uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
472Maintenance
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.■
Automatic Transmission FluidSpecified flui d: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmis sion fluid)6-cylinder models with automatic transmission
1Automatic Transmission FluidNOTICEDo not mix Honda ATF DW-1 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid other than Honda ATF
DW-1 may adversely affect the operation and
durability of your vehicle's transmission, and damage
the transmission.
Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Honda ATF DW-1 is not covered
by Honda's new vehicle warranty.
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■Vehicle Specifications*1: Manual transmission models
*2: Automatic transmission modelsModel
Honda Accord Coupe
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
U.S.: 4,387 lbs (1,990 kg)
*1
4,475 lbs (2,030 kg)
*2
Canada: 1,990 kg
*1
2,030 kg
*2
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)
U.S.: 2,403 lbs (1,090 kg)
*1
2,513 lbs (1,140 kg)
*2
Canada: 1,090 kg
*1
1,145 kg
*2
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)
U.S.: 2,006 lbs (910 kg)
Canada: 910 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
■ 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)
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/Daytime Running Lights LED
Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights
28/8W (Amber)
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors) LED
Brake/Taillights
21/5W
Rear Side Marker Lights 3CP
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
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■Brake/Clutch Fluid
■ Automatic Transmission Fluid
■ Manual Transmission FluidSpecified
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified
Honda ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.1 ℓ)
Specified
Honda Manual Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 2.2 US qt (2.1 ℓ)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant*1: Manual transmission models
*2: Automatic transmission modelsRecommended
·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
4.5 US qt (4.3 ℓ)
Specified
Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.7 US gal (6.3 ℓ)
*1
1.7 US gal (6.5 ℓ)
*2
(change including the remaining
0.17 US gal (0.64 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ TireRegular
Size
235/45R18 94V
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])
33 (225 [2.3])
FrontRear
32 (220 [2.2])
Compact
Spare Size
T125/80D16 97M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel Size
Regular
18 x 8J
Compact Spare
16 x 4T
Index
546Index
Index
Numbers7-Speed Manual Shift Mode.................... 411
Operation ................................................ 412AABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 442
Accessories and Modifications ................. 450
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 140
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 469
Engine Oil ................................................ 463
Washer .................................................... 474
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 463
Adjusting Clock ......................................................... 86
Front Seats .............................................. 127
Head Restraints........................................ 130
Mirrors .................................................... 125
Rear Seats................................................ 134
Steering Wheel ........................................ 124
Temperature .............................................. 84
Aha
TM Radio ...................................... 205, 258
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 144
Changing the Mode ................................ 144
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 145
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 497
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 144
Sensor ..................................................... 147 Synchronized Mode................................. 146
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 144
Air Pressure ............................... 486, 531, 533
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ........................................ 42
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator.............................................. 49, 72
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ..................................................... 39
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 48
AM/FM Radio ............................ 163, 189, 228
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 442
Indicator.................................................... 71
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 155
Audio System ............................................ 150
Adjusting the Sound................ 161, 187, 218
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 152
Error Messages ........................................ 264
General Information ................................ 270
HDD ........................................................ 238
Internet Radio ......................... 171, 203, 256
iPod ........................................ 168, 199, 248
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 173, 206, 259
Reactivating ............................................ 153
Recommended CDs ................................. 271
Recommended Devices............................ 273
Remote Controls ..................................... 155 Security Code ......................................... 153
Theft Protection ...................................... 153
Touch Screen .................................. 179, 212
USB Flash Drives...................................... 273
USB Port ................................................. 151
Authorized Manuals ................................ 541
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 98
Customize ...................................... 285, 303
Automatic Lighting .................................. 116
Automatic Transmission Creeping................................................. 408
Fluid ....................................................... 472
Kickdown ............................................... 408
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 19, 414
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 517
Shifting ................................................... 413
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 152
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 83
BBattery...................................................... 494
Charging System Indicator ................ 69, 520
Jump Starting ......................................... 514
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 494
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 495
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 139
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................... 176, 209, 262
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............. 314, 351
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 63
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Brake System............................................ 440
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 442
Brake Assist System................................. 443
Fluid ....................................................... 473
Foot Brake .............................................. 441
Indicator ........................................... 68, 522
Parking Brake.......................................... 440
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............... 68
Brake System Indicator (Red) .................... 68
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 120
Bulb Replacement .................................... 475
Brake/Taillights, Back-Up Lights, Rear Turn Signal Lights and Rear Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 481
Fog Lights ............................................... 478
Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights ....... 479
Headlights .............................................. 475
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 482
Parking Lights ......................................... 480
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 480
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 482
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 479
Bulb Specifications ........................... 530, 532CCarbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 64
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 141
Carrying Cargo ................................. 393, 395
CD Player .................................. 165, 196, 235 Center Pocket
........................................... 138
Certification Label .................................... 534
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 475
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 520
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 102
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
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 500
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 498
Climate Control System ............................ 144
Changing the Mode ................................ 144
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 145
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 497
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 144
Sensors .................................................... 147
Synchronized Mode ................................. 146
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 144
Clock ............................................................ 86
Clutch Fluid ............................................... 473
Coat Hook ................................................. 141
Compact Spare Tire .................. 505, 531, 533 Compass
.................................................... 389
Console Compartment ............................. 137
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Creeping ................................................. 408
Fluid ........................................................ 471
Kickdown ................................................ 408
Operating the Shift Lever................... 18, 410
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 517
Shifting ................................................... 409
Controls ....................................................... 85
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 469
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ...................................................... 469
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 470
Overheating ............................................ 518
Creeping (Automatic Transmission/ CVT) ......................................................... 408
Cruise Control ........................................... 421
Indicator.................................................... 77
Cup Holders .............................................. 139
Customer Service Information ................. 542
Customized Features ................................ 274
DDaytime Running Lights .......................... 118
Dead Battery ............................................. 514
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 145
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 535
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DimmingHeadlights ............................................... 115
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 125
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 464
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 115
Display Button .......................... 157, 182, 214
Door Mirrors ............................................. 126
Doors ........................................................... 88
Auto Door Locking .................................... 98
Auto Door Unlocking ................................. 98
Door and Trunk Open Indicator ........... 31, 72
Keys .......................................................... 88
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ................................................. 96
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .............................................. 91
Lockout Prevention System ........................ 95
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 488
Driving ....................................................... 391
Automatic Transmissi on/CVT ................... 408
Braking .................................................... 440
Cruise Control ......................................... 421
Shifting Gear ................................... 413, 417
Shifting Position....................................... 409
Starting the Engine .......................... 401, 403
Driving Position Memory System ............. 122
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 497
EEco Assist System.......................................... 9
ECON Button ............................................ 420
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 73, 522
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 432
Emergency ................................................ 527
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 513
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 102
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 537
Engine ....................................................... 534
Coolant ................................................... 469
Jump Starting .......................................... 514
Oil ........................................................... 463
Starting ........................................... 401, 403
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 110
Engine Coolant ......................................... 469
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ...................................................... 469
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 470
Overheating ............................................ 518
Temperature Gauge .................................. 81
Engine Oil ................................................. 463
Adding .................................................... 466
Checking................................................. 464
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 455
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 520
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 463
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 111EPS (Electric Power Steering) System
........ 73
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon
Monoxide) ................................................ 64
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 126
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 500
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 126
FFeatures.................................................... 149
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 497
Oil .......................................................... 467
Flat Tire ..................................................... 505
Floor Mats ................................................ 499
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 472
Brake/Clutch ........................................... 473
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .................................................... 471
Engine Coolant ....................................... 469
Manual Transmission .............................. 471
Windshield Washer ................................. 474
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 74
Folding Down the Rear Seat ................... 134
Foot Brake ................................................ 441
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 424
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Front Seats ................................................ 127
Adjusting ................................................ 127
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Wear Indicators....................................... 490
Winter .................................................... 493
Tools ......................................................... 504
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 397
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 398
Load Limits ............................................. 397
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 400
Emergency .............................................. 527
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 436
Indicator ........................................... 73, 523
Transmission ............................. 409, 413, 417
Automatic............................................... 413
Continuously Variable (CVT).................... 409
Fluid ............................................... 471, 472
Manual ................................................... 417
Number .................................................. 534
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..... 70, 410, 414
Trip Meter .................................................. 83
Troubleshooting ...................................... 503
Blown Fuse ..................................... 524, 525
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 24
Emergency Towing ................................. 527
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 511
Noise When Braking ................................. 25
Overheating ............................................ 518
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 505
Shift Lever Won’t Move .......................... 517
Warning Indicators.................................... 68 Trunk
........................................................... 99
Lid ............................................................. 99
Light Bulb ........................................ 530, 532
Main Switch ............................................ 101
Turn Signals .............................................. 115
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 73
UUnlocking the Doors .................................. 91
Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ........ 13
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 273
USB Port .................................................... 151
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ....................................................... 93VValet Key ............................................. 89, 101
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 534
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ).................. 432
Off Button ............................................... 433
Off Indicator .............................................. 72
System Indicator ........................................ 72
Ventilation ................................................ 144
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 463, 531, 533
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 432
WWarning and Information Messages ......... 79
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 520
Warning Labels ........................................... 65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 539
Watts ................................................. 530, 532
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 490
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 508
Window Washers ..................................... 119
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 474
Switch ..................................................... 119
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 106
Windshield ................................................ 119
Cleaning ................................................. 501
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 145
Washer Fluid ........................................... 474
Wiper Blades ........................................... 483
Wipers and Washers................................ 119
Winter Tires .............................................. 493
Snow Tires .............................................. 493
Tire Chains .............................................. 493
Wipers and Washers ................................. 119
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 483
WMA ................. 165, 173, 196, 206, 235, 259
Worn Tires ................................................ 485