2000 HONDA ODYSSEY inflation pressure

Timing Belt , Tire s
Timin g Bel t
The timing belt should normally be replaced at the intervals shown in
the maintenance schedule.
Replace the belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.)
or 100,000 km (Canada) if you regu-
larly drive your vehicle in one or more of these conditions:
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F,43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under — 20°F, — 29°C).
Tire s
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be the proper type andsize, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inflated. The
following pages give more detailed information on how and when tocheck air pressure, how to inspect
your tires for damage and wear, and
what to do when your tires need to be replaced.Inflatio n
Keeping the tires properly inflated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread life and riding comfort. Underinflated tires wear
unevenly, adversely affect handlingand fuel economy, and are more
likely to fail from being overheated. Overinflated tires can make your
vehicle ride more harshly, are more prone to damage from road hazards,and wear unevenly.
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.
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Maintenanc e
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.

Tires
These pressures are also given on
the tire information label on thedriver's doorjamb.
Tubeless tires have some ability to self-seal if they are punctured.
However, because leakage is often
very slow, you should look closely for punctures if a tire starts losing
pressure.
Inspectio n
Every time you check inflation, you should also examine the tires for
damage, foreign objects, and wear.
You should look for:
Bumps or bulges in the tread orside of the tire. Replace the tire if
you find either of these conditions.
Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
of the tire. Replace the tire if you
can see fabric or cord.
Excessive tread wear. Your vehicle's tires have wear indica-
tors 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
INDICATO
R LOCATIO N MARK S
TREA D WEA R INDICATOR S

Compact Spar e Tir e
Your vehicle has a compact spare
tire that takes up less space. Use thisspare tire as a temporary replace-
ment only. Get your regular tire
repaired or replaced and put back on
your vehicle as soon as you can.
Check the inflation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inflated to: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
Follow these precautions whenever
you are using the compact spare tire:
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
under any circumstances.
This tire gives a harsher ride and less traction on some road sur-
faces than the regular tire. Use
greater caution while driving on
this tire. Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare.
Do not use the compact spare tire
if you are towing a trailer.
The wheel of the compact spare
tire is designed especially to fit
your vehicle. Do not use your
spare tire on another vehicle
unless it is the same make and
model.
On EX model
Turn off the Traction ControlSystem (see page 213 ). Driving
with the compact spare tire may
activate the TCS.
The compact spare tire has a shorter
tread life than a regular tire. Replace
it when you can see the tread wear
indicator bars. The replacement
should be the same size and design
tire, mounted on the same wheel.
The compact spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the compact wheel is not
designed for mounting a regular tire.
Takin g Car e o f th e Unexpecte d
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TREA D WEA R INDICATO R BA R

Index
Tachometer...................................... 62
Tailgate............................................. 85
Opening the.................................. 85
Open Monitor Light.................... 60
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 275
Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 291
Tape Player ........................... 160, 181
Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 324
Driving in Foreign Countries... 327
Emissions Control Systems...... 328Oxygenated Fuels...................... 326
Three Way Catalytic Converter................................ 330
Temperature Gauge........................ 63 Tensioners, Seat Belts.................... 50Tether Attachment Points.............. 43
Theft Protection............................ .
186
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 330
Time, Setting the........................... 117
Timing Belt..................................... 263
Tire Chains..................................... 269
Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 293 Tires...............................................
. 263
Air Pressure.............................. . 263
Balancing.................................... 266
Checking Wear.......................... 265
Compact Spare........................... 292
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 324
Inflation....................................... 263
Inspection................................... 265 Replacing.................................... 267
Rotating....................................... 266
Snow........................................... . 269
Specifications............................ . 323
Tire Chains................................. 269
Towing
A Trailer ................................. 218
Emergency Wrecker................. 317
Traction Control System (TCS)... 213
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level................ 249
Fluid Selection........................... . 249
Identification Number............... 321
Shifting the Automatic.............. 205
Treadwear...................................... 324
Trip Meter......................................... 63
Turn Signals..................................... 68
Tools, Tire Changing ................... 293
Underside, Cleaning...................... 288
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the .......................................... 29 1
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .... 324
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 188
Upholstery Cleaning...................... 286
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 242
Vanity Mirror................................. 121
Vehicle Capacity Load.......... 198, 218
Vehicle Dimensions....................... 322
Vehicle Identification Number..... 320
Vehicle Storage.............................. 281
Ventilation............................. 133, 138
VIN ................................................. 320
Vinyl Cleaning ............................... 286
Viscosity, Oil.................................. . 240
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