2015 HONDA ACCORD adding oil

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 484Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 485Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 486
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 487
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 495Opening the Hood ........................... 497
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 499
Oil Check ......................................... 500
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 502Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 503
Engine Coolant ................................ 505
Transmission Fluid ............................ 507
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............................ 509
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 510
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 511Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 521Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 523Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 524Tire Labeling .................................... 524DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 526Wear Indicators................................ 528 Tire Service Life ................................ 528
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 529
Tire Rotation .................................... 530
Winter Tires ..................................... 531
Battery ............................................... 532
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 533
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate
Control System
* Maintenance ....... 535
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 536
Exterior Care.................................... 538
* Not available on all models

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Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.
1Adding Engine Oil
If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil
may damage the engine compartment components.NOTICEDo not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
4-cylinder models6-cylinder models
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Engine Oil Fill Cap

586Index
Cruise Control........................................... 445
Indicator .................................................... 80
Cup Holders ............................................... 160
Customer Service Information ................. 580
Customized Features .......................... 97, 298DDaytime Running Lights ........................... 139
Dead Battery ............................................. 552
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .......................................... 168, 170
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 573
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 136
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 146
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 500
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 136
Display Button .......................... 181, 206, 238
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
........................ 526
Driving ...................................................... 415
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 448
Automatic Transmission/CVT ................... 432
Braking ................................................... 472
Cruise Control ......................................... 445
Shifting Gear ................................... 439, 441
Shifting Position .............................. 433, 435
Starting the Engine.......................... 425, 427
Driving Position Memory System ............ 143
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 535
EEco Assist System.......................................... 9
ECON Button ............................................ 444
Elapsed Time ............................................... 95
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 74, 560
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 464
Emergency ................................................ 565
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 551
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 123
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 575
Engine ....................................................... 572
Coolant ................................................... 505
Jump Starting .......................................... 552
Oil ........................................................... 499
Starting ........................................... 425, 427
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 131 Engine Coolant
........................................ 505
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve
Tank ..................................................... 505
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 506
Overheating ............................................ 556
Temperature Gauge .................................. 89
Engine Oil ................................................. 499
Adding ................................................... 502
Checking ................................................ 500
Displaying Oil Life ........................... 487, 491
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 558
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 499
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 132
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 74, 560
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................ 64
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 147
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 538
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 147
FFeatures.................................................... 173
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 535
Oil .......................................................... 503
Flat Tire ..................................................... 543
Floor Mats ................................................ 537

589Index
Load Limits............................................... 419
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 108
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 119
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 118
From Inside ............................................. 116
From Outside .......................................... 111
Keys........................................................ 108
Using a Key............................................. 115
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 115
Low Battery Charge ................................. 558
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 72
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 558
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 110
Lower Anchors ........................................... 57
Lubricant Specifications Chart ........ 568, 570
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 419MMaintenance............................................ 483
Battery .................................................... 532
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 509
Cleaning ................................................. 536
Climate Control System .......................... 535
Coolant .................................................. 505
Heating and Cooling System ................... 535
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 487
Oil .......................................................... 500
Precautions ............................................. 484 Radiator .................................................. 506
Remote Transmitter ................................. 533
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 511
Safety ...................................................... 485
Service Items ................................... 489, 493
Tires ........................................................ 523
Transmission Fluid ................................... 507
Under the Hood ...................................... 495
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 559
Manual Transmission ................................ 441
Map Lights ................................................ 157
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 419
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 89
Mirrors ....................................................... 146
Adjusting ................................................. 146
Door........................................................ 147
Exterior .................................................... 147
Interior Rearview ..................................... 146
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 482
Moonroof .................................................. 130
MP3 ................... 189, 197, 220, 230, 259, 283
Multi-Information Display ......................... 93
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 477
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 572OOdometer.............................................. 91, 95 Oil (Engine)
............................................... 499
Adding .................................................... 502
Checking................................................. 500
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 487, 491
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 558
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 499
Viscosity .................................................. 499
Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 497
Moonroof ............................................... 130
Power Windows ...................................... 127
Trunk ...................................................... 120
Outside Temperature Display .............. 92, 96
Overheating .............................................. 556
PPaddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 437
Pandora ®................................... 196, 228, 281
Panic Mode ............................................... 126
Parking ...................................................... 476
Parking Brake ........................................... 472
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ............................................ 68, 560
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 136
Power Windows ....................................... 127
Precautions While Driving ....................... 431
Rain ........................................................ 431
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37