2008 HONDA ACCORD wiper blades

Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges.
Check the level in the windshield
washer reservoir at least monthly
during normal use.
Check the f luid level by removing
the cap and looking at the level
gauge.
The low washer
level indicator comes on when the
level is low (see page ). 62
On Canadian models:
Windshield Washers
322
LEVEL GAUGE
V6 models LEVEL GAUGE
2.4
engine models
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.
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To replace a wiper blade:Raise the wiper arm of f the
windshield. Raise the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side.
Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
Disconnect the blade assembly
from the wiper arm:
Put a cloth on the edge of the lock
tab, then push up on the lock tab
caref ully with a f lat-tip screwdriver.
2.
1.
Wiper Blades
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WIPER ARMS
LOCK TAB
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.
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Pivot the blade assembly toward
the wiper arm until it releases
from the wiper arm.
When replacing a wiper blade,
make sure not to drop the wiper
blade or wiper arm down on the
windshield.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.
Make sure the three rubber tabs
inside the blade f it to each notch of
the reinf orcement, as shown.
Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grabbing the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.
3. 4.
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Wiper Blades
Maint enance
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BLADE
BLADE
REINFORCEMENT
WIPER ARM
TOP
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Place the top of the wiper blade on
the end of the blade assembly, and
slide the blade onto the assembly
in the direction pointed to by the
arrow.Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Push down
thelocktab.Makesurethewiper
blade assembly locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield, the passenger’s
side first, then the driver’s side.
Make sure the tab on the blade
assembly fits in the indent of the
wiper blade and the blade is
completely installed.
5. 6. 7.
Wiper Blades
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INDENT
TAB
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ÎÎ
CONT INUED
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 402
.................................
Saf ety Features . 7
...........................................
Airbags . 9
.......................................
Seat Belts . 8
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 52
..............................
Saf ety Messages . iii
...............
Satellite Radio, XM . 157, 187 .....................................
Seat Belts . 8, 18
...............
Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 19
.....................................
Cleaning . 338
................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19
................................
Maintenance . 20
Reminder Indicator and
................................
Beeper . 18, 56
...................
System Components . 18
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 16
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19
Seats
.................................
Adjusting . 92-94
.........................................
Folding . 97
.......................................
Heaters . 100
............................
Security System . 217
.........................
Select/Reset Knob . 63
.....................
Selecting a Child Seat . 40
...
Selector Knob (Disc Changer) . 149
...............................
Serial Number . 382
..............................
Service Minder . 307
...........................
Service Manual . 403
.........
Service Station Procedures . 261
..........................
Setting the Clock . 214
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 284 ........................
Shif t Lock Release . 287
................................
Side Airbags . 9, 27
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 29
..................
Side Curtain Airbags . 9, 28
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work . 28
...............................
Signaling Turns . 69
.....................................
Snow Tires . 349
................................
Sound System . 133
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 356
....................
Specif ications . 385, 387
............................
Spark Plugs . 384, 386
........................
Specif ications . 384, 386
................................
Speed Control . 223
........................
Speed Limiter . 283, 287
...................................
Speedometer . 63
.......................
Reminder Indicators . 56
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 86
Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 318
..........................................
Fuses . 372
................................
Light Bulbs . 329
................................
Timing Belt . 328
...........................................
Tires . 348
.............................
Wiper Blades . 340
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
............................................
Crash . 20
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 267, 320
...............................
Restraint, Child . 33
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Reverse Gear Position . 285
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Rotation, Tire . 347
Index
INDEX
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ÎUnexpected, Taking Care of...............................................
the . 355
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 388 ........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 260
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 319
................................
Vanity Mirror . 115
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 274
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Vehicle Dimensions . 384, 386
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 382
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System . 293
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 58, 293
.........................
VSA Of f Switch . 294
........
VSA System Indicator . 58, 293
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 352
.............................
Ventilation . 122, 128
.................................................
VIN . 382
..................................
Viscosity, Oil . 317
...........
Voice Control System . 126, 174
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 52
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Warranty Coverages . 401 Washers, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 322
.......................................
Indicator . 62
.....................................
Operation . 68
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 75
............
Alignment and Balance . 346
..........................
Compact Spare . 356
..............................
Wrench, Nut . 358
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse . 104
................
Operating the Power . 103
...........................
Rear, Def ogger . 74
Windshield
.......................................
Cleaning . 68
...........................
Def roster . 124, 129
.......................................
Washers . 68
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 340
.....................................
Operation . 68
....................................
Worn Tires . 345
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 379
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 298
................
Emergency Wrecker . 379
.............................
Weight Limit . 298
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 323
Checking Fluid Level,
...................................
Manual . 325
..................
Fluid Selection . 324, 325
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Identif ication Number . 383
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 284
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 282
.....................................
Treadwear . 345
.......................................
Trip Meter . 65
................................................
Trunk . 90
....................
Emergency Opener . 91
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Opening the . 90
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Open Indicator . 60
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Turn Signals . 69
Index
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