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Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive ( ) terminal on the
booster battery.Connect the second jumper cable
to the negative ( ) terminal on
the booster battery. Connect the
other end to the engine mounting
bolt (automatic) or the
transmission mounting bolt
(manual),asshown.Donot
connect this jumper cable to any
other part of the engine.
3.
4.4-cylinder models
Jump Starting
401
BOOSTER BATTERY
V6 models 4-cylinder models with automatic
transmission4-cylinder models with manual
transmission

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µKeep the ends of the jumper cables
away from each other and any metal
on the vehicle until everything is
disconnected. Otherwise, you may
cause an electrical short.
If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, have an assistant start
that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.
Start the vehicle. If the starter
motor still operates slowly, check
that the jumper cables have good
metal-to-metal contact.
Once your vehicle is running,
disconnect the negative cable f rom
your vehicle, then f rom the
booster battery. Disconnect the
positive cable f rom your vehicle,
then from the booster battery.
Connect the second jumper cable to
thenegative( )terminalonthe
booster battery. Connect the other
end to the engine hanger as shown.
Do not connect this jumper cable to
any other part of the engine. 7. 6. 5.
V6 models
Jump Starting
402
V6 models

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D-Paddle Shif t Mode .315
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .303
....................................
Economy .293
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .103
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 135
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 375
..............................
Economy, Fuel .293
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .324
..................................
Emergencies .391
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 400
...........
Brake System Indicator . 407
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 393
.....
Charging System Indicator . 405
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
............................
Jump Starting .400
..................
Checking the Fuses . 408
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 405
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
..................
Overheated Engine . 403
.......................................
Towing .415 .........................
Emergency Brake .114
......................
Emergency Flashers .74
......................
Emergency Towing .415
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 92
.......................
Emissions Controls .430
........................
Emissions Testing .433
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 354
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
.........................
If It Won’t Start .398
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
.......................
Oil Lif e Indicator .341
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 405
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 350
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Overheating .403
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Specif ications .420, 422
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Speed Limiter . 308,313
.......................................
Starting .305
................................................
V6 .422
...................................
4-cylinder .420
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 308,313
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Ethanol in Gasoline .285
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 430
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .15 ..........................
Fan, Interior .125, 133
.........................................
Features .123
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 286
Filters ........................
Dust and Pollen .375
...............................................
Oil .352
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 393
.....................................
Floor Mats .375
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 357
..........................................
Brake .362
.........................................
Clutch .363
..............
Manual Transmission . 359
..........................
Power Steering .363
..................
Windshield Washer . 356
........................................
Fog Lights .73
.........................
Folding Rear Seat .100
..........................
Four-way Flashers .74
..............................
Front Airbags .9 ,23
Index
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Brake Fluid: Power Steering Fluid: SpareTirePressure:
V6 models
V6 models
4-cylinder models 4-cylinder models
5-speed manual transmission: 6-speed manual transmission:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 18.5 US gal (70.0
) Front/Rear:
Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ). 4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ). Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 0W-20
or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ). 2.2 US qt (2.1
)
350
358 359
364 362

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T his owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and shouldremain with the vehicle when it is sold.
T his owner’s manual covers all models of the AccordCoupe.Youmayfinddescriptionsofequipment and f eatures that are not on yourparticular model.
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