4.
3.
1.2.
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U.S. EX, EX-L, LX-V6 and EX-V6
Canadian SE, EX-L, SE-V6 and EX-V6
Closing t he Moonroof
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ROUND PLUG SOCKET
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U.S. models
U.S. EX, EX-L, LX-V6 and EX-V6
Canadian EX-L, SE-V6 and EX-V6
U.S. EX, EX-L, LX-V6 and EX-V6
Canadian SE, EX-L, SE-V6 and EX-V6
1:2: 3:
1 2345678 (15 A)
15 A
(10 A)
15 A
10 A
7.5 A 10 A
20 A DrivebyWire
Ignition Coil
Day Light
Laf Heater
Radio
Interior Light
Back-Up Lights
Door Lock 9
10111213 14 15 15 A
7.5 A
30 A
(20 A)
(20 A)
(20 A) Front Accessory Sockets
IG OPDS
IG Wiper
Not Used
Passenger’s Power Seat
Recline
Driver’s Power Seat Slide
Heated Seat 161718192021222324252627282930313233
(20 A)
(20 A)
15 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
(20 A)
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A Driver’s Power Seat Recline
Passenger’s Power Seat Slide
IG ACG
IG Fuel Pump
IG Washer
IG Meter
IG SRS
IGP (PGM-FI ECU)
Lef t Rear Power Window
Right Rear Power Window
Right Front Power Window
Driver’s Power Window
Moonroof
Not Used
IG HAC
Not Used
ACC
HAC OP
2
2
2 2
2
3
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
261
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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CONT INUED
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Accessories . 162
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 76
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Accessory Power Socket . 99
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Additives, Engine Oil . 204
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Airbag (SRS) . 11
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Airbag System Components . 23
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Air Conditioning . 105
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Usage . 107
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Air Pressure, Tires . 228
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 59, 180
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Operation . 180
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 78
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Audio System . 114, 122, 131, 135
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Automatic Speed Control . 145
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Automatic Transmission . 173
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Capacity, Fluid . 266
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Shif ting . 173
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 173
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Shif t Lever Positions . 173
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Shif t Lock Release . 176 ............................
Capacities Chart . 266
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
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Carrying Cargo . 164
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 128
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CD Player . 122
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CD Pocket, Center . 99
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Certif ication Label . 264
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Chains . 232
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Changing a Flat Tire . 239
Changing Oil
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How to . 205
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When to . 193
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Charging System Indicator . 58, 251
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 168
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Childproof Door Locks . 78
Battery
Charging System
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Indicator . 58, 251
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Jump Starting . 245
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Maintenance . 234
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Specif ications . 267
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Bef ore Driving . 153
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Belts, Seat . 10
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 180
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Break-in, New Linings . 154
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Fluid . 215
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Parking . 99
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System Indicator . 59
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Wear Indicators . 179
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Braking System . 179
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Break-in, New Car . 154
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
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Brights, Headlights . 70
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 223
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Brake Lights . 223
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Front Parking Lights . 221
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Headlights . 218 ............................
Specif ications . 267
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Turn Signal Lights . 221, 222
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Bulbs, Halogen . 218
Index
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Child Seats . 34
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Lower Anchorage Points . 43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Climate Control Sensors . 113
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Clock, Setting the . 143
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Clutch Fluid . 216
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CO in the Exhaust . 274
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 169
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Compact Spare . 238
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Console Compartment . 99
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Consumer Inf ormation . 280
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
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Adding . 208
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Checking . 160
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Proper Solution . 208
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Temperature Gauge . 65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 274
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Cruise Control Operation . 145
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Customer Service Of f ice . 280
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 4, 56 ................
Daytime Running Lights . 70
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 282
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 72
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Dimensions . 266
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 210, 211
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Engine Oil . 159
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Directional Signals . 69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 179
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Disposal of Used Oil . 206
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 77
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 269
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission . 170
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving . 167
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Economy . 161
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Dual Temperature Control . 111
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Economy, Fuel . 161
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Emergencies on the Road . 237
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Battery, Jump Starting . 245 ...........
Brake System Indicator . 253
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Changing a Flat Tire . 239
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Charging System Indicator . 251
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Checking the Fuses . 257
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 250
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 251
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 254
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Overheated Engine . 248
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Emergency Brake . 95
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Emergency Flashers . 71
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Emergency Towing . 255
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Emissions Controls . 274Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 251
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Oil Lif e Indicator . 193
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 250
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 203
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Overheating . 248
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Specif ications . 266
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Speed Limiter . 172, 175
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Starting . 169
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Engine Speed Limiter . 172, 175
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 274
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Exhaust Fumes . 52
Index
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