Honda CR-V: Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described below.
Tire Size
Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the same size. Below is an example of tire size with an explanation of what each component means.
225/65R17 102T
225 - Tire width in millimeters.
65 - Aspect ratio (the tire’s section height as a percentage of its width).
R - Tire construction code (R indicates radial).
17 - Rim diameter in inches.
102 - Load index (a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry).
T - Speed symbol (an alphabetical code indicating the maximum speed rating).
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
The tire identification number (TIN) is a group of numbers and letters that look like the following example.
TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire.
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
DOT - This indicates that the tire meets all requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
B97R - Manufacturer’s identification mark.
FW6X - Tire type code.
2202 - Date of manufacture. (Year Week)
Glossary of Tire Terminology
Cold Tire Pressure - The tire air pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Load Rating - Means the maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure.
Maximum Inflation Pressure - The maximum tire air pressure that the tire can hold.
Maximum Load Rating - Means the load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire.
Recommended Inflation - Pressure The cold tire inflation pressure recommended by the manufacturer.
Treadwear Indicators (TWI) - Means the projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to
the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tir
Emissions Controls
The burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several byproducts.
Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating fr
The Clean Air Act
The United States Clean Air Act*
sets standards for automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
work and what to do to
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Loading CDs in the Changer
Your vehicle has the CD changer in
the center console.
CD-R, CD-RWdisc, and CD
compressed inMP3 andWMA will
not work in this unit. Video CDs and
DVD discs also will not work.
Do not spill any liquids on the center
console. Spilled liquids can damage
electrical components in the CD
ch
Using the Heater
The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes before you
feel warm air coming from the
system.
1. Select
.
When you select
, the system
automatically switches to fresh air
mode. If you switch the mode
from
or
, the system
als
