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When you return to normal speed
driving, be sure to read just the tire
pressure for normal driving. You
should wait until the tires are cold
before adjusting the tire pressure.
For convenience, the recommended
tire sizes and cold tire pressures are
on a lab el on the driver’s doorjamb.
For additional technical information,
see page . Every time you check inf lation, you
should also examine the tires for
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.
Check the pressure in the tires when
thetiresarecold.Thismeansthe
vehicle has been parked f or at least
three hours. If you have to drive the
vehiclebeforecheckingtirepressure,
the tires can still be considered
‘‘cold’’ if you drive less than 1 mile
(1.6 km). Add or release air, if
needed, to match the recommended
cold tire pressure. If you check air pressure when the
tires are hot [driven f or several miles
(kilometers)], you will see readings 4
to6psi(30to40kPa,0.3to0.4
kgf /cm ) higher than the cold
readings. This is normal. Do not let
air out to match the recommended
cold air pressure. The tire will be
underinf lated.
Youshoulduseyourowntire
pressure gauge whenever you check
your tire pressures. This will make it
easier f or you to tell if a pressure
loss is due to a tire problem and not
due to a variation between gauges.
While tubeless tires have some
ability to self -seal if they are
punctured, you should look closely
for punctures if a tire starts losing
pressure.
340 Tire Inspection
Tires
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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
anti-lock brake and the vehicle
stability assist systems to work
inconsistently.Wheels:
Tires:
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.
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels.
Also be sure you use only TPMS
specif ic wheels. If you do not, the
tire pressure monitoring system will
notworkonthattire.
Replacement wheels are available at
your Acura dealer.
(All season tire)
(Summer tire)
Replacing T ires and Wheels
Wheel and T ire Specif ications
Tires
306
17x8.0JJ
P235/45R17 93W
235/45R17 93W 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.
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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .312
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .313
.............
If the Engine Won’t Start . 318
................................
Jump Starting .320
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If the Engine Overheats . 322
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 324
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Charging System Indicator . 324
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 325
...............
Brake System Indicator . 326
..............................................
Fuses .327
..............................
Fuse Locations .329
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Emergency Towing .331
..........
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 332
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
311
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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.
Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:Replace the tire when you can see
the 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.
Follow these precautions:
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
surf aces. Use greater caution
while driving. Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
On models with manual
transmission, do not drive f or a
long period with the compact
spare tire mounted on a f ront
wheel; it will damage the limited
slip dif f erential.
Compact Spare Tire
312
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
(The Type S compact spare is shown.)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
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µ
Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.
................
Identif ication Numbers .336
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Specif ications .338
DOT Tire Quality Grading ......................
(U.S. Vehicles) .340
.................................
Treadwear .340
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Traction .340
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Temperature .341
.................................
Tire Labeling .342
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal ............................
Explanation .343 .......................
Emissions Controls .345
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The Clean Air Act .345
Crankcase Emissions Control ....................................
System .345
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .345
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .345
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls . 346
....................
PGM-FI System .346
Ignition Timing Control ................................
System .346
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System . 346
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .346
....................
Replacement Parts . 346
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 347
..............
State Emissions Testing . 348
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
335
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echnical Inf ormat ion
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Tires Alignment Engine
Battery
Fuses Lights 3.50 x 3.39 in (89.0 x 86.0 mm)
Water
cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC 6-cylinder (V6),
gaso line engine
12 V 21 W/2.2 CP
12
V 60 W (HB3)
12
V 35 W (HID)
Size
Pressure
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
235/45R17
93W
P235/45R17
93W
3°17’
1°00’ 0°30’
0.00
in (0.0 mm)
0.00
in (0.0 mm)
11.0
: 1
195.9
cu-in (3,210 cm
)
IZFR6K-11
SKJ20DR-M11
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression
ratio
Spark plugs
12
V
4CP 5W
2CP
5W
5W
3CP
21 CP
51
W (HB4)
21 W
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
35
psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm)
33
psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm)
Capacity
12 V 72 AH/20 HR
Interior
Under-hood 12
V 3.50
x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
Headlight
(High
beam/Low beam)
DRL
Front turn signal/parking
lights
Front Fog lights
Rear turn signal
Back-up lights
License plate light
Ceiling light
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Map lights
See page 330 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door on each side of the
dashboard.
See page 329 or the fuse box
cover. T145/70R17 106M T135/80R16 101M
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front NGK:
DENSO:
Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare
Summer tire
1:
2:
3:
All season tire
Type S
Type S
:
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Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial). Rim diameter in inches.
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
The tire identif ication number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the f ollowing example
TIN. TIN is located on the sidewall
of the tire.
The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Below is an example of
tire size with an explanation of what
each component means.
Date of manuf acture.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation. Manuf acturer’s
identification mark. Tire type code.
Max Press The maximum air pressurethetirecan
hold.
Max Load The maximum load the tire can carry at
maximum air pressure.
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R DOT2202
17
235
45 93
W
OBGNPVC
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
T ire Ident if icat ion NumberMaximum T ire Pressure
Maximum T ire L oad
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Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inf lated to
the inf lation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manuf acturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inf lation
pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a
dif f erent size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire
inf lation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inf lation
pressure f or those tires.)As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale
when one or more of your tires is
signif icantly under-inf lated.
Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inf late them to
the proper pressure.Driving on a signif icantly under-
inf lated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inf lation also reduces f uel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may
af f ect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inf lation has
not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
CONT INUED
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation
Technical Inf ormation
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