2001 Honda Accord Coupe Owners Manual

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Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature .... 64 Fuel................................................64 Speedometer................................ 63 Tachometer.................................. 63 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ....................................... 208 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission........... 193 5-speed Manual Transmission.......................... 191 Glass Cleaning............................... 290 Glove Box......................................... 88 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ....................................... 208 Automatic Lighting Off Feature...................................... 68 Daytime Running Lights............. 68 High Beam Indicator................... 62 Lights On Indicator..................... 62 Reminder Chime.......................... 67 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 272 Turning on.................................... 67 Head Restraints............................... 99 Heating and Cooling...................... 118 High Altitude, Starting at.............. 190 High-Low Beam Switch .................. 67 HomeLink Universal Transmitter.................................. 89 Hood Latch..................................... 251 Hood, Opening the........................ 176 Horn................................................... 66 Hydraulic Clutch............................ 247 Hydroplaning.................................. 206 Gas Mileage, Improving................ 181 Gasohol........................................... 332 Gasoline.......................................... 174 Fuel Reserve Indicator................ 62 Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 272 Hazard Warning Flashers............... 71 Headlights......................................... 67 Aiming......................................... 272 Identification Number, Vehicle.... 324 Ignition Keys............................................... 77 Switch............................................ 80 Main MenustTiming Control System............. 335 Immobilizer System......................... 78 Important Safety Precautions .......... 6 Indicators, Instrument Panel.......... 57 Infant Restraint................................ 20 Infant Seats....................................... 29 Tether Anchorage Points........... 40 Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 264 Inside Mirror.................................. 106 Inspection, Tire.............................. 265 Instrument Panel......................... 2, 56 Instrument Panel Brightness......... 69 Interior Cleaning............................ 288 Interior Lights................................ 114 Introduction......................................... i Jacking up the Car......................... 297 Jack, Tire........................................ 296 Jump Starting................................. 303 Keys...................................................77 Label, Certification........................ 324 Lane Change, Signaling.................. 69 Lap/Shoulder Belts................... 15, 41 Lights Bulb Replacement..................... 272 Indicator........................................ 57 Parking.......................................... 67 Turn Signal................................... 69 Load Limit...................................... 185 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 80 Lockout Prevention......................... 82 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column........ 80 Fuel Fill Door............................. 175 Glove Box..................................... 88 Power Door.................................. 81 Trunk............................................ 86 Low Coolant Level......................... 180 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 191 Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 58, 309 Lubricant Specifications Chart................................... 326, 328 Luggage.......................................... 184 Index Maintenance................................... 215 Owner Maintenance Checks.... 227 Record.................................. 225-226 Required Indicator....................... 65 Safety...........................................216 Schedule.............................. 220-224 Malfunction Indicator Lamp..................................... 59, 311 Manual Transmission.................... 191 Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 245 Meters, Gauges................................ 63 Methanol in Gasoline.................... 332 Mirrors, Adjusting......................... 106 Moonroof........................................ 105 Closing Manually....................... 314 Operation.................................... 105 Neutral Gear Position.................... 195 New Vehicle Break-in ................... 174 Normal Shift Speeds...................... 192 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex NOTICE, Explanation of.................... i Numbers, Identification................ 324 Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 174 Odometer.......................................... 63 Odometer, Trip................................ 64 Oil Change, How to......................... 232 Change, When to....................... 220 Checking Engine....................... 178 Pressure Indicator............... 58, 309 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 231 ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 81 Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery..................................... 334 Operation in Foreign Countries... 333 Outside Mirrors............................. 106 Overheating, Engine..................... 306 Owner Maintenance Checks........ 227 Oxygenated Fuels.......................... 332 Paint Touch-up............................... 287 Panel Brightness Control............... 69 Park Gear Position......................... 194 Parking............................................ 198 Parking Brake................................ 108 Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator.................. 59, 313 Parking Lights.................................. 67 Parking Over Things that Burn... 198 PGM-FI System.............................. 335 Polishing and Waxing................... 287 Pre-Drive Safety Checklist............. 11 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 18 Proper Seat Belt Usage................... 15 Protecting Adults............................. 12 Additional Safety Precautions.... 19 Advice for Pregnant Women...... 18 Protecting Children......................... 20 Protecting Infants........................ 29 Protecting Larger Children........ 36 Protecting Small Children.......... 33 Using Child Seats with Tethers...................................... 40 Radiator Overheating.................... 306 Radio/Cassette/CD Changer Sound System............................. 148 Radio/CD Sound System.............. 133 Readiness Codes.................... 312, 337 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 276 Rear Seat Access............................. 98 Rear Seat, Folding......................... 100 Rear View Mirror........................... 106 Rear Window Defogger.................. 72 Reclining the Seat Backs.......... 94, 97 Recommended Shift Speeds ........ 192 Reminder Lights.............................. 57 Remote Audio Controls................. 170 Remote Transmitter........................ 83 Replacement Information Air Cleaner Element.................. 249 Air Conditioning Filter.............. 262 Engine Coolant........................... 237 Engine Oil and Filter................. 232 Fuses........................................... 316 Light Bulbs................................. 272 Schedule.............................. 218-224 Spark Plugs ........................ 251, 253 Main MenustIndex Timing Belt................................. 263 Tires............................................ 267 Wiper Blades.............................. 259 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash............................................. 44 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant.... 180 Restraint, Child................................ 20 Reverse Gear Position................... 194 Rotation, Tire................................. 267 Safety Belts................................... 8, 41 Safety Defects, Reporting* .......... 344 Safety Features.................................. 7 Airbags............................................ 9 Door Locks................................... 10 Head Restraints........................... 10 Seat Belts........................................ 8 Seats & Seat-Backs...................... 10 Safety Labels, Location of.............. 53 Safety Messages................................ ii Seat Belts...................................... 8, 41 Additional Information................ 41 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners................................ 43 Cleaning...................................... 289 Lap/Shoulder Belt................. 15, 41 Maintenance................................. 44 Reminder Light and Beeper................................. 41, 58 System Components.................... 41 Use During Pregnancy................ 18 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt.... 15 Seats, Adjusting the......................... 94 Seat Heaters................................... 102 Security System............................. 172 Serial Number................................ 324 Service Intervals............................ 220 Service Manual* ............................ 345 Service Station Procedures.......... 175 Setting the Clock........................... 109 Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 193 Shift Lock Release......................... 196 Side Airbags..................................... 47 Side Airbag Indicator................ 49, 60 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement............................... 278 Signaling Turns................................ 69 Snow Tires...................................... 269 Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 286 Sound System........................ 133, 148 Spare Tire Inflating....................................... 294 Specifications..................... 327, 329 Spark Plugs, Replacing......... 251, 253 Specifications Charts............ 326, 328 Speed Control................................... 74 Speedometer.................................... 63 Spotlights........................................ 114 SRS, Additional Information........... 45 Additional Safety Precautions.... 50 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners................................ 43 How the SRS Indicator Works........................................ 48 How Your Airbags Work............ 45 SRS Components......................... 45 SRS Service................................... 50 SRS Indicator.............................. 48, 60 START (Ignition Key Position)..... 81 Starting the Engine........................ 189 In Cold Weather at High Altitude................................... 190 With a Dead Battery................. 303 State Emissions Testing............... 337 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Steam Coming from Engine......... 306 Steering Wheel Adjustment................................... 73 Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 80 Stereo Sound System........... 133, 148 Storing Your Car............................ 283 Sun Visor......................................... 112 Sunglasses Holder......................... 109 Supplemental Restraint System................................... 9, 45 Servicing....................................... 50 SRS Indicator.......................... 48, 60 System Components.................... 45 Synthetic Oil................................... 232 Tachometer...................................... 63 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 276 Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 293 Tape Player........................... 145, 156 Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 330 Emissions Control Systems...... 334 Oxygenated Fuels...................... 332 Three Way Catalytic Converter................................ 336 Temperature Gauge........................ 64 Tether Anchorage Points............... 40 Theft Protection............................. 171 Three Way Catalytic Converter... 336 Time, Setting the........................... 109 Timing Belt..................................... 263 Tire Chains..................................... 269 Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 295 Tires................................................ 264 Air Pressure............................... 264 Checking Wear.......................... 265 Compact Spare........................... 294 DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 330 Inflation....................................... 264 Inspection................................... 265 Maintenance............................... 266 Replacing.................................... 267 Rotating....................................... 267 Snow............................................ 269 Specifications..................... 327, 329 Tire Chains................................. 269 Winter Driving........................... 268 Tools, Tire Changing.................... 295 Towing ATrailer......................................207 Emergency Wrecker................. 320 Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator................................ 60, 204 Operation.................................... 202 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic............................... 243 Manual.................................... 245 Fluid Selection................... 244, 245 Identification Number............... 325 Shifting the Automatic.............. 193 Shifting the Manual................... 191 Treadwear...................................... 330 Trip Meter........................................ 64 Trunk................................................. 86 Emergency Trunk Release......... 87 Opening the.................................. 86 Open Monitor Light.................... 61 Turn Signals..................................... 69 Main MenustIndex *: U.S. and Canada only Underside, Cleaning...................... 291 Unexpected, Taking Care of the........................................... 293 Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 330 Unleaded Gasoline......................... 174 Upholstery Cleaning...................... 289 Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 234 Vanity Mirror................................. 112 Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 185 Vehicle Dimensions .............. 326, 328 Vehicle Identification Number..... 324 Vehicle Storage.............................. 283 Ventilation............................. 121, 125 VIN.................................................. 324 Vinyl Cleaning................................ 289 Viscosity, Oil................................... 231 WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii Warning Labels, Location of.......... 53 Warranty Coverages*................... 343 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 242 Indicator........................................ 62 Washer, Windshield Operation...................................... 71 Washing.......................................... 286 Waxing and Polishing................... 287 Wheels Adjusting the Steering................ 73 Alignment and Balance............. 266 Compact Spare........................... 294 Wrench....................................... 296 Windows Cleaning...................................... 290 Operating the Power................. 103 Rear, Defogger............................ 72 Windshield Cleaning........................................ 70 Defroster.......................... 123, 131 Washers........................................ 71 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades........................ 259 Operation...................................... 70 Worn Tires..................................... 265 Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 321 Main MenustService Information Summary Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 86 or higher. Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.12 US gal (64.8 l, 14.26 Imp gal) Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20 detergent oil (see page 230). Oil change capacity (including filter): LX, EX 4.5 US qt (4.3 l, 3.8 Imp qt) LX-V6, EX-V6 4.6 US qt (4.4 l, 3.9 Imp qt) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) preferred, or a DEXRON® III ATF as a temporary replacement (see page 244). Tire Pressure (measured cold): LX, EX Front/Rear: 29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm2) LX-V6 Front/Rear: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm2) EX-V6 Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm2) Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm2) 5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an API service SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 245). Capacity: 2.0 US qt (1.9 l, 1.7 Imp qt) Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page 248 ). Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 246). Main Menust

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2001 Honda Accord Coupe Owners Manual