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Inflation Guidelines

Use a gauge to measure the air

pressure in each tire at least once a

month. Even tires that are in good

condition may lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to

20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per

month. Remember to check the

spare tire at the same time.

If you check air pressures when the

tires are hot [driven for several miles

(kilometers)], you will see readings 4

to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4

kgf/cm ) higher than the cold

readings. This is normal. Do not let

air out to match the recommended

cold air pressure. The tire will be

underinflated.

Keeping the tires properly inflated

provides the best combination of

handling, tread life, and riding

comfort.

Underinflated tires wear unevenly,

adversely affect handling and fuel

economy, and are more likely to

fail from being overheated.

Check the air pressures when the

tires are cold. This means the

vehicle has been parked for at least 3

hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6

km). Add or release air, if needed, to

match the recommended cold tire

pressures on page 213 .

You should use your own tire

Overinflated tires can make your

vehicle ride more harshly, are

more prone to damage from road

hazards, and wear unevenly.

pressure gauge whenever you check

your tire pressures. This 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.

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.

While tubeless tires have some

ability to self-seal if they are

punctured, you should look closely

for punctures if a tire starts losing

pressure.

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Recommended Tire Pressures

The following chart shows the

recommended cold tire pressures for

most normal and high-speed driving

conditions.

Tire Inspection

INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS

Every time you check inflation, you

should also examine the tires for

damage, foreign objects, and wear.

You should look for:

Tire Size

Cold Tire Pressure

for Normal Driving

Front/Rear:

Bumps or bulges in the tread or

side of the tire. Replace the tire if

you find either of these conditions.

215/65R16 98T

29 psi (200 kPa ,

2.0 kgf/cm )

Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side

of the tire. Replace the tire if you

can see fabric or cord.

TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

For convenience, the recommended

tire sizes and cold tire pressures are

on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.

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 across

the tread. This shows there is less

than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left

on the tire.

Excessive tread wear.

For additional information about

your tires, see page 248 .

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.

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Tire Maintenance

Tire Rotation

Replacing Tires and Wheels

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).

In addition to proper inflation,

correct wheel alignment helps to

decrease tire wear. If you find a tire

is worn unevenly, have your dealer

check the wheel alignment.

Front

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

wheel. When you have new tires

installed, make sure they are

Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on

your vehicle can reduce braking

ability, traction, and steering

accuracy. Using tires of a different

size or construction can cause the

ABS and vehicle stability assist

system (VSA) to work inconsistently.

(For Non-directional (For Directional

Tires and Wheels)

balanced. This increases riding

comfort and tire life. For best results, To help increase tire life and

have the installer perform a dynamic

balance.

distribute wear more evenly, rotate

the tires every 10,000 miles (16,000

km). Move the tires to the positions

shown in the chart each time they

are rotated. If you purchase

directional tires, rotate only front-to-

back.

It is best to replace all four tires at

the same time. If that is not possible

or necessary, replace the two front

tires or two rear tires as a pair.

Replacing just one tire can seriously

affect your vehicle’s handling.

For vehicles equipped with aluminum

wheels:

Improper wheel weights can damage

your vehicle’s wheels. Use only Honda

wheel weights for balancing.

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If you ever replace a wheel, make

sure the new one matches the

specifications of the original.

Wheel and Tire Specifications

Winter Driving

Tires marked ‘‘M ＋ S’’ or ‘‘All

Wheels:

Season’’ on the sidewall have an all-

weather tread design suitable for

most winter driving conditions.

16 x 6 1/2JJ

Replacement wheels are available at

your dealer.

Tires:

215/65R16 98T

For the best performance in snowy

or icy conditions, you should install

snow tires or tire chains. They may

be required by local laws under

certain conditions.

See page 248 for information about

DOT Tire Quality Grading, and page

250 for tire size and labeling

information.

Installing improper tires on your

vehicle can affect handling and

stability. This can cause a crash

in which you can be seriously

hurt or killed.

Snow Tires

If you mount snow tires on your

vehicle, make sure they are radial

tires of the same size and load range

as original tires. Mount snow tires on

all four wheels. The traction

Always use the size and type of

tires recommended in this

owner’s manual.

provided by snow tires on dry roads

may be lower than your original tires.

Check with the tire dealer for

maximum speed recommendations.

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Tire Chains

When installing cables, follow the

manufacturer’s instructions, and

mount them as tight as you can.

Make sure they are not contacting

the brake lines or suspension. Drive

slowly with them installed. If you

hear them coming into contact with

the body or chassis, stop and

Because your vehicle has limited tire

clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’

cable-type traction devices, with

rubber chain tensioners, on the front

tires. Use traction devices only when

required by driving conditions or

local laws. Make sure they are the

correct size for your tires. Metal link-

type ‘‘chains’’ should not be used.

investigate. Remove them as soon as

you begin driving on cleared roads.

Traction devices that are the wrong

size or improperly installed can

damage your vehicle’s brake lines,

suspension, body, and wheels. Stop

driving if they are hitting any part of

the vehicle.

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Checking the Battery

cloth or paper towel. Coat the

terminals with grease to help prevent

future corrosion.

TEST INDICATOR WINDOW

The battery gives off explosive

hydrogen gas during normal

operation.

If additional battery maintenance is

needed, see your dealer or a

qualified technician.

A spark or flame can cause the

battery to explode with enough

force to kill or seriously hurt you.

WARNING: Battery posts,

terminals, and related accessories

contain lead and lead compounds.

Wash your hands after handling.

Wear protective clothing and a

face shield, or have a skilled

mechanic do the battery

maintenance.

Check the condition of the battery

monthly by looking at the test

indicator window. The label on the

battery explains the test indicator’s

colors.

If you need to connect the battery to

a charger, disconnect both cables to

prevent damaging your vehicle’s

electrical system. Always disconnect

the negative (－) cable first, and

reconnect it last.

If your vehicle’s battery is

disconnected, or goes dead, the time

setting will be reset to 1:00. To set

the time again, follow the setting

procedure (see page 137 ).

Check the terminals for corrosion (a

white or yellowish powder). To

remove it, cover the terminals with a

solution of baking soda and water. It

will bubble up and turn brown. When

this stops, wash it off with plain

water. Dry off the battery with a

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