2013 HONDA ACCORD fuel cap

19Quick Reference Guide
VSA® OFF Button
(P 466)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA® ) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To turn VSA ® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control
(P 447)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press the –/SET button once
you have achieved the desired speed
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P 469)
● Detects a change in tire conditions and
overall dimensions due to decrease in tire
pressures.
● TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine.
● A calibration procedure must be
performed when certain conditions arise.
Refueling
(P 480)
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or
higher required
Fuel tank capacity: 17.2 US gal (65 L)a
Push the fuel fill door
release handle.
b
Turn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.
c
Place the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
d
After refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.

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uuIndicators uInformation Display Warning and Information Messages
*
Instrument Panel
Information Display Warning and Information Messages
*
The following messages appear only on the information display.
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 561
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
*
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the (information) button to see the message again
with the system message indicator on.
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 561
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.
u Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 494
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 558
●Appears if there is a problem with the automatic
lighting control system.
●Comes on while driving - Manually turn the lights on,
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears if there is a problem with the low beam
headlights.
●Comes on while driving - Turn the lights on manually
and have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models

480Driving
RefuelingFuel Information■Fuel recommendation
Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking noise
that can lead to engine damage.■Top tier detergent gasoline
Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in the market, Honda
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive
manufacturers to meet the needs of today’s advanced engines.
Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most cases, identify their gasoline as having met
“TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is
guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic
additives in gasoline, help avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission
control system.
For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or on information on
gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit www.hondacars.com. In Canada, visit
www.honda.ca for additional information on gasoline. For more information on top
tier gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com .■Fuel tank capacity: 17.2 US gal (65 liters)Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
1Fuel InformationNOTICEWe recommend quality gasoline containing
detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and
engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain
good performance, fuel economy, and emissions
control, we strongly recommend the use of gasoline
that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is
available.
Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely
affect performance, and cause the malfunction
indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on.
If this happens, contact a dealer for service.
Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such
as ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on
oxygenated gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol
by volume. Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try
another service station or switch to another brand of
gasoline.

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uu Refueling uHow to Refuel
Driving
How to Refuel
1. Stop your vehicle with the service station
pump on the left side of the vehicle in the
rear.
2. Turn off the engine.
3. Push on the fuel fill door release handle at
the foot of the driver’s seat.
u The fuel fill door opens.
4. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. If you hear a
release of air, wait until this stops, then turn
the knob slowly to open the fuel fill cap.
5. Place the fuel fill cap in the holder.
6. Insert the filler nozzle fully.
u When the tank is full, the fuel nozzle will
click off automatically. This leaves space
in the fuel tank in case the fuel expands
with a change in the temperature.
7. After filling, replace the fuel fill cap, tightening
it until you hear it click at least once.
u Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1How to Refuel
The filler nozzle automatically stops to leave space in
the fuel tank so that fuel does not overflow as a result
of changes in air temperature.
If the fuel nozzle keeps turning off when the tank is
not full, there may be a problem with the pump's fuel
vapor recovery system. Try filling at another pump. If
this does not fix the problem, consult a dealer.
Do not continue to add fuel after the nozzle has
automatically stopped. Additional fuel can exceed
the full tank capacity.
3
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Push
CapCap
Holder

561
uu Indicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink
• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.■What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.■What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
ten minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
■The message appears on when:
An evaporative system leak is detected. This may be caused by the fuel fill cap being
loose or not being installed.■What to do when the message appears:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Check that the fuel fill cap is fully installed.
u If not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.
3. Drive for several days of normal driving.
u The message should go off.■When the malfunction in dicator lamp comes on
Malfunction indicator lamp comes on if the system continues to detect a leak of
gasoline vapor. If this happens, check the fuel fill cap using the procedures described
above.■Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message
1 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or BlinksNOTICEIf you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.

570Information
Specifications■Vehicle Specifications*1: LX models
*2: Except LX modelsModel
Honda Accord Sedan
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
U.S.: 4,200 lbs (1,905 kg)
*1
4,321 lbs (1,960 kg)
*2
Canada: 1,930 kg
*1
1,980 kg
*2
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)
U.S.: 2,249 lbs (1,020 kg)
*1
2,315 lbs (1,050 kg)
*2
Canada: 1,030 kg
*1
1,065 kg
*2
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)
U.S.: 2,006 lbs (910 kg)
*1
2,050 lbs (930 kg)
*2
Canada: 910 kg
*1
930 kg
*2
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 15.0 – 16.8 oz (425 – 475 g)
Lubricant Type ND-OIL 84-cylinder models
■ Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Battery*3: Canadian models■Washer FluidDisplacement
144 cu-in (2,356 cm
3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILKAR7G11GS
DENSO DXE22HQR-D11S
Fuel:
Type
Unleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.2 US gal (65 ℓ)
Capacity/Type
36AH(5)/45AH(20)
38AH(5)/47AH(20)
52AH(5)/65AH(20)
*3
Tank Capacity
U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 5.12 US qt (4.85 ℓ)
■ Light BulbsHeadlights (Low Beam)
55W (H11)
LED*
Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3)Fog Lights
*
35W (H8)
Parking Lights
*
5W
Parking/Daytime Running Lights
*
LED
Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights 24/2.2CP (Amber)
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)
*
LED
Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker
Lights
*
21/5W
Brake/Taillights
*
LED
Rear Side Marker Lights
*
LED
Taillights
3CP
LED*
Back-Up Lights 16WRear Turn Signal Lights
21W (Amber)
High-Mount Brake Light LED
Rear License Plate Lights
5W
Trunk Light 5W
Interior Lights
Map Lights
8W
Ceiling Light
8W
Vanity Mirror Lights
*1.4W
Courtesy Lights
*
2CP
* Not available on all models

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uu Specifications u
Information
■Vehicle SpecificationsModel
Honda Accord Sedan
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
U.S.: 4,542 lbs (2,060 kg)
Canada: 2,060 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)
U.S.: 2,491 lbs (1,130 kg)
Canada: 1,130 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)
U.S.: 2,072 lbs (940 kg)
Canada: 940 kg
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 15.0 – 16.8 oz (425 – 475 g)
Lubricant Type ND-OIL 8
6-cylinder models
■ Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Battery
■ Washer FluidDisplacement
212 cu-in (3,471 cm
3)
Spark Plugs NGK ILZKR7B11
DENSO SXU22HCR11
Fuel:
Type
Unleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.2 US gal (65 ℓ)
Capacity/Type
60AH(5)/72AH(20)
Tank Capacity
U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 5.12 US qt (4.85 ℓ)
■ Light BulbsHeadlights (Low Beam)
55W (H11)
LED*
Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3)Fog Lights
35W (H8)
Parking Lights
*
5W
Parking/Daytime Running Lights
*
LED
Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights 24/2.2CP (Amber)
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)
LED
Brake/Taillights LED
Rear Side Marker Lights
LED
Taillights LED
Back-Up Lights
16W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21W (Amber)
High-Mount Brake Light
LED
Rear License Plate Lights 5W
Trunk Light
5W
Interior Lights
Map Lights
8W
Ceiling Light
8W
Vanity Mirror Lights
1.4W
Courtesy Lights
2CP
* Not available on all models