2007 HONDA ACCORD tow

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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle: If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to neutral.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront) and lif t them
of f the ground. The other two tires
remain on the ground. Turn of f the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Start the engine.
Release the parking brake.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock. With the f ront wheels on the ground,
do not tow the vehicle more than 50
miles (80 km), and keep the speed
below35mph(55km/h).
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
T his is an
acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
Emergency Towing
262
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.
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Emergency Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
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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. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2007 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 2007 warranty
manual that came with your vehicle.
a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
covered by a limited warranty.
Please read your warranty booklet
f or details.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship.
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. 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.
this warranty gives up
to 100 % credit toward a replacement
battery.
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 Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty
Accessory Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed WarrantyWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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Climate Control Sensors . 113
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Clock, Setting the . 143
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Clutch Fluid . 215
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CO in the Exhaust . 53, 274
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 169
..............................
Compact Spare . 240
...................
Console Compartment . 99
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 280
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 208
....................................
Checking . 160
.........................
Proper Solution . 208
...................
Temperature Gauge . 65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 274
............
Cruise Control Operation . 145
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 280
...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
...................................
Dashboard . 4, 56
..........
Daytime Running Lights . 62, 70
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 282
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 72 ....................................
Dimensions . 268
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 211, 212
..................................
Engine Oil . 159
..........................
Directional Signals . 69
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 179
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 207
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 77
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 271
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission . 170
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
...........................................
Driving . 167
....................................
Economy . 161
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 111
..............................
Economy, Fuel . 161
............
Emergencies on the Road . 239
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 248
...........
Brake System Indicator . 255
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 241
.....
Charging System Indicator . 253 ..................
Checking the Fuses . 257
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 253
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 254
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 256
..................
Overheated Engine . 251
...........................
Emergency Brake . 95
......................
Emergency Flashers . 71
......................
Emergency Towing . 262
.......................
Emissions Controls . 274Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 254
.......................
Oil Lif e Indicator . 193
..............
Oil Pressure Indicator . 253
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 204
...............................
Overheating . 251
............................
Specif ications . 270
....................
Speed Limiter . 172, 175
.......................................
Starting . 169
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 172, 175
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 274
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 18
Index
D E
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Technical Descriptions......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 271
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Emissions Control Systems . 274
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 276
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 65
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 48
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 276
..........................
Time, Setting the . 143
....................................
Timing Belt . 217
....................................
Tire Chains . 234
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 241
.................................
Tire Labeling . 273
...............................................
Tires . 228
..............................
Air Pressure . 229
.........................
Checking Wear . 230
..........................
Compact Spare . 240
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 271
......................................
Inf lation . 228
..................................
Inspection . 230
...................................
Replacing . 232
......................................
Rotating . 231
...........................................
Snow . 233
............................
Specif ications . 270
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 241 Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 184
................
Emergency Wrecker . 262
Transmission Checking Fluid Level,
......................
Automatic . 211, 212
Checking Fluid Level, ...........................
Manual . 213, 214
..
Fluid Selection . 211, 213, 214, 215
..............
Identif ication Number . 267
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 173
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 170
.....................................
Treadwear . 271
.......................................
Trip Meter . 65
................................................
Trunk . 82
....................
Emergency Opener . 83
.................................
Opening the . 82
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Open Monitor Light . 60
....................................
Turn Signals . 69 ..................................
Vanity Mirror . 96
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 165
......................
Vehicle Dimensions . 268
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 266
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System . 182
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 60, 182
.........................
VSA Of f Switch . 183
........
VSA System Indicator . 60, 182
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 236
.................................................
VIN . 266
..................................
Viscosity, Oil . 204
...........
Voice Control System . 104, 116
............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 54
....................
Warranty Coverages . 281
Unexpected, Taking Care of
...............................................
the . 239
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 271
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Unleaded Gasoline . 154 .......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 207
Index
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Washer, Windshield........
Checking the Fluid Level . 210
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Operation . 68
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 73
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Alignment and Balance . 230
..........................
Compact Spare . 240
......................................
Wrench . 241
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 91
...........................
Rear, Def ogger . 72
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 68
.......................................
Washers . 68
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 226
.....................................
Operation . 68
....................................
Worn Tires . 230
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 262
Index
VIII
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