1998 Honda Accord Coupe Owners Manual

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Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 94 Moonroof.......................................... 93 Closing Manually....................... 285 Operation...................................... 93 Operation in Foreign Countries... 304 Outside Mirrors............................... 94 Overheating, Engine..................... 279 Owner Maintenance Checks........ 203 Neutral Gear Position.................... 175 New Vehicle Break-in................... 154 Normal Shift Speeds...................... 171 NOTICE, Explanation of.................... i Numbers, Identification................ 294 Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 154 Odometer.......................................... 54 Odometer, Trip................................ 55 Oil Change, How to ......................... 208 Change, When to....................... 196 Checking Engine....................... 158 Pressure Indicator............... 50, 281 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 207 ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 70 Opening the Hood......................... 156 Paint Touch-up............................... 261 Panel Brightness Control............... 60 Park Gear Position......................... 174 Parking............................................ 178 Parking Brake.................................. 95 Parking Lights.................................. 58 Parking Over Things that Burn... 178 PGM-FI System.............................. 306 Polishing and Waxing................... 261 Power Door Locks................................... 71 Mirrors.......................................... 94 Seats.............................................. 84 Steering.......................................223 Windows....................................... 91 Pre-Drive Safety Checklist............... 9 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 15 Proper Seat Belt Usage................... 13 Main MenustProtecting Adults............................. 10 Additional Safety Precautions.... 16 Advice for Pregnant Women...... 15 Protecting Children......................... 17 Protecting Infants........................ 25 Protecting Larger Children........ 32 Protecting Small Children.......... 29 Using Child Seats with Tethers...................................... 35 Radiator Overheating.................... 279 Radio/Cassette Sound System .... 119 Radio/CD Sound System.............. 131 Rear End Towing........................... 291 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 251 Rear Seat Access............................. 86 Rear Seat, Folding........................... 88 Rear View Mirror............................. 94 Rear Window Defogger.................. 63 Reclining the Seat Backs.......... 82, 85 Recommended Shift Speeds ........ 171 Reminder Lights.............................. 49 Remote Audio Controls................... 67 Remote Transmitter........................ 73 Replacement Information Air Cleaner Element.................. 224 Coolant........................................213 Engine Oil and Filter................. 208 Fuses........................................... 286 Light Bulbs................................. 247 Schedule.............................. 194-200 Spark Plugs........................ 226, 228 Timing Belt................................. 237 Tires........... 241 Wiper Blades............................. 233 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash............................................. 39 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant.... 160 Restraint, Child................................ 17 Reverse Gear Position................... 174 Rotation, Tire................................. 241 Safety Belts................................... 6, 38 Safety Defects, Reporting* .......... 314 Safety Features.................................. 5 Airbags............................................ 7 Door Locks..................................... 8 Head Restraints............................. 8 Index Seat Belts........................................ 6 Seats & Seat-Backs........................ 8 Safety Labels, Location of.............. 45 Safety Messages................................ ii Seat Belt, Additional Information.. 38 Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 38 Seat Belt Maintenance................ 39 Seat Belt System Components... 38 Seat Belts...................................... 6, 38 Cleaning...................................... 263 Maintenance................................. 39 Reminder Light and Beeper................................. 38, 50 System Components.................... 38 Tether Attachment Points.......... 35 Use During Pregnancy................ 15 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt.... 13 Seats, Adjusting the......................... 82 Seat Heaters..................................... 90 Security System............................. 151 Serial Number................................ 294 Service Intervals............................ 196 Service Manual*............................ 315 Service Station Procedures .......... 155 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Setting the Clock............................. 96 Shifting The Automatic Transmission.......................... 172 The 5-speed Manual Transmission.......................... 170 Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 173 Shift Lock Release......................... 177 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in.......................... 253 Signaling Turns................................ 60 Snow Tires...................................... 243 Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 260 Sound System........................ 119, 131 Spare Tire Inflating....................................... 268 Specifications..................... 297, 299 Spark Plugs, Replacing......... 226, 228 Specifications Charts ............ 296, 298 Speed Control................................... 65 Speedometer.................................... 54 Spotlights........................................ 101 SRS, Additional Information........... 40 Additional Safety Precautions.... 43 How Your Airbags Work............ 40 How Your SRS Indicator Works........................................42 SRS Components......................... 40 SRS Service................................... 42 SRS Indicator.............................. 42, 51 START (Ignition Key Position) ..... 71 Starting the Engine........................ 169 In Cold Weather at High Altitude................................... 170 With a Dead Battery................. 276 Steam Coming from Engine......... 279 Steering Wheel Adjustment................................... 63 Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 70 Stereo Sound System........... 119, 131 Storing Your Vehicle..................... 258 Sunglasses Holder........................... 96 Sun Visor........................................... 99 Supplemental Restraint System................................... 7, 40 Servicing....................................... 42 SRS Indicator.......................... 42, 51 System Components.................... 38 Synthetic Oil................................... 208 Tachometer...................................... 54 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 251 Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 267 Tape Player ........................... 124, 145 Technical Descriptions Driving in Foreign Countries... 304 Emissions Control Systems...... 305 Oxygenated Fuels...................... 303 Three Way Catalytic Converter................................ 307 Tire Information........................ 300 Temperature Gauge........................ 55 Tether Attachment Points.............. 35 Theft Protection............................. 150 Three Way Catalytic Converter... 307 Time, Setting the............................. 96 Timing Belt..................................... 237 Tire Chains..................................... 243 Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 269 Tires................................................ 238 Air Pressure............................... 238 Checking Wear.......................... 239 Compact Spare........................... 268 DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 301 Main MenustIndex Inflation....................................... 238 Inspection................................... 239 Maintenance............................... 240 Replacing.................................... 241 Rotating....................................... 241 Snow............................................ 243 Specifications..................... 297, 299 Tire Chains................................. 243 Technical Information.............. 300 Winter Driving........................... 242 Tools, Tire Changing.................... 269 Towing A Trailer...................................... 184 Emergency Wrecker................. 291 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic............................... 219 Checking Fluid Level, Manual.................................... 220 Fluid Selection............................ 220 Identification Number............... 294 Shifting the Automatic.............. 173 Shifting the Manual................... 170 Treadwear...................................... 301 Trip Meter........................................ 55 Trunk................................................. 76 Opening the.................................. 76 Open Monitor Light.................... 52 Turn Signals..................................... 60 Underside, Cleaning...................... 264 Unexpected, Taking Care of the........................................... 267 Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 301 Unleaded Gasoline......................... 154 Upholstery Cleaning...................... 262 Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 210 Vanity Mirror................................... 99 Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 165 Vehicle Dimensions .............. 296, 298 Vehicle Identification Number..... 294 Vehicle Storage.............................. 258 Ventilation.............................. 107, 111 VIN.................................................. 294 Vinyl Cleaning................................ 262 Viscosity, Oil................................... 207 Warning Beepers Headlights on............................... 58 Key in Ignition.............................. 71 Seat Belts................................ 38, 50 WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii Warning Labels, Location of.......... 45 Warranty Coverages*................... 313 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 218 Operation...................................... 62 Washing.......................................... 260 Waxing and Polishing................... 261 Wheels Adjusting the Steering................ 63 Alignment and Balance............. 240 Compact Spare........................... 268 Wrench....................................... 270 Windows Cleaning...................................... 263 Operating the Power................... 91 Rear, Defogger............................ 63 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Windshield Cleaning........................................ 61 Defroster............................. 109, 117 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades........................ 233 Operation...................................... 61 Worn Tires..................................... 239 Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 291 *: U.S. and Canada only 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 Service SJ "Energy Conserving" oil, SAE 5W-30 viscosity (see page 207 ). 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 Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid preferred, or a DEXRON® III ATF as a temporary replacement (see page 220). 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 220). Capacity: 2.0 US qt (1.9 l ,1.7 Imp qt) Power Steering Fluid: Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page 223). Brake Fluid: Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 221 ). COVER MADE FROM 50% RECYCLED PAPER MINIMUM 10% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT Main Menust

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1998 Honda Accord Coupe Owners Manual