2007 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN timing belt

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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Engine Coolant .208
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Adding Engine Coolant . 208
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Windshield Washers .210
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Transmission Fluid .211
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Automatic Transmission . 211
5-speed Manual Transmission. 213
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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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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 224
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Floor Mats .224
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 225
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Wiper Blades .226 ...............................................
Tires .228
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Inf lation Guidelines . 228
Recommended Tire ...............................
Pressures .229
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Tire Inspection .230
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Tire Maintenance .230
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Tire Rotation .231
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Replacing Tires Wheels . 232
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Wheels and Tires .232
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Winter Driving .233
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Snow Tires .233
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Tire Chains .234
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Checking the Battery . 235
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Vehicle Storage .236
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M ai ntenance
Maint enance
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6-speed Manual Transmission . 214

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
Su spension 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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A
B
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3
4
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If
the message ‘‘SERVICE OIL’’ does not appear more than 12 months after
the display is rese t, 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). Independent of the maintenance minder display, replace the brake fluid
every 3 years.
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
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).
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Pour the fluid slowly and carefully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spill immediatel y; 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).193
V6 modelsTiming Belt
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt
Maint enance
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LOWER LEVELUPPER LEVEL
V6 models
Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
Frequently tow a trailer.
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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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Technical Descriptions......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 271
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Emissions Control Systems . 274
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .276
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Temperature Gauge .65
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 276
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Time, Setting the .143
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Timing Belt .217
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Tire Chains .234
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 241
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Tire Labeling .273
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Tires .228
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Air Pressure .229
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Checking Wear .230
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Compact Spare .240
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 271
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Inf lation .228
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Inspection .230
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Replacing .232
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Rotating .231
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Snow .233
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Specif ications .270
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Tools, Tire Changing . 241Towing
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A Trailer .184
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Emergency Wrecker . 262
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic . 211, 212
Checking Fluid Level, ...........................
Manual . 213, 214
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Fluid Selection . 211, 213, 214, 215
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Identif ication Number . 267
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Shif ting the Automatic . 173
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Shif ting the Manual . 170
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Treadwear .271
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Trip Meter .65
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Trunk .82
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Emergency Opener .83
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Opening the .82
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Open Monitor Light . 60
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Turn Signals .69 ..................................
Vanity Mirror .96
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 165
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Vehicle Dimensions .268
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 266
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .182
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VSA Activation Indicator . 60, 182
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VSA Of f Switch .183
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VSA System Indicator . 60, 182
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Vehicle Storage .236
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VIN .266
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Viscosity, Oil .204
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Voice Control System . 104, 116
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 54
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Warranty Coverages .281
Unexpected, Taking Care of
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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
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