2021 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN automatic transmission fluid

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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop*
Driving
The vehicle stops with the shift position in (D and the brake pedal depressed.
When you shift into
(P quickly with depressing the brake pedal, the Auto Idle Stop
continues to operate, even if the brake pedal is released. u If you move the shift lever slowly, the engine may automatically restarts.
■Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:
• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• The engine coolant temperature is low or high.
• The engine is started with the hood open.
u Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate
Auto Idle Stop.
• The battery charge is low.
• The internal temperature of the battery is 41°F (5°C) or less.
• The transmission fluid temperature is low or high.
• The transmission is in a position other than
(D.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again before the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5 km/h)
after the engine starts.
• Stopped on a steep incline.
• is on (indicator on).
• The climate control system is in use, and the temperature is set to Hi or Lo .
• The climate control system is in use, and the outside temperature is below -4°F
(-20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).
■Auto Idle Stop Activates When:1 Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated.
If the hood is opened, the engine will not restart
automatically.
In this case, restart the engine with the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
2 Starting the Engine P. 414
When ACC with Low Speed Follow is in operation,
the vehicle stops without de pressing the brake pedal
and Auto Idle Stop may activate.
In such cases, the engine may restart if you change
the shift position other than
( D.
Pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button causes
the engine to no longer restar ts automatically. Follow
the standard procedure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 414

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change the continuously variable 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
■Automatic Transmission Fluid*
Specified fluid: Honda Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-Type 2.0
1Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid*
NOTICE
Do not mix Honda HCF-2 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid other than Honda HCF-2
may adversely affect the operation and durability of
your vehicle’s transmission, and damage the
transmission.
Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Hond a HCF-2 is not covered by
Honda’s new vehicle limited warranty.
1Automatic Transmission Fluid*
NOTICE
Do not mix Honda ATF-Type 2.0 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fl uid other than Honda
ATF-Type 2.0 may adversel y affect the operation and
durability of your vehicle’ s transmission, and damage
the transmission.
Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Honda ATF-Type 2.0 is not
covered by Honda’s new ve hicle limited warranty.
* Not available on all models

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uuSpecifications u
Information
■
Brake Fluid
■ Automatic Tran smission Fluid
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF-type 2.0
Capacity Change 4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.6 US qt (4.4 L)
Change
including
filter
5.0 US qt (4.8 L)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.34 US gal (5.06 L)
(change including the remaining
0.17 US gal (0.66 L) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
RegularSize235/40R19 96VPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])Front33 (225 [2.25])Rear33 (225 [2.25])
Compact
Spare Size
T135/80D17 103M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular19 x 8 1/2JCompact Spare17 x 4T

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Index
Automatic TransmissionCreeping................................................. 421
Fluid ....................................................... 563
Kickdown ............................................... 421
Shift Operation ....................................... 423
Shifting ................................................... 422
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 145
Average Speed ......................................... 147
B
Battery...................................................... 586
Charging System Indicator ................ 88, 615
Jump Starting ......................................... 608
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 586
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 588
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 38
Beverage Holders ..................................... 227
Blind spot information System ................ 452
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 299
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®................... 375
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 77
Brake System ............................................ 510
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 518
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 515
Brake Assist System................................. 519
Fluid ....................................................... 564
Foot Brake .............................................. 514
Indicator ............................. 83, 84, 617, 618
Parking Brake.......................................... 510
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 205Bulb Replacement
.................................... 566
Brake, Taillight, Rear Side Marker Lights and
Rear Turn Signal Light ............................ 569
Fog Lights ................................................ 568
Front Side Marker Lights .......................... 568
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 568
Headlights ............................................... 566
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 573
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 568
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 573
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 568
Taillight, Brake Light and Back-Up Light ... 571
Bulb Specifications ........................... 634, 636
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 78
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 229
Carrying Cargo .................................. 405, 407
Center Pocket ........................................... 225
Certification Label .................................... 638
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 566
Charging System Indicator ................. 88, 615
Child Safety ................................................. 64
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 179
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 183
Child Seat .................................................... 64
Booster Seats ............................................. 77
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 66
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 67 Installing a Child Seat wi
th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 72
Larger Children ......................................... 76
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 66
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 68
Using a Tether ........................................... 74
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 179
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 592
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 590
Climate Control System ............................ 240
Changing the Mode ................................ 240
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 241
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 589
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 240
Sensors ................................................... 243
Synchronized Mode................................. 242
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 240
Clock .......................................................... 166
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 458
Coat Hook ................................................. 229
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 458
Compact Spare Tire .................. 599, 635, 637
Console Compartment ............................. 226
Continuously Variable Transmission Creeping ................................................. 421
Fluid ........................................................ 563
Kickdown ................................................ 421
Operating the Shift Lever........... 24, 430, 432

651
Index
F
Features.................................................... 245
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 589
Oil .......................................................... 557
Flat Tire ..................................................... 599
Floor Mats ................................................ 591
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 563
Brake ...................................................... 564
Continuously Variable Transmission ........ 563
Engine Coolant ....................................... 561
Windshield Washer ................................. 565
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 278
Fog Lights ................................................. 197
Indicator ................................................... 97
Folding Down the Rear Seat ................... 216
Foot Brake ................................................ 514
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 49
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 237
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation .............................................. 238
Front Seats Adjusting ................................................ 212
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 506
Fuel ..................................................... 25, 533
Economy................................................. 536
Gauge .................................................... 139
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 145
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 93
Range ..................................................... 145 Recommendation .................................... 533
Refueling ................................................. 533
Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions ............ 536
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 25, 534
Unable to Unlock ..................................... 629
Fuses .......................................................... 622
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 627
Locations ................................. 622, 624, 626
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 536
Gauge ..................................................... 139
Information ............................................. 533
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 145
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 93
Refueling ................................................. 533
Gauges ...................................................... 139
Glass (care) ........................................ 590, 593
Glove Box .................................................. 225
H
Halogen Bulbs ........................................... 566
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 597
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 375
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 385
Automatic Transferring ............................ 384
Displaying Messages ................................ 395 Favorite Contacts .................................... 386
HFL Buttons............................................. 375
HFL Menus .............................................. 378
HFL Status Display ................................... 377
In Case of Emergency ...................... 305, 399
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 377
Making a Call .......................................... 388
Options During a Call .............................. 391
Phone Setup............................................ 380
Receiving a Call ....................................... 391
Receiving a Text Message ........................ 393
Ring Tone................................................ 384
Selecting a Phone .................................... 394
To Set Up a Text Message Options .......... 392
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 6
HD Radio
TM............................................... 281
Head Restraints ........................................ 219
Headlights ................................................. 195
Aiming .................................................... 566
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 199
Automatic Operation............................... 196
Dimming ......................................... 195, 198
Operating................................................ 195
Head-Up Display ....................................... 159
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 236
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 204
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 237, 238, 239
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 375
High Beam Indicator .................................. 97
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 419
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 372

653
Index
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 488
Language (HFL) ........................................ 377
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 69
Lights ................................................ 195, 566
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 199
Automatic............................................... 196
Bulb Replacement ................................... 566
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 198
Fog Lights ............................................... 197
High Beam Indicator ................................. 97
Interior.................................................... 223
Light Switches......................................... 195
Lights On Indicator.................................... 97
Turn Signals ............................................ 194
Load Limits ............................................... 407
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 167
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 180
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 179
From Inside ............................................. 177
From Outside .......................................... 170
Keys........................................................ 167
Using a Key............................................. 175
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 176
Low Battery Charge ................................. 615
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 93
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 615
Low Remote Signal Strength .................. 169
Low Speed Braking Control .................... 467
Lower Anchors ........................................... 69
Lubricant Specifications Chart ........ 634, 636Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)
............. 407
Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch ....... 213
M
Maintenance..................................... 149, 539
Battery .................................................... 586
Brake Fluid .............................................. 564
Cleaning .................................................. 590
Climate Control System ........................... 589
Coolant ................................................... 561
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 543
Oil ........................................................... 554
Precautions .............................................. 540
Radiator .................................................. 562
Remote Transmitter ................................. 588
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 566
Safety ...................................................... 541
Service Items ........................................... 547
Tires ........................................................ 577
Transmission Fluid ................................... 563
Under the Hood ...................................... 550
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 87, 616
Map Lights ................................................ 224
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 407
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 139
Mirrors ....................................................... 210
Adjusting ................................................. 210
Door ........................................................ 211
Exterior .................................................... 211
Interior Rearview ..................................... 210 Modifications (and Accessories)
.............. 595
Moonroof ................................................. 190
MP3 ........................................................... 296
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 296
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 531
N
Navigation........................................ 148, 163
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 638
O
Odometer................................................. 142
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 553
Adding .................................................... 556
Checking................................................. 554
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 544
Low Oil Pressure Warning........................ 615
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 553
Viscosity .................................................. 553
Open Source Licenses ............................... 346
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 630
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 552
Moonroof ............................................... 190
Power Windows ...................................... 187
Trunk ...................................................... 181
Outside Temperature ............................... 143
Overheating .............................................. 613

655
Index
Shifting (Transmission)............ 422, 429, 431
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 43
Side Airbags ............................................... 57
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 59
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 313
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 282
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 170
Snow Tires ................................................ 585
Spare Tire ................................. 599, 635, 637
Spark Plugs ....................................... 634, 636
Specifications ........................................... 634
Specified Fuel ........................... 533, 634, 636
Speedometer ............................................ 139
SPORT Mode ............................................. 435
Indicator ................................................. 101
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 49
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 441
Starting the Engine .................................. 414
Does Not Start ........................................ 605
Jump Starting ......................................... 608
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................ 209
Stopping ................................................... 520
Summer Tires ............................................ 585
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 230
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 49
Switches
(Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 6, 7, 191
System Message Indicator ......................... 99
System Updates ........................................ 266T
Tachometer....................................... 151, 162
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 139
Outside Temperature ............................... 143
Temperature Sensor ......................... 143, 243
Time (Adjusting) ....................................... 166
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 446
Indicator ............................................ 96, 620
Tires ........................................................... 577
Air Pressure ............................. 578, 635, 637
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 577
Inspection ................................................ 577
Labeling .................................................. 578
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 599
Regulations ............................................. 580
Rotation .................................................. 584
Spare Tire ................................ 599, 635, 637
Summer .................................................. 585
Tire Chains .............................................. 585
Wear Indicators ....................................... 582
Winter ..................................................... 585
Tools .......................................................... 598
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 409
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 411
Load Limits .............................................. 409
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 413
Emergency .............................................. 628 TPMS
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
.......... 446
Indicator............................................ 96, 620
Traffic Sign Recognition System .............. 500
Transmission ..................... 421, 422, 429, 431
Automatic ............................................... 422
Continuously Variable ..................... 429, 431
Fluid ........................................................ 563
Number................................................... 638
Shift Position Indicator............................... 88
Transmission System
Indicator.............................................. 89, 91
TRIP Button ............................................... 142
Trip Computer .................................. 144, 146
Trip Meter ................................. 143, 145, 147
Troubleshooting ....................................... 597
Blown Fuse.............................. 622, 624, 626
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 30
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 31
Emergency Towing .................................. 628
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 605
Noise When Braking .................................. 32
Overheating ............................................ 613
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 599
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 31, 179
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 611
Warning Indicators .................................... 82
Trunk ......................................................... 181
Lid........................................................... 181
Light Bulb........................................ 634, 636
Main Switch ............................................ 183