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Tires

Replacing and Tires Replace your tires with radial tires of : the same size, load range, speed Installing improper tires on your LX, and EX models rating, and maximum cold vehicle can affect handling and 16x7J pressure rating (as shown on the stability. This can cause a crash tire’s sidewall). Mixing radial and in which you can be seriously Touring model bias-ply tires on your vehicle can hurt or killed. 225 x 460A reduce braking ability, , and accuracy. Using tires of a Always use the size and type of Tire: different size or construction can tires recommended in this LX, and EX models cause the ABS to work inconsistently. owner’s manual. 235/65R16 103T

It is best to replace all four tires at Touring model thesametime.Ifthatisnotpossible 235-710R460A 104T Maintenance or necessary, replace the two front tires or two rear tires as a pair. If you See page389 for DOT tire quality replace just the front tires, move the grading information, and page rear tires to the front, and install the 390 for tire size information. new tires on the rear. Replacing just onetirecanseriouslyaffectyour Replacement wheels are available at vehicle’s handling. your dealer.

If you ever replace a wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of the original wheels.

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Tires

Winter Driving Tire Chains Tires marked ‘‘M＋ S’’ or ‘‘All Because your vehicle has limited tire Season’’ on the sidewall have an all- clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’ Traction devices that are the wrong weather tread design suitable for cable-type traction devices, with size or improperly installed can most winter driving conditions. rubber chain tensioners on the front damage your vehicle’s brake lines, tires. Use traction devices only when suspension, body, and wheels. Stop For the best performance in snowy required by driving conditions or driving if they are hitting any part of or icy conditions, you should install local laws. Make sure they are the the vehicle. snow tires or tire chains. They may correct size for your tires. Metal link- be required by local laws under type ‘‘chains’’ should not be used. certain conditions. When installing cables, follow the Snow Tires manufacturer’s instructions, and If you mount snow tires on your mount them as tight as you can. vehicle, make sure they are radial Make sure they are not contacting tires of the same size and load range the brake lines or suspension. Drive as original tires. Mount snow tires on slowly with them installed. If you all four wheels. The traction hear them coming into contact with provided by snow tires on dry the body or chassis, stop and maybelowerthanyouroriginaltires. investigate. Remove them as soon as Check with the tire dealer for you begin driving on cleared roads. maximum speed recommendations. For tire chain information on U.S. For snow tire information on Touring models, see page 351. Touring models, see page 351.

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Tires

Michelin PAX System For tire chain recommendations on Important Precautions On U.S. Touring models only vehicles with the PAX system, call the Never use a tire repair agent in a Your vehicle is equipped with the PAX help hotline at 1-877-PAXTIRE PAX system tire, and never repair Michelin PAX System which, (1-877-729-8473), or call Honda a PAX system tire by yourself. together with the Tire Pressure Automobile Customer Service at Repair or replacement must be Monitoring System (TPMS), enables 1-800-999-1009. done by a Honda dealer or an you to continue driving even if one or authorized Michelin PAX system more of your tires loses its pressure. To prevent tire chain damage to dealer. your PAX system tires and wheels, The tires and wheels on your vehicle ensure that no part of the chain If you must continue driving with a are specially designed for the PAX contacts the vehicle. , follow all the procedures system, and the PAX system is and precautions described on page specifically designed and fine-tuned Do not replace the PAX system tires 356. foryourvehicle. and wheels with conventional tires Maintenance andwheels.Doingsowoulddisable Because of these reasons, use only the PAX system and the tire the wheels and tires designated in pressure monitoring system (TPMS), this owner’s manual. Never mix PAX and may void your new vehicle system wheels or tires with warranty. conventional wheels or tires.

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Checking the Battery

TEST INDICATOR WINDOW Check the terminals for corrosion (a If you need to connect the battery to white or yellowish powder). To a charger, disconnect both cables to remove it, cover the terminals with a prevent damaging your vehicle’s solution of baking soda and water. It electrical system. Always disconnect will bubble up and turn brown. When the negative (－ ) cable first, and this stops, wash it off with plain reconnect it last. water. Dry off the battery with a cloth or paper towel. Coat the terminals with grease to help prevent future corrosion. The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal If additional battery maintenance is operation. needed, see your dealer or a Check the condition of the battery qualified technician. A spark or flame can cause the monthlybylookingatthetest battery to explode with enough indicator window. The label on the WARNING: Battery posts, force to kill or seriously hurt you. battery explains the test indicator’s terminals, and related accessories colors. contain lead and lead compounds. Wear protective clothing and a Wash your hands after handling. face shield, or have a skilled mechanic do the battery maintenance.

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Vehicle Storage

If you need to park your vehicle for Block the rear wheels. Cover the vehicle with a an extended period (more than one ‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made month), there are several things you If the vehicle is to be stored for a from a porous material such as should do to prepare it for storage. longer period, it should be cotton. Non-porous materials, such Proper preparation helps prevent supported on jackstands so the as plastic sheeting, trap moisture, deterioration and makes it easier to tires are off the ground. which can damage the paint. get your vehicle back on the . If possible, store your vehicle indoors. Leave one window open slightly (if If possible, periodically run the the vehicle is being stored engine until it reaches full Fill the fuel tank. indoors). operating temperature (the cooling fans cycle twice). Change the engine oil and filter. Disconnect the battery. Preferably, do this once a month.

Wash and dry the exterior Support the front and rear wiper Maintenance completely. blade arms with a folded towel or ragsotheydonottouchthe Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe windshield. carpeting, floor mats, etc., are completely dry. To minimize sticking, apply a silicone spray lubricant to all door Leave the off. Put and tailgate seals. Also, apply a the in Park. vehiclebodywaxtothepainted surfaces that mate with the door and tailgate seals.

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