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Tires

To safely operate your vehicle, your Inflation Use a gauge to measure the air must be the proper type and Keeping the tires properly inflated pressure at least once a month. Even size, in good condition with adequate provides the best combination of tires that are in good condition may tread, and correctly inflated. handling, tread life, and riding lose one to two psi (10 to 20 kPa, 0.1 The following pages give more comfort. to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per month. detailed information on how to take Underinflated tires wear unevenly, Remember to check the spare at care of your tires and what to do adversely affect handling and fuel thesametime. when they need to be replaced. economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated. Check the pressure in the tires when Overinflated tires can make your they are cold. This means the vehicle vehicleridemoreharshly,aremore has been parked for at least three Using tires that are excessively prone to damage from road hazards, hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 worn or improperly inflated can and wear unevenly. km). cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. The Tire Pressure Monitoring Add or release air, if needed, to System (TPMS) will warn you when match the recommended cold tire Follow all instructions in this a tire pressure is low. See page pressures on page222 . owner’s manual regarding tire 177 for information on the TPMS. inflation and maintenance. We recommend that you visually check your tires every day. If you think a tire might be low, check it immediately with a tire gauge.

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Tires

If you check the pressure when the Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure Inspection tires are hot [driven for several miles for Normal Driving Every time you check inflation, you (kilometers)], you will see readings 4 P235/65R17 103T 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 should also examine the tires for to6psi(30to40kPa,0.3to0.4 kgf/cm ) damage, foreign objects, and wear. kgf/cm ) higher than the cold Youshouldlookfor: reading. This is normal; do not Thecompactsparetirepressureis: release air to match the cold 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Bumps or bulges in the tread or pressure. side of the tire. Replace the tire if For convenience, the recommended youfindeitherortheseconditions. Tubeless tires have some ability to tire sizes and cold air pressures are self-seal if they are punctured. You on a label on the driver’s doorjamb. Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side should look closely for punctures if a of the tire. Replace the tire if you tire starts losing pressure. For additional technical information can see fabric or cord. about your tires, see page 392 . Youshouldgetyourowntire Excessive tread wear. pressure gauge and use it whenever Tire pressure for high speed driving you check your tire pressures. This is the same as for normal driving. will make it easier for you to tell if a pressure loss is due to a tire problem and not due to a variation between gauges.

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Tires

INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS Tire Rotation In addition to proper inflation, correct alignment helps to Front Front decrease tire wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer check the .

Have your dealer check the tires if you feel a consistent vibration while driving. A tire should always be rebalanced if it is removed from the TREAD WEAR INDICATORS wheel. When you have new tires (For Non-directional (For Directional installed, make sure they are Tires and ) Tires and Wheels) Your vehicle’s tires have wear balanced. This increases riding indicators molded into the tread. comfort and tire life. For best results, To help increase tire life and When the tread wears down to that have the installer perform a dynamic distribute wear more evenly, rotate point, you will see a 1/2 inch (12.7 balance. the tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 mm) wide band running across the km). Move the tires to the positions tread. This shows there is less than NOTICE: Improper wheel weights can showninthecharteachtimethey 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left on damage your vehicle’s aluminum are rotated. If you purchase the tire. A tire that is this worn gives wheels. Use only genuine Acura wheel directional tires, rotate only front-to- very little traction on wet roads. You weights f or balancing. back. should replace the tire if you can see the tread wear indicator in three or more places around the tire.

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Tires

Replacing Tires It is best to replace all four tires at Replace your tires with radial tires of thesametime.Ifthatisnotpossible the same size, load range, speed or necessary, replace the two front Installing improper tires on your rating and maximum cold tire tires or two rear tires as a pair. vehicle can affect handling and pressure rating (as shown on the Replacing just one tire can seriously stability. This can cause a crash tire’s side wall). affect your vehicle’s handling. in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on If you ever replace a wheel, make your vehicle can reduce braking sure that the wheel’s specifications Always use the size and type of ability, traction, and steering match those of the original wheels. tires recommended in this accuracy. Using tires of a different owner’s manual. size or construction can cause the ABS and VSA to work inconsistently. Wheel and Tire Specifications Wheel: 17x61/2JJ Tires: P235/65R17 103T

See page256 for DOT tire quality grading information, and page 258 for tire size explanation.

Replacement wheels are available at your Acura dealer.

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Winter Driving Tire Chains NOTICE: Traction devices that are the Tires marked ‘‘M＋ S’’ or ‘‘All Because your vehicle has limited tire wrong size or improperly installed can Season’’ on the sidewall have an all- clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’ damage your vehicle’s brake lines, weather tread design suitable for cable-type traction devices, with suspension, body, and wheels. Stop most winter driving conditions. rubber chain tensioners on the front driving if they are hitting any part of tires. Use traction devices only when the vehicle. For the best performance in snowy required by driving conditions or or icy conditions, you should install local laws. Make sure they are the 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 roads 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.

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Checking the Battery

Check the terminals for corrosion (a If you need to connect the battery to TEST INDICATOR WINDOW 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 further corrosion. The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal If additional battery maintenance is operation. needed, see your Acura 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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