1997 honda accord lx owners manual

Always use a premium-grade deter- gent oil. Page CD. A fuel-efficient oil is recommended These additional classifications are for your Honda. Page It only increases the cost mechanic. You may use a 10W oil if 1.

Page A special drain bolt and washer from the wrench available from your bottom of the engine. Drain the oil Honda dealer is required to into an appropriate container. Install a new oil filter according to instructions that come with it. Page Engine Oil 7. Replace the engine oil fill cap. The oil pressure indicator light should go out within Improper disposal of engine oil can be five seconds.

If it does not, turn off harmful to the environment. If you the engine and reinspect your change your own oil, please dispose of work. If it is not available, coolant to bring it up to the MAX line. Page Cooling System Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap. Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the car. Unless you have the tools and knowledge, you should have this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic. Turn the heater temperature 4 cylinder models control dial to maximum heat. Loosen the drain plug on the Open the hood.

Make sure the bottom of the radiator. Remove the reserve tank from its Tightening torque: 6 cylinder models 3. Loosen the drain plug on the holder by pulling it straight up. Mix the recommended antifreeze 7. Pour coolant into the radiator up 8. Loosen the bleeder bolt on top of to the base of the filler neck. Turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator, add coolant if needed.

Install the radiator cap, and tighten it fully. In bad weather, when you use the washers often, check the level every time you stop for fuel. The windshield washer reservoir is located behind the headlight. Have the transmission drained and refilled with Honda ATF as soon as it is convenient. Insert the dipstick all the way back Check the fluid level with the engine 3. Page However, continued use can affect shift quality. However, motor oil does not contain the proper additives and continued use can cause stiffer shifting.

However, Clutch fluid reservoir manual the use of any non-Honda brake fluid transmission only can cause corrosion and decrease ABS reservoir cars with ABS the life of the system. Have the Loosen the four bolts and remove 5. Place the new air cleaner element air cleaner housing on the passenger's the air cleaner housing cover. To replace it: 1.

Loosen the nuts on the battery hold-down bracket and push the bracket away from the air cleaner. Clean up any dirt and oil around 4. Put the new spark plug into the the spark plug caps. Spark Plug Gap: Overtightening can cause damage to 1. You should check the color of the test indicator window, and for corrosion on the terminals. Page Battery The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation. A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to kill or seriously hurt you.

Wear protective clothing and a face shield, or have a skilled 4 cylinder models 6 cylinder models mechanic do the battery Page Battery On the U. Look for signs of cracking in the rubber, or areas that are getting hard. Replace the blades if you find these signs, or they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used. Page Windshield Wipers 5. Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm.

Make sure it locks in place. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield. Any major maintenance, check the system. Recharge the such as recharging, should be done system with Refrigerant HFCa by a qualified technician.

Page Timing Belt, Tires Timing Belt Tires The timing belt and balancer belt To safely operate your car, your tires must be the proper type and size, in Using tires that are excessively should normally be replaced at the good condition with adequate tread, worn or improperly inflated can intervals shown in the maintenance and correctly inflated. Page Tires Inflation Use a gauge to measure the air If you check the pressure when the Keeping the tires properly inflated pressure at least once a month.

Even tires are hot the car has been driven provides the best combination of tires that are in good condition may several miles , you will see readings lose one to two psi per month.

Page Tires Tubeless tires have some ability to Recommended Tire Pressures for self-seal if they are punctured. Normal Driving The following chart shows the However, because leakage is often recommended cold tire pressures for very slow, you should look closely most normal driving conditions and for punctures if a tire starts losing speeds.

If you find a tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer You should look for: check the wheel alignment. Page Use only steering accuracy. Move the balancing. Replacement car can affect handling and U.

Page If you mount snow tires on your devices can also be used. Honda, make sure they are radial tires of the same size and load range 6 cylinder models as the original tires. Page Lights Check the operation of your car's If you find any bulbs are burned out, Replacing a Headlight Bulb exterior lights at least once a month. Your car has two bulbs on each side, A burned out bulb can create an Refer to the chart on page four in total.

Page Lights 3. Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch 4. Insert the new bulb into the hole on the glass can cause the bulb to and turn it one-quarter turn clock- overheat and shatter. Push the bulb holder into the turn Light Bulb signal assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. Put the bulb holder back into its Parking Light Bulbs hole in the lens, and turn it clockwise until it locks. SCREW 6. Turn on the parking lights and check that the new bulb is working.

Page Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs 5. Install the new bulb in the socket. Reinstall the taillight assembly cover. Lid 6. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly. Open the trunk. Remove the socket by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Insert the socket in the assembly. Light Bulb Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Reinstall the side marker assem- bly in the fender. Tighten the mounting screw securely. SCREW 3. Remove the socket from the light 1.

Page Lights Replacing a High-mount Brake 3. Install the new bulb and reinstall Replacing a Rear License Bulb the socket. Make sure the new Light Bulb bulb is working.

BULB 1. Remove the two screws and remove the license light assembly. Page Lights Replacing Bulbs in the Interior 4. They do not all use the 5. Page Lights On U. Remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with a fingernail file or a small flat-tip screwdriver.

Do not pry on the edge of the housing around the lens. Page Storing Your Car If you store your car for 12 months see page Support the front wiper blade or longer, have your Honda dealer arms with a folded towel or rag so perform the inspections called for in Wash and dry the exterior they do not touch the windshield.

This section gives you hints Waxing Page Exterior Care Exterior Care Washing Rinse the car thoroughly with cool When you have washed and rinsed water to remove loose dirt. Dirt and grit can chamois or soft towel. Letting it scratch the paint, while tree sap and Fill a bucket with cool water. Page Exterior Care should use a polish on your Honda if brush or sponge to clean the wheels.

Waxing the finish does not have its original Always wash and dry the whole car shine after using a wax. Paint Touch-up before waxing it. You should wax EX and EX V-6 remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will make material frequently. Wipe the The rear window defogger and insides of the loops with a clean cloth antenna wires are bonded to the inside dampened in mild soap and warm of the glass. Page Corrosion Protection Two factors normally contribute to Many corrosion-preventive measures Use a high-pressure spray to clean causing corrosion in your car: are built into your Honda.

You can the underside of your car. This is help keep your car from corroding especially important in areas that 1. Page Body Repairs If your car insurance company, tell them you needs repairs after a collision, pay want Genuine Honda parts used in close attention to the parts used in the repair.

Although most insurers the repair and the quality of the recognize the quality of original work. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a busy road is dangerous. Page Changing a Flat Tire 6. Remove the cover by turning the handle clockwise, then JACK pulling on the cover. Turn the jack's end bracket 8. Find the jacking point nearest the Use the extension and wheel Remove the wheel nuts and flat wheel you are removing. Place the wrench as shown to raise the car tire. Before mounting the spare tire, Put on the spare tire.

Put the Lower the car to the ground and wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, remove the jack. Tighten the wheel nuts securely in Place the flat tire face down in the Special Edition model the same crisscross pattern.

Have Remove the center cap before spare tire well. Store the wheel, jack and tools securely before driving. Store the wheel cover or center cap in the trunk.

If the headlights do not dim, start falls into two areas, depending When you turn the ignition switch to check the condition of the fuses. Page Check all the fuses 2. Turn off all the electrical acces- see page You cannot start a Honda with an sories: climate control, stereo automatic transmission by pushing system, lights, etc. Page Jump Starting Connect the other the booster battery. Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part of the engine.

Start your car. If the starter motor 7. Once your car is running, discon- still operates slowly, check the nect the negative cable from your jumper cable connections to make car, then from the booster battery.

Safely pull to the side of the road. Page If Your Engine Overheats 4. If the temperature gauge stays at reaches the middle of the tempera- Start the engine and set the the red mark, turn off the engine. If the light does not go out within ten seconds, Running the engine with low oil turn off the engine. There is a pressure can cause serious mechanical mechanical problem that needs to damage almost immediately. Try not drive several miles before the to use other electrically-operated battery is too discharged to keep the controls such as the power windows.

Check the cap tion indicator lamp on, you can damage and tighten it until it clicks. Check the fuse for the moonroof motor see page. If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating. These fuses are located in two or three fuse boxes. KNOB The interior fuse box is underneath The under-hood fuse box is located the dashboard on the driver's side.

Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component. This does not indicate anything wrong.

Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can. Page Emergency Towing If your Honda cannot be transported It is best to tow the car no farther There are three popular methods of by flat-bed, it should be towed with Page Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Specifications Tire Information The expla- Wheel Size Designation It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your car.

The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard. It is on the front. Page Specifications Specifications : 6 cylinder models 1 : 6 cylinder models 2 : 4 cylinder models Air conditioning is optional on U. DX model 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0. Page Specifications 1 : U. Cars Honda strongly recommends that The tires on your car meet all U. All speed limits and conditions allow.

Page Tire Information Warning: The temperature grade for Temperature Traction this tire is established for a tire that The traction grades, from highest to The temperature grades are A the highest , B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over- lowest, are A, B, and C, and they tire's resistance to the generation of loaded.

Page Act. To make sure the emissions the fuel is burned. Using Three Way Catalytic Converter A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. Zone Office Map Canada Zone Office Map Warranty Coverages Reporting Safely Defects U. Authorized Manuals Warranty and Customer Relations Page Customer Relations Information Honda dealership personnel are If you are dissatisfied with the When you call or write, please give trained professionals.

They should decision made by the dealership's us this information: management, contact your Honda be able to answer all your questions. If you cannot reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information. Honda Canada Inc. Page Warranty Coverages Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat Replacement Battery Limited belt that fails to function properly is Warranty — provides prorated Your new Honda is covered by these coverage for a replacement battery covered for the useful life of the car.

You can also obtain Co. Page Authorized Manuals U. Only Authorized Manuals Valid only for sales within the U. Page Authorized Manuals Authorized Manuals 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 understand. Electrical Troubleshooting Manual This manual complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your car.

Page Index Index Seats Shift Lever Positions Steering Wheel Shift Lock Release Accessories Airbag SRS. Cargo, Loading Manual Transmission Fluid.. Cassette Player Power Steering Fluid System Indicator Braking System Break-in, New Car Cigarette Lighter Brightness Control, Instruments Coolant Overheated Engine Emergency Brake Disposal of Used Oil Emergency Flashers Doors Proper Solution Emission Controls Locking and Unlocking Temperature Gauge Engine Corrosion Protection Power Door Locks Page Index Fuel Features, Comfort and Fill Door and Cap Filling the Fuel Tank Halogen Headlight Bulbs Octane Requirement Hazard Warning Flashers Filter Oxygenated Tank, Filling the First Gear, Shifting Daytime Running Lights..

Page Index Ignition Keys Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Timing Control System Owner Maintenance Checks.. Indicator Lights, Instrument Lap Belt Required Indicator Leaking of Exhaust into Car.. Infant Restraint Park Gear Position Reminder Lights Remote Transmitter Numbers, Identification Parking Brake Replacement Information Parking Lights Air Cleaner Element Parking Over Things that Burn Engine Oil and Filter Octane Requirement, Gasoline.. Polishing and Waxing Supplemental Restraint System Replacement in Service Precautions Advice for Pregnant Women.

Child Seat Anchor Plate.. Signaling Turns Page Index Tires Trip Meter Air Pressure Checking Wear Opening the Warning Beepers Compact Spare Open Monitor Light Key in Ignition Turn Signals Seat Belts Warning Labels, Location of..

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