2007 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN wiper blades

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
283
M ai ntenance
Maint enance
191
6-speed Manual Transmission . 214

Check the level in the windshield
washer reservoir at least monthly
during normal use.
When you refill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer fluid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges.
Fill
the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer fluid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents freezing in cold weather.
Check
the reservoir’s fluid level by
removing the cap and looking at the
level gauge attached to the cap.
The low washer
level indicator comes on when the
level is low (see page ). 63
On Canadian models:
Windshield Washers
210
LEVEL GAUGE
4-cylinder models V6 models LEVEL GAUGE
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.

Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Look f or signs of cracking in the
rubber, or areas that are getting
hard. Replace the blades if you f ind
these signs, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.To replace a wiper blade:Raise the wiper arm of f the
windshield. Raise the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side. Disconnect the blade assembly
fromthewiperarmbypushingin
the lock tab. Hold the lock tab in
while you push the blade assembly
toward the base of the arm.
2.
1.
Wiper Blades
226
LOCK TAB
WIPER ARMS
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.

Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grasping the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.Slide the new wiper blade into the
holder until the tabs lock.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield, the passenger’s
side first, then the driver’s side.
3. 4. 5.
6.
7.
Wiper Blades
Maint enance
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BLADE BLADE
REINFORCEMENT

CONT INUED
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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