2013 HONDA ACCORD engine oil

20Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P 485)
Under the Hood
(P 497)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid and clutch* fluid.
● Check the battery regularly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P 513)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P 523)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P 525)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.

64Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas HazardCarbon Monoxide GasThe engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.■Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open,
open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system
*/climate control
system
* as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the heating and cooling system
*/climate control system
* in the same manner
if you sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately after starting the engine.
3
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, and
goes off when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 560
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, and
goes off either when the engine
starts or after several seconds if the
engine is not started. If “readiness
codes” have not been set, it blinks
five times before it goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.●Blinks when a misfire in the
engine's cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 577
●Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 561
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, and
goes off when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
heating and cooling system
*/climate
control system
* and rear defogger in
order to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 560
* Not available on all models

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uuGauges and Displays uInformation Display
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Instrument Panel
Information Display
*
The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and
maintenance service item codes, and other gauges.
Press the (Select/Reset) knob to change the display.■Switching the Display
1 Switching the Display
Each time you press the knob, the information
display changes as follows:
Some of the items on the information display also
appear on the audio/information screen. They also
change along with the information display changes
while the fuel consumption is shown.
Instant Fuel Economy,
Odometer, Trip Meter A,
Outside Temperature
Instant Fuel Economy,
Range, Trip Meter A,
Outside Temperature
Engine Oil LifeInstant Fuel Economy, Average
Fuel Economy A, Trip Meter A,
Outside Temperature Instant Fuel Economy, Average
Fuel Economy B, Trip Meter B,
Outside Temperature
Select/Reset
Knob
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Instrument Panel
Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) that your vehicle has
accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since the last
reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the knob. The trip meter is
reset to 0.0.
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100
km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the
average fuel economy is also reset.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 489
■Odometer■Trip Meter■Average Fuel Economy■Instant Fuel Economy■Engine Oil Life
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the knob.1Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.
2 Customized Features P. 299

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Multi-Information Display
*
The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature
indicator, and other gauges.
It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.
Press the (information) button or the SEL/RESET button to change the
display.■Switching the Display
Average Fuel Economy/
Instant Fuel Economy
Range Elapsed Time Average Speed
Black Screen Vehicle Settings Engine Oil Life
SEL/RESET

Button
Button
* Not available on all models

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Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since the last time Trip A
or Trip B was reset.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 489
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).■Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.■Average Speed■Instant Fuel Economy■Engine Oil Life■Outside Temperature
1 Average Speed
You can change when to reset the average speed.
2 Customized Features P. 97, 2991Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the multi-information display's customized
features to correct the temperature.
2 Customized Features P. 97, 299

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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable SettingsDoor Setup
Auto Door Lock
Changes the setting for the automatic locking
feature.
With Vehicle Speed
*1/Shift
from P /Off
Auto Door Unlock
Changes the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically.
All Doors When Driver’s
Door Opens
*1/All Doors
When Shifted To Park /All
Doors When Ignition
Switched Off/Off
Key And Remote Unlock
Mode
Sets up either the driver's door or all doors to unlock
on the first operation of the remote or built-in key.
Driver Door
*1/ All Doors
Keyless Lock Answer
Back
LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.
On
*1/Off
Security Relock Timer
Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door.
90sec /60sec /30sec
*1
Maintenance
Reset
—
Resets/Cancels the engine oil life display when you
have performed the maintenance service.
Cancel/ Reset
Default All
—
Cancels/Resets all the customized settings as
default.
Cancel/Set