2019 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN check oil

uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
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Maintenance
6. Remove the oil filter and dispose of the
remaining oil.
7. Check that the filter ga sket is not stuck to
the engine contact surface.
u If it is stuck, you must detach it.
8. 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 filter gasket.
9. 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)
10. Pour the recommended engine oil into the
engine.
u Engine oil change capacity (including
filter):
3.7 US qt (3.5 L)
5.0 US qt (4.8 L)
11. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap securely and
start the engine.
12. Run the engine for a few minutes, and
then check that there is no leak from the
drain bolt or oil filter.
13. 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.1.5 L engine models
2.0 L engine models
Oil Filter
Oil Filter1.5 L engine models
2.0 L engine models

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Continued
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change th e automatic transmission fluid yourself.
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change th e automatic transmission fluid yourself.
■Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid*
Specified fluid: Honda HCF-2 Transmission Fluid
■Manual Transmission Fluid*
Specified fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
1Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid*
NOTICE
Do not mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid other than HCF-2 may
adversely affect the operati on 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 HCF-2 is not covered by Honda’s
new vehicle limited warranty.
1 Manual Transmission Fluid*
NOTICE
If Honda MTF is not availa ble, you may use the API
certificated SAE 0 W-20 or 5 W-20 viscosity motor oil
as a temporary measure.
Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does
not contain the proper addi tives for the transmission
and continued use can cause decreased shifting
performance and lead to transmission damage.
* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 664
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 665
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 671
If the Remote Battery is Weak ....... 672Emergency Engine Stop ................... 673
Jump Starting .................................... 674
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 677
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 679 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ... 681If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 681
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 682
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 683
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On.... 684
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 685 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 686
If the Transmission I ndicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message ............ 687
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 688
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 692
Emergency Towing ........................... 693
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 694
When You Cannot Open the Trunk ... 695
Refueling ........................................... 697

681
Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears
■Reasons for the warning to appear
Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the warning
appears
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights
on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for
approximately three minutes.
2. Open the hood and ch eck the oil level.
2Oil Check P. 618
3.Start the engine and check the low oil
pressure warning.
u The warning disappears: Start driving
again.
u The warning does not disappear:
Immediately stop the engine and contact
a dealer for repairs.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Stop in a safe place and have y our vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.

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Index
Operating the Shift Lever .......... 23, 483, 485
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 677
Shifting ........................................... 482, 484
Controls .................................................... 163
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 625
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ..................................................... 625
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 626
Overheating ............................................ 679
Creeping (Automatic Transmission/ Continuously Variable Transmission) .... 474
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 590
Cup Holders .............................................. 226
Customer Service Information ................ 712
Customized Features ....................... 370, 381
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 196
Dead Battery ............................................ 674
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 399
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 240
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 705
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 193
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 208
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 618
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 193
Door Mirrors ............................................. 209 Doors
......................................................... 166
Auto Door Locking .................................. 179
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 179
Door and Trunk Open Message ................. 37
Keys ........................................................ 166
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ...................................... 176
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside ................................... 169
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 175
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 645
Driver Attention Monitor ........................ 152
Driver Information Interface ................... 138
Switching the Display .............................. 138
Warning and Information Messages ........ 105
Driving ....................................................... 453
Automatic Transmission/
Continuously Variable Transmission ....... 474
Braking .................................................... 571
Shifting Gear ................................... 475, 488
Shifting Position .............................. 482, 484
Starting the Engine .................................. 465
Driving Position Memory System ............. 205
Driving Support Information ................... 155
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 654
E
Eco Assist® System ........................................ 9
ECON Button ............................................. 492 Econ Mode
Indicator.................................................... 97
Elapsed Time ............................................. 145
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 92, 685
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 494
Emergency ................................................ 693
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 673
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 182
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 707
Engine ....................................................... 704
Coolant ................................................... 625
Jump Starting .......................................... 674
Oil ........................................................... 617
Starting ................................................... 465
Engine Coolant ......................................... 625
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve
Tank ...................................................... 625
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 626
Overheating ............................................ 679
Temperature Gauge ................................ 137
Engine Oil ................................................. 617
Adding .................................................... 620
Checking................................................. 618
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 608
Low Oil Pressure Warning........................ 681
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 617
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 190
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 685
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 75

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Index
O
Odometer................................................. 140
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 617
Adding ................................................... 620
Checking ................................................ 618
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 608
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 681
Oil Life .................................................... 147
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 617
Viscosity.................................................. 617
Open Source Licenses .............................. 364
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 695
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 616
Moonroof ............................................... 189
Power Windows...................................... 186
Trunk ...................................................... 180
Outside Temperature Display ................. 141
Overheating ............................................. 679
P
Paddle Shifters
(7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) ............... 486
Pandora ®.................................................. 264
Panic Mode ............................................... 185
Parking ..................................................... 583
Parking Brake ........................................... 571
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Amber) ..................................................... 80 Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Red) .......................................... 79, 683, 684
Parking Sensor System ............................. 585
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 59
Passing Indicators ..................................... 193
Phone ........................................................ 148
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 269, 319
Power Windows ........................................ 186
Precautions While Driving ....................... 473
Rain ......................................................... 473
Pregnant Women ....................................... 43
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 665
R
Radiator.................................................... 626
Radio (AM/FM) .................................. 259, 298
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 302
Radio Data System (RDS) .................. 260, 300
Range ........................................................ 143
RDS (Radio Data System) .................. 260, 300
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 707
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 202
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 214
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 238
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 208
Refueling ................................................... 597
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 137
Gasoline .................................. 597, 700, 702
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 89 Regulations
............................... 500, 645, 705
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 469
Remote Transmitter ................................. 173
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 653
Bulbs ....................................................... 631
Fuses ............................................... 688, 690
Tires ........................................................ 648
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 639
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 706
Resetting a Trip Meter ..................... 141, 143
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 558
On and Off.............................................. 560S
Safe Driving ................................................ 33
Safety Check ............................................... 37
Safety Labels ............................................... 76
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Safety Support .......................................... 156
Seat Belts .................................................... 38
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 42
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 40
Checking................................................... 44
Fastening .................................................. 41
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 69
Pregnant Women ...................................... 43
Reminder .................................................. 39

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Index
Transmission SystemIndicator ................................................... 85
TRIP Button .............................................. 140
Trip Computer .................................. 142, 144
Trip Meter ................................ 141, 143, 145
Troubleshooting ...................................... 663
Blown Fuse ..................................... 688, 690
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 30
Emergency Towing ................................. 693
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 671
Noise When Braking ................................. 31
Overheating ............................................ 679
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 665
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 30, 178
Shift Lever Won’t Move .......................... 677
Warning Indicators.................................... 78
Trunk ........................................................ 180
Lid .......................................................... 180
Light Bulb ....................................... 700, 702
Main Switch............................................ 182
Unable to Open ...................................... 695
Turbo Engine Vehicle .............................. 601
Turn Signals .............................................. 193
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 94
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 161U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 169
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ......................................... 14
USB Flash Drives ........................ 266, 316, 349
USB Ports ................................................... 245
Using the Smart Entry wi th Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 169
V
Valet Key ................................................... 182
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 704
Vehicle Speed ........................................... 160
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) ................ 494
Off Button ............................................... 495
Off Indicator .............................................. 92
System Indicator ........................................ 91
Ventilation ................................................ 237
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 617, 701, 703
Voice Control Operation .......................... 295
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 296
Voice Recognition .................................... 295
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist ®) ................ 494
W
Wallpaper ......................................... 255, 277
Warning and Info rmation Messages ....... 105
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 681
Warning Labels ........................................... 76
Warnings ................................................... 147
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 709
Watts ................................................. 700, 702
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 647
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ... 664, 668
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 330
Window Washers ..................................... 200
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 630
Switch ..................................................... 200
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 186
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 655, 658
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 240
Washer Fluid ........................................... 630
Wiper Blades ........................................... 639
Wipers and Washers................................ 200
Winter Tires Snow Tires .............................................. 650
Tire Chains .............................................. 650
Wipers and Washers ................................. 200
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 201
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 639
Wireless Charger ...................................... 230
WMA ................................................. 266, 316
Worn Tires ................................................ 642