2017 HONDA ACCORD Owners Manual

uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
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Maintenance
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)
6-cylinder models1Automatic Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Honda ATF DW-1 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission flui d other than Honda ATF
DW-1 may adversely af fect the operation and
durability of your vehicle' s transmission, and damage
the transmission.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Honda ATF DW-1 is not covered
by Honda's new vehi cle limited warranty.
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uBrake/Clutch Fluid
Maintenance
Brake/Clutch Fluid
Use the same fluid for bo th the brakes and clutch.
The fluid level should be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the side of the reserve
tank.
The fluid level should be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir.
Specified fluid: Honda Heav y Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
■Checking the Brake Fluid
1Brake/Clutch Fluid
NOTICE
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your
vehicle's braking system and can cause extensive
damage.
If the specified brake fluid is not available, you should
use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid from a sealed
container as a temporary replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion
and decrease the longevity of the system. Have the
brake system flushed and re filled with Honda Heavy
Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.
If the brake fluid level is at or below the MIN mark,
have a dealer inspect the vehicle for leaks or worn
brake pads as soon as possible.
Reserve Tank
MIN
MAX
■Checking the Clutch Fluid
Manual transmission models
1 Checking the Clutch Fluid
If the clutch fluid level is at or below the MIN mark,
have a dealer inspect for leaks or an excessively worn
clutch plate as soon as possible.
Clutch Reservoir
MIN MAX
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uRefilling Window Washer Fluid
Maintenance
Refilling Window Washer Fluid
Check the amount of window washer fluid by looking at the reservoir.
If the level is low, fill the washer reservoir.
If the washer fluid is low, the washer level
indicator comes on.
If the washer fluid is low, a message appears
on the multi-information display.
Pour the washer fluid carefully. Do not overflow the reservoir.1Refilling Window Washer Fluid
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water
solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage y our vehicle's paint. A
vinegar/water solution ca n damage the windshield
washer pump.
Use only commercially avai lable windshield washer
fluid. Avoid prolonged use of hard water to prevent
lime scale build up.Canadian models with information display
Canadian models with multi-information display
All models
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Maintenance
Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlight Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.1.Unlock the holding clips, then remove the
upper part of the air intake duct and the air
intake tube.
1. Remove the reserve tank.
High beam headlight: LED type*
High beam headlight: 60 W (HB3 for halogen bulb type)*
Low beam headlight: LED type*
Low beam headlight: 55 W (H11 for halogen bulb type)*
1Headlight Bulbs
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit.
Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause
the bulb to overhe at and shatter.
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk or tow a trailer, have the
aiming readjusted at a de aler or by a qualified
technician.
When replacing a halogen bulb, handle it by its base,
and protect the glass from c ontact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Models with halogen headlights
All models
Models with halogen headlights
■High Beam Headlights
1 High Beam Headlights
High beam headlights ar e LED type. Have an
authorized Honda dealer in spect and replace the light
assembly.
Models with LED headlights
Models with halogen headlights
Tube Holding Clip
Holding Clips
Driver side
6-cylinder models
Passenger side
All models
* Not available on all models
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uHeadlight Bulbs
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Maintenance
2. Push the tab to remove the coupler.
3. Rotate the old bulb counter-clockwise to
remove.
4. Insert a new bulb into the headlight
assembly and turn it clockwise.
5. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.1High Beam Headlights
Press down the center pin until it clicks to unlock it.
Push the center pin back to lock the clip. Then, insert
the clip into the hole and press on the center pin until
it is flat.
Holding clip
Center pin
Push until
the pin is
flat.
TabCoupler
Bulb
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFog Lights*
Maintenance
1. Push the tab to remove the coupler.
2. Rotate the old bulb counter-clockwise to
remove.
3. Insert a new bulb into the headlight
assembly and turn it clockwise.
4. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
Fog Lights*
Fog lights are LED type. Have an authoriz ed Honda dealer inspect and replace the
light assembly.
Parking/Daytime Running Lights
Parking/daytime running lights are LED ty pe. Have an authorized Honda dealer
inspect and replace the light assembly.
Front Turn Signal Lights
Front turn signal lights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
■Low Beam Headlights1 Low Beam Headlights
Low beam headlights are LED type. Have an
authorized Honda dealer in spect and replace the light
assembly.
Models with LED headlightsModels with halogen headlights
TabCoupler
Bulb
Models with LED type parking/daytime running lights
Models with LED headlights
* Not available on all models
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFront Side Marker Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Front Side Marker Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Turn the steering wheel all the way to the
opposite side from the light being replaced.
Passenger side: Turn the steering wheel
to the left.
Driver side: Turn the steering wheel to the
right.
2. Remove the holding clips and screw, and
pull the inner fender back.
3. Turn the socket counter-clockwise and
remove it.
4. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
Front Side Marker Light: 3 CP
Models with LED headlights
1Front Side Marker Light Bulbs
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the center
pin to remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the center pin raised, and push
until it is flat.
Center pin
Push until the
pin is flat.
Screw
Holding Clip
Bulb Socket
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFront Turn Signal/Side Marker Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Light Bulbs
Front Turn Signal/Side Ma rker/Parking Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
Turn the steering wheel and pull the inner fender back in the same way as when
replacing the front side marker light bulbs
*.
2 Front Side Marker Light Bulbs P. 534
1.Turn the socket counter-clockwise and
remove it.
2. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
Side Turn Signal/Emer gency Indicator Lights*
Door mirror side turn lights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect
and replace the light assembly.
Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Light Bulbs: 28/8 W (Amber)
Front Turn Signal/Side Marker/Parki ng Light Bulbs: 28/8 W (Amber)
Models with halogen headlights and LED type parking/daytime running lights
Models with halogen headlights and bulb type parking lights
Models with halogen headlights and LED type parking/daytime running lights
Models with halogen headlights and bulb type parking lights
BulbSocket
* Not available on all models
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