2006 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN power steering fluid

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance messages, a
maintenance record, and instructions
for simple maintenance tasks you
may want to take care of yourself.
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 f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .192
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Maintenance Minder . 193
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Maintenance Record .200
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Fluid Locations .202
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Adding Engine Oil .204
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Recommended Engine Oil . 204
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Synthetic Oil .205
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Engine Oil Additives . 205
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 206
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Windshield Washers .208
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Engine Coolant .209
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Adding Engine Coolant . 209
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Transmission Fluid .211
Automatic .........................
Transmission .211
Manual .........................
Transmission .214
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 215
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Brake Fluid .216
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Clutch Fluid .216
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Power Steering Fluid . 216
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Timing Belt .217
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Lights .218
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Seat Belts .224
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Floor Mats .224
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Wiper Blades .225 ...............................................
Tires .227
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Inf lation Guidelines . 227
Recommended Tire ...............................
Pressures .228
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Tire Inspection .229
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Tire Maintenance .229
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Tire Rotation .230
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Replacing Tires .231
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Wheels and Tires .231
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Winter Driving .232
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Snow Tires .232
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Tire Chains .232
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Checking the Battery . 234
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Vehicle Storage .235
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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Maintenance
Minder
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Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Maintenance
Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element
Replace dust and pollen filter
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
(V6 engine only)
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
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3
4
5
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If
the message ‘‘SERVICE OIL’’ does not appear more than 12 months after
the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column
on page .
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. Independent of the maintenance minder display, replace the brake fluid
every 3 years.
NOTE: 1:
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If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from
diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km).
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds
or trailer towing results in higher transmission and
transfer temperatures. This requires transmission and
transfer fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you
regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have
the transmission and transfer fluid changed at 60,000
miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
(For A/T only:)
If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over
110°F, 43°C), or in very low temperatures (under 20°F,29°C), replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.)/100,000 km
(Canada).
Maintenance Minder
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4-cylinder Models
Fluid Locations
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BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange handle)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
RADIATOR CAPCLUTCH FLUID
(5-speed Manual
Transmission only)
(Light gray cap)
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
COOLANT
RESERVOIR
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6-cylinder Models
Fluid Locations
Maint enance
203
ENGINE OIL FILL CAPAUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
COOLANT
RESERVOIR
RADIATOR CAP
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap) WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
CLUTCH FLUID
(6-speed Manual
Transmission only)
(Light gray cap)
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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
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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
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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 .205
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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
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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 ........................................
How to .206
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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
Index
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INDEX
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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
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement .154
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Tank, Filling the .156
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Gas Station Procedures .156
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .65
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Fuel .66
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Speedometer .64
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Tachometer .64
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .173
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Manual Transmission .170
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Glove Box .100 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .218
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Hazard Warning Flashers .71
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Headlights .69
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Aiming .218
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Automatic Lighting Off .70
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Daytime Running Lights .71
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Low Beams, Turning on .69
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Reminder Chime .69
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .218
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Turning on .69
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Head Restraints .87
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Heating and Cooling .102
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Heated Mirror .91
HomeLink Universal
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Hood, Opening and Closing the .157
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Hydraulic Clutch .215
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Fan, Interior .104
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Features .101
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Filling the Fuel Tank .156
Filter
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Oil .206
Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 214
Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the .170
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 71
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 239
Fluids .
Automatic Transmission . 211, 212
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Brake .215
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Clutch .215
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Manual Transmission . 214
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Power Steering .216
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Windshield Washer . 208
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Folding Rear Seat .88
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Four-way Flashers .71 .................................................
Fuel .154
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Cap Message .66
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Fill Door and Cap .156
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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
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INDEX
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