2008 HONDA ACCORD automatic transmission

If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the malf unction
indicator lamp may also come on
with the ‘‘D’’ indicator.
If the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may go of f as you
continue driving, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
If this indicator comes on
while driving, it means one
of the engine’s emissions control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may f eel no dif f erence in
your vehicle’s perf ormance, it can
reduce your f uel economy and cause
increased emissions. Continued
operation may cause serious damage.
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make surethese codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.
If you have recently ref ueled your
vehicle, the indicator coming on
could be due to a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap. Tighten the cap until it
clicks at least once. Tightening the
cap will not turn the indicator of f
immediately; it can take several days
of normal driving. If the battery in your vehicle has
been disconnected or gone dead,
thesecodesmaybeerased.Itcan
take several days of driving under
various conditions to set the codes
again.
To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, without starting the engine.
The malf unction indicator lamp will
come on f or 20 seconds. If it then
goes of f , the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks f ive times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle f or an emissions
test until the readiness codes are set.
Refer to for
more inf ormation (see page ).
397
Readiness Codes Emissions T esting
Malf unct ion Indicat or L amp
370
If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.
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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.
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).
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the f ront tires and lif t them of f
the ground. The rear tires remain on
the ground.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Turn of f the engine.
Release the parking brake.
Shif t to D position f or 5 seconds,
then to N.
Start the engine.
Press on the brake pedal. Move
the shif t lever through all its
positions.
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
CONT INUED
Flat -bed EquipmentWheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
This is an acceptable
way to tow your vehicle.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
379
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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The transmission number is on a
label on top of the transmission.
The engine number is stamped on
the f ront of the engine block.
Identif ication Numbers
T echnical Inf ormation
383
ENGINE NUMBER
2.4
engine models
V6 models AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
ENGINE NUMBER
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
NUMBER
MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER
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Specif icat ions (2.4engine models)
384
Dimensions
Seating Capacities
Capacities
Weights
Air Conditioning
Engine 110.2 in (2,800 mm)
62.6 in (1,590 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
194.1 in (4,930 mm)
72.7 in (1,847 mm)
58.1 in (1,475 mm)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
6.9 US qt (6.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
2.1 US qt (2.0)
2.0 US qt (1.9)
5.6 US qt (5.3)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
2.11 US gal (8.0
)
2.14 US gal (8.1)
1.56 US gal (5.9
)
1.59 US gal (6.0)
5 23
62.2 in (1,580 mm) Total
FrontRear
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission fluidAutomatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.180 US gal (0.68
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g)
ND-OIL8
Water cooled 4-stroke
DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
3.43 x 3.9 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) 144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
10.5 : 1
ILZKR7B11S SXU22HCR11S
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs (U.S.)
Spark plugs (Canada)
SXU22HCR11S
ILZKR7B11S
DILZKR7A11GS 18.5 US gal (70.0
)
Approx.
Change Manual Automatic
Total ManualAutomatic
1: 2:
NGK:
DENSO: Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
ChangeTotal U.S.
Canada
Front/Rear
ULEV PZEV
1: 2: EX,EX-L
NGK:NGK:
DENSO:
LX, LX-P1 2
1 2
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Specif ications (V6 models)
386
Dimensions
Seating Capacities
Capacities
Weights
Air Conditioning
Engine 110.2 in (2,800 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 194.1 in (4,930 mm)
72.7 in (1,847 mm)
58.1 in (1,475 mm)
62.2 in (1,580 mm)Total
FrontRear
523
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir 1.74 US gal (6.6
)
2.27 US gal (8.6)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
3.5 US qt (3.3)
7.9 US qt (7.5)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 0.180 US gal (0.68
)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g)
ND-OIL8
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm) 212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
10.5 : 1
ILZKR7B11 SXU22HCR11DILZKR7A11G
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs (U.S.)
Spark plugs (Canada) ILZKR7B11
SXU22HCR11 18.5 US gal (70.0
)
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC i-VTEC 6-cylinder (V6)
gasoline engine Approx.
1: 2: Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal U.S.
Canada
ChangeTotal
ULEVPZEV
Front/Rear
NGK:
DENSO:NGK:NGK:
DENSO:
2
1
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The PGM-FI system uses sequential
multiport f uel injection. It has three
subsystems: air intake, engine
control, and f uel control. The
powertrain control module (PCM) in
automatic transmission vehicles or
the engine control module (ECM) in
manual transmission vehicles uses
various sensors to determine how
much air is going into the engine. Itthen controls how much f uel to inject
under all operating conditions. The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Honda replacement parts or their
equivalent f or repairs. Using lower
qualitypartsmayincreasethe
emissions f rom your vehicle.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate f rom
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual f or more inf orma-
tion.
This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
The exhaust emissions controls
includethreeorfoursystems:PGM-
FI, ignition timing control, exhaust
gas recirculation (V6 models), and
three way catalytic converter. These
three or four systems work together
to control the engine’s combustion
and minimize the amount of HC, CO,
and NOx that come out the tailpipe.
The exhaust emissions control
systems are separate f rom the
crankcase and evaporative emissions
control systems.
The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
system takes some of the exhaust
gas and routes it back into the intake
manif old. Adding exhaust gas to the
air/f uel mixture reduces the amount
of NOx produced when the f uel is
burned.
2
2
V6 models
Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement Parts
PGM-FI Syst emExhaust Gas Recirculat ion (EGR)
Syst em
Ignit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
Three Way Catalytic Converter
Emissions Cont rols
T echnical Inf ormation
395
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CONT INUED
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Capacities Chart . 384, 386
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying Cargo . 273
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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Accessories . 271
ACCESSORY
...............
(Ignition Key Position) . 78
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 111
..................
Active Head Restraints . 96
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 317
...........................
Advanced Airbags . 25
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
..........
Airbag System Components . 21
......
Air Conditioning System . 120, 125
.................................
Usage . 123, 126
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 343
......................................
Antif reeze . 320
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 58, 291
...................................
Operation . 291
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 213
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 78
................................
Audio System . 133
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 80
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 223
..............
Automatic Transmission . 284
..................
Capacity, Fluid . 384, 386 .......................................
Shif ting . 284
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 284
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 284
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 287
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack . 212
Battery
Charging System
...........................
Indicator . 56, 369
............................
Jump Starting . 364
..............................
Maintenance . 351
....................
Specif ications . 385, 387
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 259
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
.........................
Beverage Holders . 111
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink. 231
..................................
Booster Seats . 48
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 291
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 260
....................
Bulb Replacement . 334
...........................................
Fluid . 326
.......................................
Parking . 109 .................
System Indicator . 57, 371
........................
Wear Indicators . 290
.............................
Braking System . 290
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 260
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
........................
Brights, Headlights . 69
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 334
..............................
Brake Lights . 334
.................................
Fog Lights . 336
................
Front Parking Lights . 332
.................................
Headlights . 329
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 335
................................
Rear Lights . 334
....................
Specif ications . 385, 387
............
Turn Signal Lights . 332, 334
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Bulbs, Halogen . 329, 336
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
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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
.......................................
Indicator . 61
.................................
Dead Battery . 364
.........
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 402
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
......
Def rosting the Windows . 124, 129
............................
Dimensions . 384, 386
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 323
..................................
Engine Oil . 266
..........................
Directional Signals . 69
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 290
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 319
Doors
..........................
Auto Door Lock . 80
.......................
Auto Door Unlock . 83
..............
Childproof Door Locks . 86
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 79
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 388
.........................................
CD Care . 206
..........................
CD Changer . 163, 194
.......................................
CD Player . 141
........................
Certif ication Label . 382
............................................
Chains . 349
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 357
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 318
......................................
When to . 307
...
Charging System Indicator . 56, 369
............
Check Fuel Cap Message . 262
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 280
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 33
..............................
Booster Seats . 48
.............................
Child Seats . 40, 41
Important Saf ety
..........................
Reminders . 30-50
..........................................
Inf ants . 38
..........................
Larger Children . 47
.........................................
LATCH . 42
......................
Risks with Airbags . 34
.............................
Small Children . 39
..........................................
Tether . 46
...........................
Warning Labels . 52
..........
Where Should a Child Sit . 34 .......................................
Child Seats . 33
.........................................
LATCH . 42
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 46
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 86
................
Cleaning the Seat Belts . 338
...............
Climate Control System . 125
..............................................
Clock . 214
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 327
..................
CO in the Exhaust . 51, 396
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 281
..............................
Compact Spare . 356
.........................................
Compass . 219
.................
Console Compartment . 112
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 400
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 320
....................................
Checking . 267
.........................
Proper Solution . 320
...................
Temperature Gauge . 66
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 394
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 62
............
Cruise Control Operation . 223
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 400
Index
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