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.To help increase tire lif e and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires every 10,000 miles (16,000
km). Move the tires to the positions
showninthecharteachtimethey
are rotated. If you purchase
directional tires, rotate only f ront-to-
back.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 sidewall).
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.
For vehicles equipped with aluminum
wheels:
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T ire Maintenance T ire Rotation Replacing T ires and Wheels
Tires
Maint enance
181
Front Front
(Front Non-directional
Tires and Wheels) (Front Directional
Tires and Wheels)
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 ..........................................
of the . 187
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 216
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Unleaded Gasoline . 122
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 161
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Using a Booster Seat . 42 ..................................
Vanity Mirror . 85
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 131
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Vehicle Dimensions . 214
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 212
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Vehicle Storage . 185
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Ventilation . 90
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VIN . 212
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Viscosity, Oil . 159
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Button, Hazard . 64
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Warning Labels, Location of . 46
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Warranty Coverages . 225
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 164
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Indicator . 56
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Operation . 61
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 65
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Alignment and Balance . 181
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Compact Spare . 188
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Replacing . 181 ..............................
Wrench, Nut . 190
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 78
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Rear, Def ogger . 64
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 61
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Def roster . 91
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Washers . 61
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 176
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Operation . 61
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Worn Tires . 180
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 209
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 165
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 167
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Fluid Selection . 166, 167
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Identif ication Number . 213
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Shif ting the Automatic . 138
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Shif ting the Manual . 136
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Treadwear . 216
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Treadwear Indicators . 180
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Trip Meter . 58
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Trunk . 70
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Emergency Opener . 70
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Opening . 70
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Open Indicator . 56
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Turn Signals . 62 :U.S.only
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