In addition to proper inf lation,
correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. If you f ind a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
check the wheel alignment.
The tires were properly balanced by
the factory. They may need to be
rebalanced at some time bef ore they
are worn out. Have your dealer
check the tires if you f eel a consis-
tent vibration while driving. A tire
should always be rebalanced if it is
removed f rom the wheel f or repair.Make sure the installer balances the
wheels when you have new tires
installed. This increases riding
comf ort and tire lif e. Your car’s
original tires were dynamic or ‘‘spin’’
balanced at the f actory. For best
results, have the installer perf orm a
dynamic balance.
You should not rotate your Honda’s
tires. The f ront and rear tires are
dif f erent sizes, so they cannot be
rotated f ront-to-rear. The original-
equipment tires on your Honda have
a unidirectional tread pattern, so
they cannot be rotated side-to-side.
The tires that came on your car were
designed and constructed to provide
superior grip during acceleration,
braking, and cornering. As a trade-
off, they will wear more rapidly than
tiresusedonordinarypassenger
cars. Because of the car’s weight
distribution, and the f act that they
are the driving wheels, you may
expect the rear tires to wear more
rapidly than the f ront tires.
Maintenance
T ire Rotation
Tire Wear
Tires
Maint enance
194 Improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use
only genuine Honda wheel weights f or
balancing.
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 40
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Warranty Coverages . 267
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 173
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Operation . 54
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Washing . 210
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Waxing and Polishing . 211
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Wheels . 195
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Alignment and Balance . 194
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Cleaning Aluminum Alloys . 212
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Wrench . 221
Windows .....................................
Cleaning . 215
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Operating the Power . 68
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning . 215
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Def roster . 89
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Washers . 54
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 186
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Operation . 53
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Worn Tires . 193
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 247
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