Tire Information - Honda Clarity ELECTRIC 2018 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
6. Insert the flat end of a new blade
into the holder. Secure the end of the
blade into the cap.
7. Slide the holder onto the wiper arm
until it locks. Lower the wiper arms
when done.
8. Set the power mode to ON. Hold the
wiper switch in the MIST position
until the wiper arms return to their
normal position.
NOTICE
Avoid dropping the wiper arm, as it may damage the arm or the windshield.

Tire Information

To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in
good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
Inflation Guidelines
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• Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handling, tread life,
and comfort. Refer to the driver's doorjamb label or the specifications (see
page 143) for the specified pressure.
• Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and energy
consumption, and are more likely to fail from overheating.
• Overinflated tires make your vehicle ride harshly, are more prone to road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
• Every day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lower
than the others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
• Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This means the vehicle
has been parked for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
If necessary, add or release air until the specified pressure is reached,
and then calibrate the system (see page 119). If checked when hot, tire
pressure can be as much as 4–6 psi (30–40 kPa, 0.3–0.5 kgf/cm2) higher
than checked when cold.
• At least once a month or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the
pressure in all tires. Even tires in good condition can lose 1–2 psi (10–20
kPa, 0.1–0.2 kgf/cm2) per month.
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Wiper
Blade
Holder
Cap
Inspection Guidelines
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Every time you inflate the tires, check for the following:
• Any damage to tires, including bumps, bulges, cuts, splits, or cracks in
the side or tread. Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks.
Replace tires if you see fabric or cord.
• Uneven or excessive tread wear. Have an authorized Honda Clarity
Electric dealer check the wheel alignment.
• Cracks or other damage around the valve stems.
Wear Indicators
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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 low that the
indicator is exposed, replace the tire.
Worn out tires have poor traction on
wet roads.
WARNING
Using tires that are excessively worn or improperly inflated can cause a
crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner's manual regarding tire inflation and
maintenance
.
MAINTENANCE
Examples of
wear indicator
marks
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