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
youfindeitherof theseconditions.
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 tires have wear indicators
molded into the tread. When the
tread wears down. You will see a
band 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide 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.
Youshouldreplacethetireif youcan
see the tread wear indicator in three
or more tread wear indicators. 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.
For Vehicles with aluminum wheels:
Tire Inspection
Tire Maintenance
Tires
174
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR
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Improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use
only genuine Honda wheel weights f or
balancing.
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Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 181
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 210
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Unleaded Gasoline . 122 .......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 156
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Vanity Mirror . 85
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 130
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Vehicle Dimensions . 208
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 206
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Vehicle Storage . 179
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Ventilation . 90
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VIN . 206
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Viscosity, Oil . 154
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 48
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Warranty Coverages . 223
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 158
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Indicator . 58
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Operation . 64
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 68
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Alignment and Balance . 174
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Compact Spare . 182 ......................................
Wrench . 184
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 80
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Rear, Def ogger . 67
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 64
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Def roster . 91
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Washers . 64
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 170
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Operation . 64
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Worn Tires . 174
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 202
Towing
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A Trailer . 144
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Emergency Towing . 202
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Traction Devices . 177
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 159
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 160
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Fluid Selection . 159, 160
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Identif ication Number . 206
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Shif ting the Automatic . 138
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Shif ting the Manual . 136
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Treadwear . 210
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Trip Meter . 61
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Trunk . 73
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Opening . 73
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Open Monitor Light . 58
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Turn Signals . 65 : U.S. and Canada only
Index
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