2013 HONDA ACCORD check transmission fluid

587Index
Shifting ........................................... 435, 437
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 176
Average Fuel Economy ........................ 91, 95
Average Speed ........................................... 96BBattery...................................................... 534
Charging System Indicator ................ 69, 560
Jump Starting ......................................... 554
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 534
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 535
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 160
Bluetooth® Audio..................... 201, 234, 287
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®............ 339, 376
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 63
Brake System ............................................ 473
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 475
Brake Assist System................................. 476
Fluid ....................................................... 511
Foot Brake .............................................. 474
Indicator ........................................... 68, 562
Parking Brake.......................................... 473
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............... 68
Brake System Indicator (Red) .................... 68
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 141
Bulb Replacement .................................... 513
Brake/Taillights and Rear Turn Signal Lights/ Rear Side Marker Lights......................... 520
Fog Lights ............................................... 515 Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights........ 518
Headlights ............................................... 513
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 522
Parking Lights .......................................... 519
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 519
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 522
Side Turn Signal/Emergency
Indicator Lights ...................................... 518
Taillights and Back-Up Lights ................... 521
Bulb Specifications ........................... 570, 572
CCarbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 64
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 162
Carrying Cargo .................................. 419, 421
CD Player ................................... 190, 221, 260
Center Pocket ........................................... 159
Certification Label .................................... 574
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 513
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 560
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 118
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 123
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats............................................. 63
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 59
Larger Children.......................................... 62 Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Using a Tether ........................................... 61
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 118
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 540
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 538
Climate Control System ............................ 169
Changing the Mode ................................ 169
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ........................................ 170
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 537
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 169
Sensors ................................................... 172
Synchronized Mode................................. 171
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 169
Clock .......................................................... 106
Clutch Fluid ............................................... 511
Coat Hook ................................................. 162
Compact Spare Tire .................. 545, 571, 573
Compass .................................................... 414
Console Compartment ............................. 158
Controls..................................................... 105
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 507
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 508
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 507
Overheating ............................................ 558
Creeping (Automatic Transmission/CVT) ............... 434
Cruise Control ........................................... 447
Indicator.................................................... 80
Cup Holders .............................................. 160

588Index
Customer Service Information................. 582
Customized Features .......................... 97, 299DDaytime Running Lights ........................... 139
Dead Battery ............................................. 554
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................. 168, 170
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 575
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 136
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 146
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 502
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 136
Display Button .......................... 181, 207, 239
Door Mirrors ............................................. 147
Doors ......................................................... 108
Auto Door Locking .................................. 119
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 119
Door and Trunk Open Indicator ........... 31, 74
Keys ........................................................ 108
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ...................................... 116
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside ................................... 111
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 115
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 528
Driving ....................................................... 417
ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) ................ 450
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 434 Braking ................................................... 473
Cruise Control ......................................... 447
Shifting Gear ................................... 441, 443
Shifting Position .............................. 435, 437
Starting the Engine.......................... 427, 429
Driving Position Memory System ............ 143
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 537
EEco Assist System.......................................... 7
ECON Button ............................................ 446
Elapsed Time ............................................... 95
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 74, 562
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 465
Emergency ................................................ 567
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 123
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 577
Engine ....................................................... 574
Coolant ................................................... 507
Jump Starting .......................................... 554
Oil ........................................................... 501
Starting ........................................... 427, 429
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 131
Engine Coolant ......................................... 507
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 508
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 507
Overheating ............................................ 558
Temperature Gauge .................................. 89 Engine Oil
................................................. 501
Adding ................................................... 504
Checking ................................................ 502
Displaying Oil Life ........................... 489, 493
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 560
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 501
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 132
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 74, 562
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 64
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 147
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 540
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 147
FFeatures.................................................... 173
Filters
Dust and Pollen....................................... 537
Oil .......................................................... 505
Flat Tire ..................................................... 545
Floor Mats ................................................ 539
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 510
Brake/Clutch ........................................... 511
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .................................................... 509
Engine Coolant ....................................... 507
Manual Transmission .............................. 509
Windshield Washer ................................. 512

591Index
Keys........................................................ 108
Using a Key............................................. 115
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 115
Low Battery Charge ................................. 560
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 72
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 560
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength ....................................... 110
Lower Anchors ........................................... 57
Lubricant Specifications Chart ........ 570, 572
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 421MMaintenance............................................ 485
Battery .................................................... 534
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 511
Cleaning ................................................. 538
Climate Control System .......................... 537
Coolant .................................................. 507
Heating and Cooling System .... ............... 537
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 489
Oil .......................................................... 502
Precautions ............................................. 486
Radiator .................................................. 508
Remote Transmitter ................................ 535
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 513
Safety ..................................................... 487
Service Items ................................... 491, 495
Tires........................................................ 525
Transmission Fluid ................................... 509 Under the Hood ...................................... 497
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 561
Manual Transmission ................................ 443
Map Lights ................................................ 157
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 421
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 89
Mirrors ....................................................... 146
Adjusting................................................. 146
Door........................................................ 147
Exterior.................................................... 147
Interior Rearview ..................................... 146
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 483
Moonroof .................................................. 130
MP 3................... 190, 198, 221, 231, 260, 284
Multi-Information Display ......................... 93
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 478
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 574OOdometer.............................................. 91, 95
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 501
Adding .................................................... 504
Checking ................................................. 502
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 489, 493
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 69, 560
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 501
Viscosity .................................................. 501 Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 499
Moonroof ............................................... 130
Power Windows ...................................... 127
Trunk ...................................................... 120
Outside Temperature Display .............. 92, 96
Overheating .............................................. 558
PPaddle Shifters
(7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) ................ 439
Pandora ®................................... 197, 229, 282
Panic Mode ............................................... 126
Parking ...................................................... 477
Parking Brake ........................................... 473
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 68, 562
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 136
Power Windows ....................................... 127
Precautions While Driving ....................... 433
Rain ........................................................ 433
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 545RRadiator.................................................... 508
Radio (AM/FM) ......................... 187, 214, 253
Radio (XM ®)...................................... 218, 257

593Index
TTachometer ................................................ 89
Temperature Outside Temperature Display .............. 92, 96
Temperature Sensor .................... 92, 96, 172
Time (Setting) ........................................... 106
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 469
Indicator ........................................... 75, 563
Tires .......................................................... 525
Air Pressure............................. 526, 571, 573
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 525
Inspection ............................................... 525
Labeling .................................................. 526
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 545
Regulations ............................................. 528
Rotation.................................................. 532
Spare Tire ............................... 545, 571, 573
Summer .................................................. 533
Tire Chains.............................................. 533
Wear Indicators....................................... 530
Winter .................................................... 533
Tools ......................................................... 544
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 423
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 424
Load Limits ............................................. 423
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 426
Emergency .............................................. 567
TPMS
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 469
Indicator ........................................... 75, 563 Transmission
..................... 435, 437, 441, 443
Automatic ............................................... 441
Automatic (CVT) .............................. 435, 437
Fluid ................................................ 509, 510
Manual.................................................... 443
Number ................................................... 574
Shift Lever Position Indicator .......................... 70, 436, 438, 442
Trip Meter ............................................. 91, 95
Troubleshooting ....................................... 543
Blown Fuse ...................................... 564, 565
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 22
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 23
Emergency Towing .................................. 567
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 551
Noise When Braking .................................. 23
Overheating ............................................ 558
Puncture/Flat Tire..................................... 545
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 22, 118
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 557
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Trunk ......................................................... 120
Lid ........................................................... 120
Light Bulb ........................................ 570, 572
Main Switch ............................................ 122
Turn Signals .............................................. 136
Indicators (Instrument Panel)...................... 76
UUnlocking the Doors ................................ 111 Unlocking the Front Doors
from the Inside ......................................... 11
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 298
USB Port .................................................... 175
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 113
VValet Key........................................... 109, 122
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 574
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 465
Off Button............................................... 466
Off Indicator.............................................. 73
System Indicator ........................................ 73
Ventilation ........................................ 166, 169
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 501, 571, 573
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist).................. 465WWarning and Information Messages... 82, 84
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 560
Warning Labels ........................................... 65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 579
Watts ................................................. 570, 572
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 530
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 548
Window Washers ..................................... 140