Acura 2015 TLX - Changing Wiper Blades; Tire Information

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Changing Wiper Blades
If the wiper blades leave streaks across the windshield, try cleaning them rst
with a paper towel or soft cloth and wiper uid. If the wiper blade rubber has
deteriorated, you should change the wiper blades.
1. Lift the driver side wiper arm first, then the
passenger side.
2. Press and hold the tab, then slide the blade out
from the wiper arm.
3. Pull the end of the wiper blade to the direction of
the arrow (shown in the image) until it unfastens
from the holder’s end cap.
4. Pull the wiper blade to the opposite direction to
slide it out from its holder.
5. Insert the at side of the new wiper blade onto the
bottom part of the holder. Insert the blade all the
way.
6. Install the end of the wiper blade into the end cap.
7. Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it
locks.
8. Lower the passenger side wiper arm first, then the
driver side.
Avoid dropping the wiper arm, as it may damage the windshield.
NOTICE
Tab
Wiper
blade
End cap at
the bottom
Holder
Wiper
blade
Holder
Cap
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 inated.
Inflation Guidelines
• Properly inated tires provide the best combination of handling, tread life, and
comfort. Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or the specications (see page
129) for the specified pressure.
• Underinated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy,
and are more likely to fail from overheating.
• Overinated 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 specied pressure is reached. If checked when hot, tire
pressure can be as much as 4-6 psi (30-40 kPa, 0.3-0.5 kgf/cm
2
) higher than
checked when cold.
• At least once a month or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the pressure
in all tires, including the spare. Even tires in good condition can lose 1-2 psi
(10-20 kPa, 0.1-0.2 kgf/cm
2
) per month.
Inspection Guidelines
Every time you inate 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 a dealer check the wheel alignment.
• Cracks or other damage around the valve stems.
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 low that the indicator
is exposed, replace the tire. Worn out tires have
poor traction on wet roads.
Example of a wear mark
indicator