Honda Accord: To Use Maintenance MinderTM
• Displaying the Engine Oil Life
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
.
2. Press the (Select/Reset) knob
repeatedly
until the engine oil life appears on the
information display.
The Maintenance Minder indicator (
) stays
on in the instrument panel after the engine oil
life becomes 0%. Have the indicated
maintenance done by a dealer immediately.
Based on the engine operating conditions, the remaining engine oil life is calculated and displayed as a percentage.
• Maintenance Minder Messages on the Information Display
To switch the display, press the
(Select/Reset) knob.
• Maintenance Service Items
• Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
• Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).
• Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
• Resetting the Display
Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
.
2. Display the engine oil life by repeatedly
pressing the (Select/Reset)
knob.
3. Press and hold the knob for ten
seconds
or more.
- The engine oil life indicator and the
maintenance item codes blink.
4. Press the knob for five seconds
or more.
- The displayed maintenance items
disappear, and the engine oil life display
returns to 100%.
NOTICE
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the engine oil life display after completing the required maintenance service. If someone other than a dealer performs maintenance service, reset the engine oil life display yourself.
You can reset the engine oil life display using the audio/information screen.
Maintenance MinderTM
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder
messages
appear on the information display* or the multi-information display* every time
you
turn the ignition swit ...
To Use Maintenance MinderTM
• Displaying the Engine Oil Life
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Press the (Information) button
repeatedly until the engine oil life appears
on the multi-information display.
Based on the ...
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Display Setup
You can change the brightness or color theme of the audio/information screen.
• Changing the Screen Brightness
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select System
Settings, then
pres ...
Cleaning the Seat Belts
If your seat belts get dirty, use a soft
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air dry before
you use ...
Mainshaft Inspection
1. Inspect the gear and bearing contact areas for wear
and damage, then measure the mainshaft at points A,
B, C, D, and E. If any part of the mainshaft is less than
the service limit, replace it.
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