2006 HONDA ACCORD tow

The interior f use box is on the
driver’s lower lef t side. To remove
the f use box lid, pull it toward you
and take it out of its hinges.The under-hood f use box is located
near the back of the engine compart-
ment on the driver’s side. To open it,
pushthetabsasshown.If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
and , or the diagram on the
f use box lid, which f use or f uses
control that component. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
not the cause. Replace any blown
f uses and check if the device works.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
1. 2. 261
260
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Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
257
INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD
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Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship. provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeof the
vehicle.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
Honda accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty booklet f or
details.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2006 Honda Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2006 Warranty
Manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect s Warrant y and Emissions
Perf ormance Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit edWarranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited WarrantyWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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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
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Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the . 237
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 269
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Unleaded Gasoline . 154
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 206
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Synthetic Oil . 204
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Tachometer . 64
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 237
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 269
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Emissions Control Systems . 274
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 276
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Temperature Gauge . 65
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 276
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Time, Setting the . 143
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Timing Belt . 217
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Tire Chains . 232
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 239
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Tire Labeling . 271
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Tires . 227
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Air Pressure . 228
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Checking Wear . 229
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Compact Spare . 238
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 269
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Inf lation . 227
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Inspection . 228 ...................................
Replacing . 231
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Rotating . 230
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Snow . 232
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Specif ications . 268
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Tools, Tire Changing . 239
Towing
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A Trailer . 184
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Emergency Wrecker . 255
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic . 210, 211
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 213
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Fluid Selection . 210, 212, 213
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Identif ication Number . 265
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Shif ting the Automatic . 173
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Shif ting the Manual . 170
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Treadwear . 269
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Trip Meter . 65
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Trunk . 82
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Emergency Opener . 83
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Opening the . 82
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Open Monitor Light . 60
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Turn Signals . 69 ..................................
Vanity Mirror . 96
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 165
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Vehicle Dimensions . 266
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 264
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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System . 182
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VSA Activation Indicator . 60, 182
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VSA Of f Switch . 183
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VSA System Indicator . 60, 182
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Vehicle Storage . 235
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VIN . 264
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Viscosity, Oil . 204
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Voice Control System . 104, 116
Index
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INDEX
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 53
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Warranty Coverages . 281
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 207
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Operation . 68
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 73
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Alignment and Balance . 229
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Compact Spare . 238
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Wrench . 239
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 91
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Rear, Def ogger . 72
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 68
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Washers . 68
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 225
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Operation . 68
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Worn Tires . 229
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 255
Index
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