1995 Honda Accord Wagon Owners Manual

Emission Controls, Three-Way Catalytic Converter

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system takes some of the exhaust gas and routes it back into the intake manifold. Adding exhaust gas to the air/fuel mixture reduces the amount of NOx produced when the fuel is burned.

Replacement Parts The emissions control systems are designed and certified to work together in reducing emissions to levels that comply with the Clean Air Act. To make sure the emis- sions remain low, you should use only new Genuine Honda replace- ment parts or their equivalent for repairs. Using lower quality parts may increase the emissions from your car.

The emissions control systems are covered by warranties

Technical Information

separate from the rest of your manual for more information.

Three-Way Catalytic Converter

THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER

The three-way catalytic converter contains precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gases without affecting the metals. The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, because it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A

replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent.

The three-way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take place. It can set on fire any combustible materials that come near it. Park your car away from high grass, dry leaves, or other flammables.

Always use unleaded gasoline. Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the converter ineffective. Keep the engine tuned up. Have your car diagnosed and repaired if it is misfiring, back- firing, continuing to run after you turn off the engine, stalling, or otherwise not running properly.

Warranty and Customer Relations

Warranty Coverages . . . . . . .. 182
Customer Relations

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 183
Reporting Safety Defects . . .. 183
U.S. Zone Office Map . . . . . .. 184
Canada Zone Office Map . . .. 185
Authorized Manuals . . . . . . .. 187

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Warranty Coverages

U.S. Cars Your new Honda is covered by these warranties:

New Car Limited Warranty — Covers your new car, except for the battery, emissions control systems and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship.

Emission Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance Warranty — These two warranties cover your car's emission 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 car.

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 workmanship.

Replacement Battery Limited Warranty- Provides prorated coverage for a replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer.

Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty — Provides coverage for as long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the car.

Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 1995 Honda Warranty booklet that came with your car for precise information on warranty coverages. Your Honda's original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.

Canada Cars Please refer to the 1995 Warranty and Maintenance Guide that came with your car.

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Customer Relations Information, Reporting Safety Defects

Customer Relations Information Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership's management. The Service Manager or General Manager can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way.

If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership's management, contact your Honda Customer Relations Zone Office. Refer to the U.S. and Canada Zone Office maps on the following pages.

When you call or write, please give us this information:

(NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Vehicle Identification Number (see page 172) Name and address of the dealer who services your car Date of purchase Mileage on your car Your name, address, and telephone number A detailed description of the problem Name of the dealer who sold the car to you

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Cars) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, 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 (800) 424-9393, or (202) 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area, or write to this address: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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U.S. Zone Office Map

Western Zone P.O. Box 2260

700 Van Ness Avenue Torrance, California 90501-2260
(310) 781-4565

Northwestern Zone P.O. Box 20186

12439 N.E. Airport Way Portland, Oregon 97220
(503) 256-0943
(also includes Alaska and Hawaii)

South Central Zone 4529 Royal Lane

Irving, Texas 75063
(214)929-5481

Mid-Atlantic Zone 902 Wind River Ln., Suite 200

Gaithersburg,Maryland 20878
(301)990-2020

Southeastern Zone 1500 Morrison Parkway

Alpharetta, Georgia 30201
(404) 442-2045

North Central Zone 601 Campus Drive, Suite A-9
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
(708) 870-5600

New England Zone 555 Old County Road

Windsor Locks, Connecticut 06096
(203)623-3310
See Zone 5 for. NYC Metro area and Fairfield County, CT area

Central Zone 101 South Stanfield Road

Troy, Ohio 45373
(513)332-6250

Northeastern Zone P.O. Box 337

Eastgate Industrial Park 115 Gaither Drive Moorestown, New Jersey 08057
(609)235-5533
Includes: NYC Metro area and Fair-field County, CT area

West Central Zone 1600 South Abilene Street, Suite D

Aurora, Colorado 80012
(303)696-3935

Puerto Rico and U.S. V.I. Bella International

P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
(809) 250-8070

The above addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information.

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Canada Zone Office Map

Western Zone Honda Canada Inc. 13240 Worster Court Richmond, B.C. V6V 2B8
(604) 278-7121

Quebec Zone Honda Canada Inc. 1750 rue Eiffel Boucherville, Quebec J4B 7W1
(514) 655-6161

Central Zone Honda Canada Inc. 126 Milner Avenue Scarborough, Ontario M1S 3R2
(416) 299-3400

Atlantic Zone Honda Canada Inc. 800 Windmill Road Dartmouth, N.S. B3B 1L1
(902) 468-4416

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Purchasing Factory-Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be obtained from Helm Incorporated, either by filling out the form or, for credit card holders, by calling toll free. For manuals prior to the year shown below, contact Helm Incorporated, P.O. Box 07280, Detroit, MI 48207
or call 1-800-782-4356.

Authorized Manuals

Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should contact their authorized Honda dealer.

By completing this form you can order the materials desired. You can pay by check or money order or charge to your credit card. Mail to Helm, Incorporated at the address shown on the back of the order form.

61SV401

61SV401EL

61 SV431
31 SV5610

HON-R

Authorized Manuals

P.O. BOX 07280 DETROIT, Ml 48207 1-800-782-4356.

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.

Body Repair Manual This manual describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts.

ABS. See Anti-Lock Brakes ACCESSORY,

(Ignition Key Position) . . .. 44

Adding

Automatic Transmission

Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 121
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . .. 123
Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . .. 124
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . .. 11 7
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . .. 114
Manual Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 122
Power Steering Fluid . . .. 124
Radiator Coolant . . . . . .. 11 7
Windshield Washer Fluid 120
Additional Safety Information 16
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16
Driving With Pets . . . . . . .. 1 7
Head Restraint Position .. 16
Seat-Back Position . . . . . .. 16
Storing Cargo Safely . . . .. 16

Additives, Engine Oil . . . . .. 11 5
Adjustments

Head Restraints . . . . . . . .. 49
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 53
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48
Steering Wheel . . . . . .. 3 5, 40
Air Cleaner Element . . . . . .. 12 5
Air Conditioning

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . .. 130
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 62, 63

Air Filter. See Air Cleaner

Element

Air Outlets (Vents) . . . . . . . .. 61
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . .. 1 75
Airbag (SRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12
Alcohol in Gasoline . . . . . . .. 78
Alternator Belt. See

Engine Belts

Anchor Plate, Child Seat . . .. 23
Antenna, Cleaning . . . . . . .. 146

Index

Anti-Lock Brakes

Indicator Light . . . . . .. 31, 9 7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 96

Anti-Theft Steering

Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44
Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 7
Appearance Care . . . . . . . .. 145
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57
Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . .. 66
Automatic Cruise Control . .. 40
Automatic Transmission . . .. 91
Capacity, Fluid . . . .. 174, XIII Checking Fluid Level.... 121
Shift Lever Position

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 92
Shift Lever Positions . . . .. 92
Shift Lock Release . . . . . .. 94
S h i f t i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 92

Index

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 127

Charging System

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . .. 158
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . .. 127
Specifications . . . . . . . . .. 175
Before Driving . . . . . . . . . . . .. 77
Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4
Beverage Holder . . . . . . . . . .. 55
Body Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 150
Brakes

Anti-Lock Brake System .. 96
Break-in, New Linings . . .. 78
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 123
Light, Burned-out . . . . .. 137
P a r k i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 54
System Indicator . . . . . . .. 30
Wear Indicators . . . . . . . .. 95

Brakes, ABS

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 96
System Indicator . . . . . . .. 97
Braking System . . . . . . . . . . .. 95
Break-in, New Car . . . . . . . . .. 78
Brightness Control, Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37
Brights, Headlights . . . . . . .. 36
Bulb Replacement

Back-up Lights . . . . . . . .. 139
Brake Lights . . . . . . . . . .. 139
Front Parking Lights . . .. 138
Front Side Marker Lights 138
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . .. 137
High-Mount Brake Light . 140
Interior Courtesy Lights . 141
License Plate Lights . . .. 141
Parking Light Bulbs . . . .. 138
Specifications . . . . . . . . .. 175
Turn Signal Lights . . . . .. 138
Bulbs, Halogen . . . . . . . . . .. 137

Cables, Jump Starting With 158
Capacities Chart . . . . . . . . .. 174
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . .. 24
Cargo, Loading . . . . . . . . . . .. 84
Cassette Player

Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 71
. . . . . . .. 71
CLEAN Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 69
Operation

Catalytic Converter,

Three-Way . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 180
CAUTION, Explanation of . . .. ii CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 72
Certification Label . . . . . . .. 172
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 136
Change Oil

How to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 115
. . . . . . . . . . . .. 108, 109
When Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . .. 152

Changing Engine Coolant ...118
Charging System Indicator .. 30
Charging System Light . . .. 162
Check Engine Light

(Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31

Checking

Automatic Transmission

Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 121
Battery Condition . . . . .. 127
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . .. 122
Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . .. 122
Drive Belts . . . . . . . . . . .. 131
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . .. 117
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 82
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 165
Manual Transmission

Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 122
Power Steering Fluid . . .. 124
Radiator Coolant . . . . . .. 117
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . .. 132
Windshield Wipers . . . .. 129
Checklist, Before Driving . .. 88

Child Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17
Guidelines for Restraining In- fants/Children . . . . . . . .. 19

Important Safety

Reminders . . . . . . . . . . .. 18

Where Should

Children S i t . . . . . . . . . . .. 18
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . .. 56
CLEAN Indicator . . . . . . . . . .. 71
Cleaner, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 125
Cleaning

Aluminum Wheels . . . . .. 147
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 146
C a r p e t i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 148
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 146
I n t e r i o r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 148
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . .. 148
Vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 148
Clock, Setting the . . . . . . . . .. 54
Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 124
CO in the Exhaust...... 24, 179

Index

Coin Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56
Cold Weather, Starting in . .. 89
Compact Disc Player . . . . . .. 72
Consumer Information . . .. 183
Control Locations . . . . . . . . .. 28
Controls Near the Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35
Daytime Running Lights .. 36
Hazard Warning . . . . . . . .. 39
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36
Instrument Panel

Brightness . . . . . . . . . . .. 37
Rear Window Defogger . .. 39
Steering Wheel

A d j u s t m e n t . . . . . . . . . . .. 40
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . .. 37
Windshield Washers . . . .. 38
Windshield Wipers . . . . .. 37
Controls, Instruments and .. 27
Coolant

Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 117

Index

Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 174
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 117
Proper Solution . . . . . . .. 117
Temperature Gauge . . . .. 34
Corrosion Protection . . . . .. 149
Crankcase Emission Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 179
Cruise Control Operation 40, 41
Cup Holder. See Beverage

Holder

Customer Relations

Information . . . . . . . . . . . .. 183

Customer Relations

Office . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 184, 185

DANGER, Explanation of . . . .. ii Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28
Daytime Running Lights . . .. 36

Dead Battery, What to Do .. 158
Defects, Reporting Safety .. 183
Defogger, Rear Window . . . .. 39
Defrosting the Windows . . .. 65
DEXRON II Automatic

Transmission Fluid . . . . .. 121
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 174
Dimming the Headlights . . .. 36
Dipstick, Automatic

Transmission . . . . . . . . . .. 121
Directional Signals . . . . . . . .. 32
Disabled, Towing Your

Car If . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 170
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 95
Disposal of Used O i l . . . . . .. 116
Door and Brake Lamp

Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31

Doors

Childproof Door Locks . .. 46

Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47
Locking and Unlocking . .. 45
Power Door Locks . . . . . .. 45
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47
DOT Tire Quality Grading .. 177
Downshifting, 5-Speed Manual

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . .. 90
Drive Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 131
Driving

Fuel E c o n o m y . . . . . . . . . .. 83
In Foreign Countries . . . .. 79

Economy, F u e l . . . . . . . . . . . .. 83
Emergencies on the Road .. 151
Battery, Jump Starting .. 158
Changing a Flat Tire . . .. 152
Charging System

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30

Check Engine Light

(Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31

Checking the Fuses . . . .. 165
Malfunction Indicator

Lamp (U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . .. 31

Manually Closing

Moonroof . . . . . . . . . . .. 164
Oil Pressure Indicator . . .. 30
Overheated Engine . . . .. 159
Emergency Brake . . . . . . . . .. 54
Emergency Flashers . . . .. 32, 39
Emissions Control . . . . . . .. 178
Engine

Check Light (Canada) . . .. 31
Coolant Temperature

Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34
. . . . . . . . . . .. 131
..173

Drive Belts Identification Number Malfunction Indicator

Lamp (U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . .. 31

Oil

Capacity . . . . . . .. 174, XIII What Kind to Use 114, XIII Oil Pressure Indicator . . .. 30

Overheating . . . . . . . . . .. 159
Specifications . . . . . . . . .. 174
Ethanol in Gasoline . . . . . . .. 79
Evaporative Emissions

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 179
Exhaust Fumes . . . . . . . . . . .. 24
Expectant Mothers, Use of

Seat Belts by . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Exterior, Cleaning the . . . .. 146

Fabric, Cleaning . . . . . . . . .. 148
Fan, Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 62
Features, Comfort and

Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . .. 59
Filling the Fuel Tank . . . . . . .. 80
Filters

Air. See Air Cleaner Element Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 115

Index

First Gear, Shifting . . . . . . . .. 91
5-Speed Manual Transmission, Shifting the . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 90
5-Speed Manual Transmission,

Checking Fluid Level . . . .. 122
Flashers, Hazard Warning 32, 39
Flat Tire, Changing a . . . . .. 152
Fluids

Automatic

Transmission .121, 174, XIII Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 123
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 124
5-Speed Manual Transmission . 122, 174, XIII Power Steering . . . . . . . .. 124
Windshield Washer . . . .. 174
FM Stereo Radio Reception . 66
Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . .. 50
Foreign Countries, Driving in 79
Four-Way Flashers . . . . .. 32, 39

Index

Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker Fuel

. . . .. 170

Fill Door and Cap . . . . . . .. 80
Filling the Fuel Tank . . . .. 80
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34
Octane Requirement . . . .. 78
Oxygenated . . . . . . . . . . . .. 78
Tank, Capacity . . . .. 174, XIII Fuses, Checking the . . . . . .. 165

Gauges

Engine Coolant

Temperature . . . . . . . . .. 34
F u e l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34

Gearshift Lever Positions

Automatic Transmission . 92
. .. 91
5-Speed Transmission Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .. 149
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47

Gas Mileage, Improving . . . .. 83
Gas Station Procedures . . . .. 80
Gasohol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 78
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 78, XIII

See also Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34
Octane Requirement . . .. XIII Tank, Filling the . . . . . . . .. 80

.. 137
Halogen Headlight Bulbs Hazard Warning Flashers 32, 39
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . .. 49
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36
Daytime Running Lights .. 36
High Beam Indicator . . . .. 32
High Beams, Turning on .. 36
Low Beams, Turning on .. 36
Reminder Chime . . . . . . .. 36

Replacing Halogen Bulbs 137
Turning on

. . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Heating and Cooling . . . . . .. 61
High Altitude, Starting at . .. 89
High Beam Indicator . . . . . .. 32
High-Low Beam Switch . . . .. 36
Hood, Opening the . . . . . . . .. 81
Hot Coolant, Warning About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 117
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . .. 124

Identification Number, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 172

If Your Car Has to Be Towed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 170
Ignition

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 43
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44
Timing Control System .. 179

Indicator Lights, Instrument

Panel....................

29
Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . .. 19
Inflation, Proper Tire . . . . .. 132
Inside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 53
Inspection, Tire . . . . . . . . . .. 133
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . .. 28
Instrument Panel Brightness 37
Interior Cleaning . . . . . . . . .. 148
Interior Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. i

Index

Lights

Bulb Replacement . . . . .. 136
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 29
P a r k i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36
Reminder Chime . . . . . . .. 36
Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37
Loading Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . .. 84
LOCK (Ignition Key

Position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44
Locking Clip, Seat B e l t . . . . .. 21
Locks

Anti-Theft Steering

Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44
Childproof Door Locks . .. 46
Fuel Filler Door . . . . . . . .. 80
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47
Low Coolant Level . . . . . . .. 117
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .. 30

Jack, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 152
Jacking up the Car . . . . . . .. 153
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . .. 158

Keys

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 43

. . . . . .. 172
Label, Certification Labels, Safety, Location of .. 25
Lane Change, Signaling . . . .. 37
Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . .. 7
Leaking of Exhaust Into Car . 24
Lighter, Cigarette . . . . . . . . .. 56

Index

Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 90
Lubricant Specifications Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 174
Luggage, Loading . . . . . . . . .. 84

Methanol in Gasoline . . . . . .. 79
Mirrors, Adjusting . . . . . . . .. 53
Moonroof

Closing Manually . . . . . .. 164
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52

Odometer, Trip . . . . . . . . . . .. 33
Oil

Change, How to . . . . . . .. 115
Change, When to . .. 108, 109
Pressure Indicator . . . . . .. 30
Selecting Proper Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . .. 115
ON (Ignition Key Position) .. 44
Opening the Hood . . . . . . . .. 81
Operation in Foreign

Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 79
Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . .. 53
Overheating, Engine . . . . .. 159

Neutral Gear Position . . . . .. 93
New Vehicle Break-in . . . . . .. 78
Normal Shift Speeds . . . . . .. 91
NOTICE, Explanation of . . . .. ii Numbers, Identification . .. 172

Maintenance

Periodic Items . . . . . . . .. 112
Record . . . . . . . . . . .. 110, 111
Required Indicator . . . . .. 34
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 105
Schedule . . . . . . . . .. 108, 109

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31
Manual Transmission . . . . .. 90
Manually Closing Moonroof 164
Maximum Shift Speeds . . . .. 91
Meters, Gauges . . . . . . . . . . .. 33

Occupant Protection System . 4
Octane Requirement,

Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 78
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33

Panel Brightness Control . .. 37
Park Gear Position . . . . . . . .. 93
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . .. 54

Parking Brake and Brake

System Light . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30
Parking Lights . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36
Parking Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 180
PGM-FI System . . . . . . . . . .. 179
Polishing and Waxing . . . .. 147
Power

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 5
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 53
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 124
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50

Power Steering Belt. See Engine Belts Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .. 9
Proper Seat Belt Usage . . . . .. 7

Radiator Overheating . . . .. 1 59

Radio/Cassette/CD Sound

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 66
Rear End Towing . . . . . . . .. 170
Rear Lights, Bulb

Replacement . . . . . . . . . . .. 139
Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . .. 50
Rear View Mirror . . . . . . . . .. 53
Rear Window Defogger . . . .. 39
Reclining the Seat-Backs . 16, 48
Recommended Shift Speeds 91
Remote Transmitter . . .. 43, 45
Replacement Information

Air Cleaner Element . . .. 12 5
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 118
Engine Oil and Filter . . .. 11 5
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 165
Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . .. 136
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . .. 126
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 5
Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . .. 129

Index

Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10
Reporting Safety Defects .. 183
Reserve Tank, Coolant . . . . .117
Restraint, Child . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 7
Reverse Gear Position . . . . .. 93
Rotation, Tire . . . . . . . . . . .. 134

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4
Safety Defects, Reporting .. 183
Safety Labels, Location o f . .. 25
Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . .. ii Seat Adjustments

Driver's Lumbar Support . 49
Driver's Seat Power Height

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . .. 49
Front Seat Adjustments .. 48
Head Restraints . . . . . . . .. 49

Index

Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . .. 50

Seat Belts

Advice for Pregnant

Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Child Seat Anchor Plate .. 23
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 148
Frayed or Torn . . . . . . . . .. 10
Locking Clip . . . . . . . . . . .. 21
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .. 10
Reminder Light . . . . . . . .. 30
R e p l a c e m e n t . . . . . . . . . . .. 10
System Components . . . . .. 5
Tether Attachment Points 22
Use During Pregnancy . . .. 9
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder

Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7
Wearing the Lap B e l t . . . . .. 9
Seats, Adjusting the . . . . . . .. 48
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . .. 172
Service Intervals . . . . .. 108, 109
Service Manual . . . . . . . . . .. 187
Service Station Procedures . 80

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . .. 54
Shift Lever Position

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 92

Shifting

The Automatic

Transmission . . . . . .. 91, 92

The 5-Speed

Transmission . . . . . . . . .. 90

Side Marker Lights, Bulb

Replacement in

. . . . . . . .. 138
Signaling Turns . . . . . . . . . . .. 37
Snow Chains . . . . . . . . . . . .. 136
Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 136
Solvent-Type Cleaners . . . .. 146
Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . .. 66
Spare Tire, Specifications .. 175
Spark Plugs

Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . .. 126
Specifications . . . . . . . . .. 127
Specifications Charts .. 174, 175

Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33
SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10
START (Ignition Key

Position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44

Starting the Engine

In Cold Weather at High Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 89
With a Dead Battery . . .. 158
Steam Coming From Engine 159
Steering Wheel

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40
Anti-Theft Column Lock .. 44

Steering Wheel Controls,

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . .. 40
Stereo Sound System . . . . . .. 66
Storing Your Car . . . . . . . . .. 143
Supplemental Restraint

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10
Service Precautions . . . .. 15

Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
SRS Indicator . . . . . . .. 14, 30
System Components . . . .. 11

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33
Taillights, Changing

Bulbs in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 139

Taking Care of the

Unexpected . . . . . . . . . . . .. 151
Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 69
Technical Descriptions

Emissions Control

Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 178

Three-Way Catalytic

Converter . . . . . . . . . . .. 180
Tire Information . . . . . . .. 176
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . .. 34
Tether Attachment Points .. 22

Three-Way Catalytic

Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 180
Time, Setting the . . . . . . . . .. 54
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 152
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 136
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 132

See also label in glove box Air Pressure . . . . . . . . .. XIII Checking Wear . . . . . . . .. 133
DOT Tire Quality

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 177
Inflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 132
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . .. 133
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . .. 135
Rotating . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 134
S n o w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 136
Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 152
Specifications . . . . .. 175, XIII Tools, Tire Changing . . . . .. 152
Torn Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . .. 10

Index

Towing

A Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 97
Emergency Wrecker

(Tow Truck) . . . . . . . . .. 170

Transmission

Checking Fluid Level

Automatic

Transmission . . . . . .. 121

5-Speed Manual Transmission....... 122
Fluid Selection . . . . . . . .. 121
..173
Identification Number Shifting the Automatic . .. 92
Shifting the 5-Speed

Manual.......................... 90
Transmitter, Remote . . . . . .. 45
Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 177
Trip Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37

Index

Unexpected, Taking Care

of the

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 151

Uniform Tire Quality

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 177
Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . .. 78
Upholstery Cleaning . . . . .. 148
Used Oil, How to

Dispose of . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 116

Vehicle Capacity Load ...... 84
Vehicle Dimensions . . . . . .. 174
Vehicle Identification

Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 172
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . .. 143
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 63
VIN..................................... 172

Vinyl Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . .. 148
Viscosity, Oil . . . . . . . . . . . .. 115

Warning Beepers

Key in Ignition . . . . . . . . .. 44
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30
Warning Labels, Location of. 25
WARNING, Explanation of . . .. ii Warranty Coverages . . . . . .. 182
Washer, Windshield

Checking the Fluid

Level . . . . . . . . . . .. 120, 174
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 146
Waxing and Polishing . . . .. 147
Wheels

Adjusting the Steering . .. 40
Alignment and Balance . 134

Wrench

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 153

Windows

C l e a n i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 149
Operating the Power . . . .. 50
Rear, Defogger . . . . . . . . .. 39

Windshield

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38
Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 65

Wipers, Windshield

Changing Blades . . . . . .. 129
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37
Worn Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 134
Wrecker, Emergency

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 170

Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear — up to 475 Ib:

32 psi (2.2 kg/cm 2, 220 kpa)

Front — up to 950 Ib:

32 psi (2.2 kg/cm 2, 220 kpa)

Rear — up to 950 Ib:

38 psi (2.6 kg/cm 2, 260 kpa)

Tire Size (Front and Rear): 195/60R15 88H Other Tire Size Information See label in the driver's doorjamb.

Gas Station Information

5 Speed Manual Transmission Oil: SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 viscosity API SF or SG grade recommended Capacity: 2.0 U.S. qt (1.9 , 1.7 Imp qt) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON II type Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Capacity: 3.4 U.S. qt (3.2 l, 2.8 Imp qt)

Gasoline UNLEADED gasoline Pump octane of 86 or higher

Fuel Tank Capacity 17.0 U.S. gal. (64.5 l, 14.2 Imp gal.) Recommended Engine Oil API SH or SH grade "Energy Conserving II" oil SAE 5W-30 viscosity Engine Oil Capacity including filter

(U.S.: LX, Canada: EX) 4.0 U.S. qt (3.8 l, 3.3 Imp qt) (U.S.: EX) 4.5 U.S. qt (4.3 l, 3.8 Imp qt)

without filter

(U.S.: LX, Canada: EX) 3.7 U.S. qt (3.5 l, 3.1 Imp qt) (U.S.: EX) 4.2 U.S. qt (4.0 l, 3.5 Imp qt)

1995 Accord Wagon Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com.

Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................3
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................27
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Comfort and Convenience Features .............................................................................................. .59
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Before Driving................................................................................................................................. . .77
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Driving .............................................................................................................................................. .87
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................103
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer. Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................145
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs. Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................151
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. Technical Information.....................................................................................................................171
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................181
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................187
How to order manuals and other technical literature. Index...................................................................................................................................................... I Gas Station Information Information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Introduction

Congratulations! Your selection of a 1995 Honda Accord Wagon was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.

To enhance the enjoyment of your new car, take time to study this manual. In it, you will learn about your car's many conveniences and useful features. Following the service interval and maintenance recommendations will help keep your driving trouble-free while preserving your investment.

Keep this owner's manual in your car so you can refer to it at any time. Please make sure the manual stays with the car if you sell it. The next owner will find it just as helpful.

Several other booklets in the glove box explain the warranties that protect your Honda. We suggest you read them carefully so you understand the coverages and the responsibilities of ownership.

When your car needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda dealer's service staff is specially trained in the service and maintenance of the many systems unique to your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.

Preface

Safety Messages

Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on the vehicle. Please read these messages carefully.

A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol of three words, DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. These mean:

and one

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.

Each safety message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.

Preface

You will also see another important symbol:

NOTICE Your Honda or other property can be damaged if you don't follow instructions.

The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to your Accord, other property, or the environment.

Driver and Passenger Safety

This section gives you important information about occupant protection. It shows how to use seat belts properly. It explains the Supplemental Restraint System that is standard in Accords. And it gives useful information about how to protect infants and children in your car.

Your Occupant Protection

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4

The Seat Belt System

and How It Works . . . . . . . . . .. 5
Why Wear Seat Belts . . . . . .. 5
Important Safety Reminders 5
Seat Belt System

Components . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5
Lap/Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . .. 6
Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6
Wearing Seat Belts Properly 7
Wearing a Lap/

Shoulder B e l t . . . . . . . . . . .. 7
Wearing the Lap Belt . . . . . .. 9

Advice for Pregnant Women 9
Seat Belt Maintenance . . .. 10

Supplemental Restraint

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10
SRS Components . . . . . . . . 11
What Happens in a Crash . . 11
Important Facts About Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12
How the Driver's Airbag Works . . . . . . . . . .. 12
How the Passenger's

Airbag Works . . . . . . . . . .. 14

How the SRS

Indicator Light Works . . .. 14
System Service . . . . . . . . . .. 15
System Service Precautions 15
Additional Safety Information 16
Seat-Back Position . . . . . . .. 16
Head Restraint Position . .. 16
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16
Storing Cargo Safely . . . . .. 16
Driving With Pets . . . . . . . .. 17
Child Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17
Where Should Children Sit? 18

Important Safety

Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18
General Guidelines for Restraining Children Under 40 Ib (18 kg) . . . . .. 19
Restraining an Infant Who Weighs Less Than 20 Ib (9 kg) . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19

Restraining a Child Who Weighs Between 20 and 40 Ib (9 and 18 kg) . . . . . .. 20
Restraining a Child Who Weighs Over 40 Ib (18 kg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20

Using a Seat Belt

Locking Clip . . . . . . . . . . .. 21

Using Child Restraints

With Tethers . . . . . . . . . . .. 22
Storing a Child Seat . . . . . .. 23
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . . .. 24
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25

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Your Occupant Protection System

supplemental restraint system (see page 14).

The seats, head restraints, and door locks also play a role in occupant safety. For example, reclining the seat-back can decrease the effectiveness of your seat belt. Head restraints can help protect your neck and head, especially during rear-end impacts. Door locks help keep your doors from being accidentally opened during a crash.

To get the maximum protection from your occupant protection system, check the following before you drive away:

Everyone in the car is wearing a seat belt properly (see page 7).

Infants or small children are properly secured in a child safety seat (see page 18). All doors and the tailgate are closed and locked (see page 16). Seat-backs are upright and head restraints are properly adjusted (see pages 16 and 49). There are no loose items that could be thrown around and hurt someone during a crash or sudden stop (see page 16).

By following these guidelines, you can reduce injuries to yourself and your passengers in many crash situations. Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in severe crashes.

Your Honda is equipped with seat belts and other features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash.

Seat belts are the most important part of your occupant protection system. When worn properly, seat belts can reduce the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.

For added protection during a severe frontal collision, your Accord has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with a driver's airbag and a front passenger's airbag.

Two indicator lights are also part of your safety system. One reminds you to make sure you and your passengers wear your seat belts. The other alerts you to a possible problem with your

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Why Wear Seat Belts Wearing seat belts and wearing them properly is fundamental to your safety and the safety of your passengers.

During a crash or emergency stop, seat belts can help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the car, against other occupants, or out of the car.

Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But, in most cases, seat belts reduce your chance of serious injury. They can even save your life. That is why many states and all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts.

The Seat Belt System and How It Works

Not wearing a seat belt increases the chance of being killed or seriously hurt in a crash.

Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.

Important Safety Reminders Seat belts are designed for adults and larger children. All infants and small children must be properly restrained in child safety seats (see page 17).

A pregnant woman needs to wear a seat belt to protect herself and her unborn child (see page 9).

Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

Do not place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. This could increase the chance of serious injuries in a crash.

Do not put shoulder belt pads or other accessories on seat belts. They can reduce the effectiveness of the belts and increase the chance of injury.

Seat Belt System Components Your Honda has seat belts in all five seating positions. The front seats and the outside positions of the rear seat have lap/shoulder

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The Seat Belt System and How It Works

Each lap/shoulder belt has an emergency locking retractor. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body.

Lap Belt The lap belt has one manually adjusted belt that fits across the hips. It is similar to safety belts used in airplanes.

BUCKLE

UPPER SEAT BELT ANCHOR

To retractor.

LAP PORTION

SHOULDER PORTION

LATCH PLATE

BUCKLE

LATCH PLATE

belts. The center position of the rear seat has a lap belt.

Your seat belt system also includes a light on the instrument panel to remind you to fasten your seat belt and to make sure your passengers fasten theirs. This light comes on when you turn on the ignition if you have not fastened your seat belt. A beeper also sounds for several seconds (see page 30).

The following pages cover more about the seat belt components and how they work.

Lap/Shoulder Belt This style of seat belt has a single belt that goes over your shoulder, across your chest and across your hips.

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Wearing Seat Belts Properly You can increase the effective- ness of your seat belts if you take a little time to read the following pages and make sure you know how to wear seat belts properly.

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.

Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.

Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt Before putting on the seat belt, move the driver's seat back as far as is practical while still

The Seat Belt System and How It Works

allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. Make sure the seat-back is upright (see page 16). The front seat passenger should move the seat as far back as possible. 1. Pull the latch plate across

your body, and insert it into the buckle. Tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked.

2. Check to see that the belt is

not twisted.

3. Position the lap portion of the belt as low as possible across your hips, not across your stomach. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash.

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The Seat Belt System and How It Works

4. Pull up on the shoulder part

of the belt to remove any slack. Make sure the belt goes over your collarbone and across your chest.

Front seats: Adjust the belt anchor by squeezing the two buttons and sliding the anchor downward (it has four positions).

To unlatch the seat belt, push the red PRESS button on the buckle. Guide the belt across your body to the door pillar. After you exit the vehicle, make sure the seat belt is out of the way and will not get closed in the door.

5. If the shoulder belt crosses

your neck, you need to adjust the belt anchor height or your seating position.

Rear seats: Move toward the center of the seat until the belts fits over your collarbone.

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The Seat Belt System and How It Works

Wearing the Lap Belt 1. Pull the latch plate across

your hips, and insert it into the buckle marked CENTER.

2. Position the belt so it fits as low as possible across your hips and pelvic bones, not across your stomach. Pull the loose end of the belt to adjust for a snug but comfortable fit.

To unlatch the belt, push the red PRESS button on the buckle.

If the belt is too short, hold the latch plate at a right angle, and pull to extend the belt. Insert the latch plate into the buckle.

Advice for Pregnant Women Protecting the mother is the best way to protect her unborn child. Therefore, a pregnant woman should wear a properly positioned seat belt whenever she drives or rides in a car.

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The Seat Belt System and How It Works, Supplemental Restraint System

If possible, use the lap/shoulder seat belt, remembering to keep the lap portion as low as possible (see page 7).

Each time you have a check-up, ask your doctor if it's okay for you to drive and how you should position a lap/shoulder seat belt.

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Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly.

Pull out each belt fully and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check to see that the latches work smoothly and the lap/shoulder belts retract easily. Any belt not in good condition or not working properly should be replaced.

If a seat belt is worn during a crash, have your dealer replace the belt and check the anchors for damage.

For information on how to clean your seat belts, see page 148.

Supplemental Restraint System Your Accord is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) to help protect the head and chest of the driver and a front seat passenger during a severe frontal collision.

This system does not replace your seat belts. It supplements, or adds to, the protection offered by seat belts and other occupant protection features.

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.

Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.

SRS Components Your supplement restraint system includes:

One airbag in the steering wheel for the driver and another in the dashboard for the passenger. Sensors that can detect a severe frontal collision. A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors the sensors, control unit, airbag activators, and all related wiring when the ignition is ON (II). An indicator light on the instrument panel to alert you to a possible problem with the system. Emergency backup power in case your car's electrical system is disconnected in a crash.

Supplemental Restraint System

What Happens in a Crash If you ever have a severe frontal collision, the sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the airbags.

During a crash, your seat belts will help to restrain your lower body and torso. The airbags will provide a cushion to absorb crash energy and help keep the head and chest of the driver and front passenger from striking the interior of the car.

After inflating, the airbags will immediately deflate. The entire process, from detection to deflation, takes a fraction of a second. This process occurs so quickly that you may not hear the loud noise created by the airbag inflators or realize what has happened.

After the crash, you may see what looks like smoke. This is actually powder from the airbag's surface. People with respiratory problems may experience some temporary discomfort from the chemicals used by the airbag's activators.

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undercarriage, may not cause extensive body damage but may cause the airbags to inflate.

How the Driver's Airbag Works If you ever have a severe frontal collision, your airbag will instantly inflate to help protect your head and chest.

Supplemental Restraint System

Important Facts About Airbags Airbags inflate only when needed; in a severe frontal collision. A severe collision would be similar to a crash into a parked car at 25 mph. Airbags will not inflate in a moderate frontal collision, or during a rear impact, side impact, or rollover - even if the impact is severe.

FRONTAL COLLISION RANGE

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Airbags inflate and deflate only once. They cannot protect you during any additional impacts that occur during a crash sequence.

Injuries, including fatal injuries, can occur in a severe collision, even if seat belts are worn properly and the airbags inflate. No safety system can provide complete protection in a severe crash.

Just from viewing the vehicle damage after a crash, it is very difficult to accurately determine if the airbags should or should not have inflated. In some cases where the airbag did not inflate, extensive visible damage indicated that the car absorbed much of the crash energy, and the airbags were not needed. In other cases, a severe jolt, such as an impact to the

To do its job, the airbag inflates with considerable force. So, while it can reduce serious injuries and even save your life, the airbag might cause some facial abrasions or other injuries. To reduce the possibility of injury, you should always sit as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control.

Supplemental Restraint System

After the bag completely inflates, it immediately starts deflating so it won't interfere with your visibility, ability to steer, or ability to operate other controls.

The total time for inflating and deflating is a fraction of a second. You may not even be aware that the airbag has been fully inflated.

The airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel. For safety, do not attach any items to the steering wheel. They could interfere with the proper operation of the airbag. Or, if the airbag inflates, the items could be propelled inside the car and hurt someone.

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Supplemental Restraint System

How the Passenger's Airbag Works If you have a severe frontal collision, the passenger's airbag will inflate at the same time as the driver's airbag.

This airbag is quite large and inflates with considerable force. It can seriously hurt a front seat passenger who is not in the proper position and wearing the seat belt properly.

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Front seat passengers should move the seat as far back as practical and sit well back in the seat.

We strongly recommend that you do not put an infant seat in the front passenger's seat. If the airbag inflates, it can hit the infant with great force. The infant seat can be dislodged or struck with enough force to cause serious injury to the infant.

If a toddler seat is used in the front passenger's seat, the vehicle seat should be moved as far back as possible. If the passenger bag inflates, it could seriously hurt a toddler who is not in the proper position or properly restrained.

The passenger's airbag is stored near the top of the dashboard, under a lid marked SRS. Do not

place any objects on top of this lid. If the airbag inflates, those objects can be propelled inside the car and possibly hurt someone.

S R S

How the SRS Indicator Light Works

The purpose of the SRS light on your instrument panel is to alert you to a potential problem with your supplemental restraint system.

Have the system checked if:

The light does not come on when you turn the ignition ON (II). The light stays on after the engine starts. The light comes on or flashes while you are driving.

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System Service Your supplemental restraint system is virtually maintenance- free. There are no parts you can safely service.

You must have the system serviced by an authorized Honda dealer:

If your airbags ever inflate. The airbags and control unit must be replaced. Do not try to remove or discard the airbags by yourself. This must be done by a Honda dealer. If the SRS indicator light alerts you of a problem. Have the supplemental restraint system checked as soon as possible. Otherwise, your airbags might not inflate when you need them.

When the car is 10 years old. Have the dealer inspect the system. The production date is on the driver's doorjamb for your convenience.

System Service Precautions Do not modify your steering wheel or any other part of the supplemental restraint system. Modifications could make the system ineffective.

Do not tamper with the system's components or wiring. This could cause the airbags to inflate inadvertently, possibly injuring someone very seriously.

Tell anyone who works on your car that you have a supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow the procedures and precautions in the official Honda service manual could result in

personal injury or damage to the system.

Scrapping an entire car that has uninflated airbags can be dangerous. Get assistance from a Honda dealer if your car must be scrapped.

If you sell your car, please be sure to tell the new owner that the car has a supplemental restraint system. Alert them to the information and precautions in this part of the Owner's Manual.

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Additional Safety Information

The seat belts and airbags are obviously important parts of your occupant protection system.

In addition, you should know that sitting upright, adjusting the head restraint properly, locking the doors, and stowing things properly can also increase your safety and possibly even save your life.

Seat-Back Position The seat-backs should be in an upright position for you and your passengers to get the most protection from the seat belts.

If you recline a seat-back, you reduce the protective capability of your seat belt. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk that you will slide under the belt in a severe crash and be very seriously injured.

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For information on how to adjust the seat-back, see page 48.

Head Restraint Position Head restraints can help protect you from whiplash and other injuries. For the best protection, adjust the top of the restraint so it is even with the tops of your ears, or as high as possible. For instructions on adjusting the head restraints, see page 49.

Door Locks It is not safe to leave your car doors unlocked. A passenger, especially a child, could open a door and accidentally fall out. Also, there is a greater chance of being thrown out of the car during a crash when the doors are not locked.

Storing Cargo Safely Before you drive, make sure you first securely store or tie down any items that could be thrown around the car and hurt someone or interfere with your ability to operate the controls.

Do not put any items on top of the tonneau cover. They can block your view, and they could be thrown about the car in a crash.

Be sure to keep compartment doors closed when the car is moving. If a front passenger hits the door of an open glove box, for example, he could injure his knees.

For information on loading cargo, see page 84.

Driving With Pets Loose pets can be a hazard while you are driving. An unrestrained pet can interfere with your ability to drive the car. In a crash or sudden stop, loose pets or cages can be thrown around inside the car and hurt you or your passengers. It is also for their safety that pets should be properly restrained in your car.

The recommended way to restrain a medium-sized or larger dog is with a special traveling

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harness. This harness can be secured to the rear seat with a seat belt. Travel harnesses are available at pet stores.

A small dog, eat, or other small animal will be safest in a pet carrier with rigid sides. Choose a style that allows you to secure it to the car's seat by routing a seat belt through the carrier's handle.

For further information, contact your veterinarian or local animal protection society.

Child Safety Children depend on adults to protect them. To help make sure we do, every state and Canadian province has laws requiring infants and young children to be properly restrained whenever they ride in a car.

An infant or child who is not properly restrained can be killed or seriously injured in a crash.

Be sure any child too small for seat belts is properly secured in a child restraint.

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Where Should Children Sit? According to accident statistics, children of all sizes and ages are safer when they are properly restrained in the rear seat rather than the front seat.

We recommend that, whenever possible, you secure your child's infant or toddler seat in the center position of the rear seat with the lap belt.

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We strongly recommend that you do not put an infant seat in the front passenger's seat. If the airbag inflates, it can hit the infant with great force. The infant seat can be dislodged or struck with enough force to cause very serious injury to the infant.

If a toddler seat is used in the front passenger's seat, the vehicle seat should be moved as far back as possible. If the passenger bag inflates, it could seriously hurt a toddler who is not in the proper position or properly restrained.

We also recommend that any child who is too large to use an infant or toddler seat ride in one of the outside positions of the rear seat. The child should then wear the lap/shoulder belt properly for protection.

Important Safety Reminders Never hold a baby or child on your lap when riding in a car. If you are wearing your seat belt, the violent forces created during a crash will tear the child from your arms. The child could be seriously hurt or killed.

If you are holding a child and not wearing a seat belt in a crash, you could crush the child against the car's interior.

Never put your seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt could press deep into the child causing serious internal injuries.

Two children should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

If your are driving with small children in the car, you should use the childproof door locks to prevent them from opening the rear doors (see page 46).

For their safety, do not leave children alone in your car without adult supervision.

General Guidelines for Restraining Children Under 40 Ib (18kg) Use an approved child seat. The seat must meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213
(FMVSS-213) or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Look for the manufacturer's statement of compliance on the box and