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.
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 band
across the tread. This shows there is
less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread
lef t on the tire.
A tire this worn gives very little
traction on wet roads. You should
replace the tire if you can see three
or more tread wear indicators.
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.
Tires
T ire Maintenance
Tire Inspection
Maint enance
259
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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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .58
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Warranty Coverages .303
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level .243
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Level Indicator .67
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Operation .74
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering .78
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Alignment and Balance .259
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Compact Spare .266
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Nut Wrench .269
Windows ..................
Operating the Power .94
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Rear, Def ogger .77
Windshield ...........................
Defroster . 108, 110
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Washers .74
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .255
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Operation .74
Rear Window Wiper and
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Washer .74
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Wireless Headphones .172
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .265
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .290
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Unleaded Gasoline .186
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .241
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Vanity Mirror .101
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Vehicle Capacity Load .194
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Vehicle Dimensions .288
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .286
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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System .211
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VSA Of f Switch .212
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Vehicle Storage .263
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VIN .286
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Viscosity, Oil .239
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VTM-4 Lock .204
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Tires .257
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Air Pressure .258
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Checking Wear .259
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Compact Spare .266
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .290
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Inf lation .257
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Inspection .259
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Maintenance .259
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Replacing .260
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Rotating .260
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Snow .261
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Specif ications .289
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Tools, Tire Changing .267
Towing
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A Trailer .213
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Emergency Wrecker .279
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Equipment and Accessories .219
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Traction Devices .261
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Weight Limit .215
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Trailer Driving Tips .219
Transmission
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Checking Fluid Level .244
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Fluid Selection .244
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Identif ication Number .286
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Shif ting the Automatic .200
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Treadwear .290 .......................................
Trip Meter .70
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Turn Signals .75
Index
U
V W
VIII
