Honda Accord Coupe L4 (2011 year). Instruction

The headlights were properly aimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustments
should be done by your dealer or
another qualified technician.

Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
from contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.

Open the hood.

To change a bulb on the
passenger’s side, remove the
engine coolant reserve tank by
pulling it out of its stay.

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Headlight Aiming

Replacing a Headlight Bulb

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High Beam Headlight

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4-cylinder models

Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.

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Remove the electrical connector
from the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector off the bulb.

Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.

To change a bulb on the driver’s side,
undo the fastener and remove the air
intake cover by pushing the tab.
Then remove the duct.

On V6 models

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FASTENER

AIR INTAKE COVER

BULB

TAB

DUCT

V6 models

STAY

V6 models

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To change the passenger’s side
bulb, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
left, and turn off the engine. To
change the driver’s side bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.

Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.

Push the electrical connector onto
the bulb.

Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.

Reinstall the engine coolant
reserve tank.

Remove the electrical connector
from the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector off the bulb.

Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.

Pull the inner fender cover away
from the fender and bumper.

Use a flat-tip screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips from
the inner fender.

Reinstall the air intake cover and
duct securely. Reinstall the
fastener and secure it by pushing
on the head until it locks.

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Passenger’s side

Driver’s side on V6 models

Low Beam Headlight

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HOLDING CLIPS

BULB

TAB

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Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.

Push the electrical connector onto
the bulb.

Put the inner fender cover in place.
Install the two holding clips. Lock
each one in place by pushing on
the center.

Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.

Open the hood.

To change the turn signal bulb on
the passenger’s side, remove the
engine coolant reserve tank by
pulling it out of its stay.

Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.

To remove the burned out bulb,
push it in and turn it
counterclockwise until it unlocks.

Remove the air intake duct (see
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Driver’s side on V6 models

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Replacing a Front Turn Signal/
Parking Light Bulb

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BULB

V6 model is shown.

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Install the new bulb and turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.

Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.

Reinstall the coolant reserve tank.

To change the bulb on the driver’s
side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, then turn off the engine. To
change the bulb on the passenger’s
side, turn the steering wheel to the
left.

Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.

Use a flat-tip screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips from
the inner fender.

Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.

Pull the burned out bulb straight
out of its socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.

Reinstall the air intake cover and
duct securely. Reinstall the
fastener and secure it by pushing
on the head until it locks.

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Passenger’s side

Driver’s side on V6 models

Lights

Replacing a Front Side Marker
Light Bulb

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HOLDING CLIPS

BULB

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Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.

Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.

Reinstall the inner fender cover.
Then reinstall the holding clips,
and lock them in place by pushing
on their centers.

Open the trunk.

Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.

Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.

Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.

Remove the screws in the center
of each of the two fasteners on the
side of the trunk lining. Pull the
lining back.

Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: stop/taillight,
back-up light or turn signal light.

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Replacing Rear Bulbs

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SCREW

SOCKET

BULB

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Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.

Push the trunk lid trim back into
position.

Open the trunk, and remove the
socket from the light assembly by
turning it one-quarter turn counter-
clockwise.

Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.

Reinstall the socket. Turn it
clockwise until it locks. Make sure
the new bulb is working.

Put the fasteners into the holes on
the side of the trunk lining.
Reinstall the screws.

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Replacing the High-mount Brake
Light Bulb

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SOCKET

BULB

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If equipped

Passenger’s side

Your vehicle uses halogen light
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.

The fog lights were properly aimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustment should
be done by your dealer or another
qualified technician.

Pull down the under cover from
the bumper carefully.

Remove the electrical connector
from the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector off the bulb.

Remove the bulb by turning it
about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.

Remove the three holding clips
with a flat-tip screwdriver.

Replacing a Fog Light Bulb

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ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR

TAB

HOLDING CLIPS

Halogen light bulbs get very hot when
lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on
the glass can cause the bulb to overheat
and shatter.

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To change the bulb, start the
engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the right, then turn off
the engine.

Use a flat-tip screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips from
the inner fender, and pull the inner
fender cover back.

Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.

Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.

Reinstall the inner fender. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the front bumper.

Reinstall the holding clips, and
push in the head of each clip.

Remove the electrical connector
from the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.

Remove the bulb from the fog
light assembly by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.

Turn on the fog lights to test the
new bulb.

Reinstall the under cover and put
the holding clips back in place.

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Passenger’s side

Driver’s side

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

TAB

HOLDING CLIPS

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Dirt build-up around the openings of
the seat belt anchors can cause the
belts to retract slowly. Wipe the
openings with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.

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 the vehicle.

The license plate has two lights
above it. The bulbs should be
replaced by your dealer.

Cleaning the Seat Belts

Rear License Plate Light Bulbs

Lights, Cleaning the Seat Belts

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OPENING

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This filter removes the dust and
pollen that is brought in from the
outside through the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system.

Have your dealer replace this filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
information display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the airflow
from the heating and cooling
system/climate control system
becomes less than usual.

If you remove a floor mat, make sure
to re-anchor it when you put it back
in your vehicle.

If you use a non-Honda floor mat,
make sure it fits properly and that it
can be used with the floor mat
anchors. Do not put additional floor
mats on top of the anchored mat.

The driver’s and right rear
passenger’s floor mats that came
with your vehicle hook over the floor
mat anchors. This keeps the floor
mats from sliding forward and
possibly interfering with the pedals
(driver’s floor mat) or with the seat
weight sensors (right rear floor mat).

Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter

Dust and Pollen Filter

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REAR (Right passenger’s side)

FRONT (Driver’s side)

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To replace a wiper blade:

Raise the wiper arm off the
windshield. Raise the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side.

Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you find signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.

Disconnect the blade assembly
from the wiper arm:

Put a cloth on the edge of the lock
tab to prevent scratches, then
push up on the lock tab carefully
with a flat-tip screwdriver.

Wiper Blades

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WIPER ARMS

LOCK TAB

Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.

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Pivot the blade assembly toward
the wiper arm until it releases
from the wiper arm.

When replacing a wiper blade,
make sure not to drop the wiper
blade or wiper arm down on the
windshield.

Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinforcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinforcement strips from the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.

Remove the blade from its holder
by grabbing the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull firmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.

Make sure the two rubber tabs
inside the blade fit to each notch of
the reinforcement, as shown.

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WIPER ARM

BLADE

TOP

BLADE

REINFORCEMENT

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Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Push down
the lock tab. Make sure the wiper
blade assembly locks in place.

Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield, the passenger’s
side first, then the driver’s side.

Place the top of the wiper blade on
the end of the blade assembly, and
slide the blade onto the assembly
until the tabs are fitted onto the
wiper blade.

Make sure the blade is completely
installed.

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Keeping the tires properly inflated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread life, and riding
comfort.

Underinflated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.

To safely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inflated.

The following pages give more
detailed information on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.

Overinflated tires can make your
vehicle ride harshly, are more
prone to damage from road
hazards, and wear unevenly.

The tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) warns you when a tire
pressure is low. See page

for

more information.

Use a gauge to measure the air
pressure in each tire at least once a
month. Even tires that are in good
condition may lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per
month. Remember to check the
spare tire at the same time.

Even though your vehicle is
equipped with TPMS, we
recommend that you visually check
your tires every day. If you think a
tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.

Check the air pressures when the
tires are cold. This means the
vehicle has been parked for at least 3
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
km). Add or release air, if needed, to
match the recommended cold tire
pressures on the next page.

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Inflation Guidelines

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Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.

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If you check air pressures when the
tires are hot (driven for several
miles/kilometers), you will see
readings 4 to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3
to 0.4 kgf/cm ) higher than the cold
readings. This is normal. Do not let
air out to match the recommended
cold air pressure. The tire will be
underinflated.

While tubeless tires have some
ability to self-seal if they are
punctured, you should look closely
for punctures if a tire starts losing
pressure.

You should get your own tire
pressure gauge and use it whenever
you check your tire pressures. This
will make it easier for you to tell if a
pressure loss is due to a tire problem
and not due to a variation between
gauges.

The compact spare tire pressure is:

For convenience, the recommended
tire sizes and cold tire pressures are
on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.

For additional information about
your tires, see page

The following charts show the
recommended cold tire pressures for
most normal driving conditions.

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Tire Size

Cold Tire Pressure

for Normal Driving

Tire Size

Cold Tire Pressure

for Normal Driving
Front/Rear:

Front/Rear:

V6 models

4-cylinder models

Recommended Tire Pressures

Tires

Normal Driving

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60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

P235/45R18 94V

32 psi (220 kPa ,

2.2 kgf/cm )

P225/50R17 93V

32 psi (220 kPa ,

2.2 kgf/cm )

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Honda Accord Coupe L4 (2011 year). Instruction - part 24