2006 HONDA ACCORD fuel cap

This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
of f the ignition.If the system still detects a loose or
missing f uel cap, the Malf unction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) comes on.
Turn the engine of f and check or
retighten the f uel cap at least 3 clicks.
The MIL goes out af ter 3 days of
normal driving once the cap is
tightened or replaced. If it does not
go out, have your dealer inspect the
vehicle. For more inf ormation, see
page .
If your f uel cap is loose or missing, a
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
appears as text in the odometer/
outside temperature display af ter
you start the engine. Turn the
engine of f and conf irm the f uel cap is
installed. If it is, loosen the cap, then
retighten it 1 click. When you restart
the engine, the message appears
again. To clear, press and hold the
Trip/Reset button until the message
is replaced by the odometer/outside
temperature display.
251
Fuel Gauge Check Fuel Cap Indicator
(odometer/outside temperature
message)
Gauges
66
Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Put the
attachment on the fuel fill cap into
the slit on the f uel f ill door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top of f ’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
Park with the driver’s side closest
to the gas pump.
To open the f uel f ill door, push
down on the lever located to the
lef t of the driver’s seat. even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapors f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer.
3. 4.
1. 2.
If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
Ref ueling
Service Station Procedure
156
FUEL FILL CAP
Push
TETHER
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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To Open the Hood:Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least three times.
If you do not properly tighten the
cap, the Malf unction Indicator
Lampmaycomeon(seepage
).
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Put your f ingers under the f ront
edge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to the lef t until
you f eel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle up to release it.
Lif t up the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves stif f ly,
or if you can open the hood without
lifting the handle, the mechanism
should be cleaned and lubricated.
1.
2.
5. 6.
251 Opening and Closing the Hood
Service Station Procedure
Bef ore Driving
157
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
LATCH
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Specif ications
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Dimensions
Air Conditioning
Weights
Capacities Capacities
189.5 in (4,813 mm)
71.7 in (1,820 mm)
57.2 in (1,453 mm)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
25 27 oz (700 750 g)
16 18 oz (450 500 g) ND-OIL8
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
107.9 in (2,740 mm)
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.2 in (1,554 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant 1.35 US gal (5.1
)
1.32 US gal (5.0)
1.77 US gal (6.7)
1.90 US gal (7.2
)
1.88 US gal (7.1)
2.22 US gal (8.4) 4.4 US qt (4.2
)
4.5 US qt (4.3)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
5.6 US qt (5.3
)
5.3 US qt (5.0)
2.0 US qt (1.9)
2.2 US qt (2.1
)
3.1 US qt (2.9
)
3.2 US qt (3.0)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
7.4 US qt (7.0)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission oil Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
2.3 US qt (2.2
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6
)
6-cylinder models
Approx.
Front Rear
2: 3:
Change
Manual Automatic
Total ManualAutomatic Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
ChangeTotal
ChangeTotalU.S.
Canada
1:
1
2 1 1 3
11 1111
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CONT INUED
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat........................................
Belts by . 18
...................................
Fan, Interior . 104
.........................................
Features . 101
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 156
Filter
...............................................
Oil . 205
Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 213
Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the . 170
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 71
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 239
Fluids
.
Automatic Transmission . 210, 211
..........................................
Brake . 215
.........................................
Clutch . 216
..............
Manual Transmission . 213
..........................
Power Steering . 216
..................
Windshield Washer . 207
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 88
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 71 .................................................
Fuel . 154
...............................
Cap Message . 66
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 156
...........................................
Gauge . 66
................
Octane Requirement . 154
........................
Tank, Filling the . 156
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 257
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 161
.........................................
Gasoline . 154
...........................................
Gauge . 66
................
Octane Requirement . 154
........................
Tank, Filling the . 156
................
Gas Station Procedures . 156
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
...............................................
Fuel . 66
...............................
Speedometer . 64
.................................
Tachometer . 64
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 173
..............
Manual Transmission . 170
......................................
Glove Box . 100 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 218
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 71
........................................
Headlights . 69
........................................
Aiming . 218
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 70
............
Daytime Running Lights . 71
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 69
.........................
Reminder Chime . 69
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 218
...................................
Turning on . 69
..............................
Head Restraints . 87
.....................
Heating and Cooling . 102
.................................
Heated Mirror . 91
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver . 147
..
Hood, Opening and Closing the . 157
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch . 216
Index
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INDEX
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