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Honda 2002 Accord Coupe User Manual

Honda 2002 Accord Coupe
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety .......................................................................................................................... ii
Your Car at a Glance ......................................................................................................................................2
Driver and Passenger Safety .......................................................................................................................5
Proper use and care of your car's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls...........................................................................................................................55
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features.......................................................................................................107
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving .............................................................................................................................................191
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving...........................................................................................................................................................205
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................233
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer.
Appearance Care.........................................................................................................................................303
Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected...............................................................................................................311
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information...............................................................................................................................341
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ......................................................................357
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...............................................................................................................361
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ................................................................................................................................................................. I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Table of Contents

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Honda 2002 Accord Coupe Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHonda
Model2002 Accord Coupe
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

A Few Words About Safety

Driver and Passenger Safety

Your Car’s Safety Features

Overview of safety features designed to reduce injury severity during a crash.

Seat Belts

Information on the importance, function, and proper wear of seat belts.

Protecting Adults

Fasten and Position the Seat Belts

Guidance on correctly fastening and positioning seat belts for maximum protection.

Protecting Children

All Children Must Be Restrained

Emphasizes the necessity of restraining all children in vehicles due to crash risks.

Children Should Sit in the Back Seat

Recommends the back seat as the safest place for children due to airbag risks.

The Passenger’s Front Airbag Poses Serious Risks to Children

Highlights the dangers of front airbags to children due to their size and proximity.

Infants

Specific guidance for restraining infants, emphasizing rear-facing seats.

Small Children

Advice for restraining small children in forward-facing seats, considering airbag hazards.

Larger Children

Guidance for larger children who have outgrown child seats, and risks from passenger airbags.

Installing a Child Seat

Steps for properly installing a child seat securely in the vehicle.

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Additional Information About Your Airbags

How Your Front Airbags Work

Detailed explanation of how the front airbags deploy and function.

How Your Side Airbags Work

Explanation of how side airbags deploy and function in side impacts.

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Instruments and Controls

Indicator Lights

Explanation of various indicator lights on the instrument panel.

Keys and Locks

Seat Adjustments

Power Windows

Mirrors

Comfort and Convenience Features

Heating and Cooling

Overview of the heating and cooling system controls.

Climate Control System

Details on the automatic climate control system and vent adjustments.

Audio System

Information on operating the radio, CD player, and cassette player.

Heating and Cooling

How to Use the System

Guidance on setting up the system for ventilation, heating, cooling, and defrosting.

To Defog and Defrost

Steps to remove fog from the inside of the windows.

Climate Control System

Fully-automatic Operation

How to put the Automatic Climate Control in fully-automatic mode.

Semi-automatic Operation

Manually selecting functions while maintaining automatic control.

Audio System

Operating the Cassette Player (Optional)

How to operate the cassette player, including Dolby noise reduction.

Operating the CD Changer

How to load and operate the CD changer.

Loading CDs in the Changer

Steps for loading multiple CDs and single CDs into the changer.

Operating the Radio

How to operate the radio, including changing bands and adjusting volume.

Adjusting the Sound

How to adjust Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader settings.

Operating the CD Player

How to operate the CD player, including disc insertion and track numbers.

Operating the CD Changer (Optional)

How to load and operate the CD changer.

Operating the Cassette Player

How to operate the cassette player, including tape direction indicator.

Theft Protection

Information on the audio system's anti-theft feature and code entry.

Security System

Cruise Control

Using the Cruise Control

How to engage and set the cruise control speed.

HomeLink Universal Transceiver

Important Safety Precautions

Safety guidelines for operating garage door openers and equipment.

Training HomeLink

Step-by-step procedure for training HomeLink to operate devices.

Training With a Rolling Code System

Procedure for synchronizing HomeLink with rolling code garage door openers.

Retraining a Button

How to train an already programmed button to operate a new device.

Erasing Codes

Instructions on how to erase all stored HomeLink codes.

Before Driving

Break-in Period

Guidance on how to drive during the first 600 miles for reliability.

Fuel Economy

Accessories and Modifications

Carrying Cargo

Load Limit

Information on the maximum load capacity for the car and cargo.

Driving

Preparing to Drive

Daily checks and adjustments to perform before driving.

Starting the Engine

Procedures for starting the engine under various conditions.

The Braking System

Explanation of brake system design and wear indicators.

Traction Control System

Information on the Traction Control System (TCS) operation.

Driving in Bad Weather

Techniques and precautions for driving in rain, fog, and snow.

Towing a Trailer

Guidelines and safety tips for towing a trailer.

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety

Essential safety precautions for performing maintenance tasks.

Important Safety Precautions

General safety warnings for performing maintenance on the vehicle.

Maintenance Schedule

Schedules for regular and severe driving conditions.

Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions (listed by distance/time)

Maintenance items and intervals for normal driving conditions.

Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions (listed by distance/time)

Maintenance items and intervals for severe driving conditions.

Engine Oil

Recommended Oil

Guidance on selecting the correct API grade and viscosity for engine oil.

Changing the Oil and Filter

Procedure for changing engine oil and filter, requiring special tools.

Cooling System

Adding Engine Coolant

Instructions for adding coolant to the reserve tank and radiator.

Replacing Engine Coolant

Procedure for draining and refilling the cooling system with new coolant.

Transmission Fluid

Brake and Clutch Fluid

Power Steering

Air Cleaner Element

Hood Latch, Spark Plugs (4-cylinder Models)

Spark Plugs (4-cylinder Models)

Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models)

Battery

Air Conditioning System

Dust and Pollen Filter, Drive Belts

Drive Belts, Timing Belt

Tires

Inflation

Importance of proper tire inflation for handling, wear, and safety.

Winter Driving

Suitability of tires for winter conditions and requirements for snow tires/chains.

Lights

Storing Your Car

Appearance Care

Taking Care of the Unexpected

Compact Spare Tire

Precautions and limitations for using the compact spare tire.

Changing a Flat Tire

Step-by-step instructions for changing a flat tire safely.

If Your Engine Won’t Start

Troubleshooting steps based on sounds heard when turning the key.

Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates Very Slowly

Diagnosing issues when the starter motor doesn't operate normally.

The Starter Operates Normally

Troubleshooting when the starter works but the engine won't run.

Jump Starting

Procedure and precautions for jump starting a car with a booster battery.

If Your Engine Overheats

Actions to take if the engine overheats, including safety warnings.

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

Meaning of the low oil pressure indicator and immediate actions.

Charging System Indicator

What the charging system indicator means and how to address it.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Information on the engine's emissions control system warning light.

Brake System Indicator

Meaning of the brake system indicator and actions to take.

Emergency Towing

Instructions and precautions for professional towing services.

Technical Information

Emissions Controls

Overview of systems controlling engine emissions like CO, NOx, and HC.

State Emissions Testing

Information on readiness codes and procedures for emissions testing.

Warranty and Customer Relations

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)

How to report vehicle safety defects to NHTSA and Honda.

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