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uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuWear Indicators
Maintenance
Wear Indicators
The groove 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
that the indicator is exposed, replace the tire.
Worn out tires have poor traction on wet
roads.
Tire Service LifeThe life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits, road
conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pressure, maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even when the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is
recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach five
years old. All tires, including the spare
*, should be removed from service after 10
years from the date of manufacture, regardless of their condition or state of wear.
1Checking Tires
High speed driving
We recommend that you do not drive faster than the
posted speed limits and conditions allow. If you drive
at sustained high speeds (models with P245/45R18
96V tires: over 112 mph or 180 km/h, models with
245/40R19 98W tires: over 118 mph or 190 km/h),
adjust the cold tire pressures as shown below to
avoid excessive heat build up and sudden tire failure.Tire Size
P245/45R18 96V
Pressure Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2)
Rear: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2)
Tire Size
245/40R19 98W
Pressure Front: 38 psi (260 kPa, 2.7 kgf/cm
2)
Rear: 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2)
Example of a Wear
Indicator mark
* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes FlatTemporarily Repairing a Flat TireIf the tire has a large cut or is otherwise severely damaged, you will need to have the
vehicle towed. If the tire only has a small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can
use the temporary tire repair kit so that you can drive to the nearest service station
for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.
1.Park the vehicle on a firm, level, and non-slippery surface and apply the parking
brake.
2.Move the shift lever to
(P
.
3.Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
■
Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tire
1Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or a roadside assistant to
have the vehicle towed.•The tire sealant has expired.•More than two tires are punctured.•The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4mm).•The tire side wall is damaged or the puncture is
outside the contact area.•Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.•The tire bead is no longer seated.•The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.NOTICEDo not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the
one provided in the kit that came with your vehicle. If
a different agent is used, you may permanently
damage the tire pressure sensor.
When the puncture is:
Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch
(4 mm)
Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch
(4 mm)
No
Contact
Area
Instruction
Manual
Air Only Hose (Black)Speed Restriction Label Repair Notification Label Pressure Relief
ButtonInflator Switch
Selector Switch
SEALANT/AIR side Sealant/Air Hose (Clear)AIR ONLY side
Power Plug Pressure Gauge
Tire Sealant
Expiration Date
U.S. CanadaU.S. Canada

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4.Recheck the air pressure using the air only
hose on the compressor.
5.Turn the selector switch to AIR ONLY.
uDo not turn the air compressor on to
check the pressure.
2Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 463
6.If the air pressure is
•Less than 19 psi (130 kPa):
Do not add air or continue driving. The leak
is too severe. Call for help and have your
vehicle towed.
2Emergency Towing P. 490•32 psi (220 kPa) or more:
•Front:35 psi (240 kPa)/rear:33 psi (230
kPa) or more:
Continue driving for another 10 minutes or
until you reach the nearest service station.
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
uIf the air pressure does not go down after
the 10 minute driving, you do not need
to check the pressure any more.
Air Only Hose
Models with P245/45R18 96V tiresModels with 245/40R19 98W tires

uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
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•Greater than 19 psi (130 kPa), but less
than 32 psi (220 kPa):
Turn the air compressor on to inflate the
tire until the tire pressure reaches 32 psi
(220 kPa).
•Greater than 19 psi (130 kPa), but less
than front:35 psi (240 kPa)/rear:33 psi
(230 kPa):
Turn the air compressor on to inflate the
tire until the tire pressure reaches front:35
psi (240 kPa)/rear:33 psi (230 kPa).2Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 463Then drive carefully for 10 more minutes or
until you reach the nearest service station.
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
uYou should repeat this procedure as long
as the air pressure is within this range.
7.Repackage and properly stow the kit.
AIR ONLY
side
ON
Pressure Relief Button
Models with P245/45R18 96V tiresModels with 245/40R19 98W tires
1Distributing the Sealant in the Tire
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WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with the vehicle outdoors.

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uuJump Startingu
Handling the Unexpected
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following
order.
1.Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2.Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3.Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery + terminal.
4.Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.■
What to Do After the Engine Starts

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Emergency TowingCall a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the only way you can safely transport your vehicle.
Any other towing method will damage the vehicle’s drive system.
1Emergency TowingNOTICETrying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.NOTICEImproper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.

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Information
This chapter includes your vehicle’s specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other
information required by regulation.
Specifications.................................... 496
Identification NumbersVehicle Identification Number (VIN)...... 498Engine Number and Transmission
Number...................................... 498Devices that Emit Radio Waves....... 499
Reporting Safety Defects................. 500Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 501
Warranty Coverages........................ 503
Authorized Manuals......................... 505
Client Service Information............... 506

505Information
Authorized Manuals■Service Express
For electronic copies of service publications, you can purchase a subscription to
Service Express. Visit www.techinfo.honda.com for pricing and options.■For U.S. Owners:
Manuals can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order a manual by
phone at (800) 782-4356 (credit card orders only), or online at www.helminc.com.
1Authorized Manuals
For Canadian Owners:
Please contact a dealer to order any manuals that you
may require.

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Client Service InformationAcura dealership personnel are trained professionals.
They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that
your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the
dealership’s service manager or general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership’s management, contact Acura Client Relations/
Services.
U.S. Owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Relations
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E 1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada Inc.
Acura Client Services
180 Honda Boulevard Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-866-78-ACURA
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-mail: [email protected]
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
1Client Service Information
When you call or write, please give us the following
information:•Vehicle Identification Number
2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
P. 498•Date of purchase•Odometer reading of your vehicle•Your name, address, and telephone number•A detailed description of the problem•Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you

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