HONDA 2002 Accord Coupe - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 236)

This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules for normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions for simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to per-
form more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page
for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
...................... Maintenance Safety . 234
. Important Safety Precautions . 235
................. Maintenance Schedule . 236
... Required Maintenance Record . 243
....... Owner Maintenance Checks . 245
.............................. Fluid Locations . 246
...................................... Engine Oil . 248
.................................. Adding Oil . 248
.................... Recommended Oil . 248
.............................. Synthetic Oil . 250
.................................... Additives . 250
..... Changing the Oil and Filter . 250
............................. Cooling System . 253
............ Adding Engine Coolant . 253
....... Replacing Engine Coolant . 255
.................... Windshield Washers . 260
....................... Transmission Fluid . 261
Automatic
......................... Transmission . 261
5-speed Manual
......................... Transmission . 263
................ Brake and Clutch Fluid . 264
............................ Brake System . 264
........................... Clutch System . 265
.............................. Power Steering . 266
..................... Air Cleaner Element . 267
.................................... Hood Latch . 269
Spark Plugs
.............. (4-cylinder Models) . 269
.............................. Replacement . 269
............................ Specifications . 270
Spark Plugs
.............. (6-cylinder Models) . 271
.............................. Replacement . 271
............................ Specifications . 273
........................................... Battery . 274
................................. Wiper Blades . 277
.............. Air Conditioning System . 279
................. Dust and Pollen Filter . 280
..................................... Drive Belts . 280
.................................... Timing Belt . 281
............................................... Tires . 282
...................................... Inflation . 282
.................................. Inspection . 283
.............................. Maintenance . 284
............................. Tire Rotation . 285
... Replacing Tires and Wheels . 285
...................... Wheels and Tires . 286
.......................... Winter Driving . 286
............................. Snow Tires . 287
............................ Tire Chains . 287
............................................. Lights . 288
..................... Headlight Aiming . 290
........................ Replacing Bulbs . 290
........................... Storing Your Car . 291
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