2016 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN Owner's Manual (in English)

uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
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Maintenance
Reset the maintenance minder informat ion display if you have performed the
maintenance service.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
2. Press the button to select Vehicle Settings, then press the SEL/RESET
button.
3. Press the button until Maintenance Reset appears on the display.
4. Press the SEL/RESET button.
u The oil life reset mode is displa yed on the multi-information display.
5. Select Reset with the button, then press the SEL/RESET button.
u The displayed maintenance items disappear, and the engine oil life display
returns to 100%.
To cancel the oil life reset mode, select Cancel, then press the SEL/RESET button.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Resetting the Display1 Resetting the Display
NOTICE
Failure to reset the Maintenance MinderTM display
after a maintenance servic e results in the system
showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can
lead to serious mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the Maintenance Minder
TM
display after completing th e required maintenance
service. If someone other than a dealer performs
maintenance service, reset the Maintenance
Minder
TM display yourself.
You can reset the Maintenance Minder
TM display
using the audio/information screen* or audio/
information touch screen*.
2 Customized Features P. 298, 316
Engine Oil Life SEL/RESET
Button
Maintenance Item Codes
(Information)
Button
* Not available on all models
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513Continued
Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
4-cylinder models
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank Radiator Cap
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap) Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange)
Clutch Fluid
(Light Gray Cap)
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Battery
Manual transmission
models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uMaintenance Items Under the Hood
Maintenance
6-cylinder models
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange)
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank
Radiator Cap Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Battery
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Continued
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center
of the hood to release the lock mechanism,
and open the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage
either the hood or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.
Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support Rod
Grip
Clamp
4-cylinder models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
4. Lift the hood up most of the way.
u The hydraulic supports will lift it up the
rest of the way and hold it up.
When closing, lower it to approximately 12
inches (30 cm), then pr ess down firmly with
your hands.
6-cylinder models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uRecommended Engine Oil
Maintenance
Recommended Engine Oil
Oil is a major contributor to your engine's
performance and longevity. If you drive the
vehicle with insufficient or deteriorated oil,
the engine may fail or be damaged.
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving
and that it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
Use Genuine Honda Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for
the ambient temperature as shown here.
■Synthetic oil
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal
and is the specified viscosity grade.
• Genuine Honda Motor Oil
• Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the
container.1 Recommended Engine Oil
Engine Oil Additives
Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact,
they may adversely affect the engine performance
and durability.
Ambient Temperature
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOil Check
Maintenance
Oil Check
We recommend that you check the engi ne oil level every time you refuel.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Wait approximately three minutes after turn ing the engine off before you check the
oil. 1.Remove the dipstick (orange).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or
paper towel.
3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its
hole.1Oil Check
If the oil level is near or below the lower mark, slowly
add oil being careful not to overfill.
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOil Check
Maintenance
4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the
level. It should be between the upper and
lower marks. Add oil if necessary.4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
Upper Mark
Lower Mark
Upper Mark
Lower Mark
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