2010 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN oil level

Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground.
Reinstall the under cover and put the
holding clips back in place. Make
sure the under cover is installed
under the edge of the f ront bumper.
If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication Seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stif f er shif ting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the maintenance minder (see page
).
If you are not sure how to check and
add f luid, contact your dealer.
Remove the transmission f iller bolt,
and caref ully f eel inside the bolt hole
with your f inger.
The f luid level should be up to the
edge of the bolt hole. If it is not, add
Honda Manual Transmission Fluid
(MTF) until it starts to run out of the
hole. Reinstall the f iller bolt, and
tighten it securely.
To check the transmission f luid level,
remove the under cover holding clips
with a flat-tip screwdriver, then
remove the under cover caref ully.
303
4-cylinder models
T ransmission Fluid
Manual Transmission
Maint enance
321
Correct level
FILLER BOLT
CLIPUNDER COVER
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This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(seeon page
).
If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
1.
2.
3.
4.
262
312
375
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owing
Charging System Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
365
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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........................Low Coolant Level.263
.........................Low Fuel Indicator.61
...Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a .278
...Low Oil Pressure Indicator .56,365
................................Lower Anchors.42
Lubricant Specif ications
..................................Chart.380,382
...........Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .269
..................................Maintenance.301
........................................Minder.303
Main Items and Sub
..............................Items.306,309
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................Checks.308
.........................Minder Indicator.62
..........................................Saf ety.302
.......Malf unction Indicator Lamp .366
...................Manual Transmission .278
........Manual Transmission Fluid .321
.........................Meters, Gauges.55,63
....................Methanol in Gasoline.257
........................Mirrors, Adjusting.101
.........Modif ications Your Vehicle .268
.......................................Moonroof.107
...................Neutral Gear Position .281
..................New Vehicle Break-in .256
.....................Normal Shif t Speeds.279
...................NOTICE, Explanation of .i
...............Numbers, Identif ication .378
...Octane Requirement, Gasoline .256
.........................................Odometer.64
Oil
........................Change, How to.314
......................Change, When to.303
......................Checking Engine.262
..............Pressure Indicator .56,365
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................Chart.313
...........ON (Ignition Key Position) .78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................Recovery.390
............................Outside Mirrors.102
....Outside Temperature Indicator .65
....................Overheating, Engine.363
....Owner’s Maintenance Checks .308
.........................Oxygenated Fuels.257
..............Panel Brightness Control .72
........................Park Gear Position.281
...........................................Parking.285
...............................Parking Brake.109
Parking Brake and Brake
.................System Indicator .57,367
.................................Parking Lights.69
..Parking Over Things that Burn .392
....Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .30
.............................PGM-FI System.391
...................................Pollen Filter.335
..........................Power Door Locks.79
................Power Seat Adjustments .92
...............Power Socket Locations .111
............................Power Windows.103
.........Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
.........Protecting Adults and Teens .11
...Additional Safety Precautions .17
.....Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
Index
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Unexpected, Taking Care of
...............................................the.351
....Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .384
........................Unleaded Gasoline.256
.......Used Oil, How to Dispose of .315
................................Vanity Mirror.115
.................Vehicle Capacity Load .270
.............Vehicle Dimensions .380,382
....Vehicle Identif ication Number .378
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................System.289
...VSA Activation Indicator .58,289
.........................VSA Of f Switch.290
........VSA System Indicator .58,289
.............................Vehicle Storage.348
.............................Ventilation.122,128
.................................................VIN.378
..................................Viscosity, Oil.313
...........Voice Control System .126,174
Tire Pressure Monitoring
............System (TPMS) .291,388
Low Tire Pressure
...........................Indicator.59,291
Required Federal
............................Explanation.388
..................TPMS Indicator .59,292
...............................................Tires.339
..............................Air Pressure.340
........................................Chains.345
.........................Checking Wear.341
..........................Compact Spare.352
......DOT Tire Quality Grading .384
.Glossary of Tire Terminology .387
......................................Inf lation.339
..................................Inspection.341
...................................Replacing.344
......................................Rotating.343
................................Service Lif e.342
...........................................Snow.345
....................Specif ications.381,383
...................Tools, Tire Changing .353
Towing
.....................................A Trailer.294
................Emergency Wrecker .375
.............................Weight Limit.294
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,
..............................Automatic.319
Checking Fluid Level,
...................................Manual.321
..................Fluid Selection .320,321
..............Identif ication Number .379
.............Shif ting the Automatic .280
..................Shif ting the Manual .278
.....................................Treadwear.341
.......................................Trip Meter.65
................................................Trunk.90
....................Emergency Opener.91
.................................Opening the.90
............................Open Indicator.60
....................................Turn Signals.69
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