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Safe Driving
You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
For Safe Driving
Important Safety Precautions.............. 34
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features ............ 36
Safety Checklist ................................. 37
Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts ........................ 38
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................... 41
Seat Belt Inspection ............................ 44
Airbags Airbag System Components ............... 45
Types of Airbags ................................ 48
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 48 Knee Airbags ..................................... 52
Side Airbags....................................... 55
Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 57
Airbag System Indicators .................... 58
Airbag Care ....................................... 60
Child Safety Protecting Child Passengers ............... 61
Safety of Infants and Small Children ...... 63
Safety of Larger Children ................... 73
Exhaust Gas Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas ....................... 75 Safety Labels
Label Locations .................................. 76 
     
        
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uuCleaning uExterior Care
658
Maintenance
A good coat of automotive body wax helps protect your vehicle’s paint from the 
elements. Wax will wear off over time an d expose your vehicle’s paint to the 
elements, so reapply as necessary.
If you get gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery fluid on resin coated parts, they 
may be stained or the coating may peel. Prom ptly wipe it away using a soft cloth and 
clean water.
Wipe using a glass cleaner.
Aluminum is susceptible to deteriorat ion caused by salt and other road 
contaminants. When necessary, as early as possible use a sponge and mild detergent 
to wipe away these contaminants. Do no t use a stiff brush or harsh chemicals 
(including some commercial wheel cleaners).  These can damage the protective finish 
on aluminum alloy wheels, resulting in corrosion. Depending on the type of finish, 
the wheels also may lose their luster or  appear burnished. To avoid water stains, 
wipe the wheels dry with a cloth while they are still wet.
■Applying Wax
■Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts
■Cleaning the Window
■Maintaining Aluminum Wheels
1 Applying Wax
NOTICE
Chemical solvents and strong cleaners  can damage 
the paint, metal, and plasti c on your vehicle. Wipe 
away spills immediately.
1 Maintaining the Bumpers an d Other Resin Coated Parts
Ask a dealer about the corr ect coating material when 
you want to repair the pa inted surface of the parts 
made of resin. 
     
        
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697
Handling the Unexpected
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel 
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.
1.Turn off the engine.
2. Press on the edge of the fuel fill door until 
you hear a click when the driver’s door is 
unlocked.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Take the funnel out of the tool case in the 
trunk.
2 Types of Tools  P. 664
4.Place the end of the funnel on the lower 
part of filler opening,  then insert it slowly 
and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel 
goes down along with the filler pipe.
5. Fill the tank with fuel  from the portable fuel 
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
6. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before 
storing it.
7. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of  a portable fuel container 
or any funnel other than the one provided with your 
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel 
tank with foreign objects.  This can damage the fuel 
system and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is 
gasoline before you refuel.
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or  seriously injured 
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, 
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Funnel 
     
        
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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
■ Air Conditioning
ModelACCORD
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle 
Weight Rating See the certification label on the driver’s 
doorjamb
Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (Front)See the certification label on the driver’s 
doorjamb
Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (Rear)See the certification label on the driver’s 
doorjamb
Refrigerant TypeHFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
Charge Quantity 13.9 – 15.7 oz (395 – 445 g)
Lubricant TypeND-OIL 14
Quantity 5.6 – 6.5 cu-in (92 – 107 cm3)
1.5 L engine models■ Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
Displacement91.38 cu-in (1,498 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILKAR8P8SY
TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number 
of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 14.8 US gal (56 L)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 L)
■ Light Bulbs
*1: Models with halogen high beam headlights
*2: Models with LED high beam headlights
Headlights (Low Beam)LED
Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3)*1
LED*2
Fog Lights*LED
Parking/Daytime Running Lights LED
Front Turn Signal LightsLED
Front Side Marker Lights LED
Side Turn Signal Lights 
(on Door Mirrors)*LED
Brake Lights LED
Rear Turn Signal Lights21W (Amber)
Rear Side Marker Lights LED
TaillightsLED
Back-Up Lights 16W
High-Mount Brake LightLED
Rear License Plate Light LED
Interior LightsMap Lights8WCeiling Light8WAmbient LightsLEDVanity Mirror Lights1.4WCenter Pocket LightLEDDoor Courtesy Lights*2CP (3.8W)Door Inner Handle Lights*LEDTrunk Light5WConsole Compartment Light*LED
* Not available on all models 
     
        
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Vehicle Specifications
■ Air Conditioning
ModelACCORD
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle 
Weight Rating See the certification label on the driver’s 
doorjamb
Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (Front)See the certification label on the driver’s 
doorjamb
Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (Rear)See the certification label on the driver’s 
doorjamb
Refrigerant TypeHFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
Charge Quantity 13.9 – 15.7 oz (395 – 445 g)
Lubricant TypeND-OIL 14
Quantity 5.6 – 6.5 cu-in (92 – 107 cm3)
2.0 L engine models■ Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
Displacement121.76 cu-in (1,996 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILKAR8P8SY
TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number 
of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 14.8 US gal (56 L)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 L)
■ Light Bulbs
*1: Models with halogen high beam headlights
*2: Models with LED high beam headlights
Headlights (Low Beam)LED
Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3)*1
LED*2
Fog LightsLED
Parking/Daytime Running Lights LED
Front Turn Signal LightsLED
Front Side Marker Lights LED
Side Turn Signal Lights 
(on Door Mirrors)LED
Brake Lights LED
Rear Turn Signal Lights21W (Amber)
Rear Side Marker Lights LED
TaillightsLED
Back-Up Lights 16W
High-Mount Brake LightLED
Rear License Plate Light LED
Interior LightsMap Lights8WCeiling Light8WAmbient LightsLEDVanity Mirror Lights1.4WCenter Pocket LightLEDDoor Courtesy Lights*2CP (3.8W)Door Inner Handle Lights*LEDTrunk Light5WConsole Compartment Light*LED
* Not available on all models