2016 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN oil dipstick

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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 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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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uAdding Engine Oil
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.
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Engine Oil Fill Cap
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Maintenance
4. Remove the oil filter and dispose of the
remaining oil.
5. Check that the filter ga sket is not stuck to
the engine contact surface.
u If it is stuck, you must detach it.
6. Wipe away dirt and dust adhering to the
contact surface of the engine block, and
install a new oil filter.
u Apply a light coat of new engine oil to
the oil gasket.
7. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then
reinstall the drain bolt.
u Tightening torque:
30 lbf∙ft (40 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m)
29 lbf∙ft (39 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m)
8.Pour the recommended engine oil into the engine.uEngine oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.4 US qt (4.2 L)
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
9. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap securely and
start the engine.
10. Run the engine for a few minutes, and
then check that there is no leak from the
drain bolt or oil filter.
11. Stop the engine, wait for three minutes,
and then check the oil level on the dipstick.
u If necessary, add more engine oil.
1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil
filter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer.
When installing the new oil filter, follow the
instructions supplied with the oil filter.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The
low oil pressure indicator should go off within five
seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check
your work.4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
Oil Filter
Oil Filter
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
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Index
Coat Hook................................................. 176
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) .................................................. 483
Compact Spare Tire .................. 559, 585, 587
Compass .................................................... 409
Console Compartment ............................. 170
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Creeping ................................................. 429
Fluid ........................................................ 525
Kickdown ................................................ 429
Operating the Shift Lever ........... 19, 431, 433
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 571
Shifting............................................ 430, 432
Controls ..................................................... 113
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 523
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ...................................................... 523
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 524
Overheating............................................. 572
Creeping (Automatic Transmission /CVT) ........................................................ 429
Cruise Control ........................................... 442
Indicator .................................................... 78
Cup Holders ............................................... 172
Customer Service Information ................. 596
Customized Features ................ 103, 298, 316
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 150
Dead Battery ............................................. 568 Defaulting All the Settings
.............. 315, 339
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 181
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 589
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 144
Rearview Mirror....................................... 158
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 518
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 144
Display Button .................................. 193, 216
Door Mirrors ............................................. 159
Doors ......................................................... 116
Auto Door Locking .................................. 127
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 127
Door and Trunk Open Indicator ........... 31, 74
Keys ........................................................ 116
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside .............................................. 124
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ........................................... 119
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 123
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 542
Driving ...................................................... 411
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 447
Automatic Transmission/CVT ................... 429
Braking ................................................... 479
Cruise Control ......................................... 442
Shifting Gear ................................... 436, 438
Shifting Position .............................. 430, 432
Starting the Engine.......................... 421, 423
Driving Position Memory System ............ 155Dust and Pollen Filter
.............................. 551
E
Eco Assist® System ........................................ 9
ECON Button ............................................ 441
Elapsed Time ............................................ 101
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 74, 576
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 471
Emergency ................................................ 582
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 567
Emergency Trunk Opener ....................... 131
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 591
Engine ....................................................... 588
Coolant .................................................. 523
Jump Starting ......................................... 568
Oil .......................................................... 517
Remote Engine Start ............................... 425
Starting........................................... 421, 423
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 139
Engine Coolant ........................................ 523
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ..................................................... 523
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 524
Overheating ............................................ 572
Temperature Gauge .................................. 95
Engine Oil ................................................. 517
Adding ................................................... 520
Checking ................................................ 518
Displaying Oil Life ........................... 505, 509
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