Tire
s
Your car's tires have wear indicators molded into the tread. When the
tread wears down to that point, you
will see a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide band running across the tread. This shows there is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left on the tire. A
tire that is this worn gives very little
traction on wet roads. You should replace the tire if you can see the
tread wear indicator in three or more
places around the tire. Maintenanc
e
In addition to proper inflation, correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. If you find a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer check the wheel alignment.
The tires were properly balanced by the factory. They may need to berebalanced at some time before theyare worn out. Have your dealer
check the tires if you feel a consis-
tent vibration while driving. A tire should always be rebalanced if it is
removed from the wheel for repair.
Make sure the installer balances the
wheels when you have new tires installed. This increases riding
comfort and tire life. Your car'soriginal tires were dynamic or "spin"
balanced at the factory. For best results, have the installer perform adynamic balance.
(Only on cars equipped with aluminum
wheels)
Improper wheel weights can damage
your car's aluminum wheels. Use only Genuine Acura wheel weights for
balancing.
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NOTIC
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INDICATO R
LOCATIO N
MARK S
TREA D WEA R
INDICATOR S
Inde
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Winter Driving........................... 201
Tools, Tire Changing.................... 225
Towing A Trailer...................................... 151
Emergency................................. 245
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,Automatic............................... 182
Checking Fluid Level, Manual.................................... 183
Fluid Selection............................ 182
Identification Number............... 249
Shifting the Automatic.............. 140
Shifting the Manual................... 138
Treadwear..................................... 252
Trip Meter........................................ 58
Turn Signals..................................... 63
Underside, Cleaning...................... 220
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the........................................... 223
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 252
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 123
Upholstery Cleaning...................... 218
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 175
Warning Beepers
Headlights on............................... 62
Key in Ignition.............................. 74
Seat Belts................................ 42, 54
WARNING, Explanation of..............
ii
Warning Labels
, Location of.......... 50
Warranty Coverages*................... 262
Washer, Windshield
Checking the Fluid Level......... 181
Operation...................................... 64
Washing.......................................... 216
Waxing and Polishing................... 217
Wheels
Adjusting the Steering................ 66
Alignment and Balance............. 198
Cleaning Aluminum Alloys....... 217
Compact Spare........................... 224
Wrench....................................... 226
Windows
Cleaning...................................... 219
Operating the Power................... 84
Rear, Defogger............................ 65
Windshield
Cleaning........................................ 64
Defroster.................................... 100
Wipers, Windshield
Changing Blades........................ 192
Operation...................................... 64
Worn Tires..................................... 197
Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 245
* : U.S. and Canada only
Vehicle Capacity Load.................. 133
Vehicle Dimensions....................... 250
Vehicle Identification Number..... 248
Vehicle Storage.............................. 214
Ventilation......................................... 97
VIN.................................................. 248
Vinyl Cleaning................................ 218
Viscosity, Oil................................... 172
