Honda 2005 Accord Coupe - Owner's Manual User Manual

2005 Accord Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a pr

Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in all seating positions.Seat belts are the single mosteffectivesafetydeviceforadultsandlarger children. (Infa

To use the sun visor, pull it down.Whenusingthesunvisorfortheside window, remove the support rodfrom the clip, and swing it out.To open the coin pocke

These sockets are intended to supplypower for 12 volt DC accessoriesthat are rated 120 watts or less (10amps).To use an accessory power socket,the ign

Turn on a spotlight by pushing thelens. Push the lens again to turn itoff. You can use the spotlights at alltimes.After both doors are closed tightly,

The courtesy light between thespotlights comes on when you turnthe parking lights on. To adjust itsbrightness, turn the Select/Resetknob on the instru

102０４／０８／０５ １０：５１：４０ ３１ＳＤＰ６２０ ０１０５ Main Menu

The standard audio system hasmany features. This section de-scribes those features and how touse them.The heating and air conditioningsystems in your

Vents, Heating, and A/C104TEMPERATURECONTROL DIALAIR CONDITIONING(A/C) BUTTONMODE BUTTONSTEMPERATURE DISPLAYREAR WINDOWDEFOGGERBUTTONAIR CONDITIONING(

Vents, Heating, and A/CFeatures105DRIVER’S SIDETEMPERATURE DISPLAYPASSENGER’S SIDETEMPERATURE DISPLAYDEFROSTBUTTONRECIRCULATIONBUTTONTEMPERATURE DISPL

▲▼When the indicator in the DUALbutton is off, both sides adjust to thesame temperature.Press the DUAL button to selectdual temperature control mode (

Press the A/C button to turn the airconditioningonandoff.YouwillseeA/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.The outside air intakes for theheating and cooling

CONTINUEDYour vehicle has a SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) with frontairbags to help protect the heads andchests of the driver and a front seatpas

Air flows from the centerand corner vents in the dashboard.Air flows from the floorvents.Air flows from the defrostervents at the base of the windshie

▲▼CONTINUEDAir conditioning places an extra loadon the engine. Watch the enginecoolant temperature gauge (see page). If it moves near the red zone,tur

Air conditioning, as it cools, removesmoisture from the air. When used incombination with the heater, itmakes the interior warm and dry.Once the engin

▲▼In the AUTO mode, the vehicle’sinterior temperature isindependently regulated for thedriver and passenger. If the driver’sside of the vehicle is get

−In cold weather, the fan will notcome on automatically until theheater starts to develop warm air.Making any manual selection causesthewordAUTOinthed

Your vehicle has two temperaturecontrol dials, one for the driver, andone for the passenger.Your vehicle has four temperaturecontrol buttons, two for

▲▼▲▼When you set the temperature to itslower limit or its upper limit, it will bedisplayed as or .To set the driver’s side temperatureto a different v

Theclimatecontrolsystemhastwosensors. A sunlight sensor is in thetop of the dashboard, and atemperature sensor is next to thesteering column. Do not c

Playing the AM/FM Radio116PWR/VOL KNOBSEEK BARSTEREO INDICATORSEEK BARAM/FMBUTTONSCANBUTTONTUNE BARPRESETBARSTUNE BARPRESETBARSSOUND BUTTONSCAN BUTTON

CONTINUEDPlaying the AM/FM RadioFeatures117PWR/VOL KNOBSTEREO INDICATORSEEK BARTUNE BARPRESETBARSTUNE BARPRESETBARSSOUND BUTTONSCAN BUTTONPWR/VOL KNOB

The most important things you needto know about your airbags are:They are designed to supplementthe seat belts.To dotheir job, airbags must inflate wi

Playing the AM/FM Radio118AM/FM BUTTONPWR/VOL KNOBSEEK BARUPPER DISPLAYAUDIO DISPLAY BUTTONTUNE/SOUND KNOBSOUND ICONAUDIO SELECT ICONSCAN BUTTONSTEREO

−−−The ignition switch must be in theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.Turn the system on by pushing thePWR/VOL knob or the AM/FMbutton. Adjust the vo

−−−−Each side of the bars (16) or preset icon can store onefrequency on AM, and twofrequencies on FM.Select the desired band, AM orFM. FM1 and FM2 let

−−−−If you want to adjust the sound whilethe radio/CD is playing, push theAUDIO DISPLAY button, then touchthe SOUND icon in the display.Touch the arro

The radio can receive the completeAM and FM bands.Those bands cover these frequen-cies:AM band: 530 to 1,710 kilohertzFM band: 87.7 to 107.9 megahertz

Radio signals, especially on the FMband, are deflected by large objectssuch as buildings and hills. Yourradio then receives both the directsignal from

Playing the XM Satellite Radio124PWR/VOL KNOBTUNE BARPWR/VOL KNOBSCAN BUTTONPRESET BARSCATEGORY/CHANNEL MODE INDICATORMODE ICONSCAN ICONPRESET ICONSAU

−CONTINUEDThe ignition must be in theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.Turn the system on:When in the satellite radio mode,you can use any of three me

−−−−Theseek/skip function selects thevarious categories in XM, such asJazz/Blues, Rock, Classical, etc.Push the to change thecategory forward. Push th

Satellite radio receives signals fromtwo satellites to produce clear, high-quality digital reception. It offersmany channels in several categories.Alo

−CONTINUEDAdjust the driver’s seat as far to therear as possible while allowing you tomaintain full control of the vehicle.Have a front passenger adju

Depending on where you drive, youmay experience reception problems.Interference can be caused by any ofthese conditions:Driving on the south side of a

If you decide to purchase XMSatellite Radio service, contact XMRadio at , or at1-800-852-9696. You will need to givethem your radio I.D. number andyou

Playing a CD130PWR/VOL KNOBPWR/VOL KNOBAM/FM BUTTONCD SLOTCD LOAD INDICATORCD BUTTONCD SLOTLOAD BUTTONEJECT BUTTONEJECT BUTTONTRACK NUMBERCD BUTTONSEE

CONTINUEDPlaying a CDFeatures131PWR/VOL KNOBCD SLOTCD BUTTONCD SLOTLOAD BUTTONCD BUTTONSEEK/SKIPBARSEEK/SKIPBARDISCNUMBERCD LOAD INDICATORLOAD BUTTONE

Playing a CD132PWR/VOL KNOBUPPER DISPLAYDISC AND TRACK NUMBERSCH/DISC BARCD SLOTEJECT BUTTONRANDOM ICONLOAD BUTTONSCAN BUTTONDISCSCANICONTRACKSCAN ICO

To load or play CDs, the ignitionswitch must be in the ACCESSORY(I) or ON(II) position.You operate the CD player/CDchanger with the same controls used

−−＋▲▼−You can also load a CD into an emptyposition while a CD is playing bypressing the appropriate side of apreset bar or touching a disc icon.The sy

−−−−−−−−CONTINUEDWhen you touchthe TRACK RPT icon, the systemcontinuously plays the same track.You will see TRACK RPThighlighted on the audio screen a

−−−−▲▼When you touch theRANDOM icon on the audio display,the system plays the tracks on thecurrent CD in random order. Youwill see RANDOM highlighted

−＋−＋To select the CD changer, press theCD button. The disc and tracknumbers will be displayed. To selecta different disc, use the preset 5(DISC ) side

If you sit too close to the steeringwheel or dashboard, you can beseriously injured by an inflating frontairbag, or by striking the steeringwheel or d

When using CD-R discs, use onlyhigh quality CDs labeled for audiouse.CD-RW discs will not work in thisunit.Play only standard round CDs.Odd-shaped CDs

Error Message Cause SolutionFOCUS ErrorMechanical ErrorHigh TemperaturePress the eject button, and pull out the CD.Check if it is inserted correctly i

If you see an error message in thedisplay while operating the CDchanger, find the cause in thefollowing charts. If you cannot cleartheerrormessage,tak

Error Message Cause SolutionFOCUS ErrorNo CD in the CDmagazineMechanical ErrorHigh TemperatureNo CD magazine in theCD changerPress the magazine eject

Playing a Tape (Optional)142AM/FM BUTTONAM/FMBUTTONPRESET BARSCD/AUXBUTTONTAPE DIRECTION INDICATORSEEK/SKIP BARPWR/VOL KNOBTAPE DIRECTIONINDICATORCD/A

CONTINUEDPlaying a Tape (Optional)Features143AM/FMBUTTONPRESET BARSCD/AUXBUTTONSEEK/SKIP BARPWR/VOL KNOBCD/AUXBUTTONSEEK/SKIP BARPRESET BARSPWR/VOL KN

Playing a Tape (Optional)144PWR/VOL KNOBAUDIO DISPLAY BUTTONTUNE/SOUND KNOBUPPER DISPLAYCD/DISC BARFF ICONREW ICONSEEK/SKIP BARTAPE DIRECTION INDICATO

▲＊＊The ignition switch must be in theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.Make sure the open side of the tapeis facing right, then insert the tapemost of

−▲▼−−−To fast forward thetape, push the upper side ( ) of theCH/DISC bar. You will see FF in theupper display. To rewind the tape,push the lower side

Thetapeplayerpicksupdirtandoxides from the tape. Thiscontamination builds up over timeand causes the sound quality todegrade. To prevent this, you sho

Adjust the driver’s head restraint sothe back of your head rests againstthe center of the restraint.Have passengers with adjustablehead restraints adj

▲▼＋−＋−＋−Three controls for the audio systemare mounted in the steering wheelhub. These let you control basicfunctions without removing yourhand from t

−Your vehicle’s audio system willdisable itself if it is disconnectedfrom electrical power for any reason.To make it work again, you mustenter a speci

The upper display shows the timewhen the ignition switch is in theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.The navigation system receivessignals from the Glo

Once the security system is set,opening either door without usingthe key or the remote transmitter,the hood, or the trunk will cause thesystem to alar

Cruise control allows you to maintainasetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)without keeping your foot on theaccelerator pedal. It should be usedfor cruising on st

You can increase the set cruisingspeed in any of these ways:Press and hold the RES/ACCELbutton. When you reach thedesired cruising speed, release theb

Tap the brake or clutch pedal.Push the CANCEL button on thesteering wheel.When you push the CANCEL button,or tap the brake or clutch pedal, thesystem

−The HomeLinkUniversalTransceiver built into your vehiclecanbeprogrammedtooperateuptothree remote controlled devicesaround your home, such as garagedo

Press and hold the remote controlbutton and one of the HomeLinkbuttons at the same time.Unplug the garage door openermotor from the house current.Hold

For security purposes, newer garagedoor opening systems use a ‘‘rolling’’or variable code. Information fromthe remote control and the garagedoor opene

This could causevery serious injuries in a crash.Position the lap part of the belt aslow as possible across your hips,then pull up on the shoulder par

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not

Before you begin driving yourvehicle, you should know whatgasoline to use and how to check thelevels of important fluids. You alsoneed to know how to

Help assure your vehicle’s futurereliability and performance by payingextra attention to how you driveduring the first 600 miles (1,000 km).During thi

CONTINUEDOpen the fuel fill door by pushingonthehandletotheleftofthedriver’s seat.If you notice any undesirableoperating symptoms, try anotherservice

Park the vehicle, and set theparking brake. Pull the hoodrelease handle located under thelower left corner of the dashboard.The hood will pop up sligh

Lift the hood up most of the way.The hydraulic supports will lift ituptherestofthewayandholditup.Reach in between the hood andthe front grille with yo

Wait a few minutes after turning theengine off before you check the oil.Remove the dipstick (orangehandle/loop).Wipe off the dipstick with a cleanclot

Look at the coolant level in theradiator reserve tank. Make sure it isbetween the MAX and MIN lines. Ifit is below the MIN line, seeon page forinforma

Always maintain your vehicleaccording to the maintenanceschedule. See(see page).an underinflated tirecauses more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’which uses mor

When properly installed, cellularphones, alarms, two-way radios, andlow-powered audio systems shouldnot interfere with your vehicle’scomputer controll

After all occupants have adjustedtheir seats and put on seat belts, it isvery important that they continue tosit upright, well back in their seats,wit

Some examples are:Larger or smaller wheels and tirescan interfere with the operation ofyour vehicle’s anti-lock brakes andother systems.If you plan to

Your vehicle has several convenientstorage areas:Glove boxDoor and seat-back pocketsTrunk, including the rear seatswhen folded downCenter pocketConsol

−×The maximum load for your vehicleis 850 lbs (395 kg). This figureincludes the total weight of alloccupants, cargo, and accessories,and the tongue lo

Distribute cargo evenly on thefloor of the trunk, placing theheaviest items on the bottom andas far forward as possible.Ifyoufolddownthebackseat,tiedo

The cargo net can be used to helphold down items stored in the trunk.To use the cargo net, hook it to thebuttons on the floor and sides of thetrunk. Y

This section gives you tips onstarting the engine under variousconditions, and how to operate themanual and automatic transmissions.It also includes i

Youshoulddothefollowingchecksand adjustments before you driveyour vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,and outside lights are clean andunobstructed.

Apply the parking brake.In cold weather, turn off allelectrical accessories to reducethe drain on the battery.Push the clutch pedal down all theway. S

The manual transmission issynchronized in all forward gears forsmooth operation. It has a lockout soyou cannot shift directly from Fifthto Reverse.On

Shift up1st to 2nd2nd to 3rd3rd to 4th4th to 5th5th to 6thNormal acceleration15 mph (24 km/h)25 mph (40 km/h)40 mph (64 km/h)47 mph (75 km/h)52 mph (8

When driving, remember to situpright and adjust the seat as farback as possible while allowing fullcontrol of the vehicle. When ridingas a front passe

If you exceed the maximum speedfor the gear you are in, the enginespeed will enter into the tachometer’sred zone. If this occurs, you may feelthe engi

These indicators between the tacho-meter and speedometer show whichposition the shift lever is in.The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for afew seconds when y

−−−To shift from:PtoRRtoPNtoRDto22to11to22toDDtoDDtoNDtoDNtoDRtoNDo this:Press the brake pedal andpress the release button.Press the release button.Mo

−−−−If you exceed the maximum speedfor the gear you are in, the enginespeed will enter into the tachometer’sred zone. If this occurs, you may feelthe

This allows you to move the shiftlever out of Park if the normalmethod of pushing on the brakepedal and pressing the releasebutton does not work.Set t

Always use the parking brake whenyou park your vehicle. Make surethe parking brake is set firmly oryour vehicle may roll if it is parkedon an incline.

Your vehicle is equipped with frontdisc brakes. The brakes on the rearwheels may be disc or drum,depending on the model. A powerassist helps reduce th

If the ABS indicator comes on, theanti-lock function of the brakingsystem has shut down. The brakesstill work like a conventional system,but without a

If the ABS indicator and the brakesystem indicator come on together,and the parking brake is fullyreleased, the front-to-rear brakingdistribution syst

Your vehicle is equipped with atraction control system (TCS) toassist you in maintaining tractionwhile driving slowly on loose orslippery surfaces.TCS

Your seat belt system includes lap/shoulder belts in all five seatingpositions. The front seat belts arealso equipped with automatic seatbelt tensione

Deactivate the system by pressingthe TCS On/Off switch. The TCSactivation indicator comes on as areminder. Pressing the switch againturns the system b

This indicator will come on alongwith the ABS indicator if there is aproblem in the anti-lock brakesystem (see on page).If the TCS indicator comes on

Your vehicle has been designed toprimarily carry passengers and theircargo. You can also use it to tow atrailer if you carefully observe theload limit

To achieve a proper tongue load,start by loading 60 percent of theload toward the front of the trailerand 40 percent toward the rear, thenre-adjust th

Towing can require a variety ofequipment, depending on the size ofyour trailer, how it will be used, howmuch load you are towing, andwhere you tow.Dis

Many states and Canadian provincesrequire special outside mirrors whentowing a trailer. Even if they don’t,you should install special mirrors ifyou ca

Make turns more slowly and widerthan normal. The trailer tracks asmaller arc than your vehicle, and itcanhitorrunoversomethingthevehicle misses. Allow

Always drive slowly and havesomeone guide you when backing up.Grip the of the steeringwheel; then turn the wheel to the leftto get the trailer to move

196０４／０８／０５ １１：０７：３６ ３１ＳＤＰ６２０ ０１９９ Main Menu

This section explains why it isimportant to keep your vehicle wellmaintained and how to follow basicmaintenance safety precautions...

This Owner’s Manual should beconsidered a permanent part of thevehicle and should remain with thevehicle when it is sold.This Owner’s Manual covers al

For added protection, the front seatbelts are equipped with automaticseat belt tensioners. When activated,the tensioners immediately tightenthe belts

All service items not detailed in thissection should be performed by acertified technician or other qualifiedmechanic.To eliminate potential hazards,

−−The maintenance schedule assumesyou will use your vehicle as normaltransportation for passengers andtheir possessions. You should alsofollow these r

＃−−−−−−We recommend the use of Hondaparts and fluids whenever you havemaintenance done.According to state and federalregulations, failure to performma

＃＊＃＃＊4-cylinder Models201miles x 1,000km x 1,000Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).Check oil and coolant at each f

＃＊＊＃＃＊＊4-cylinder Models202miles x 1,000km x 1,000Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).Check oil and coolant at each

(for Normal and Severe Schedules)CONTINUEDMaintenance Record for 4-cylinder ModelsMaintenance2035,000 mi10,000 mi15,000 mi20,000 mi25,000 mi30,000 mi3

(for Normal and Severe Schedules)Maintenance Record for 4-cylinder Models20455,000 mi60,000 mi65,000 mi70,000 mi75,000 mi80,000 mi85,000 mi90,000 mi95

(for Normal and Severe Schedules)Maintenance Record for 4-cylinder ModelsMaintenance205105,000 mi110,000 mi115,000 mi120,000 mi125,000 mi130,000 mi135

＃＊＃＃＊6-cylinder Models206Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).miles x 1,000km x 1,000Check oil and coolant at each f

＃＊＊＊＃＃＊＊＃＊6-cylinder Models207Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).miles x 1,000km x 1,000Check oil and coolant at e

If a seat belt is worn during a crash,it must be replaced by the dealer. Abelt that has been worn during acrash may not provide the same levelof prote

(for Normal and Severe Schedules)Maintenance Record for 6-cylinder Models2083,750 mi7,500 mi11,250 mi15,000 mi18,750 mi22,500 mi26,250 mi30,000 mi33,7

(for Normal and Severe Schedules)CONTINUEDMaintenance Record for 6-cylinder ModelsMaintenance20963,750 mi67,500 mi71,250 mi75,000 mi78,750 mi82,500 mi

(for Normal and Severe Schedules)Maintenance Record for 6-cylinder Models210123,750 mi127,500 mi131,250 mi135,000 mi138,750 mi142,500 mi146,250 mi150,

Fluid Locations4-cylinder ModelsMaintenance211BRAKE FLUID(Gray cap)ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK(Orange handle)WASHER FLUID(Blue cap)POWER STEERINGFLUID (Red ca

Fluid Locations6-cylinder Models212ENGINE OIL FILL CAPRADIATOR CAPENGINE OIL DIPSTICK(Orange loop)WASHER FLUID(Blue cap)POWER STEERINGFLUID (Red cap)B

Unscrew and remove the engine oilfill cap on top of the valve cover.Pour in the oil slowly and carefully soyou do not spill. Clean up any spillsimmedi

Honda Motor Oil is the preferred5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It ishighly recommended that you useHonda Motor Oil in your vehicle foroptimum engin

Install a new oil filter according tothe instructions that come with it.Open the hood, and remove theengine oil fill cap. Remove the oildrain bolt and

(4-cylinder models)(6-cylinder models)Refill the engine with therecommended oil.Engine oil change capacity(including filter):(4-cylinder models)(6-cyl

Always use Honda All SeasonAntifreeze/Coolant Type 2. Thiscoolant is pre-mixed with 50 percentantifreeze and 50 percent water.Never add straight antif

Your airbag system includes:Two SRS (Supplemental RestraintSystem) front airbags. The driver’sairbag is stored in the center ofthe steering wheel; the

When the radiator and engine arecool, relieve any pressure in thecooling system by turning theradiator cap counterclockwise,without pressing down.Remo

Do not add any rust inhibitors orother additives to your vehicle’scooling system. They may not becompatible with the coolant orengine components.Engin

Check the fluid level in thewindshield washer reservoir at leastmonthly during normal use.Check the reservoir’s fluid level byremoving the cap and loo

4-cylinder modelsCheck the fluid level with the engineat normal operating temperature.Park the vehicle on level ground.Shut off the engine.Remove the

To thoroughly flush the transmission,the technician should drain and refillit with Honda ATF-Z1, then drive thevehicle for a short distance. Do thisth

Remove the dipstick and checkthe fluid level. It should bebetween the upper and lowermarks.If the level is below the lowermark, remove the fill plug a

The fluid level should be up to theedge of the bolt hole. If it is not, addHonda Manual Transmission Fluid(MTF) until it starts to run out of thehole.

Always use Honda Heavy DutyBrake Fluid DOT 3. If it is notavailable, you should use only DOT 3or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealedcontainer, as a temporaryre

Check the level on the side of thereservoir when the engine is cold.The fluid should be between theUPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.If not, add power steer

−−The timing belt should be replacedat the intervals shown in themaintenance schedule.Replace the belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.)or 100,000 km (Canada) if

An indicator on the dashboard thatalerts you that the passenger’sfront airbag has been turned off(see page ).Emergency backup power in caseyour vehicl

Open the hood. To change a bulbon the passenger’s side, undo thetwo fasteners and remove the airintake cover.Theheadlightswereproperlyaimedwhen your v

Remove the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by squeezing theconnector to unlock the tab, thenslide the connector off the bulb.Remove the bulb by turn

Remove the electrical connectorfromthebulbbysqueezingtheconnector to unlock the tab, thenslide the connector off the bulb.Remove the bulb by turning i

Pull the inner fender cover awayfrom the fender and bumper.Remove the socket from theheadlight assembly by turning itone-quarter turn counterclockwise

Remove the burned out bulb fromthesocketbypushingitinandturning the bulb counterclockwiseuntil it unlocks.Install the new bulb in the socket.Turn it c

Open the trunk and remove thesocket from the light assembly byturning it one-quarter turn counter-clockwise.Remove the burned-out bulb bypulling it st

Dirt build-up in the loops of the seatbelt anchors can cause the belts toretract slowly. Wipe the insides ofthe loops with a clean clothdampened in mi

This filter removes the dust andpollenthatisbroughtinfromtheoutside through the heating andcooling system/climate controlsystem.This filter should be

To replace a wiper blade:Raise the wiper arm off thewindshield. Raise the driver’s sidefirst, then the passenger’s side.Disconnect the blade assemblyf

Remove the blade from its holderby grasping the tabbed end of theblade. Pull firmly until the tabscome out of the holder.Examine the new wiper blades.

After inflating, the front airbags willimmediately deflate, so they won’tinterfere with the driver’s visibility,or the ability to steer or operateothe

To safely operate your vehicle, yourtires must be the proper type andsize, in good condition with adequatetread, and correctly inflated.The following

＊＊＊＊＊＊Youshoulduseyourowntirepressure gauge whenever you checkyour tire pressures. This will make iteasier for you to tell if a pressureloss is due to

Every time you check inflation, youshould also examine the tires fordamage, foreign objects, and wear.Youshouldlookfor:Bumps or bulges in the tread or

To help increase tire life anddistribute wear more evenly, rotatethe tires every 10,000 miles(16,000 km) on 4-cylinder modelsand 7,500 miles (12,000 k

＋ If you mount snow tires on yourvehicle, make sure they are radialtires of the same size and load rangeas original tires. Mount snow tires onall four

Thesechainsaretheonlyonesthathave been approved by Honda foruse on your vehicle. Since Hondacannot test all chains, you must bepersonally responsible

Check the condition of the batterymonthlybylookingatthetestindicator window. The label on thebattery explains the test indicator’scolors.Check the ter

−If you need to connect the battery toa charger, disconnect both cables toprevent damaging your vehicle’selectrical system. Always disconnectthe negat

Leave the parking brake off. Putthe transmission in Reverse(manual) or Park (automatic).Block the rear wheels.If the vehicle is to be stored for along

This section covers the morecommon problems that motoristsexperience with their vehicles. Itgives you information about how tosafely evaluate the prob

Your front airbags are also dual-threshold airbags. Airbags with thisfeature have two deploymentthresholds that depend on whetheror not the occupant i

Use the compact spare tire as atemporary replacement only. Getyour regular tire repaired or replaced,and put it back on your vehicle assoon as you can

CONTINUEDIf you have a flat tire while driving,stop in a safe place to change it.Drive slowly along the shoulder untilyou get to an exit or an area th

The jack is behind a cover in theright fender. Remove the cover byturning the handle counterclock-wise, then pulling on the cover.Turn the jack’s end

CONTINUEDPlace the jack under the jackingpoint nearest the tire you need tochange. Turn the end bracketclockwise until the top of the jackcontacts the

Lower the vehicle to the groundand remove the jack.Before mounting the spare tire,wipeanydirtoffthemountingsurface of the wheel and hub witha clean cl

CONTINUEDRemove the center cap beforestoring the flat tire in the trunkwell.Place the flat tire face down in thespare tire well.Remove the spacer cone

Store the jack in its holder. Turnthe jack’s end bracket to lock it inplace. Replace the cover. Store thetools.Store the wheel cover or centercap in t

If the headlights dim noticeably orgo out when you try to start theengine, either the battery isdischarged or the connections arecorroded. Check the c

Although this seems like a simpleprocedure, you should take severalprecautions.You cannot start your vehicle with anautomatic transmission by pushingo

−＋＋Start the vehicle. If the startermotor still operates slowly, checkthat the jumper cables have goodmetal-to-metal contact.If the booster battery is

The driver’s advanced front airbagsystem includes a seat positionsensor under the seat. If the seat istoo far forward, the airbag willinflate with les

Once your vehicle is running,disconnect the negative cable fromyour vehicle, then from thebooster battery. Disconnect thepositive cable from your vehi

Start the engine, and set thetemperature control dial tomaximum heat (climate control toAUTO at ‘‘ ’’). Add coolantto the radiator up to the base ofth

This indicator should never come onwhen the engine is running. If itstarts flashing or stays on, the oilpressure has dropped very low orlost pressure.

This indicator may also come onalong with the ‘‘D’’ indicator.Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readinesscodes’’ that are part of the on-boarddiagnostics for

If you must drive the vehicle a shortdistance in this condition, driveslowly and carefully.If the ABS indicator comes on withthe brake system indicato

If the electric motor will not closethe moonroof, do the following:Check the fuse for the moonroofmotor (see page ). If the fuseis blown, replace it w

The under-hood fuse box is on thedriver’s side. To open it, push thetabs as shown.If something electrical in yourvehicle stops working, the first thin

Check the smaller fuses in theunder-hood fuse box and all thefuses in the interior fuse box bypulling out each one with the fusepuller provided in the

If you cannot drive the vehiclewithout fixing the problem, and youdo not have a spare fuse, take a fuseof the same rating or a lower ratingfrom one of

−−＊＊＊＋＊No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits ProtectedNo. Amps. Circuits ProtectedCONTINUED: 6-cylinder models1234510 A(30A)10 A15 A10 ALeft

Moving the front seat forciblyback against cargo on the seat orfloor behind it.Hanging heavy items on the frontpassenger seat, or placing heavyitems i

＊−−−−−−−−＊No. Amps. Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits ProtectedNo.No. Amps. Circuits Protected: On Canadian models1234567(15 A)15 A(10 A)15 A10 A7.5 A

−−If your vehicle needs to be towed,call a professional towing service ororganization. Never tow your vehiclewith just a rope or chain. It is verydang

If you decide to tow your vehiclewith all four wheels on the ground,make sure you use a properly-designed and attached tow bar.Prepare the vehicle for

Thediagramsinthissectiongiveyou the dimensions and capacities ofyour vehicle, and the locations of theidentification numbers. It alsoincludes informat

Your vehicle has several identifyingnumbers in various places.The vehicle identification number(VIN) is the 17-digit number yourdealer uses to registe

The transmission number is on alabel on top of the transmission.The engine number is stamped intothe engine block. It is on the front.Identification N

−−＊＊＊＊Specifications (4-cylinder Models)274DimensionsWeightsAir ConditioningCapacities187.6 in (4,766 mm)71.3 in (1,810 mm)55.7 in (1,415 mm)105.1 in

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊Specifications (4-cylinder Models)Technical Information275TiresLightsBatteryFusesEngineAlignment12 V12 V24/2.2 CP12 V12 V60 W

−−＊＊＊＊Specifications (6-cylinder Models)276DimensionsWeightsAir ConditioningCapacities61.1 in (1,553 mm)61.2 in (1,554 mm)17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g)HFC-

−＊＊−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−＊＊＊＊＊＊Specifications (6-cylinder Models)Technical Information277LightsBatteryFusesEngineAlignmentTires12 V12 V12 V12 V12 V12 V12 V12

There will be some delay betweenthe moment the passenger movesinto or out of the airbag deploymentpathandwhentheindicatorcomeson or goes off.A front s

−Quality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween the tread shoulder and themaximum section width. Forexample:All passenger car

−The temperature grades are A (thehighest), B, and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the generation ofheat and its ability to dissipate heatwhen

−−−−−−−−−−−−−The tires that came on your vehiclehave a number of markings. Thoseyou should be aware of are describedbelow.Whenever tires are replaced,

＊＊The United States Clean Air Actsets standards for automobileemissions. It also requires thatautomobile manufacturers explain toowners how their emis

The exhaust emissions controlsinclude four systems: PGM-FI,ignition timing control, exhaust gasrecirculation and three way catalyticconverter. These f

The three way catalytic convertercontains precious metals that serveas catalysts, promoting chemicalreactions to convert the exhaustgasses without aff

If the testing facility determines thatthe readiness codes are not set, youwill be requested to return at a laterdate to complete the test. If you mus

Customer Service...Information . 286...Warranty Coverages . 287Reporting Safety Defects...

Honda dealership personnel aretrained professionals. They shouldbe able to answer all your questions.If you encounter a problem that yourdealership do

−−−−−−−−−Your new vehicle is covered by thesewarranties:covers your new vehicle, except forthe battery, emissions controlsystems, and accessories, aga

CONTINUEDIn a moderate to severe side impact,sensors will detect rapid decelerationand signal the control unit toinstantly inflate the side curtainair

If you believe that your vehicle has adefect which could cause a crash orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway

−＊＊＊＊２００５ＨＯＮValid only for sales within the United States. Canadianowners should contact their authorized Honda dealer.The publications shown below ca

−−−ＳＨＩＰＴＯＰＡＹＭＥＮＴThis manual covers maintenance and recommendedprocedures for repair to engine and chassis components.It is written for the journeyman

CONTINUEDBatteryCharging System...Indicator . 56, 260...Jump Starting . 256...

＊＊＊＊...Capacities Chart . 274, 276...Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 49...Cargo, How to Carry . 169...

＊CONTINUED...Economy, Fuel . 166...Emergencies . 247...Battery, Jump Starting . 25

＊＊＊＊...Gas Mileage, Improving . 166...Gasohol . 160...Gasolin

＊＊CONTINUED...Jacking up the Vehicle . 251...Jack, Tire . 250...Jump St

Lubricant Specifications...Chart . 274, 276...Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 169...Luggage Net (Cargo Net)

＊＊CONTINUED...Pocket, Coin . 98...Pollen Filter . 235...Power

Congratulations! Your selection of a 2005 Honda Accord was a wiseinvestment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.As you read this manual, you w

This indicator alerts you that thepassenger’s front airbag has beenshut off because weight sensorsdetect an infant or small child maybe in the front p

＊＊...Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 232.Taking Care of the Unexpected . 247Technical Descriptions...DOT Tire Quality Grading . 278Wearing a Lap/S

＊＊CONTINUED...Emissions Control Systems . 281...Oxygenated Fuels . 160Three Way Catalytic...Converter . 282, 2

＊＊＊＊＊...Vanity Mirror . 98...Vehicle Capacity Load . 170...Vehicle Dimensions . 274, 276...Veh

5-speed manual transmission:6-speed manual transmission:Service Information SummaryGasoline:Fuel Tank Capacity:Recommended Engine Oil:Automatic Transm

Your airbag systems are virtuallymaintenance free, and there are noparts you can safely service.However, you must have yourvehicle serviced if:If no o

Together, airbags andseat belts provide the bestprotection.Tampering could causethe airbags to deploy, possiblycausing very serious injury.This could

−−−Children depend on adults to protectthem. However, despite their bestintentions, many adults do not knowhow to protect childpassengers.If you have

−According to accident statistics,children of all ages and sizes aresafer when they are restrained in aback seat. The National HighwayTraffic Safety A

−To remind you of the passenger’sfront airbag hazards, and thatchildren must be properly restrainedin a back seat, your vehicle haswarninglabelsonthed

−Many parents say they prefer to putan infant or small child in the frontpassenger seat so they can watch thechild, or because the child requiresatten

−If they do, theycould be very seriously injured in acrash.Even very youngchildren learn how to unlockvehicle doors, turn on the ignitionswitch, and o

An infant must be properlyrestrained in a rear-facing, recliningchild seat until the child reaches theseat maker’s weight or height limitfor the seat

A child who is at least one year old,and who fits within the child seatmaker’s weight and height limits,should be restrained in a forward-facing, upri

−−−−−−Your safety, and the safety of others,is very important. And operating thisvehicle safely is an importantresponsibility.To help you make informe

Conventional child seats must besecured to a vehicle with a seat belt,whereas LATCH-compatible seatsare secured by attaching the seat tohardware built

After selecting a proper child seat,and a good place to install the seat,there are three main steps ininstalling the seat:All child seats must besecur

Place the child seat on the vehicleseat, then attach the seat to thelower anchors according to thechild seat maker’s instructions.To install a LATCH-c

Lift the head restraint (see page), then route the tether strapthrough the legs of the headrestraint, over the seat-back,making sure the strap is nott

When not using the LATCH system,all child seats must be secured to thevehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt.With the child seat in the desi

To deactivate the lockingmechanism and remove a child seat,unlatch the buckle, unroute the seatbelt, and let the belt fully retract.Push and pull the

A child seat with a tether can beinstalled in any seating position inthe back seat, using the anchoragepoints shown above.Since a tether can provide a

When a child reaches therecommended weight or height limitfor a forward-facing child seat, thechild should sit in a back seat on abooster seat and wea

Does the shoulder belt crossbetween the child’s neck and arm?Is the lap part of the belt as low aspossible, touching the child’sthighs?Will the child

If you decide that a child can safelyride up front, be sure to:Carefully read the owner’s manual,and make sure you understand allseat belt instruction

Your Vehicle at a GlanceYour Vehicle at a Glance3POWER WINDOWSWITCHESMIRROR CONTROLSAUDIO SYSTEMPOWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCHHOOD RELEASEHANDLEAUTOMATI

This could resultin serious neck injuries during acrash.Devices intended toimprove a child’s comfort orreposition the shoulder part of aseat belt can

Your vehicle’s exhaust containscarbon monoxide gas. You shouldhave no problem with carbonmonoxide entering the vehicle innormal driving if you maintai

These labels are in the locationsshown. They warn you of potentialhazards that could cause seriousinjury. Read these labels carefully.If a label comes

U.S. modelsCanadian modelsU.S. models Canadian modelsSafety LabelsDriver and Passenger Safety51SUN VISORDOORJAMBS０４／０８／０５ １０：４２：５９ ３１ＳＤＰ６２０ ００５４ Main

52０４／０８／０５ １０：４３：０４ ３１ＳＤＰ６２０ ００５５ Main Menu

This section gives information aboutthe controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation ofyour vehicle. All the essentialcontrols are with

Control Locations54MIRROR CONTROLSPOWER WINDOWSWITCHESHOOD RELEASEHANDLEAUDIO SYSTEMPOWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCHCLIMATE CONTROLSYSTEMHEATING/COOLINGCO

＊＊＊The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.Instrument PanelInstruments and Controls55LOW FUEL IN

The instrument panel has manyindicators to give you importantinformation about your vehicle. The engine can be severely damagedif this indicator flash

This indicator has two functions:This indicator comes on briefly whenyou turn the ignition switch to ON(II). If it comes on at any other time,it indic

＊＊Only on vehicles equipped with Navigation System. Refer to the Navigation System Owner’s Manual.:Your Vehicle at a Glance4HORNHEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to ON (II). If it comeson at any other time, there is aproblem in t

This indicator also blinks severaltimes when you turn the ignitionswitch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY(I) or LOCK (0).The appropriate indicator comes onin

This indicator reminds you that theexterior lights are on. It comes onwhen the light switch is in either theor position. If you turn theignition switc

CONTINUEDThis indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch to ON (II)with the headlight switch off and theparking brake set. It should go off i

Between 8,000 miles (12,800 km)and 10,000 miles (16,000 km), thisindicator will light for 2 secondswhen you first turn the ignitionswitch to ON (II),

The gauges illuminate when youturn the ignition switch to ON (II).The odometer shows the totaldistance your vehicle has beendriven. It measures miles

−−−−−−−−±±This meter shows the number ofmiles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)driven since you last reset it.There are two trip meters: Trip Aand Trip B.

This shows how much fuel you have.It may show slightly more or lessthan the actual amount. The needlereturns to the bottom after you turnoff the ignit

＊＊To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.Controls Near the Steering Wheel66EX-V6 model without navigation system is shown.CRUISE CONTROL

−−−−−−−−−MISTOFFINT IntermittentLO Low speedHI High speedWindshield WashersPush the right lever up or down toselect a position.The wipers are not acti

−This section gives you importantinformation about how to protectyourself and your passengers. Itshows you how to use seat belts. Itexplains how your

−−−Turning theswitch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turnson the parking lights, taillights, side-marker lights, and rear license platelights.Turning the switch

This feature turns off the headlights,parking lights, taillights, and licenseplate lights within 15 seconds ofremoving the key from the ignitionswitch

The Select/Reset knob on theinstrument panel controls thebrightness of the instrument panellights. Turn the knob to adjust thebrightness.The instrumen

The rear window defogger will clearfog, frost, and thin ice from thewindow. Push the defogger button toturn it on and off. The indicatorabove/in the b

Push the lever up to lock thesteering wheel in position.Make sure you have securelylocked the steering wheel in placeby trying to move it up, down, in

The master key fits all the locks onyour vehicle. The valet key worksonly in the ignition and the driver’sdoor lock. You can keep the trunkrelease han

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not

−−−−The ignition switch has fourpositions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY(I), ON (II), and START (III).If the front wheels are turned, theanti-theft lock may mak

Youcanopenorclosethewindowsby using the key in the driver’s door(see page ).To unlock only the driver’s doorfrom the outside, turn the key andreleasei

−−−−CONTINUEDPress this button once tolock both doors. Some exterior lightswill flash once. When you pushLOCK twice within 5 seconds, youwill hear a b

−You’ll find many safetyrecommendations throughout thissection, and throughout this manual.Therecommendationsonthispageare the ones we consider to be

Avoid dropping or throwing thetransmitter.Protect the transmitter fromextreme temperature.Do not immerse the transmitter inany liquid.If you lose a tr

＋As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not

Keep the trunk lid closed at all timeswhile driving to avoid damaging thelid, and to prevent exhaust gas fromgetting into the interior. Seeon page .To

−The 4-cylinder EX model has apower seat bottom heightadjustment. All other driver’s seatadjustmentsinthismodelaremanual.The 4-cylinder LX model has m

The height of your driver’s seat isadjustable. To raise the seat bottom,repeatedly pull up the lever on theoutside of the seat cushion. To lowerthe se

−See pages for important safetyinformation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs.11 13On all V6 models, and the 4-cylind

To change the lumbar support, movethe lever on the right side of theseat-back forward or backward.Keep moving the lever forward orbackward until you f

To get into the rear seat on thepassenger’s side, push downward onthe release lever at the base of theseat-back. The seat-back will tiltforward and th

See page for important safetyinformation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints.13The head restraints help protect youand you

CONTINUEDWhen storing cargo, you can movetherearcentershoulderbeltoutofthe way by removing the belt fromthe guide.Do not put any heavy items on thesea

Your vehicle is equipped with manyfeatures that work together toprotect you and your passengersduring a crash.Some features do not require anyaction o

Make sure all rear shoulder belts arepositioned in front of the rear seat-back whenever the seat-back is in itsupright position.Make sure all items in

−CONTINUEDTurn the ignition switch to ON (II)to raise or lower either window. Toopen the window, push the switchdownandholdit.Releasetheswitchwhen you

−When you push the MAIN switch in,the switch is OFF, and thepassenger’s window cannot be raisedor lowered. To cancel this feature,push on the switch a

To close the windows further, turnandholdthekeyagain(within10 seconds).NOTE: If the window stops beforethe desired position, repeat steps 2and 3.Turnt

To tilt up the back of the moonroof,press and hold the center button( ). To close the moonroof,press and hold the upper part of theswitch ( ). To open

Push or pull the adjustment knobright, left, up, or down to move themirror.When you finish, turn theadjustment knob to the center(off) position. This

To apply the parking brake, pull thelever up fully. To release it, pull upslightly, push the button, and lowerthe lever. The parking brakeindicator on

Interior Convenience ItemsInstruments and Controls95COIN POCKETACCESSORYPOWER SOCKETVANITY MIRRORSUNGLASSESHOLDERBEVERAGE HOLDER SUN VISORACCESSORYPOW

Open the glove box by pulling thehandle to the left. Close it with a firmpush. Lock or unlock the glove boxwith the master key.Spilled liquids can dam

To open the console compartment,pull up on the right lever and lift thearmrest.To close, lower the armrest, andpush it down until it latches.You can p