2006 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN power steering

The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not, add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL.
The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If it is not, add
brake f luid to bring it up to that level.
Use the same fluid specified for the
brake system.
A low f luid level can indicate a leak
in the clutch system. Have this
system inspected as soon as possible.
Manual transmission models
Brake Fluid
Clut ch FluidPower Steering Fluid
Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering Fluid
216
MAX
MINMAX
MAX UPPER LEVEL
4-cylinder models LOWER LEVEL
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Pour
the fluid slowly and carefully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spill immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment. The
timing belt should be replaced
according to the maintenance
minder (see page ).
Replace the timing belt every 60,000
miles (U.S.) or every 100,000 km
(Canada) if you regularly drive your
vehicle in any of the f ollowing
conditions:
Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Frequently tow a trailer.193
6-cylinder modelsTiming Belt
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt
Maint enance
217
LOWER LEVELUPPER LEVEL
6-cylinder models
Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
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
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .180
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Break-in, New Linings .154
...........................................
Fluid .215
.........................................
Parking .99
.........................
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
..........................
Back-up Lights .223
..............................
Brake Lights .223
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Front Parking Lights .221
.................................
Headlights .218 ............................
Specif ications .267
............
Turn Signal Lights . 221, 222
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Bulbs, Halogen .218
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Accessories .162
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) .76
...............
Accessory Power Socket .99
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Additives, Engine Oil .205
...................................
Airbag (SRS) .11
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Airbag System Components .23
............................
Air Conditioning .105
.........................................
Usage .107
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .228
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 59, 180
...................................
Operation . 180
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .78
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Audio System . 114, 122, 131, 135
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 145
..............
Automatic Transmission . 173
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .266
.......................................
Shif ting .173
.
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
.......................................
CD Player .122
..........................
CD Pocket, Center .99
........................
Certif ication Label .264
............................................
Chains .232
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .239
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .206
......................................
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
Index
AB
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CONT INUED
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat........................................
Belts by .18
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Gas Mileage, Improving .161
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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
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .218
...................................
Turning on .69
..............................
Head Restraints .87
.....................
Heating and Cooling .102
.................................
Heated Mirror .91
HomeLink Universal
..
Hood, Opening and Closing the .157
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .215
...................................
Fan, Interior .104
.........................................
Features .101
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .156
Filter
...............................................
Oil .206
Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 214
Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the .170
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 71
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 239
Fluids .
Automatic Transmission . 211, 212
..........................................
Brake .215
.........................................
Clutch .215
..............
Manual Transmission . 214
..........................
Power Steering .216
..................
Windshield Washer . 208
...........................
Folding Rear Seat .88
..........................
Four-way Flashers .71 .................................................
Fuel .154
...............................
Cap Message .66
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Fill Door and Cap .156
...........................................
Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 154
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Tank, Filling the .156
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Fuses, Checking the .257
Index
F
GH
INDEX
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Transceiver
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle .264
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .74
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Switch .76
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Timing Control System . 273
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Immobilizer System .75
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
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Inf ant Restraint .38
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Inf ant Seats .38
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 227
...................................
Inside Mirror .90
.............................
Inspection, Tire .229
....................
Installing a Child Seat .42
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
.............................
Using LATCH .43
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Instrument Panel .57
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 240.......................................
Jack, Tire .239
................................
Jump Starting .245
..................................................
Keys .74
.......................
Label, Certif ication .264
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 69
........................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .20
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .218
.......................................
Indicator .57
.......................................
Parking .221
..................................
Turn Signal .61
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 76
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 76
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Fuel Fill Door .156
..................................
Glove Box .100
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Lockout Prevention . 78
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Power Door .77
...........................................
Trunk .82
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Low Coolant Level .160 ...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 170
...........
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 266
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Luggage .164
..................................
Maintenance .191
.............................
Minder .193 199
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .198
........................................
Record .200
..........................................
Saf ety .192
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 251
...................
Manual Transmission . 170
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 214
...............................
Meters, Gauges .64
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .90
.................................
Modif ications .163
.........................................
Moonroof .94
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Closing Manually .254
.....................................
Operation .94
Index
I
J K
L
M
IV
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WARNING, Explanation of .ii
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Warning Labels, Location of .53
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Warranty Coverages . 279
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .208
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Operation. 68
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering .73
............
Alignment and Balance .229
..........................
Compact Spare .238
......................................
Wrench .239
Windows ..................
Operating the Power .91
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .72
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .68
.......................................
Washers .68
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .225
.....................................
Operation .68
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Worn Tires .229
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .255
Index
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Service Information Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automa tic Transmission Fluid: Tire
Pressure (measured cold):
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Power
Steering Fluid:
SpareTirePressure:
4.4
US qt (4.2
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
17.09
US gal (64.7
)
Unleaded
gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see
pages and ). Honda
Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Honda
Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ). 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
2.3 US qt (2.2
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models Front:
Rear:
Front:
Rear:
U.S. VP, SE, EX and EX-L
Canadian DX-G, SE and EX-L
U.S. LX
Front:
Rear:
U.S. LX-V6 and EX-V6
Canadian SE-V6 and EX-V6
204
211 212 214
216215
5-speed manual transmission:6-speed manual transmission:
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