2008 HONDA ACCORD belt

Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Check that the trunk is f ully
closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely. When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
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On vehicles with manual adjustableseats
Preparing to Drive
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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
Suspension 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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Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the
display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
Independent of the maintenance messages in the information display,
replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the center
column on page .
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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).
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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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).
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spills immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment. If you f requently tow a trailer.307
V6 models
Timing Belt
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt
328
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
V6 models
T urning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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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).
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spills immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment. If you f requently tow a trailer.307
V6 models
Timing Belt
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt
328
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
V6 models
T urning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air-dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.Dirt build-up around the openings of
the seat belt anchors can cause the
belts to retract slowly. Wipe the
openings with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
The driver’s f loor mat that came
with your vehicle hooks over the
f loor mat anchors. This keeps the
f loor mat f rom sliding f orward and
possibly interf ering with the pedals.
Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats
Cleaning the Seat Belts Floor Mats
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Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
covered by a limited warranty.
Please read your warranty booklet
f or details.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship.
Honda accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty booklet f or
details. all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
this warranty gives up
to 100 % credit toward a replacement
battery. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2008 Honda warranty inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2008 warranty
manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect s Warrant y and Emissions
Perf ormance Warranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty
Accessory Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed WarrantyWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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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
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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Accessories . 271
ACCESSORY
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(Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Accessory Power Sockets . 111
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Active Head Restraints . 96
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Additives, Engine Oil . 317
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Advanced Airbags . 25
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
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Airbag System Components . 21
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Air Conditioning System . 120, 125
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Usage . 123, 126
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Air Pressure, Tires . 343
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Antif reeze . 320
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 58, 291
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Operation . 291
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 213
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 78
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Audio System . 133
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 80
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 223
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Automatic Transmission . 284
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Capacity, Fluid . 384, 386 .......................................
Shif ting . 284
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators . 284
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Shif t Lever Positions . 284
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Shif t Lock Release . 287
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 212
Battery
Charging System
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Indicator . 56, 369
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Jump Starting . 364
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Maintenance . 351
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Specif ications . 385, 387
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Bef ore Driving . 259
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders . 111
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink. 231
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Booster Seats . 48
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 291
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Break-in, New Linings . 260
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Bulb Replacement . 334
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Fluid . 326
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Parking . 109 .................
System Indicator . 57, 371
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Wear Indicators . 290
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Braking System . 290
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 260
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
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Brights, Headlights . 69
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 334
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Brake Lights . 334
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Fog Lights . 336
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Front Parking Lights . 332
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Headlights . 329
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High-mount Brake Light . 335
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Rear Lights . 334
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Specif ications . 385, 387
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Turn Signal Lights . 332, 334
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Bulbs, Halogen . 329, 336
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
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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
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