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).
To help increase tire lif e and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires according to the
maintenance messages displayed on
the information display. Move the
tires to the positions shown in the
chart each time they are rotated. If
you purchase directional tires, rotate
only f ront-to-back.
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.
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 and vehicle stability assist
system (VSA) 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
Replacing T ires and Wheels
Tire Rotation
T ire Maintenance
318
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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TransmissionChecking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .303
..................
Fluid Selection .303,304
..............
Identif ication Number .388
.............
Shif ting the Automatic .273
.....................................
Treadwear .352
.......................................
Trip Meter .67
................................................
Trunk .88
........................................
Opening .88
...................
Open Monitor Light .60
....................................
Turn Signals .74
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .323
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .362
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .254
......................
USB Adapter Cable .185
.
USB Flash Memory Device .142,196
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of .299
................................
Vanity Mirror .100.................
Vehicle Capacity Load .265
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .350
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .349
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System .285
...
VSA Activation Indicator .64,285
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .286
........
VSA System Indicator .64,285
.............................
Vehicle Storage .322
.....................................
Ventilation .106
.................................................
VIN .348
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .297
............
WARNING, Explanation of .iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of .53
....................
Warranty Coverages .365
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .302
.......................................
Indicator .61
.....................................
Operation .73
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering .77
............
Alignment and Balance .318
.....................................
Cleaning .320..........................
Compact Spare .324
...............................
Nut Wrench .325
Windows ..................
Operating the Power .97
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .76
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .73
...................................
Def roster .108
.......................................
Washers .73
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .312
.....................................
Operation .73
....................................
Worn Tires .317
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .345
Index
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