Honda Accord Wagon 1997 User Manual

1997 Accord Wagon Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safet
y.................................................................................................................
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 .............................................................................................. 61
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving.................................................................................................................................. 85
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving .............................................................................................................................................. 97
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance..................................................................................................................................... 117
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care.............................................................................................................................. 161
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected...................................................................................................... 169
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information..................................................................................................................... 189
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. only)............................................................................. 201
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...................................................................................................... 207
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index...................................................................................................................................................... I
Gas Station Information
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Owner's Identification Form

Honda Accord Wagon 1997 Specifications

General

Brand	Honda
Model	Accord Wagon 1997
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

Safety Messages

Driver and Passenger Safety

Your Occupant Protection System

Overview of seat belts, SRS airbags, and other safety features for occupants.

The Seat Belt System and How It Works

Explains the function and components of the seat belt system, including its importance.

Why Wear Seat Belts

Details the critical importance of wearing seat belts properly to reduce serious injury.

Important Safety Reminders

Key safety tips for seat belt use, including for children and pregnant women.

Seat Belt System Components

Describes the types and locations of seat belts within the vehicle's five seating positions.

Lap/Shoulder Belt

Explains the lap/shoulder belt, its operation, and locking mechanism for restraint.

Lap Belt

Describes the lap belt, its manual adjustment, and its similarity to airplane safety belts.

Wearing Seat Belts Properly

Provides instructions on how to correctly wear seat belts for maximum effectiveness and safety.

Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt

Step-by-step guidance on how to properly fasten and position the lap/shoulder seat belt.

Wearing the Lap Belt

Step-by-step instructions for correctly fastening and positioning the lap seat belt.