2008 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN Owner's Manual (in English)

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.
7. 8.
9.
Emissions T esting
398
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Customer Service Inf ormation .400
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Warranty Coverages .401
Reporting Saf ety Def ects
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(U.S. Vehicle) .402
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Authorized Manuals .403
Warranty and Customer Relations
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
399
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Honda dealership personnel are
trained prof essionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.
If you encounter a problem that your
dealership does not solve to your
satisf action, please discuss it with
the dealership’s management. The
service manager or general manager
can help. Almost all problems are
solved in this way.
If you are dissatisf ied with the
decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact your Honda
Customer Service Office.
U.S. Owners:Canadian Owners: When you call or write, please give
us this inf ormation:
Vehicle Identif ication Number
(see page )
Name and address of the dealer
who services your vehicle
Date of purchase
Mileage on your vehicle
Your name, address, and tele-
phone number
A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
vehicle to you
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
382
Customer Service Inf ormation
400
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Automobile Customer Service
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, California 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009Honda Canada Inc.
715 Milner Avenue
Toronto, ON
M1B 2K8
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909
Toronto (416) 287-4776
Vortex Motor Corp.
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
Customer Relations
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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 EmissionsPerf 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
401
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If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it f inds that a saf ety def ect
exists in a group of vehicles, it may
order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
If you believe that your vehicle has a
def ect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inf orm the
National Highway Traf f ic Saf ety
Administration (NHTSA), in addition
to notifying American Honda Motor
Co., Inc.
; or write to:
.
Reporting Saf ety Def ects (U.S. Vehicles)
402
http://www.saf ercar.govhttp://www.saf ercar.gov
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TocontactNHTSA,youmaycallthe
VehicleSafetyHotlinetoll-freeat
1-888-327-4236
(TTY:1-800-424-9153);goto
Administrator,NHTSA, 1200 New
DC 20590.You can also obtain other
inf ormation about motor vehicle
safety from
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
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T he publications shown below can be purchased f rom Helm
Incorporated. You can order by phone or online:Call Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356 (credit card orders only)
Go online at
If you are interested in other years or models, contact Helm Inc.
at 1-800-782-4356.Covers maintenance and recommended procedures f or
repair to engine and chassis components. It is written
f or the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough
f or most mechanically inclined owners to understand.
Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth
troubleshooting inf ormation f or each electrical circuit
in your vehicle.
Describes the procedures involved in the replacement
of damaged body parts.
Authorized Manuals
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Service Manual:
Electrical T roubleshooting Manual:
Body Repair Manual:
(U.S. only)
Authorized Manuals
403
Form Description
2008 Honda Accord 2/4 door L4 Service Manual Base Book
2008 Honda Accord 2/4 door V6 Service Manual Supplement2008 Honda 2/4 Door L4/V6
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
2008 Honda 2/4 door Body Repair Manual
2008 Honda Accord 4-door Owner’s Manual 2008 Honda Accord
Navigation System Owner’s Manual
2008 Honda Accord Honda Service History
2008 Honda Accord 4-door Quick Start Guide Order Form for Previous Years-
Indicate Year and Model Desired
Publication
Form Number 61TA000
61TA001
61TA000EL 61TA030
31TA5600
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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 ...........................
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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