2004 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID snow chains

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Wheels:
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels. See page f or DOT tire quality
grading inf ormation, and page
f or tire size explanation.
Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All
Season’’ on the sidewall have an all-
weather tread design suitable for
most winter driving conditions.
For the best perf ormance in snowy
or icy conditions, you should install
snow tires or tire chains. They may
be required by local laws under
certain conditions.
If you mount snow tires on your
Honda, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load range
as original tires. Mount snow tires on
all f our wheels. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
maybelowerthanyouroriginaltires.
Check with the tire dealer f or
maximum speed recommendations.
Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s side wall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a dif f erent
size or construction can cause the
ABS to work inconsistently.
It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.
Tires: 206
207
Wheel and T ire Specif ications
Replacing T ires
Winter Driving
Snow T ires
Maint enance
Tires
173
14x51/2JJ
P185/70R14 87S
Installing improper tires on your
vehicle can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.

Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:Follow these precautions:
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road sur-
f aces. Use greater caution while
driving.
Do not mount snow chains on it.
Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel. Replacethetirewhenyoucanseethe tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
and design tire, mounted on the
same wheel. The spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Compact Spare Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed178
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)

Supplemental Restraint................................
System .10, 22
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Servicing .28
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SRS Indicator .26 ,53
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System Components . 22
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Synthetic Oil .153
Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .177
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 206
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Unleaded Gasoline .114
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 155
Taillights, Changing
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Bulbs .164
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 177
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Tape Player .104
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 206
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Emissions Control Systems . 208
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State Emissions Testing . 212
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .210
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Tire Labeling .207
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Temperature Gauge .63
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Thef t Protection .107
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 210
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 69
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Time, Setting the .108 ....................................
Tire Chains .174
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 179
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Tire Inf ormation .206
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Tires .169
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Air Pressure .170
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Checking Wear .171
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Compact Spare .178
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 206
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Inf lation .170
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Inspection .171
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Maintenance .172
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Replacing .173
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Rotating .172
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Snow .173
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Specif ications .205
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Tire Chains .174
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Tools, Tire Changing . 179
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .142
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Emergency Towing . 199
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Traction Devices .174
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .158
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .159 ..................
Fluid Selection . 158,159
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Identif ication Number . 203
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Shif ting the Automatic . 166
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Shif ting the Manual . 162
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Treadwear .206
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Trip Meter .60
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Trunk .74
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Opening .74
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Open Monitor Light . 56
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Turn Signals .66
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Vanity Mirror .84
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 124
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Vehicle Dimensions .204
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 202
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Vehicle Storage .176
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