2007 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID maintenance

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMPSUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
DOOR AND TRUNK
OPEN MONITOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
IMA SYSTEM
INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL
MAIN INDICATOR
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR SEAT
BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TURN SIGNAL
AND HAZARD
WARNING
INDICATORS
AUTO IDLE STOP
INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE
MINDER INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.61)
(P.62) (P.65)
(P.64) (P.62)
(P.61)
(P.61)
(P.60) (P.60)
(P.63)
(P.63)
(P.66)
(P.65) (P.66)
(P.66)
(P.66)
(P.63) (P.60)
(P.65)
(P.60) (P.63)
(P.60)
(P.64) (P.64)
(P.65) (P.62)
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This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control master
button (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See pagef or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It will
gooffifyouhaveinserteda
properly-coded ignition key. If it is
not a properly-coded key, the
indicator will blink and the engine
will not start (see page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
remindsyouthatitistimetotake
your vehicle in f or scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the inf ormation display. See page
f or more inf ormation on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
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Canadian model only
Cruise Control Indicator Cruise Control Main
Indicator Immobilizer System
Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This display shows the outside
temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.
models) or Centigrade (Canadian
models). To see the outside
temperature, press and release the
Select/Reset knob until the
temperature is displayed.
The temperature sensor is in the
f ront bumper. Theref ore, the
temperature reading can be af f ected
by heat ref lection f rom the road
surf ace, engine heat, and the
exhaust f rom surrounding traf f ic.
This can cause an incorrect
temperature reading when your
speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).
The sensor delays the display update
until it reaches the correct outside
temperature. This may take several
minutes.
The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial
regulations to disconnect, reset, or
alter the odometer with the intent to
change the number of miles or
kilometers indicated.
The inf ormation display provides
various inf ormation; odometer,
outside temperature, trip meter, trip
mileage, engine oil lif e, and
maintenance service items. To
switch the display, press the Select/
Reset knob repeatedly. When you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, what you last selected is
shownintheinformationdisplay. Outside Temperature Display
Odometer
Inf ormation Display
Gauges
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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.
The inf ormation display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil lif e and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
inf ormation helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs f or continued trouble-
f ree driving. Ref er to page f or
more inf ormation.Your vehicle’s onboard diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The f irst time a leak is detected
a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
appears on the information display.
Turn the engine of f , and conf irm the
f uel f ill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
it, then retighten it until it clicks at
least once. The message should go
off after several days of normal
driving once you tighten or replace
the f uel f ill cap. To scroll to another
display, press the select/reset knob.
The ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
will appear each time you restart the
engine until the system turns the
message of f .
If the system still detects a leak in
your vehicle’s evaporative emissions
system, the malf unction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the f uel f ill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine of f , and check or
retighten the f uel f ill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL should
go off after several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If the MIL does not go of f ,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more inf ormation, see
page .
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Fuel Gauge Check Fuel Cap Message
Maintenance Minder
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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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Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not tow a trailer.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
We recommend quality gasoline
containing detergent additives that
help prevent f uel system and engine
deposits.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10 % ethanol by
volume and up to 15 % MTBE by
volume. Do not use gasoline
containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your
.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact your dealer f or service.
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period
Fuel Recommendation
Quick Start Guide
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Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, seeon page f or
inf ormation on adding the proper
coolant. Refer to
on page f or inf ormation
about checking other items on your
vehicle.
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Engine Coolant Check
A dding
Engine Coolant Owner’s Maintenance
Checks
Service Station Procedure
160
MAX RESERVE TANK
MIN
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Always drive in the highest gear
possible.
Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
f uel. Use cruise control when
appropriate.
Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the
inf ormation display. See
on page
.
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more f uel. The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion. an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses more f uel. 198
For example,
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving
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If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm 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. This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the information display, a
maintenance record, and instructions
for simple maintenance tasks you
may want to take care of yourself.......................
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 . 203
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Recommended Engine Oil . 203
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Synthetic Oil . 204
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Engine Oil Additives . 204
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 205
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Engine Coolant . 207
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Windshield Washers . 209
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Transmission Fluid . 210
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Brake Fluid . 211
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Timing Belt . 212
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Lights . 213
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 219
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Floor Mats . 219
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Audio Antenna . 220
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 220
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Wiper Blades . 221
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Tires . 223
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Wheels . 223
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Inf lation Guidelines . 223
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Recommended Tire Pressure . 224
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Tire Inspection . 225
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Tire Maintenance . 225 .............................
Tire Rotation . 226
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 226
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Wheels and Tires . 227
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Winter Driving . 227
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Snow Tires . 227
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Tire Chains . 228
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Checking the 12 Volt Battery . 229
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Vehicle Storage . 230
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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