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Tire Information
Tire Size Designation
A tire's sidewall is marked with a tire
size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replace-
ment tires for your vehicle. The
following explains what the letters and numbers in the tire size
designation mean.
(Example tire size designation)
P215/65R16 96T
P — Applicable vehicle type (tires
marked with the prefix "P" are
intended for use on passenger
vehicles; however, not all tires have this marking).
215 — Tire width in millimeters.
65 — Aspect ratio. The tire's section
height as a percentage of its width.
R — Tire construction code (Radial).
16 — Rim diameter in inches. 96 — Load Index, a numerical code
associated with the maximum load
the tire can carry.
T — Speed Symbol. See the speed rating chart in this section for
additional information.
Wheel Size Designation
Wheels are also marked with important information that you need
if you ever have to replace one. The
following explains what the letters and numbers in the wheel sizedesignation mean.
(Example wheel size designation)
16
x 6-1/2 JJ
16 — Rim diameter in inches.
6-1/2 — Rim width in inches.
JJ — Rim contour designation.
Tire Speed Ratings
The chart below shows many of the
different speed ratings currently
being used for passenger vehicle
tires. The speed symbol is part of the
tire size designation on the sidewall
of the tire. This symbol corresponds
to that tire's designed maximum safe
operating speed.
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Tire Information
DOT Tire Quality Grading
(U.S. Vehicles)
The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements.
All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature
performance according toDepartment of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following
explains these gradings.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a compara- tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlledconditions on a specified government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one half (1-1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits,service practices, and differences in
road characteristics and climate. Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and C, and they
represent the tire's ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade as- signed to this tire is based on brak-
ing (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.
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Tire Information
Temperature
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the
tire's resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlledconditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade for
this tire is established for a tire thatis properly inflated and not over-
loaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-
tion, or excessive loading either separately or in combination, can
cause heat build-up and possible tire
failure.
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Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Your new Honda is covered by these
warranties:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty -
covers your new vehicle, except for
the battery, emissions control systems
and accessories, against defects in
materials and workmanship.
Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions
Performance Warranty these two
warranties cover your vehicle's emis- sions control systems. Time, mileage,
and coverage are conditional. Please
read the warranty manual for exact
information.
Original Equipment Battery Limited
Warranty — this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery.
Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat
belt that fails to function properly is covered for the useful life of the
vehicle.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
— all exterior body panels are
covered for rust-through from the
inside for the specified time period
with no mileage limit.
Accessory Limited Warranty —
Genuine Honda Accessories are
covered under this warranty. Time
and mileage limits depend on the
type of accessory and other factors. Please read your warranty manual
for details.
Replacement Parts Limited
Warranty — covers all Genuine
Honda replacement parts against defects in materials and workman-
ship.
Replacement Battery Limited
Warranty — provides prorated
coverage for a replacement battery
purchased from a Honda dealer.
Replacement Muffler LifetimeLimited Warranty — provides
coverage for as long as the pur-
chaser of the muffler owns the
vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the1999 Honda Warranty Information
booklet that came with your vehicle
for precise information on warranty
coverages. Your Honda's original
tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty infor-
mation is in a separate booklet.
Canadian Owners
Please refer to the 1999 Warranty
Manual that came with your vehicle.
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Index
Accessories and Modifications.... 189 Accessories................................. 189
Additional Safety Precaution.... 190Modifications............................. 190
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)........................................ 79
Accessory Power Sockets............. 124
Adding Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................ 243
Brake Fluid................................. 244
Engine Coolant........................... 237
Engine Oil................................... 233
Power Steering Fluid................. 245
Windshield Washer Fluid......... 242
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts........................ 45
Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 45
Seat Belt Maintenance................ 47
Seat Belt System Components... 45
Additional Information About Your SRS................................... 48
Additional Safety Precautions.... 52
How the Automatic Seat Belt
Tensioners Work..................... 50
How the SRS Indicator
Works...................................... 50
How Your Airbags Work............ 48
SRS Components......................... 48
Additives, Engine Oil..................... 235
Adjustments Head Restraints......................... 104
Mirrors........................................ 115
Seats............................................ 100
Steering Wheel............................
72
Airbag (SRS)............................... 9
, 49
Air Cleaner Element...................... 246
Air Conditioning Filter.................. 256 Air Conditioning System.......130, 138 Maintenance............................... 255
Rear A/C Control......................
146
Usage..................................130 ,
138
Air Outlet
s
(Vents)................132, 138
Air Pressure, Tires........................ 25
7
Alcohol i n
Gasoline........................ 321
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........ 279
Antifreeze....................................... 237
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator Light..................... 59, 206 Operation.................................... 205
Anti-theft, Audio System............... 180 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock .. 78
Appearance Care........................... 277
Armrests......................................... 103
Audio Controls, Remote................ 179
Audio System......................... 149, 161Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners.... 50
Automatic Lighting Off Feature.... 67
Automatic Speed Control................ 73
Automatic Transmission............... 198
Capacity, Fluid........................... 316
Checking Fluid Level................ 243
Shifting........................................199
Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 198 Shift Lever Positions................. 199
Shift Lock Release..................... 201
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Index
Parking Brake................................ 116 Parking Lights.................................. 66
Parking Over Things that Burn... 203
PGM-FI System.............................. 324
Polishing and Waxing................... 279
Power
Door Locks................................... 79
Mirrors........................................ 115
Seats............................................ 102
Sliding Doors................................ 90
Steering....................................... 245
Windows..................................... 113
Power Sliding Doors Indicator................................. 60, 94
Operation...................................... 90
Switches........................................ 90
Pre-Drive Safety Checklist............. 11
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 20
Protecting Adults.............................12
Additional Safety Precautions.... 20
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 20
Protecting Children......................... 22
Protecting Infants........................ 30
Protecting Larger Children........ 39
Protecting Small Children.......... 35
Using Child Seats with
Tethers...................................... 43
Radiator Overheating.................... 299
Radio/CD Sound System.............. 161
Rear A/C Unit................................ 146 Rear Compartment........................ 122
Rear End Towing........................... 311
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement...................... 268, 269
Rear View Mirror........................... 115
Rear Window Defogger.................. 71
Rear Windows................................ 114
Rear Window Wiper and Washer.. 70
Reclining the Seat Backs..... 101, 103
Reclining the Second Seats.......... 101
Reclining the Third Seat...............101
Reminder Lights.............................. 57
Remote Audio Controls................. 179 Remote Transmitter........................ 81
Removing the Second
Seats................................... 108, 109
Replacement Information Air Cleaner Element.................. 246
Coolant........................................239
Engine Oil and Filter................. 235
Fuses...........................................306
Light Bulbs................................. 266 Schedule..................................... 222
Spark Plugs................................. 248
Timing Belt................................. 257
Tires............................................261
Wiper Blades.............................. 253
Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash............................................. 47
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant.... 187
Reverse Gear Position................... 200
Rotation, Tire................................. 260
Safety Belts................................... 8, 45
Safety Defects, Reporting* .......... 332
Safety Features.................................. 7 Air bags........................................... 9Door Locks................................... 10
Head Restraints........................... 10
Seat Belts........................................ 8
Seats & Seat-Backs...................... 10
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Index
Safety Labels, Location of.............. 54 Safety Messages................................ ii
Seat Belt, Additional Information.. 45 Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 45
Seat Belt Maintenance................ 47
Seat Belt System Components... 45
Seat Belts..................................... 8, 45
Cleaning...................................... 280
Maintenance................................. 47
Reminder Light and Beeper................................. 45, 57
System Components.................... 45
Tether Attachment Points.......... 43 Use During Pregnancy................ 20
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt.... 15
Seats.................................................. 99
Adjustments............................... 100
Folding the Third Seat.............. 110
Head Restraints......................... 104
Passenger Seating....................... 99
Reclining the Second Seat........ 101
Reclining the Third Seat........... 101
Removing the Second
Seats................................108, 109
Third Seat Access...................... 105
Serial Number................................ 314
Service Intervals............................ 224
Service Manual* ............................ 333
Service Station Procedures .......... 183
Setting the Clock........................... 117 Shifting the Automatic Transmission.............................. 199
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 198
Shift Lock Release......................... 201
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
Replacement in.......................... 267
Signaling Turns................................ 68
Sliding Doors.................................... 88
Snow Tires...................................... 263
Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 278
Sound System.........................149, 161
Spare Tire Inflating....................................... 286
Specifications............................. 317
Spark Plugs..................................... 248
Specifications Charts..................... 316
Speed Control................................... 73 Speedometer.................................... 62
SRS, Additional Information........... 48 Additional Safety Precautions.... 52How the Automatic Seat belt Tensioners Work..................... 50
How the SRS Indicator
Works........................................50
How Your Airbags Work............ 48
SRS Components......................... 48
SRS Service................................... 51
SRS Indicator............................. 50, 58
START (Ignition Key Position)..... 79
Starting the Engine........................ 197 In Cold Weather at HighAltitude................................... 197
With a Dead Battery ................. 297
Steam Coming from Engine......... 299
Steering Wheel Adjustment................................... 72
Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 78
Stereo Sound System............149, 161 Storing Your Vehicle..................... 275
Storage Box.................................... 123 Sunglasses Holder......................... 120
Sun Visor......................................... 121
Supplemental Restraint System Servicing....................................... 51
SRS Indicator..........................50, 58
System Components.................... 48
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Index
Tachometer...................................... 62
Tailgate............................................. 85
Opening the.................................. 85
Open Monitor Light.................... 60
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 269
Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 285
Tape Player ........................... 154, 175
Technical Descriptions Driving in Foreign Countries... 322
Emissions Control Systems...... 323
Oxygenated Fuels...................... 321
Three Way Catalytic
Converter................................ 325
Tire Information........................ 318
Temperature Gauge........................ 63
Tensioners, Seat Belts .................... 50
Tether Attachment Points.............. 43
Theft Protection............................. 180 Three Way Catalytic Converter... 325
Time, Setting the........................... 117
Timing Belt..................................... 257
Tire Chains..................................... 263
Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 287 Tires................................................ 257
Air Pressure............................... 257Balancing.................................... 260Checking Wear.......................... 259
Compact Spare........................... 286
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 319
Inflation....................................... 257
Inspection................................... 259
Replacing.................................... 261
Rotating....................................... 260
Snow............................................ 263 Specifications............................. 317
Tire Chains................................. 263
Technical Information.............. 318
Towing
ATrailer..................................... 212
Emergency Wrecker.................
311
Traction Contro l
System (TCS)... 207
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level................ 243
Fluid Selection............................ 243
Identification Number............... 315
Shifting the Automatic..............199
Treadwear...................................... 319
Trip Meter........................................ 63
Turn Signals..................................... 68
Tools, Tire Changing.................... 287
Underside, Cleaning...................... 282
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the........................................... 285
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 319
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 182
Upholstery Cleaning...................... 280
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 236
Vanity Mirror................................. 121
Vehicle Capacity Load......... 192, 212
Vehicle Dimensions....................... 316
Vehicle Identification Number..... 314
Vehicle Storage.............................. 275
Ventilation............................. 133, 138
VIN.................................................. 314
Vinyl Cleaning................................ 280
Viscosity, Oil................................... 234
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Index
Warning Beepers Headlights on............................... 66
Key in Ignition.............................. 79
Seat Belts............................... 45, 57
WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii
Warning Labels, Location of.......... 54
Warranty Coverages*................... 331
Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 242
Level Indicator............................. 61
Operation...................................... 70
Washing..........................................278
Waxing and Polishing................... 279
Wheels
Adjusting the Steering................ 72
Alignment and Balance............. 260Compact Spare........................... 286
Wrench....................................... 289
Windows
Cleaning...................................... 281
Operating the Power................. 113
Rear.............................................114
Rear, Defogger............................ 71
Windshield
Cleaning........................................ 68
Defroster........................... 135, 144
Wipers, Windshield
Changing Blades........................ 253
Operation...................................... 68
Rear Windshield Wiper and Washer......................................70
Worn Tires..................................... 259
Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 311
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