2000 Honda Accord Coupe Owners Manual

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Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance Warranty — these two warranties cover your vehicle's emis- sions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional Please read the warranty manual for exact information. Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty — this warranty gives up to 100 percent credit toward a replacement battery. Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered for the useful life of the vehicle. Replacement Battery Limited Warranty — provides prorated coverage for a replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer. Rust Perforation Limited Warranty — all exterior body panels are covered for rust-through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit. Accessory Limited Warranty — Genuine Honda Accessories are covered under this warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors. Please read your warranty manual for details. Replacement Parts Limited Warranty — covers all Genuine Honda replacement parts against defects in materials and workman- ship. Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty — provides coverage for as long as the pur- chaser of the muffler owns the car. Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 2000 Honda Warranty Information booklet that came with your car for precise information on warranty coverages. Your Honda's original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty infor- mation is in a separate booklet. Canadian Owners Please refer to the 2000 Warranty Manual that came with your car. Warranty and Customer Relations Table of ContentsstMain MenuReporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc. If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. Warranty and Customer Relations Table of ContentsstMain MenuAccessories and Modifications.... 168 Accessories................................. 168 Additional Safety Precaution.... 169 Modifications............................. 169 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)....................................... 76 Accessory Power Socket.............. 105 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 225 Brake Fluid................................. 228 Clutch Fluid................................ 229 Engine Coolant........................... 217 Engine Oil................................... 212 Manual Transmission Fluid ..... 227 Power Steering Fluid................. 230 Windshield Washer Fluid......... 224 Additional Information About Your Airbags............................ 48 Additional Safety Precautions.... 48 Airbag Service.............................. 48 Additional Information About Your Front Airbags................. 43 How Your Front Airbags Work......................................... 43 How Your SRS Indicator Light Works........................................ 45 SRS Components......................... 43 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts........................ 40 Lap/Shoulder Belts..................... 40 Seat Belt Maintenance................ 42 Seat Belt System Components... 40 Additional Information About Your Side Airbags.................... 46 How the Side Airbag Indicator Light Works............................. 47 How Your Side Airbags Work.... 46 Additives, Engine Oil..................... 214 Adjustments Headlights.................................. 254 Head Restraints........................... 92 Mirrors.......................................... 99 Seats.............................................. 87 Steering Wheel............................ 68 Airbag (SRS)............................... 9, 43 Air Cleaner Element...................... 231 Index Air Conditioning Filter.................. 244 Air Conditioning System.......110, 117 Maintenance............................... 243 Usage................................. 113, 119 Air Outlets (Vents)............... 112, 117 Air Pressure, Tires........................ 246 Alcohol in Gasoline........................ 312 Antifreeze...................................... 217 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator Light.................... 55, 187 Operation.................................... 186 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock .. 75 Appearance Care........................... 267 Audio System........................ 125, 137 Automatic Lighting Off Feature.... 63 Automatic Speed Control................ 69 Automatic Transmission............... 178 Capacity, Fluid.................. 306, 308 Checking Fluid Level................ 225 Shifting........................................ 179 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 179 Shift Lever Positions................. 179 Shift Lock Release..................... 182 CONTINUED stMain MenuIndex Battery Charging System Indicator............................ 54, 292 Jump Starting............................. 285 Maintenance............................... 238 Specifications..................... 307, 309 Before Driving............................... 159 Belts, Seat..................................... 8, 40 Beverage Holder............................ 102 Body Repair.................................... 273 Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 186 Break-in, New Linings .............. 160 Fluid........................................... 228 Light, Burned-out.............. 259, 260 Parking........................................ 100 System Indicator.................. 54, 294 Wear Indicators......................... 185 Brakes, ABS Operation.................................... 186 System Indicator.................. 55, 187 Braking System.............................. 185 Break-in, New Vehicle .................. 160 Brightness Control, Instruments... 64 Brights, Headlights......................... 62 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights........................... 260 Brake Lights ...................... 259, 260 Ceiling Light............................... 264 Courtesy Light........................... 264 Front Parking Lights................. 258 Front Side Marker Lights......... 257 Headlights.................................. 255 High-mount Brake Light.......... 262 License Plate Lights.................. 263 Rear Side Marker Lights.......... 261 Specifications..................... 307, 309 Spotlight...................................... 264 Trunk Light................................ 265 Turn Signal Lights..................... 257 Bulbs, Halogen............................... 255 Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 285 Capacities Chart.................... 306, 308 Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 49 Carrying Cargo.............................. 170 Cassette Player Care............................................. 154 Operation............................130, 151 CAUTION, Explanation of.............. ii CD Changer.......................... 133, 147 CD Player...............................133, 145 Ceiling Light................................... 106 Center Pocket................................ 105 Certification Label........................ 304 Chains............................................. 251 Change Oil How to........................................ 214 When to....................................... 202 Changing a Flat Tire..................... 277 Changing Engine Coolant............. 219 Charging System Indicator.... 54, 292 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid....................................... 225 Battery Condition...................... 238 Brake Fluid................................. 228 Clutch Fluid................................ 229 Drive Belts.................................. 244 Engine Coolant........................... 166 Engine Oil................................... 164 Fuses........................................... 297 Manual Transmission Fluid ..... 227 Power Steering Fluid................. 230 stMain MenuChecklist, Before Driving............. 174 Child Safety...................................... 20 Cleaner Element, Air..................... 231 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..................... 269 Carpeting.................................... 270 Exterior....................................... 262 Fabric.......................................... 270 Interior........................................ 270 Leather........................................ 270 Seat Belts.................................... 271 Vinyl........................................... 270 Windows..................................... 271 Climate Control System................ 117 Clock, Setting the.......................... 101 Clutch Fluid.................................... 229 Coin Box......................................... 105 CO in the Exhaust......................... 314 Cold Weather, Starting in............. 176 Compact Spare............................... 276 Console Compartment................. 103 Consumer Information*......... 318 Controls, Instruments a n d . . . . . . . . 51 Coolant Adding......................... Checking........................ 217 166 Proper Solution.......................... 217 Replacing.................................... 219 Temperature Gauge.............. 59 Corrosion Protection.................... 272 Courtesy Lights............................. 107 Crankcase Emissions Control System..................... 314 Cruise Control Operation............... 69 Customer Relations Office...... 319 DANGER, Explanation of................. ii Dashboard................................... 2, 52 Daytime Running Lights............. 63 Dead Battery, What to Do............ 285 Defects, Reporting Safety....... 322 Defogger, Rear Window........... 67 Defrosting the Windows....115, 123 DEXRON® III Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 226 Dimensions.............. 306, 308 Dimming the Headlights................ 62 Dipstick Automatic Transmission......... 225 Engine Oil................................... 164 Index Signals............. 64 Directional Disabled, Towing Your Car If........................................... 301 Disc Brake Wear Indicators.... 185 Disposal of Used Oil...................... 216 Doors Locking and Unlocking.......... 76 Monitor Light..................... 56 Power Door Locks....................... 76 DOT Tire Quality Grading........ 310 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission................. 176 Drive Belts..................................... 244 Driver and Passenger S a f e t y . . . .5 Driving............................................ 173 167 Economy................... In Bad Weather.............. 188 In Foreign Countries......... 313 Economy, 167 Emergencies on the Road......... 275 Battery, Jump S t a r t i n g . . . . . .. 285 Fuel................ CONTINUED stMain MenuIndex Emergencies on the Road Brake System Indicator............ 294 Changing a Flat Tire................. 277 Charging System Indicator...... 292 Checking the Fuses................... 296 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 291 Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 293 Manually Closing Moonroof.... 295 Overheated Engine................... 288 Emergency Brake.......................... 100 Emergency Flashers....................... 66 Emissions Controls........................ 314 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 59 Drive Belts.................................. 244 Malfunction Indicator Lamp................................. 55, 293 Oil Pressure Indicator......... 54, 291 Oil, What Kind to Use............... 212 Overheating................................ 288 Specifications..................... 307, 309 Ethanol in Gasoline....................... 312 Evaporative Emissions Controls.. 314 Exhaust Fumes................................ 49 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by......................................... 18 Exterior, Cleaning the................... 268 Fabric, Cleaning............................. 270 Fan, Interior...........................110, 121 Features, Comfort and Convenience............................... 109 Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 161 Filters Air Cleaner................................. 231 Air Conditioning........................ 244 Oil................................................ 214 First Gear, Shifting........................ 182 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level................ 227 5-speed Manual Transmission Shifting the................................. 177 Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 66 Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 277 Fluids Automatic Transmission........... 225 Brake........................................... 228 Clutch.......................................... 229 Manual Transmission............... 227 Power Steering........................... 230 Windshield Washer................... 224 FM Stereo Radio Reception............................126, 138 Folding Rear Seat............................ 93 Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 313 Four-way Flashers........................... 66 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker................. 301 Fuel.................................................. 160 Fill Door and Cap....................... 161 Gauge............................................ 59 Octane Requirement................. 160 Oxygenated................................ 312 Reserve Indicator......................... 57 Tank, Filling the......................... 161 Fuses, Checking the...................... 296 Gas Mileage, Improving................ 167 Gasohol........................................... 312 Gasoline.......................................... 160 Fuel Reserve Indicator................ 57 Gauge............................................ 59 Octane Requirement................. 160 Tank, Filling the......................... 161 stMain MenuGas Station Procedures................. 161 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature .... 59 Fuel............................................... 59 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission........... 179 5-speed Manual Transmission.......................... 177 Glass Cleaning............................... 271 Glove Box......................................... 82 Heating and Cooling...................... 110 High Altitude, Starting at.............. 176 High-Low Beam Switch .................. 62 HomeLink Universal Transmitter.................................. 83 Hood Latch..................................... 233 Hood, Opening the........................ 162 Horn................................................... 61 Hot Coolant, Warning About........ 217 Hydraulic Clutch............................ 229 Hydroplaning.................................. 189 Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 255 Hazard Warning Flashers............... 66 Headlights......................................... 62 Aiming......................................... 254 Automatic Lighting Off............... 63 Daytime Running Lights............. 63 High Beam Indicator................... 57 High Beams, Turning on............ 62 Low Beams, Turning on............. 62 Reminder Chime.......................... 62 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 255 Turning on.................................... 62 Head Restraints............................... 92 Identification Number, Vehicle.... 304 If Your Car Has to be Towed....... 301 Ignition Keys............................................... 72 Switch............................................ 75 Timing Control System............. 315 Immobilizer System......................... 73 Important Safety Precautions .......... 6 Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel.............................................. 53 Infant Restraint................................ 20 Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 246 Index Inside Mirror.................................... 99 Inspection,Tire.............................. 247 Instrument Panel.........................3, 52 Instrument Panel Brightness......... 64 Interior Cleaning............................ 270 Interior Lights................................ 106 Introduction......................................... i Jacking up the Car......................... 278 Jack, Tire........................................ 277 Jump Starting................................. 285 Keys................................................... 72 Label, Certification........................ 304 Lane Change, Signaling.................. 64 Lap/Shoulder Belts................... 15, 40 Leaking of Exhaust into Vehicle ... 49 CONTINUED stMain MenuIndex Lights Bulb Replacement..................... 255 Indicator........................................ 53 Parking.......................................... 62 Turn Signal................................... 64 Load Limit...................................... 171 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 75 Lockout Prevention......................... 77 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column........ 75 Fuel Fill Door............................. 161 Glove Box..................................... 82 Power Door.................................. 76 Trunk............................................ 81 Low Coolant Level......................... 166 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 177 Low Oil Pressure Indicator... 54, 291 Lubricant Specifications Chart................................... 306, 308 Luggage.......................................... 170 Required Indicator....................... 60 Safety........................................... 198 Schedule.............................. 202-206 Malfunction Indicator Lamp. 55, 293 Manual Transmission.................... 177 Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 227 Meters, Gauges................................ 58 Methanol in Gasoline.................... 312 Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 99 Moonroof.......................................... 98 Closing Manually....................... 295 Operation...................................... 98 Neutral Gear Position.................... 181 New Vehicle Break-in ................... 160 Normal Shift Speeds...................... 178 NOTICE, Explanation of............... i Numbers, Identification................ 304 Maintenance................................... 197 Owner Maintenance Checks.... 209 Record.................................. 207-208 Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 160 Odometer.......................................... 58 Odometer, Trip................................ 59 Oil Change, How to ......................... 214 Change, When to....................... 202 Checking Engine....................... 164 Pressure Indicator............... 54, 291 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 213 Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery..................................... 314 ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 76 Opening the Hood......................... 162 Operation in Foreign Countries... 313 Outside Mirrors............................... 99 Overheating, Engine..................... 288 Owner Maintenance Checks........ 209 Paint Touch-up............................... 269 Panel Brightness Control............... 64 Park Gear Position......................... 180 Parking............................................ 184 Parking Brake................................ 100 Parking Lights.................................. 62 Parking Over Things that Burn... 184 PGM-FI System.............................. 315 stMain MenuPolishing and Waxing................... 269 Power Door Locks................................... 76 Mirrors.......................................... 99 Seats.............................................. 89 Steering....................................... 230 Windows....................................... 96 Pre-Drive Safety Checklist............. 11 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 18 Proper Seat Belt Usage................... 15 Protecting Adults............................. 12 Additional Safety Precautions.... 18 Advice for Pregnant Women...... 18 Protecting Children......................... 20 Protecting Infants........................ 28 Protecting Larger Children........ 35 Protecting Small Children.......... 32 Using Child Seats with Tethers...................................... 39 Radiator Overheating.................... 288 Radio/Cassette Sound System.... 125 Radio/CD Sound System.............. 137 Rear End Towing........................... 301 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 259 Rear Seat Access ............................. 91 Rear Seat, Folding........................... 93 Rear View Mirror............................. 99 Rear Window Defogger.................. 67 Reclining the Seat Backs.......... 87, 90 Recommended Shift Speeds ........ 178 Reminder Lights.............................. 53 Remote Audio Controls................. 155 Remote Transmitter........................ 78 Replacement Information Air Cleaner Element.................. 231 Coolant........................................ 219 Engine Oil and Filter................. 214 Fuses........................................... 296 Light Bulbs................................. 255 Schedule.............................. 200-206 Spark Plugs ....................... 233, 235 Timing Belt................................. 245 Tires............................................ 249 Wiper Blades.............................. 241 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash............................................. 42 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant.... 166 Restraint, Child................................ 20 Reverse Gear Position................... 180 Index Rotation, Tire................................. 249 Safety Belts.................................. 8, 40 Safety Defects, Reporting* .......... 322 Safety Features.................................. 7 Airbags............................................ 9 Door Locks................................... 10 Head Restraints........................... 10 Seat Belts........................................ 8 Seats & Seat-Backs...................... 10 Safety Labels, Location of.............. 50 Safety Messages................................ ii Seat Belt, Additional Information.. 40 Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 40 Seat Belt Maintenance................ 42 Seat Belt System Components... 40 Seat Belts..................................... 8, 40 Cleaning...................................... 271 Maintenance................................. 42 Reminder Light and Beeper................................. 40, 54 System Components.................... 40 CONTINUED stMain MenuIndex Seat Belts Tether Attachment Points.......... 39 Use During Pregnancy................ 18 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt.... 15 Seats, Adjusting the......................... 87 Seat Heaters..................................... 95 Security System............................. 157 Serial Number................................ 304 Service Intervals............................ 202 Service Manual* ............................ 323 Service Station Procedures.......... 161 Setting the Clock........................... 101 Shifting The Automatic Transmission.......................... 179 The 5-speed Manual Transmission.......................... 177 Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 179 Shift Lock Release......................... 182 Side Airbags..................................... 46 Side Airbag Indicator...................... 47 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in.......................... 261 Signaling Turns................................ 64 Snow Tires...................................... 251 Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 268 Sound System.........................125, 137 Spare Tire Inflating....................................... 276 Specifications..................... 307, 309 Spark Plugs, Replacing......... 233, 235 Specifications Charts ............ 306, 308 Speed Control................................... 69 Speedometer.................................... 58 Spotlights........................................ 106 SRS, Additional Information........... 43 Additional Safely Precautions.... 48 How the SRS Indicator Works........................................ 45 How Your Airbags Work............ 43 SRS Components......................... 43 SRS Service................................... 48 SRS Indicator.............................. 45, 55 START (Ignition Key Position)..... 76 Starting the Engine........................ 175 In Cold Weather at High Altitude................................... 176 With a Dead Battery................. 285 Steam Coming from Engine......... 288 Steering Wheel Adjustment................................... 68 Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 75 Stereo Sound System........... 125, 137 Storing Your Car............................ 266 Sunglasses Holder......................... 101 Sun Visor......................................... 104 Supplemental Restraint System................................... 9, 43 Servicing....................................... 48 SRS Indicator.......................... 45, 55 System Components.................... 43 Synthetic Oil................................... 214 Tachometer...................................... 58 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 259 Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 275 Tape Player.............................130, 151 Technical Descriptions Driving in Foreign Countries... 313 Emissions Control Systems...... 314 Oxygenated Fuels...................... 312 Three Way Catalytic Converter................................ 316 Tire Information........................ 310 Temperature Gauge........................ 59 Tether Attachment Points.............. 39 stMain MenuTheft Protection............................. 156 Three Way Catalytic Converter... 316 Time, Setting the........................... 101 Timing Belt..................................... 245 Tire Chains..................................... 251 Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 277 Tires................................................ 246 Air Pressure............................... 246 Checking Wear.......................... 247 Compact Spare........................... 276 DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 310 Inflation....................................... 246 Inspection................................... 247 Maintenance............................... 248 Replacing.................................... 249 Rotating....................................... 249 Snow............................................ 251 Specifications..................... 307, 309 Tire Chains................................. 251 Technical Information.............. 310 Winter Driving........................... 250 Tools, Tire Changing.................... 277 Towing A Trailer...................................... 190 Emergency Wrecker................. 301 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic............................... 225 Checking Fluid Level, Manual.................................... 227 Fluid Selection ................... 226, 227 Identification Number............... 305 Shifting the Automatic.............. 179 Shifting the Manual................... 177 Treadwear...................................... 310 Trip Meter........................................ 59 Trunk................................................. 81 Opening the.................................. 81 Open Monitor Light.................... 56 Turn Signals..................................... 64 Underside, Cleaning...................... 272 Unexpected, Taking Care of the........................................... 275 Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 310 Unleaded Gasoline......................... 160 Upholstery Cleaning...................... 270 Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 216 Index Vanity Mirror................................. 104 Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 171 Vehicle Dimensions .............. 306, 308 Vehicle Identification Number..... 304 Vehicle Storage.............................. 266 Ventilation..............................113, 117 VIN.................................................. 304 Vinyl Cleaning................................ 270 Viscosity, Oil................................... 213 Warning Beepers Headlights on............................... 62 Key in Ignition.............................. 76 Seat Belts................................ 40, 52 WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii Warning Labels, Location of.......... 50 Warranty Coverages*................... 321 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 224 Indicator........................................ 57 CONTINUED stMain MenuIndex Washer, Windshield Operation...................................... 66 Washing.......................................... 268 Waxing and Polishing................... 269 Wheels Adjusting the Steering................ 68 Alignment and Balance............. 248 Compact Spare........................... 276 Wrench....................................... 277 Windows Cleaning...................................... 271 Operating the Power................... 96 Rear, Defogger............................ 67 Windshield Cleaning........................................ 65 Defroster........................... 115, 123 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades........................ 241 Operation...................................... 65 Worn Tires..................................... 247 Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 301 *: 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 212). 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 226). 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 227 ). 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 230 ). Brake Fluid: Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 228). COVER MADE FROM 50% RECYCLED PAPER MINIMUM 10% POST-CONSUMER CONTENT stMain Menu

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2000 Honda Accord Coupe Owners Manual