2003 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 65

Gauges Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have. It is most accurate when the car is on level ground. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount when you are driving on curvy or hilly roads. The needle returns to the bottom after you turn off the ignition. The gauge shows the fuel level reading immediately after you turn the ignition switch back ON (II). Maintenance Required Indicator SELECT/RESET KNOB MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. Running out of f uel could cause the engine to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. This indicator reminds you that it is time to take your car in for scheduled maintenance per the Normal Conditions maintenance schedule. The indicator light does not reflect severe maintenance intervals. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for Normal and Severe Driving Conditions on page 250 (4-cylinder models) or page 255 (6-cylinder models). 4-cylinder models For the first 8,000 miles (12,800 km) after the Maintenance Required Indicator is reset, it will come on for two seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). CONTINUED Instruments and Controls 65