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M
AINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
Tire Information
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and\
size, in good
condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
Inflation Guidelines
•
Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handling, trea\
d life, and
comfort.
refer to the driver’
s doorjamb label or the specifications (see page
149) for the specified pressure.
•
Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy
,
and are more likely to fail from overheating.
•
overinflated tires make your vehicle ride harshly
, are more prone to road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
•
every day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lower\
than t
he
others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
•
Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This means the vehicle has been
parked for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If n\
ecessar
y, add
or release air until the specified pressure is reached, and then calib\
rate the
system (see page 122). If checked when hot, tire pressure can be as mu\
ch as
4–6 psi (30–40 kPa, 0.3–0.5 kgf/cm
2) higher than checked when cold.
•
At least once a month or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the p\
ressure
in all tires, including the spare.
even tires in good condition can lose 1–2 ps
i
(10–20 kPa, 0.1–0.2 kgf/cm
2) per month.
Inspection Guidelines
every time you inflate the tires, check for the following:
•
Any damage to tires, including bumps, bulges, cuts, splits, or cracks in\
the side
or tread.
remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks. replace t
ires if
you see fabric or cord.
•
Uneven or excessive tread wear. Have a dealer check the wheel alignment.
•
Cracks or other damage around the valve stems.
Wear Indicators The groove where the wear indicator is located is
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than elsewhere on the
tire. If the tread has worn so low that the indicator is
exposed, replace the tire. Worn out tires have poor
traction on wet roads.
Example of a wear
indicator mark
Tire and Loading Information LabelThe label attached to the driver’s doorjamb provides necessary tire and
loading information. Using tires that are excessively worn or improperly inflated can cause\
a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner’s manual regarding tire inflation
and maintenance
.
WARNING
Tire and Wheel Replacement
replace your tires with radials of the same size, load range, speed ratin\
g, and
maximum cold tire pressure rating (as shown on the tire’s sidewall). Using tires
of a different size or construction can cause certain vehicle systems to\
work
incorrectly. It is best to replace all four tires at the same time. If that isn’\
t possible,
replace the front or rear tires in pairs.
If you change or replace a wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifications match
those of the original wheels.
only use TPMS-specified wheels approved f
or your
vehicle.
Original
tire sizes Number of
people your
vehicle can
carry Proper cold
tire pressure
Total weight
your vehicle
can carry
(do not exceed)
Installing improper tires on your vehicle can affect handling and stabil\
ity.
This can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of tires recommended in the
owner’
s Manual.
WARNING
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SPECIFICATIONS
M
AINTENANCE
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has readiness codes as part of the onboard self-diagnostic s\
ystem.
Some states use these codes for testing to verify whether your vehicle’\
s emissions
components are working properly. The codes may not be read if you go through the
testing just after the battery has gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, turn the vehicle on without starting the engine\
. The
malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it goes \
off, the
readiness codes are set. If it blinks five times, the readiness codes \
are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle tested before the readiness cod\
es are set,
prepare the vehicle for retesting by doing the following:
1.
Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2.
Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more.
3.
Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°\
C and 35°C).
4.
Start the engine without touching the accelerator pedal, and let it idle\
for 20
seconds.
5.
Keep the vehicle in Park (P) or Neutral for manual transmission. Incre\
ase the
engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it there for about 3 minutes.
6.
Let the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.
7.
Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the \
highw
ay
with the vehicle in Drive (D) or 5th gear. Do not use cruise control. When traffic
allows, drive for 90 seconds without using the accelerator pedal. (
vehicle speed
may vary slightly; this is
oK.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds
because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then rep\
eat two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8.
Drive in city or suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffi\
c conditions
allow
, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator
pedal or the brake pedal.
9.
Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.
The readiness codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set\
again
only after several days of driving under a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, y\
ou may be
requested to return at a later date to complete the test, or see your de\
aler
.SPECIFICATIONS
4-cylinder models
Vehicle
Engine and Fuel
Light Bulbs
*1: LX-S models
*2: Except LX-S models
*3: LX models
*4: Except LX models
ModelHonda Accord CoupeNo. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Tota l5
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating U.S.: 4,189 lbs (1,900 kg )*1 4,255 lbs (1,930 kg)*2Canada: 1,900 kg*3 1,930 kg*4Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front )U.S.: 2,271 lbs (1,030 kg )*1 2,315 lbs (1,050 kg)*2Canada: 1,040 kg*3 1,055 kg*4Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.: 1,962 lbs (890 kg )*1 2,006 lbs (910 kg)*2Canada: 890 kg*3 910 kg*4Air Conditioning:Refrigerant Type
Charge Quantity
Lubricant Type
Quantity HFC-134a (R-134a
)
15.0 – 16.8 oz (425 – 475 g) ND-OIL 8
4.3 – 5.0 cu-in (70 – 82 cm
3)
Engine
FuelDisplacemen t144 cu-in (2,356 cm3)
Spark Plugs NG
K DILKAR7G11GS
DILKAR7H11GS
DENSO DXE22HQR-D11 S
Fuel:
TypeUnleaded gasoline
Pump octane number of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.2 US gal (65 )
*1:Models with halogen headlights*2:Models with LED headlights*3:Models with bulb type parking lights*4: Models with LED type parking/daytime running lights
Headlights (Low Beam)55W (H11)*1LED*2
Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3)*1LE
D*2Fog Lights*LEDFront Turn Si gnal/Side Marker/Parking Ligh ts*1, *3Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights*1, *428/8W (Amber )
Front Turn Signal Light s*2LED
Front Side Marker Lights*2LE DSide Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)*LE D
W12
sthgiL ekarB
Rear Side Marker/Taillight sLED
W61
sthgiL pU-kcaB
Rear Turn Signal Lights21W (Amber)
High-M ount Brake Light
Rear License Plate Light s5W
W5
thgiL knurT
In terior LightsMap Lights8WCeiling Light8WVanity Mirror Light s1.4W
LED