2008 HONDA ACCORD cruise control

Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (automatic) or 5th (manual). Do
notusethecruisecontrol.When
traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this f or a continuous 90
seconds because of traf f ic
conditions, drive f or at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer.Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 30
minutes.
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8. 9.
Emissions T est ing
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 54
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Daytime Running Lights . 61, 71
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator . 61
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Dead Battery . 364
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 402
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
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Def rosting the Windows . 124, 129
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Dimensions . 384, 386
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 323
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Engine Oil . 266
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Directional Signals . 69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 290
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Disposal of Used Oil . 319
Doors
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Auto Door Lock . 80
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Auto Door Unlock . 83
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Childproof Door Locks . 86
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Locking and Unlocking . 79
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 388
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CD Care . 206
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CD Changer . 163, 194
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CD Player . 141
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Certif ication Label . 382
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Chains . 349
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Changing a Flat Tire . 357
Changing Oil
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How to . 318
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When to . 307
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Charging System Indicator . 56, 369
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 262
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 280
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Child Saf ety . 33
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Booster Seats . 48
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Child Seats . 40, 41
Important Saf ety
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Reminders . 30-50
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Inf ants . 38
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Larger Children . 47
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LATCH . 42
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Risks with Airbags . 34
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Small Children . 39
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Tether . 46
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Warning Labels . 52
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Where Should a Child Sit . 34 .......................................
Child Seats . 33
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LATCH . 42
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Childproof Door Locks . 86
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 338
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Climate Control System . 125
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Clock . 214
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Clutch Fluid . 327
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CO in the Exhaust . 51, 396
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 281
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Compact Spare . 356
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Compass . 219
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Console Compartment . 112
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Consumer Inf ormation . 400
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Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant
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Adding . 320
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Checking . 267
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Proper Solution . 320
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Temperature Gauge . 66
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 394
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Cruise Control Indicator . 62
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Cruise Control Operation . 223
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Customer Service Of f ice . 400
Index
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Fuel Economy . 268
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Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator . 59
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Fuses, Checking the . 372
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 382
Ignition
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Keys . 76 ...........................................
Switch . 78
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Timing Control System . 395
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Immobilizer System . 77
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators . 56
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 58
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) . 57, 371
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Charging System . 56, 369
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Cruise Control . 62
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Cruise Main . 62
DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) . 61
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Fog Lights . 62
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Fuel Economy Indicator . 59
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High Beam . 61
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 62
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Lights On . 60
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Low Fuel . 61
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Low Oil Pressure . 56, 369
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Low Tire Pressure . 59
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 370
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Security System . 61
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Side Airbag Of f . 57
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Seat Belt . 56
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SRS . 57
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 329 ...........................
HandsFreeLink. 231
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
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Headlights . 69
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Aiming . 329
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Automatic Lighting Off . 71
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Automatic Lighting On . 70
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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High Beam Indicator . 61
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Reminder Chime . 69
Replacing Halogen
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Bulbs . 329, 336
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Turning on . 69
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Head Restraints . 13, 94
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Heating and Cooling . 120
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Heated Mirrors . 102
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Heater, Seat . 100
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver . 226
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Hood, Opening and Closing . 264
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Hydraulic Clutch . 327
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 268, 269
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Gasoline . 260
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Gauge . 66
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Low Fuel Indicator . 61
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Octane Requirement . 260
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Tank, Ref ueling . 261
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Gas Station Procedures . 261
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
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Fuel . 66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 284
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Manual Transmission . 282
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Glove Box . 113
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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(GVWR) . 275, 299
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