2017 HONDA ACCORD maintenance schedule

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NSTRUMENT PANELINSTRUMENT PANEL
Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
Parking brake
release the parking brake before driving. Y

ou will hear a beep if you drive
with it not fully released.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indicator
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remain\
s on
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Door open
A door is not closed. A beep sounds while driving if a door is open.
Low fuel
refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem w\
ith t

he
fuel gauge. See your dealer.
Low tire pressure*
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate tire(s) if n\
ecessary.
The indicator also appears if your vehicle is fitted with the compact \
spare
tire. Have your regular tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
Washer fluid level (Canadian models)
The washer fluid is low.
refill the washer fluid (see page 139).
System message*
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also
appears on the multi-information display

. Check the display for more
information.
Maintenance Minder*
Scheduled maintenance for your vehicle is due (see page 131).
Immobilizer
Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If th\
e
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle off,
and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with\
the
system. See your dealer.
*if equipped
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the \
camera is blocked.
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)*
There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the \
camera is blocked.
Canad a
U.S.
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
• The emissions control system may have a problem, or the fuel cap is\
loose

or missing.
• (Blinks) A
misfire in the engine’

s cylinders is detected. Stop in a safe place,
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Your vehicle still has
normal braking ability, but no anti-lock function.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
There is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system, or the vehi\
cle is
fitted with the compact spare tire.
Light control*
There is a problem with the automatic lighting control system or low bea\
m
headlights.
Parking sensor system*
There is a problem with the system, or the sensor(s) are blocked.
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)*
There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, the cam\
era
is blocked or the radar is blocked.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
There is a problem with the
vSA system.
Brake system
There is a problem with the brake system.
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
There is a problem with the
ePS system.
Auto High-Beam System*
There is a problem with the system, or the camera is blocked.
Starter system*
There is a problem with the starter system. If you cannot start the vehi\
cle,
press the brake pedal, then press and hold the
eNGINe ST

A
rT/SToP button
(see page 101) for 15 seconds.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the \
r

adar
sensor is blocked.
Canad a
U.S.
*if equipped
Canada
U.S.

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M
AINTENANCEHANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
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 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 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 engine 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
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1.
Turn the vehicle off, including all lights and
accessories.
2.
remove the fuse box cover

.
3.
Check the large fuse in the engine compartment.
If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screws and replace
the fuse with a new one.
reinstall the screws.
4.
Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
If there is a burned out fuse, remove it with the
fuse puller and replace it with a new one.
Combined
fuse Blown fuse
Fuse puller
replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the \
chances of
damaging the electrical system.
NOTICE