2010 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN battery location

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.
......................Maintenance Saf ety.302
....................Maintenance Minder .303
..............................Fluid Locations.310
........................Adding Engine Oil.312
Changing the Engine Oil and
...........................................Filter.314
..............................Engine Coolant.316
....................Windshield Washers.318
.......................Transmission Fluid.319
..........Automatic Transmission .319
..............Manual Transmission .321
................Brake and Clutch Fluid .322
................................Brake Fluid.322
...............................Clutch Fluid.323
....................Power Steering Fluid .323
....................................Timing Belt.324
.............................................Lights.325
................Cleaning the Seat Belts .334
.....................................Floor Mats.334
..................Dust and Pollen Filter .335
.................................Wiper Blades.336
...............................................Tires.339
...................Checking the Battery .347
.............................Vehicle Storage.348
399
Maintenance
Maint enance
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µCheck the condition of the battery
monthlybylookingatthetest
indicator window. The label on the
battery explains the test indicator’s
colors.
Check the terminals f or corrosion (a
white or yellowish powder). To
remove it, cover the terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When
this stops, wash it of f with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
f uture corrosion.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.
If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last.
If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualif ied mechanic.
The location of the test indicator
window varies between
manuf acturers.
CONT INUED
WARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.
Checking the Battery
Maint enance
347
TEST INDICATOR WINDOW
V6 models
TEST INDICATOR WINDOW
4-cylinder models
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Circuits Protected
No. Circuits Protected
No.Circuits ProtectedAmps.No. Amps.
Amps.
Not Used
Not Used
Sub Fan Motor
Wiper Motor
Main Fan Motor
Driver’s Side Light Main
Driver’s Side Fuse Box
Passenger’s Side Light Main
4
5
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
19
20
21
Driver’s Side Fuse Box
IG Main
Rear Defroster
Sub Fan Motor
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Heater Motor
Hazard
Horn, Stop
Not Used
Not Used
IG Coil
FI Sub
Back Up
Interior Lights
FI Main
DBW
Not Used
Back Up, FI ECU
MG Clutch
Fan Relay
Battery
Battery
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box
Not Used
ABS/VSA
ABS/VSA Motor
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box
Not Used
30 A
30 A
30 A
30 A
(60 A)
30 A
100 A
120 A
40 A
40 A
30 A
(40 A)
(40 A)
50 A
40 A
20 A
40 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
V6 models
1:
2:
4-cylinder models
37
38
26
32
33
34
35
36
12
21
22
23
24
25
1
2
1
2
31
31
11
111
2
1
2
Fuse Locations
372
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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