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MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
n Inspection Guidelines
Every time you inflate the tir
es, check for the following:
•
Any damage to
tires, including bumps, bulges, cuts, splits, or cracks in the side or tread.
Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks. Replace tires if you see fabric or cord.
•
Uneven or excessiv
e tread wear. Have an authorized Acura NSX dealer check the wheel
alignment.
•
Cracks or other damage around the val
ve stems.
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Wear Indicators
The groov
e where the wear indicator is located is 1/16 inch
(1.6 mm) shallower than elsewhere on the tire. If the tread
has worn so low that the indicator is exposed, replace the tire.
Worn out tires have poor traction on wet roads.
Example of a wear indicator mark
Using tires that are excessively worn or improperly inflated can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner’s manual regarding tire inflation and
maintenance.
WARNING n
Tire and Loading Information Label
The label attached to the
driver’s doorjamb provides necessary tire and loading
information.
Original tire sizes Number of
people your
vehicle can carry
Proper cold tire pressure
Total weight your
vehicle can carry
(do not exceed)
