Every time you check inf lation, you
should also examine the tires f or
damage, f oreign objects, and wear.
Youshouldlookfor:Bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of the tire. Replace the tire if
youfindeitherortheseconditions.
Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
of the tire. Replace the tire if you
can see f abric or cord.
Excessive tread wear. Your vehicle’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 lef t 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. 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.
Have your dealer check the tires if
you f eel a consistent vibration while
driving. A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed f rom the
wheel. When you have new tires
installed, make sure they are
balanced. This increases riding
comf ort and tire lif e. For best results,
have the installer perform a dynamic
balance.
On EX and EX-V6 models
Tires
Maint enance
Tire Inspection
Tire Maintenance
247
NOTICE:
INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
TREAD WEAR INDICATORS
Improper wheel weights can
damage your vehicle’s aluminum
wheels. Use only Honda wheel weights
f or balancing.
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Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 255
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 288
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Unleaded Gasoline . 164
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 220
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Vanity Mirror . 102
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 174
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Vehicle Dimensions . 284, 286
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 282
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Vehicle Storage . 254
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VIN . 282
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Viscosity, Oil . 218
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 52
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Warranty Coverages . 301
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 224
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Operation . 69 Wheels
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Adjusting the Steering . 74
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Alignment and Balance . 247
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Compact Spare . 256
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Wrench . 258
Windows ...............................
Auto Reverse . 92
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Operating the Power . 91
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Rear, Def ogger . 73
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 69
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Washers . 69
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 243
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Operation . 69
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Worn Tires . 247
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 272
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