2017 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID service interval

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MAINTENANCE
Learn about basic maintenance that you can perform on the vehicle yourse\
lf, as well
as information about how to best maintain the vehicle.
Safety Precautions
Some of the most important safety precautions are listed below; however, we cannot
warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing mainte\
nance.
only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.
Maintenance Safety
•
To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks\
, and flames
away from the 12-volt battery and all fuel-related parts.
•
Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood. H\
eat from
the engine and exhaust can ignite them, causing a fire.
•
To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not
gasoline.
•
Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the 12-volt\

battery or compressed air.
•
Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can\

accumulate.
Vehicle Safety
•
The vehicle must be stationary, and parked on level ground with the parking
brake set and the power system off.
•
Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
•
Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem befo\
re driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. \
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this guide.
WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can \
cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this guide.
WARNING
Maintenance Minder™
reminds you when indicated maintenance service is due.
When maintenance is due, the system message indicator comes on and a mes\
sage
appears on the multi-information display every time you turn the vehicle\
on. Press either Info (p
/q) button on the steering wheel to change displays.
•
Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake fl\
uid every
3 years.
•
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
•
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder
messag e
System message
indicator
Sub items
Main item
U.S. models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and sys\
tems
may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using \
parts
that are certified to EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenan\
ce on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warranties.
However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-information display.

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Engine Oil
Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the power system off. Wait about three
minutes before you check the oil.
Checking 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.
4.
remove the dipstick again, and check the level.
It should be between the upper and lower marks.
Add oil if necessary.
Upper mark
Lower mark
Recommended Engine Oil
• Honda Genuine Motor Oil
•
Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the
container
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and
that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s
latest requirements.
Use Honda Genuine Motor
oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the
ambient temperature as shown.
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled
with the API Certification Seal and is of the
specified viscosity grade.
Ambient temperature
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark. overfilling the engine oil can result
in leaks and engine damage.
NOTICE
Adding 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.
engine oil Fill Cap
Resetting the Engine Oil Life If you change or replace the vehicle’s engine oil yourself, you must reset the
engine oil life.
Use the Info (p/q) and S
eL/reSeT buttons on the steering wheel buttons to
control the display.
1.
Scroll to the vehicle Settings screen, and select
it.
2.
Scroll to the Maintenance reset screen, and
select it.
3.
Select reset. The maintenance codes disappear,
and the engine oil life display returns to 100%.
Failure to reset the Maintenance Minder™ display after a maintenance \
service
results in the system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can\
lead to
serious mechanical problems.
NOTICE