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1997 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual 

Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. 

For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. 

 

Contents

 

 

Introduction 

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A Few Words About Safety

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Driver and Passenger Safety 

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3

Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. 

Instruments and Controls

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33

Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. 

Comfort and Convenience Features 

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79

How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. 

Before Driving

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125

What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. 

Driving 

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137

The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. 

Maintenance

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159

The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer. 

Appearance Care

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223

Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs. 

Taking Care of the Unexpected

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231

This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. 

Technical Information

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255

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. 

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)

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267

A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us. 

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)

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273

How to order manuals and other technical literature. 

Index

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Gas Station Information

Information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 

 

Owner's Identification Form

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