Honda Accord: Eighth generation (2008–2012)
The North American version of the Accord has a different body from its Japanese counterpart. This shape is sold as the Honda Inspire in Japan, and is not sold in Europe. It was discontinued in Japan in September 2012. Larger than the previous model, the sedan is now classified as a full-size car by EPA standards. A coupe version is available, as well as a Crosstour fastback model, which was introduced in the US for the 2010 model year.
- Honda Accord 2008-2012 Owner's Manual
- Introduction
- A FewWordsAbout Safety
- Overview of Contents
- Your Vehicle at a Glance
- Driver and Passenger Safety
- Instruments and Controls
- Features
- Before Driving
- Driving
- Maintenance
- Taking Care of the Unexpected
- Technical Information
- Warranty and Customer Relations
- Honda Accord MK8 2008-2012 Service Manual
- Introduction
- Supplemental restraint system (SRS)
- General Information
- Specifications
- Maintenance
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Fuel and Emissions
- Transaxle
- Transaxle
- Transaxle
- Introduction
- Supplemental restraint system (SRS) (if steering maintenance is required)
- Steering
- Suspension
- Brakes
- Body
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
- Body Electrical
- Audio, Navigation, and Telematics
- Restraints
Seventh generation (2003–2007)
The seventh generation of the Accord was launched in 2002 (2003 model year in North America), and consists of two separate models; one for the Japanese and European markets, and the other for North Am ...
Ninth generation (2013–2025)
For the ninth-generation Accord, Honda appointed Shoji Matsui, who served as an engineer on the Accord platform from 1985 to 1996 as lead project manager. It is the first Accord to use a strut suspens ...
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DTC Troubleshooting
DTC B1280: Turn Signal Switch Circuit
Malfunction
NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure
to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis
Test Mode A (see page 22-134).
1. ...
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
, then
depress the brake pedal.
- Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in , it is safer to st ...
Battery Removal and Installation
NOTE: The battery terminal disconnection and
reconnection procedure (see page 22-91) must be done
before and after doing this procedure- Some systems
store data in memory that is lost when the batt ...