1999 Honda Accord Coupe Owners Manual

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Operation.................................... 182 System Indicator.................. 53, 183 Braking System.............................. 181 Break-in, New Vehicle.................. 156 Brightness Control, Instruments... 62 Brights, Headlights......................... 60 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights........................... 254 Brake Lights...................... 253, 254 Ceiling Light............................... 258 Courtesy Light........................... 258 Front Parking Lights................. 252 Front Side Marker Lights......... 251 Headlights.................................. 249 High-mount Brake Light.......... 256 License Plate Lights.................. 257 Rear Side Marker Lights.......... 255 Specifications..................... 299, 301 Spotlight...................................... 258 Trunk Light................................ 259 Turn Signal Lights..................... 251 Bulbs, Halogen............................... 249 Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 278 Capacities Chart.................... 298, 300 Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 46 Carrying Cargo.............................. 166 Cassette Player Care............................................. 150 Operation............................ 126, 147 CAUTION, Explanation of............... ii CD Changer........................... 129, 143 CD Player............................... 129, 141 Ceiling Light................................... 103 Center Pocket................................ 102 Certification Label......................... 296 Chains............................................. 245 Change Oil How to......................................... 210 When to....................................... 198 Changing a Flat Tire..................... 271 Changing Engine Coolant............. 215 Charging System Indicator.... 52, 284 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 221 Battery Condition...................... 232 Brake Fluid................................. 224 Clutch Fluid................................ 224 Drive Belts.................................. 238 Engine Coolant........................... 162 Engine Oil................................... 160 Fuses........................................... 289 Manual Transmission Fluid..... 222 Power Steering Fluid................. 225 Checklist, Before Driving............. 170 Child Safety...................................... 19 Cleaner Element, Air..................... 226 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..................... 263 Carpeting.................................... 264 Exterior....................................... 262 Fabric.......................................... 264 Interior........................................ 264 Leather........................................ 264 Main MenustSeat Belts.................................... 265 Vinyl............................................ 264 Windows..................................... 265 Climate Control System................ 113 Clock, Setting the............................ 98 Clutch Fluid.................................... 224 Coin Box......................................... 102 CO in the Exhaust......................... 307 Cold Weather, Starting in............. 172 Compact Spare............................... 270 Console Compartment.................. 100 Consumer Information*................ 312 Controls, Instruments and.............. 49 Coolant Adding......................................... 213 Checking..................................... 162 Proper Solution.......................... 213 Replacing.................................... 215 Temperature Gauge.................... 57 Corrosion Protection..................... 266 Courtesy Lights............................. 104 Crankcase Emissions Control System......................................... 307 Cruise Control Operation............... 67 Customer Relations Office........... 313 DANGER, Explanation of................. ii Dashboard.................................... 2, 50 Daytime Running Lights................. 61 Dead Battery, What to Do............ 278 Defects, Reporting Safety............. 316 Defogger, Rear Window................. 65 Defrosting the Windows....... 111, 119 DEXRON® III Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 222 Dimensions............................. 298, 300 Dimming the Headlights................ 60 Dipstick Automatic Transmission........... 221 Engine Oil................................... 160 Directional Signals........................... 62 Disabled, Towing Your Car If........................................... 293 Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 181 Disposal of Used Oil...................... 212 Doors Locking and Unlocking............... 73 Monitor Light............................... 54 Power Door Locks....................... 73 DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 303 Index Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission.............................. 172 Drive Belts...................................... 238 Driver and Passenger Safety............ 5 Driving............................................ 169 Economy..................................... 163 In Bad Weather.......................... 184 In Foreign Countries................. 306 Economy, Fuel............................... 163 Emergencies on the Road............. 269 Battery, Jump Starting.............. 278 Brake System Indicator............ 286 Changing a Flat Tire................. 271 Charging System Indicator...... 284 Checking the Fuses................... 288 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 283 Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 285 Manually Closing Moonroof.... 287 Overheated Engine................... 281 Emergency Brake............................ 97 Emergency Flashers....................... 64 Emergency Towing...................... 293 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Emissions Controls........................ 307 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 57 Drive Belts.................................. 238 Malfunction Indicator Lamp................................. 53, 285 Oil Pressure Indicator........ 52, 283 Oil, What Kind to Use............... 208 Overheating................................ 281 Specifications..................... 299, 301 Engine Speed Limiter....... 174, 178 Ethanol in Gasoline....................... 305 Evaporative Emissions Controls.. 307 Exhaust Fumes................................ 46 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by......................................... 17 Exterior, Cleaning the................... 262 Fabric, Cleaning............................. 264 Fan, Interior.......................... 106, 117 Features, Comfort and Convenience............................... 105 Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 157 Filters Air Cleaner................................. 226 Air Conditioning........................ 238 Oil................................................ 210 First Gear, Shifting........................ 178 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level................ 222 5-speed Manual Transmission Shifting the................................. 172 Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 64 Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 271 Fluids Automatic Transmission........... 221 Brake........................................... 223 Clutch.......................................... 224 Manual Transmission............... 222 Power Steering........................... 225 Windshield Washer................... 220 FM Stereo Radio Reception........................... 122, 134 Folding Rear Seat............................ 90 Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 306 Four-way Flashers........................... 64 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker................. 293 Fuel.................................................. 156 Fill Door and Cap....................... 157 Gauge............................................ 57 Octane Requirement................. 156 Oxygenated................................ 305 Reserve Indicator......................... 55 Tank, Filling the......................... 157 Fuses, Checking the...................... 288 Gas Mileage, Improving................ 163 Gasohol........................................... 305 Gasoline.......................................... 156 Fuel Reserve Indicator................ 55 Gauge............................................ 57 Octane Requirement................. 156 Tank, Filling the......................... 157 Gas Station Procedures................. 157 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature .... 57 Fuel................................................ 57 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission........... 175 5-speed Manual Transmission.......................... 172 Glass Cleaning............................... 265 Glove Box......................................... 79 Main MenustHalogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 249 Hazard Warning Flashers............... 64 Headlights......................................... 60 Aiming......................................... 248 Automatic Lighting Off............... 61 Daytime Running Lights............. 61 High Beam Indicator................... 55 High Beams, Turning on............ 60 Low Beams, Turning on............. 60 Reminder Chime.......................... 60 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 249 Turning on.................................... 60 Head Restraints............................... 89 Heating and Cooling...................... 106 High Altitude, Starting at.............. 172 High-Low Beam Switch .................. 60 HomeLink Universal Transmitter.................................. 80 Hood Latch..................................... 228 Hood, Opening the ........................ 158 Horn................................................... 59 Hot Coolant, Warning about........ 213 Hydraulic Clutch............................ 224 Hydroplaning.................................. 185 Identification Number, Vehicle.... 296 If Your Car Has to be Towed....... 293 Ignition Keys............................................... 70 Switch............................................ 72 Timing Control System............. 308 Immobilizer System......................... 71 Important Safety Precautions .......... 6 Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel..............................................51 Infant Restraint................................ 19 Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 240 Inside Mirror.................................... 96 Inspection, Tire.............................. 241 Instrument Panel......................... 2, 50 Instrument Panel Brightness......... 62 Interior Cleaning............................ 264 Interior Lights................................ 103 Introduction......................................... i Jacking up the Car......................... 272 Jack, Tire........................................ 271 Index Jump Starting................................. 278 Keys................................................... 70 Label, Certification........................ 296 Lane Change, Signaling.................. 62 Lap/Shoulder Belts................... 15, 40 Leaking of Exhaust into Vehicle ... 46 Lights Bulb Replacement..................... 249 Indicator........................................ 51 Parking.......................................... 60 Turn Signal................................... 62 Load Limit...................................... 167 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 72 Lockout Prevention......................... 74 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column........ 72 Fuel Fill Door............................. 157 Glove Box..................................... 79 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Locks Power Door.................................. 73 Trunk............................................ 78 Low Coolant Level......................... 162 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 172 Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 52, 283 Lubricant Specifications Chart................................... 298, 300 Luggage.......................................... 166 Moonroof.......................................... 95 Closing Manually....................... 287 Operation...................................... 95 Neutral Gear Position.................... 177 New Vehicle Break-in ................... 156 Normal Shift Speeds...................... 173 NOTICE, Explanation of.................... i Numbers, Identification................ 296 Maintenance................................... 193 Owner Maintenance Checks.... 205 Record.................................. 203-204 Required Indicator....................... 58 Safety........................................... 193 Schedule.............................. 198-202 Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 53, 285 Manual Transmission.................... 172 Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 222 Meters, Gauges................................ 56 Methanol in Gasoline.................... 305 Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 96 Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 156 Odometer.......................................... 56 Odometer, Trip................................ 57 Oil Change, How to......................... 210 Change, When to....................... 198 Checking Engine....................... 160 Pressure Indicator............... 52, 283 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 209 Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery..................................... 307 ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 73 Opening the Hood......................... 158 Operation in Foreign Countries... 306 Outside Mirrors............................... 96 Overheating, Engine..................... 281 Owner Maintenance Checks........ 205 Paint Touch-up............................... 263 Panel Brightness Control............... 62 Park Gear Position......................... 176 Parking............................................ 180 Parking Brake.................................. 97 Parking Lights.................................. 60 Parking Over Things that Burn... 180 PGM-FI System.............................. 308 Polishing and Waxing................... 263 Power Door Locks................................... 73 Mirrors.......................................... 96 Seats.............................................. 86 Steering....................................... 225 Windows....................................... 93 Pre-Drive Safety Checklist............. 11 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 17 Main MenustProper Seat Belt Usage................... 15 Protecting Adults............................. 12 Additional Safety Precautions.... 18 Advice for Pregnant Women...... 17 Protecting Children......................... 19 Protecting Infants........................ 27 Protecting Larger Children........ 34 Protecting Small Children.......... 31 Using Child Seats with Tethers...................................... 37 Radiator Overheating.................... 281 Radio/Cassette Sound System.... 121 Radio/CD Sound System.............. 133 Rear End Towing........................... 293 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 253 Rear Seat Access............................. 88 Rear Seat, Folding........................... 90 Rear View Mirror............................. 96 Rear Window Defogger.................. 65 Reclining the Seat Backs.......... 84, 87 Recommended Shift Speeds ........ 173 Reminder Lights.............................. 51 Remote Audio Controls................. 151 Remote Transmitter........................ 75 Replacement Information Air Cleaner Element.................. 226 Coolant........................................ 215 Engine Oil and Filter................. 210 Fuses........................................... 288 Light Bulbs................................. 249 Schedule..............................196 - 202 Spark Plugs ........................ 228, 230 Timing Belt................................. 239 Tires............................................ 243 Wiper Blades.............................. 235 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash............................................. 41 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant.... 162 Restraint, Child................................ 19 Reverse Gear Position................... 176 Rotation, Tire................................. 243 Safety Belts................................... 8, 40 Safety Defects, Reporting* .......... 316 Safety Features.................................. 7 Airbags............................................ 9 Door Locks................................... 10 Index Head Restraints........................... 10 Seat Belts........................................ 8 Seats & Seat-Backs...................... 10 Safety Labels, Location of.............. 47 Safety Messages................................ ii Seat Belt, Additional Information.. 40 Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 40 Seat Belt Maintenance................ 41 Seat Belt System Components... 40 Seat Belts...................................... 8, 40 Cleaning...................................... 265 Maintenance................................. 41 Reminder Light and Beeper.................................40, 52 System Components.................... 40 Tether Attachment Points.......... 37 Use During Pregnancy................ 17 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt.... 15 Seats, Adjusting the......................... 84 Seat Heaters..................................... 92 Security System............................. 153 Serial Number................................ 296 Service Intervals............................ 198 Service Manual*............................ 317 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Service Station Procedures.......... 157 Setting the Clock............................. 98 Shifting The Automatic Transmission.......................... 175 The 5-speed Manual Transmission.......................... 172 Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 175 Shift Lock Release......................... 179 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in.......................... 255 Signaling Turns................................ 62 Snow Tires...................................... 245 Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 262 Sound System........................ 121, 133 Spare Tire Inflating....................................... 270 Specifications..................... 299, 301 Spark Plugs, Replacing......... 228, 230 Specifications Charts ............ 298, 300 Speed Control................................... 67 Speedometer.................................... 56 Spotlights........................................ 103 SRS, Additional Information........... 42 Additional Safety Precautions.... 45 How the SRS Indicator Works........................................ 44 How Your Airbags Work............ 42 SRS Components......................... 42 SRS Service................................... 44 SRS Indicator.............................. 44, 53 START (Ignition Key Position) ..... 73 Starting the Engine........................ 171 In Cold Weather at High Altitude................................... 172 With a Dead Battery................. 278 Steam Coming from Engine......... 281 Steering Wheel Adjustment................................... 65 Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 72 Stereo Sound System........... 121, 133 Storing Your Car............................ 260 Sunglasses Holder........................... 98 Sun Visor......................................... 101 Supplemental Restraint System................................... 9, 42 Servicing....................................... 44 SRS Indicator.......................... 44, 53 System Components.................... 42 Synthetic Oil................................... 210 Tachometer...................................... 56 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 253 Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 269 Tape Player ........................... 126, 147 Technical Descriptions Driving in Foreign Countries... 306 Emissions Control Systems...... 307 Oxygenated Fuels...................... 305 Three Way Catalytic Converter................................ 309 Tire Information........................ 302 Temperature Gauge........................ 57 Tether Attachment Points.............. 37 Theft Protection............................. 152 Three Way Catalytic Converter... 309 Time, Setting the............................. 98 Timing Belt..................................... 239 Tire Chains..................................... 245 Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 271 Tires................................................ 240 Air Pressure............................... 240 Checking Wear.......................... 241 Compact Spare........................... 270 DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 303 Main MenustIndex Inflation....................................... 240 Inspection................................... 241 Maintenance............................... 242 Replacing.................................... 243 Rotating....................................... 243 Snow............................................ 245 Specifications..................... 299, 301 Tire Chains................................. 245 Technical Information.............. 302 Winter Driving........................... 244 Tools,Tire Changing.................... 271 Towing A Trailer...................................... 186 Emergency Wrecker................. 293 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic............................... 221 Checking Fluid Level, Manual.................................... 222 Fluid Selection............................ 222 Identification Number............... 297 Shifting the Automatic.............. 175 Shifting the Manual................... 172 Treadwear...................................... 303 Trip Meter........................................ 57 Trunk................................................. 78 Opening the.................................. 78 Open Monitor Light.................... 54 Turn Signals..................................... 62 Underside, Cleaning...................... 266 Unexpected, Taking Care of the........................................... 269 Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 303 Unleaded Gasoline......................... 156 Upholstery Cleaning...................... 264 Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 212 Vanity Mirror................................. 101 Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 167 Vehicle Dimensions .............. 298, 300 Vehicle Identification Number..... 296 Vehicle Storage.............................. 260 Ventilation.............................. 109, 113 VIN.................................................. 296 Vinyl Cleaning................................ 264 Viscosity, Oil................................... 209 Warning Beepers Headlights on............................... 60 Key in Ignition.............................. 73 Seat Belts................................ 40, 52 WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii Warning Labels, Location of.......... 47 Warranty Coverages*................... 315 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 220 Indicator........................................ 55 Operation...................................... 64 Washing.......................................... 262 Waxing and Polishing................... 263 Wheels Adjusting the Steering................ 65 Alignment and Balance............. 242 Compact Spare........................... 270 Wrench....................................... 272 Windows Cleaning...................................... 265 Operating the Power................... 93 Rear, Defogger............................ 65 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Windshield Cleaning........................................ 63 Defroster............................ 111, 119 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades........................ 235 Operation...................................... 63 Worn Tires..................................... 241 Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 293 *: 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 209 ). 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 222 ). 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 222). Capacity: 2.0 US qt (1.9 ,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 225). Brake Fluid: Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 223 ). Main Menust

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1999 Honda Accord Coupe Owners Manual