wheel alignment Acura RDX 2008 Owner's Manual

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.
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. The service lif e of your tires is
dependent on many f actors,
including, but not limited to, driving
habits, road conditions, vehicle
loading, inf lation pressure,
maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even
when the tires are not in use).
In addition to your regular
inspections and inf lation pressure
maintenance, it is recommended that
you have annual inspections
perf ormed once the tires reach f ive
years old. It is also recommended
that all tires, including the spare, be
removed from service after 10 years
from the date of manufacture,
regardless of their condition or state
of wear.
The last f our digits of the TIN (tire
identif ication number) are f ound on
the sidewall of the tire and indicate
the date of manufacture (See
on page ).
Your tires have wear indicators
molded into the tread. When the
tread wears down, you will see a 1/2
inch (12.7 mm) wide band across the
tread. This shows there is less than
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread lef t on
the tire.
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Tires
T ire Maintenance
Tire Service Lif e
Tire
Labeling
362
INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
TREAD WEAR INDICATORS
Improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use
only Acura wheel weights f or balancing.
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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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System .312
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Indicators .66,67,312
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Vehicle Storage .368
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Ventilation .163,164
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VIN .394
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Viscosity, Oil .337
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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .57
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Warranty Coverages .411
Washers, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level .342
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Operation .112
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Wheels .359
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Adjusting the Steering .119
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Alignment and Balance .362
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Wrench, Nut .372
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .141
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Operating the Power .140
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Rear, Def ogger .118
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .112 ...................................
Def roster .163
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Washers .342
Wipers, Windshield
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Changing Blades .356
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Operation .112
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Worn Tires .361
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .391
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