2013 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 487
2013 Honda Accord Manual
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Before Performing Maintenance QRG Inspection and Maintenance For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer. (Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in effect.) Refer to the separate maintenance booklet for detailed maintenance and inspection information. 1 Inspection and Maintenance U.S. models 2013 Accord Sedan Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using parts that are "certified" to EPA standards. According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on the maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warranties. However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the intervals indicated by the information display */multiinformation display *. 2 Maintenance Service Items P. 491 P. 495 If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks that require more skills and tools, you can purchase a subscription to the Service Express website at www.techinfo.honda.com. 2 Authorized Manuals P. 581 If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first. After performing maintenance, update the records in the separate maintenance booklet. ■ Types of Inspection and Maintenance ■ Daily inspections Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when refueling. ■ Periodic inspections • Check the brake fluid level monthly. 2 Brake/Clutch Fluid P. 511 TOC Maintenance • Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects. 2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 525 • Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly. 2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 513 • Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months. 2 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 523 Index Home 486 * Not available on all models