2003 Honda Accord Coupe Owners Manual

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Service Manual: This manual covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple enough for most mechanically-inclined owners to under- stand.

Electrical Troubleshooting Manual: This manual complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your car.

Body Repair Manual: This manual describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts.

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Index

Accessories and Modifications . 232
... Accessories ................................ . 232
Additional Safety Precautions . 233
............................ . 233
Modifications

ACCESSORY (Ignition Key

Position)

....................................... ............ .................... ............................... .....................

Accessory Power Sockets Additives, Engine Oil Airbag (SRS) Air Cleaner Element Air Conditioning Maintenance Usage

..............................

.........................

...........

Air Pressure, Tires Alcohol in Gasoline Aluminum Wheels Antifreeze Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

....................... ....................... ........................ ......................................

. 85
. 116
. 296
. 9, 49
. 316
. 122, 131, 138
. 329
. 122, 131, 138
. 333
. 402
. 357
. 299

Indicator Operation

............................... ................................... ..............

. 64, 256
. 255
Anti-theft, Audio System . 212
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock . 84
. 355
Appearance Care . 111
Armrest

.......................... ..........................................

................

Audio System . 148, 163, 187
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 75
... ... Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 47
. 214
Automatic Speed Control ............. . 248
.............. Automatic Transmission . 396, 398
Capacity, Fluid . 307, 308
Checking Fluid Level Shifting ....................................... . 248
Shift Lever Position Indicator . 248
. 248
Shift Lever Positions ................ .................... Shift Lock Release . 251

.................. .......

Battery

......

Charging System Light Jump Starting Maintenance Specifications Before Driving Belts, Seat Beverage Holders Body Repair Brakes

............................ .............................. .................... .............................. .................................... ......................... ...................................

. 62, 380
. 373
. 324
. 397, 399
. 223
. 8, 46
. 112
. 362

Anti-lock System (ABS) Break-in, New Linings

........... .............

. 256
. 224

................. ........................ ............................. ........................

.................... ........................................... .......................................

Bulb Replacement Fluid Parking System Indicator Wear Indicators

. 348
. 313
. 110
. 63, 383
. 254
. 254
Braking System Break-in, New Car . 224
.. Brightness Control, Instruments . 76
Brights, Headlights ........................ . 74
Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights Brake Lights Ceiling Light Door Courtesy Light Front Parking Lights Headlights High-mount Brake Light License Plate Lights Specifications Spotlights Trunk Light Turn Signal Lights Vanity Mirror Lights

.......................... .............................. .............................. ................ ................ ................................. ......... .................

. 348
. 348
. 351
. 351
. 346
. 342
. 350
. 349
. 397, 399
. 351
. 353
. 346
. 351
. 342

................................... ............................... .................... ................ ..............................

Bulbs, Halogen

....................

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Index

..............

..................

...................

............. ...................................... .............................

Capacities Chart Carbon Monoxide Hazard Cargo Net Carrying Cargo CAUTION, Explanation of CD Changer CD Player CD Pocket, Center Certification Label Chains Changing a Flat Tire Changing Engine Coolant Changing Oil

....................................... ........................ ........................ ............................................ .................... ............

. 396, 398
. 56
. 237
. 234
. ii . 156, 173, 196
. 154
. 113
. 394
. 338
. 365
. 301

How to When to

........................................

. 296
. 276, 284
............................. . 62, 380
Charging System Indicator ... . 240
Checklist, Before Driving Child Seats . 26
. 43
LATCH . 42
Tether Anchorage Points . 316

............ ....................................... ......................................... .......... ...................................

Cleaner, Air Cleaning

Aluminum Wheels Carpeting

.................... ...................................

. 357
. 358

II

Exterior Fabric Interior Leather Seat Belts Vinyl Window

. 356
...................................... . 359
......................................... . 358
....................................... . 359
....................................... . 359
................................... . 359
........................................... . 360
...................................... ............... . 129
. 153, 171, 193
. 314
. 405
. 113
. 242
. 364
. 111
. 410
. 59

................................... ........................ ................................... ............ .............................. ................. ............... .............

Climate Control System Clock, Setting the ......... Clutch Fluid CO in the Exhaust Coin Pocket Cold Weather, Starting in Compact Spare Console Compartment Consumer Information Controls, Instruments and Coolant

＊

Adding Checking Proper Solution Temperature Gauge

........................................ .................................... ......................... ................... ....................

Corrosion Protection Crankcase Emissions Control

System

Cruise Control Operation

........................................ ............

. 299
. 230
. 299
. 70
. 361

. 404
. 214

Customer Relations Office

..........

. 410

...................................

DANGER, Explanation of Dashboard Daytime Running Lights Defects, Reporting Safety Defogger, Rear Window Defrosting the

................

. ii . 2, 60
. 76
. 412
. 79

................ ............ ................

.................... ............................

Windows Dimensions Dimming the Headlights Dipstick

. 127, 136, 144
. 396, 398
. 74

...............

Automatic Transmission . 307, 308
Engine Oil . 228
. 77
. 254
. 298

.................................. .......................... ........ .....................

Directional Signals Disc Brake Wear Indicators Disposal of Used Oil Doors

Locking and Unlocking Power Door Locks

DOT Tire Quality Grading Downshifting, Manual

Transmission

.....................

.............. ...................... ..........

. 86
. 86
. 400

Drive Belt

.......................................

. 243, 245
. 332

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Driver and Passenger Safety Driving

........................................... .................................... ......................... ................

Economy In Bad Weather In Foreign Countries

Dual Temperature Control Dust and Pollen Filter

..................

...........

. 5
. 239
. 231
. 261
. 403
.. . 137, 145
. 330

. 231
Economy, Fuel . 363
Emergencies on the Road . 373
Battery, Jump Starting . 383
Brake System Indicator . 365
Changing a Flat Tire . 380
Charging System Indicator . 386
Checking the Fuses Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 379
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 381
Manually Closing Moonroof . 384
. 376
Overheated Engine . 110
. 79
. 391
. 92
. 404

.............................. ............ ............. ........... ................ ..... .................. ..... ... ... .................. ......................... ...................... ...................... ............ .......................

Emergency Brake Emergency Flashers Emergency Towing Emergency Trunk Opener Emissions Controls

. 407

Lamp

.............

Emissions Testing, State Engine Belt Coolant Temperature Gauge Malfunction Indicator

. 332
............................................. .... . 70

................................ ........ .............. ...............................

Oil Pressure Indicator Oil, What Kind to Use Overheating Specifications Speed Limiter Starting

. 62, 381
. 62, 379
. 294
. 376
. 397, 399
. 244, 246, 251
. 241
Engine Speed Limiter . 244, 246, 251
Ethanol in Gasoline ...................... . 402
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 404
............................... Exhaust Fumes . 56
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat

.......................................

.................... ............

Belts by

Exterior, Cleaning the

........................................ ..................

. 19
. 356

..

Fabric, Cleaning Fan, Interior .................. Features, Comfort and

............................

. 359
. 122, 133, 143

Convenience

..............................

. 121

Index

....................

. 225

Filling the Fuel Tank Filters

Air Cleaner Dust and Pollen Oil

................................ ......................... ...............................................

. 316
. 330
. 296

5-speed Manual Transmission

Checking Fluid Level

...............

. 310

5-speed Manual Transmission

Shifting the

................................ ............. ...................

Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Fluids

. 243
. 79
. 365

.......................................... .........................................

Automatic Transmission . 307, 308
. 313
Brake . 314
Clutch Manual Transmission . 310, 311
. 315
Power Steering . 306
Windshield Washer . 100
. 403
. 79
. 9, 49

Folding Rear Seat Foreign Countries, Driving in Four-way Flashers Front Airbags

.......................... .................. ......................... ..... ..........................

..............................

......

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Index

Fuel

Fill Door and Cap Gauge Octane Requirement Oxygenated Tank, Filling the

................................................. ...................... ........................................... ................ ............................... ........................ .....................

. 224
. 225
. 70
. 224
. 402
. 225
. 386

Fuses, Checking the

Gas Mileage, Improving Gasohol Gasoline Gauge Octane Requirement Tank, Filling the

............... .......................................... ......................................... ........................................... ................ ........................ ................

Gas Station Procedures Gauges

. 231
. 402
. 224
. 70
. 224
. 225
. 225

Engine Coolant Temperature . 70
Fuel . 70
. 68
Speedometer Tachometer . 68

... ............................................... ............................... .................................

Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission 5-speed Manual Transmission

.........................

. 243

..........

. 248

6-speed Manual Transmission

......................... .............................. ........................................

Glass Cleaning Glove Box Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

. 245
. 360
. 93

(GVWR)

.....................................

. 264

Halogen Headlight Bulbs Hazard Warning Flashers Headlights Aiming Automatic Lighting Off Daytime Running Lights Low Beams, Turning on Reminder Chime Replacing Halogen Bulbs Turning on

............. .............. ........................................ ........................................ .............. ............ ............ ......................... ........ ................................... .............................. ..................... ............................... .............

Head Restraints Heating and Cooling Heated Mirror High Altitude, Starting at HomeLink Wireless Control

. 342
. 79
. 74
. 342
. 75
. 76
. 74
. 74
. 342
. 74
. 99
. 122
. 109
. 242

System

Hood Latch

........................................ ....................................

. 218
. 318

Hood, Opening the Hydraulic Clutch Hydroplaning

....................... ........................... .................................

. 226
. 314
. 262

...

Identification Number, Vehicle . 394
Ignition Keys Switch Timing Control System

Immobilizer System Important Safety Precautions Indicators, Instrument Panel Infant Restraint Infant Seats

.............................................. ........................................... ............ ........................ ......... ......... ............................... ...................................... .......... ................... ................................. ............................. ............................ ........ ........................... ...............................

Inflation, Proper Tire Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness Interior Cleaning Interior Lights Introduction

. 82
. 84
. 405
. 83
. 6
. 61
. 21
. 30
. 42
. 333
. 108
. 335
. 61
. 76
. 358
. 117
. i

Tether Anchorage Points

........................................

IV

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Index

Jacking up the Car Jack, Tire Jump Starting

........................ ....................................... ................................

. 367
. 366
. 373

Keys

..................................................

. 82

. 93
. 91
. 230, 299

Glove Box Trunk

.................................... ...........................................

Low Coolant Level ................ Lower Gear, Downshifting . 243, 245
...................................... ... Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 379
Lubricant Specifications

to a

Chart Luggage

.................................. .........................................

. 396, 398
. 234

Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts Leather, Cleaning Lights

....................... .................

..................

.........................

. 394
. 77
. 16, 46
. 359

Bulb Replacement Indicator Parking Turn Signal

.................... ....................................... ......................................... .................................. ..................................... ......

Load Limit LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Locks

. 342
. 61
. 74
. 77
. 235
. 84

Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door

....... ............................

. 84
. 225

Maintenance

................................

.................................. ...

. 271
Owner Maintenance Checks . 291
. 281, 289
Record Required Indicator . 71
Safety . 272
. 276-280, 284-288
Schedule Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 62, 381
Manual Transmission . 243, 245
Manual Transmission

...................... ..........................................

..............

..........

Fluid

...................................

Meters, Gauges Methanol in Gasoline Mirrors, Adjusting

............................... ................... ........................

. 310, 311
. 68
. 402
. 108

Moonroof

Closing Manually Operation

....................................... ...................... ...................................

. 107
. 384
. 107

Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in Normal Shift Speeds NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification

................... .................. ............

. 250
. 224
. 244, 246
. ii . 394

.................. ...............

Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 224
... ......................................... Odometer . 69
Odometer/Outside Temperature ...................................... ...............................

Odometer, Trip

Indicator

. 69
. 70

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Index

Oil

Change, How to ........................ Change, When to .............. Checking Engine ...................... Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity

. 296
. 276, 284
. 228
. 62, 379

Chart

. 295
...................................... ON (Ignition Key Position) . 85
........... .. Operation in Foreign Countries . 403
. 108
Outside Mirrors ............................ ..................... Outside Temperature . 69
. 376
Overheating, Engine .................... . 291
Owner Maintenance Checks ....... .......................... Oxygenated Fuel . 402

. 76
Panel Brightness Control .............. . 249
Park Gear Position ........................ . 253
Parking ........................................... . 110
Parking Brake ............................... Parking Lights . 74
................................. .. Parking Over Things that Burn . 253
. 405
PGM-FI System ............................. .................. Polishing and Waxing . 357
. 330
Pollen Filter ...................................

VI

Pre-Drive Safety Checklist Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts Protecting Adults

. 12
. 19
. 13
Additional Safety Precautions . 20
. 19
Advice for Pregnant Women . 21
. 30
. 38
. 34

............ ......... ............................ ... ..... ........................ ....................... ....... .........

Protecting Children Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Using Child Seats with

Tethers

Using LATCH

..................................... .............................

. 42
. 43

Radiator Overheating Radio/CD Sound

...................

. 376

System

.......................

. 148, 163, 187
Readiness Codes ........................... . 382
.. Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 348
Rear Seat Access ............................ . 98
. 100
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ . 108
Rear View Mirror .......................... Rear Window Defogger ................. . 79
. 94, 97
......... Reclining the Seat Backs

Recommended Shift

Speeds

................................

Reminder Lights Remote Transmitter Replacement Information

............................. .......................

. 244, 246
. 61
. 87

................. .......................... .............. ................ .......................................... ................................

Air Cleaner Element Engine Coolant Dust and Pollen Filter Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Schedule Spark Plugs Tires Wiper Blades

........................................... .............................

. 316
. 301
. 330
. 296
. 386
. 342
. 276, 284
. 318, 321
. 336
. 327

............................ .......................

Replacing Seat Belts After a

Crash

Reserve Tank, Coolant Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Rotation, Tire

............................................ ................. ............................... .................. ................................

. 48
. 230
. 21
. 249
. 336

Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting

.................................. .........

. 8, 46
. 412

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Index

Safety Features

.................................

.....................................

Airbags Door Locks Head Restraints Seat Belts Seats and Seat-Backs

.................................. .......................... ....................................... .................. ............. ...............................

Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Seat Belts

.....................................

. 7
. 9, 49
. 11
. 11
. 8
. 11
. 57
. ii . 8, 46
. 46

Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt

...............

Tensioners

............................... .....................................

Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Light and

................

................................

. 47
. 359
. 16, 46
. 48

Beeper

................................

System Components Use During Pregnancy

................... ............... .................................. ........................ ............................

Seat Heaters Seats, Adjusting the Security System Select/Reset Knob Serial Number Service Intervals Service Manual

＊

...................

...............................

................... ...........................

. 46, 62
. 46
. 19
. 102
. 94
. 213
. 69, 70
. 394
. 276, 284
. 413

.........

..........

Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock Shift Lever Position Indicator Shift Lock Release Side Airbags

. 225
. 153, 171, 193
. 248
. 251
. 51
How Your Side Airbags Work . 51
How the Side Airbag Cutoff

..... ........................ .................................... ...

Indicator Light Works

Side Curtain Airbags

How Your Side Curtain

........... ......................

. 53
. 52

Airbags Work

Signaling Turns 6-speed Manual Transmission

.......................... ............................... .... ................................. ....................................... ....................... ..................................... ...................

. 52
. 77
. 245
. 311
. 245
. 246
. 338
. 356
. 148, 163, 187

................

Fluid Level Shifting Reverse Lockout

Snow Tires Solvent-type Cleaners Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications

......................................

.................... ........ ...........

Spark Plugs, Replacing Specifications Charts Speed Control Speed Limiter

................................ ................

. 364
. 397, 399
. 318, 321
. 396, 398
. 214
. 244, 246, 251

.....

Speedometer SRS, Additional Information

................................... .......... ...

. 68
. 49
Additional Safety Precautions . 55
How Your Airbags Work . 49, 51
How Your SRS Indicator

Works

....................................... SRS Components ........................ SRS Service .................................. SRS Indicator ............................. START (Ignition Key Position) Starting the Engine

. 52
. 49
. 55
. 52, 63
.... . 85
....................... . 241

In Cold Weather at High

Altitude

.................................. ................ ........

. 242
. 373
. 376

With a Dead Battery

Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel

Adjustment Anti-theft Column Lock

.................................. .............

. 80
. 84

Stereo Sound

System

.......................

Storing Your Car Sun Visor Sunglasses Holder

........................... ........................................ ........................

. 148, 163, 187
. 354
. 114
. 116

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Index

Supplemental Restraint System

Servicing SRS Indicator System Components

......................................

.........................

................... ..................................

. 55
. 52, 63
. 49
. 295

Synthetic Oil

. 68
..................................... Tachometer Taillights, Changing Bulbs in ...... . 348
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 363
Technical Descriptions

DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Oxygenated Fuels Three Way Catalytic

...... ..... .....................

. 400
. 404
. 402

Converter

............................... ....................... .............. ..

. 406
. 70
Temperature Gauge Tether Anchorage Points . 42
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 406
. 153, 171, 193
Time, Setting the . 332
Timing Belt . 338
Tire Chains . 365
Tire, How to Change a Flat Tires . 333
. 333

.................................... .................................... ......... ............................................... ..............................

Air Pressure

..........

VIII

......................... .......................... ...... ...................................... .................................. ................................... ...................................... ...........................................

Checking Wear Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Replacing Rotating Snow Specifications

. 335
. 364
. 400
. 333
. 335
. 336
. 336
. 338
. 397, 399
. 365

....................

...................

Tools, Tire Changing Towing

A Trailer Emergency Wrecker

. 263
..................................... ................ . 391
Traction Control System (TCS) . 258
.. . 64, 259
. 64, 258
. 259

TCS Activation Indicator TCS Indicator TCS ON/OFF Switch

... ......................

...............

Transmission

Checking Fluid Level,

Automatic

......................

. 307, 308

Checking Fluid Level,

Manual

...........................

Fluid Selection .......... Identification Number Shifting the Automatic Shifting the Manual

. 310, 311
. 307, 310, 312
. 395
.............. ............. . 248
. 243, 245

..........

Treadwear Trip Meter Trunk

..................................... ....................................... ................................................ .................... ......................................... ................................. ................... ....................................

Emergency Opener Hooks Opening the Open Monitor Light

Turn Signals

. 400
. 70
. 91
. 92
. 236
. 91
. 65
. 77

Underside, Cleaning Unexpected, Taking Care

.....................

. 361

of the

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline Upholstery Cleaning Used Oil, How to Dispose of

.......................................... .... ........................ ..................... .......

. 363
. 400
. 224
. 358
. 298

................................ .................

Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Storage

.... .............................

. 115
. 235
. 396, 398
. 394
. 354

.............

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VIN Vinyl Cleaning Viscosity, Oil

................................................. ............................... ..................................

. 394
. 359
. 295

WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield

............. ......... ..................

. ii . 57
. 411

＊

Checking the Fluid Level Operation

........ ..................................... ......................................... ..................

Washing Waxing and Polishing Wheels

Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Wrench Windows

............... ............ .......................... ......................................

. 306
. 79
. 356
. 357

. 80
. 335
. 364
. 366

Auto Reverse Cleaning Operating the Power Rear, Defogger

............................. ..................................... ................ ...........................

. 104
. 360
. 103
. 79

Windshield Cleaning

.......................................

. 77

Washers

.......................................

. 79

Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing

....................... ..................................... .................................... .....

. 327
. 77
. 335
. 391

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: U.S. only

Index

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Service Information Summary

Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 86 or higher.

Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.09 US gal (64.7 )

Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20
294
detergent oil (see page

).

Oil change capacity (including filter):

4-cylinder models 4.4 US qt (4.2 ) 6-cylinder models 4.5 US qt (4.3 )

Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) preferred, or a DEXRON III ATF as a temporary replacement (see pages

and

307

309

).

5-speed/6-speed Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see 310
pages Capacity:

and

311

).

5-speedmanualtransmission: 2.0 US qt (1.9 ) 6-speedmanualtransmission: 2.3 US qt (2.2 )

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

315

).

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

313

).

Tire Pressure (measured cold): 4-cylinder LX

Front: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) Rear: 29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm )

EX-V6 with M/T

Front: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Rear: 29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm )

All other models

Front: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Rear: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm )

Spare Tire Pressure:

60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

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