2008 Honda Accord Sedan Owners Manual

Security System Select/Reset Knob Selecting a Child Seat Selector Knob (Disc Changer) Serial Number Service Minder Service Manual Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock Shift Lever Position Indicators

. 92-94
. 97
. 100
. 217
. 63
. 40
. 149
. 382
. 307
. 403
. 261
. 214
. 284

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Shift Lock Release Side Airbags

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

. 287
. 9, 27
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
... How the Side Airbag Off

Indicator Works Side Curtain Airbags

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

. 29
. 9, 28

How Your Side Curtain

Airbags Work

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

. 28
. 69
. 349
. 133

Signaling Turns Snow Tires Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications

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

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

. 356
. 385, 387
. 384, 386
. 384, 386
. 223
. 283, 287
. 63

Spark Plugs Specifications Speed Control Speed Limiter Speedometer

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Index

SRS, Additional Information

. 21
.......... Additional Safety Precautions . 31
... . 31
Airbag Service ............................. Airbag System Components . 21
...... How the Passenger Airbag Off ......................

Indicator Works

. 30

How the Side Airbag Off

Indicator Works

...................... . 29
How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
.. How Your Front Airbags

Works

....................................... . 23
How Your Side Airbags Works . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................

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

. 28
. 29, 57
.... . 78
. 281
.......................

Work

In Cold Weather at High

Altitude

With a Dead Battery

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

. 281
. 364
. 367

Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel Adjustments Anti-theft Column Lock

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

Steering Wheel Buttons Stereo Sound System

.......

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

. 75
. 78
. 211, 232
. 133

Sun Visors Sunglasses Holder Supplemental Restraint

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

. 114
. 113

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

System Servicing SRS Indicator System Components

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

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

.9,21
. 31
. 29, 57
. 21
. 317

Synthetic Oil

Taking Care of the Unexpected . 355
Technical Descriptions

DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Three Way Catalytic

...... .....

. 388
. 394

Converter

. 396
............................... . 66
....................... Temperature Gauge . 65
.................... Temperature, Outside . 46
.............. Tether Anchorage Points Theft Protection, Radio ................ . 213
.. Three Way Catalytic Converter . 396
. 214
Time, Setting the .......................... . 328
Timing Belt .................................... .................................... Tire Chains . 349
. 357
Tire, How to Change a Flat .........

VIII

Tire Information Tire Labeling Tire Pressure Monitoring

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

. 390
. 390

System (TPMS) Low Tire Pressure

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

. 295, 392

Indicator

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

. 59, 295

Required Federal

Tires

Explanation

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

TPMS Indicator

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

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

Air Pressure Chains Checking Wear Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Replacing Rotating Service Life Snow Specifications

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

. 392
. 59, 296
. 343
. 344
. 349
. 345
. 356
. 388
. 343
. 345
. 348
. 347
. 346
. 349
. 385, 387
. 357

Tools, Tire Changing

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Index

Towing

A Trailer Emergency Wrecker Weight Limit

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

. 298
. 379
. 298

Transmission

Checking Fluid Level,

Automatic

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

. 323

Checking Fluid Level,

Manual

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

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

Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic Shifting the Manual

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

Emergency Opener Opening the Open Monitor

. 325
. 324, 325
. 383
. 284
. 282
. 345
. 65
. 90
. 91
. 90
. 60
. 69

Treadwear Trip Meter Trunk

Turn Signals

Unexpected, Taking Care of

the

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

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

. 355
. 388

Unleaded Gasoline Used Oil, How to Dispose of

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

. 260
. 319

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

Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)

. 115
. 274
. 384, 386
. 382

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

....

System

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

VSA Activation Indicator VSA Off Switch VSA System Indicator

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

........

...

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

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

Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Viscosity, Oil Voice Control System

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

...........

. 293
. 58, 293
. 294
. 58, 293
. 352
. 122, 128
. 382
. 317
. 126, 174

WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages

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

. iii . 52
. 401

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Washers, Windshield

Checking the Fluid Level Indicator Operation

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

. 322
. 62
. 68

Wheels

Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Wrench, Nut

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

. 75
. 346
. 356
. 358

Windows

Auto Reverse Operating the Power Rear, Defogger

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

. 104
. 103
. 74

Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers

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

. 68
. 124, 129
. 68

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

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

. 340
. 68
. 345
. 379

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Index

XM Satellite Radio

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

. 157, 187

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Service Information Summary

Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 87 or higher.

Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.5 US gal (70.0 )

Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page 316

).

Oil change capacity (including filter):

2.4 engine models

4.4 US qt (4.2 )

V6 models

4.5 US qt (4.3 )

Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) (see page 324

).

Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 325

).

2.0 US qt (1.9 )

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

328

).

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

326

).

Tire Pressure (measured cold): LX

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

EX and EX-L Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )

V6

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

Spare Tire Pressure:

60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

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Owner’s Identification

OWNER

ADDRESS

STREET

CITY

STATE/PROVINCE

ZIP CODE/

POSTAL CODE

V. I. N.

DELIVERY DATE

DEALER NAME

ADDRESS

(Date sold to original retail purchaser)

DEALER NO.

STREET

CITY

STATE/PROVINCE

OWNER’S SIGNATURE

DEALER’S SIGNATURE

ZIP CODE/

POSTAL CODE

This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

This owner’s manual covers all models of the Accord Sedan. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.

The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.

POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avez besoin d’un Manuel du Conducteur en français, veuillez demander à votre concessionnaire de commander le numéro de pièce 33TA5C00 .

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