2007 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN parking brake

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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Accessories .162
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
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, 23
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Airbag System Components . 23
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Air Conditioning .102
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Usage .104
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Air Pressure, Tires .228
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator . 59, 180
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Operation .180
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 76
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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 .268
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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 . 176Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 58, 253
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Jump Starting .248
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Maintenance .235
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Specif ications .269
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Bef ore Driving .153
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Belts, Seat . 10, 20
Brakes ...........
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 .95
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System Indicator . 59, 255
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Wear Indicators .179
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Braking System .179
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 154
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
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Brights, Headlights .69
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .223
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Front Parking Lights . 221
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Headlights .218
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Specif ications .269 ............
Turn Signal Lights . 221, 222
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Bulbs, Halogen .218
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Capacities Chart .268
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying Cargo .164
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Changer . 122, 128
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CD Player .122
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CD Pocket, Center .98
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Certif ication Label .266
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Chains .234
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Changing a Flat Tire .241
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .206
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When to .193
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Charging System Indicator . 58, 253
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 168
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Childproof Door Locks . 78
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Child Seats .34
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Lower Anchorage Points . 44
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48
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Odometer/Outside Temperature........................................
Display .64
Oil ........................
Change, How to .206
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Change, When to .193
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Checking Engine .159
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Pressure Indicator . 58, 253
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .204
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 76
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Outside Mirrors .90
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Outside Temperature .64
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Overheating, Engine .251
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 198
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Panel Brightness Control . 71
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Park Gear Position .174
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Parking Brake .95
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Parking Lights .69
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 276
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Parking Tips .178
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PGM-FI System .275
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .34
Protecting Inf ants and Small .......................................
Children .39
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Protecting Larger Children . 49
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Using Booster Seat .50
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Radiator Overheating . 251
Radio/CD Sound ...............
System . 114, 122, 131, 135
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement . 222, 223
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Rear Seat, Folding .88
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Rear View Mirror .90
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Rear Window Def ogger . 72
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 85
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 171
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Reminder Lights .58
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Remote Transmitter .78
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 206
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Fuses .257 ................................
Light Bulbs .218
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Timing Belt .217
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Tires .232
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Wiper Blades .226
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .22
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 208
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Restraint, Child .34
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Reverse Gear Position . 172, 174
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Rotation, Tire .231
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Safety Belts . 10, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 282
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 54
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Radio .135
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