Honda 2003 Accord User Manual

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Introduction
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Honda 2003 Accord Specifications

General

Brand	Honda
Model	2003 Accord
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

A Few Words About Safety

Your Car at a Glance

Driver and Passenger Safety

Protecting Adults

Provides instructions on how to properly protect the driver and other adult occupants.

Protecting Children

Provides information on how to properly protect young passengers, including child seat usage.

Additional Information About Your Airbags

Explains SRS components, how front, side, and curtain airbags work, and indicator lights.

Instruments and Controls

Keys and Locks

Comfort and Convenience Features

Heating and Cooling

Explains the proper use of the heating and cooling system for comfort and clear windows.

Climate Control System

Details the automatic climate control system, including fully-automatic and semi-automatic operation.

Audio System

Covers the AM/FM/CD system, radio operation, sound adjustment, and player features.

Cruise Control

Instructions on how to use and change cruise control settings for maintaining speed.

Homelink Wireless Control System

Before Driving

Service Station Procedures

Driving

Starting the Engine

Step-by-step instructions for starting the engine under normal and cold weather conditions.

5-speed Manual Transmission

6-speed Manual Transmission

Automatic Transmission

Describes shift lever positions, indicators, and the shift lock release mechanism.

The Braking System

Explains the braking system design, wear indicators, and anti-lock brakes.

Traction Control System

Details the TCS operation, indicators, and conditions for activation or malfunction.

Driving in Bad Weather

Towing a Trailer

Covers load limits, equipment, hitches, and safe towing practices.

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety

Emphasizes the importance of proper maintenance for safety, reliability, and economy.

Maintenance Schedule

Outlines required services based on time or distance for normal and severe conditions.

Owner Maintenance Checks

Engine Oil

Cooling System

Tires

Lights

Taking Care of the Unexpected

Changing a Flat Tire

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

If Your Engine Won’t Start

Jump Starting

If Your Engine Overheats

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Fuses