Engine Belts, Tires
Engine Belts
ALTERNATOR BELT
POWER STEERING BELT
Check the condition of the two
engine belts. Examine the edges of
each belt for cracks or fraying.
Check the tension of each belt by
pushing on it with your thumb
midway between the pulleys.
The belts should have the
following "play" or deflection.
Alternator belt:
0.28-0.41 in (7.0-10.5 mm)
Power steering belt:
0.31-0.47 in (8.0-12.0 mm)
If you see signs of wear or
looseness, have your dealer adjust
or replace the belts.
Tires
Check the inflation and condition
of your car's tires at least once a
month.
Inflation
Check the pressure in the tires
when they are cold. This means
the car has been parked for at
least three hours. If you have to
drive the car before checking the
tire pressure, the tires can still be
considered "cold" if you drive less
than one mile.
If you check the pressure when the
tires are hot (the car has been
driven several miles), you will see
readings 4 to 6 psi (0.3 to
0.4 kg/cm
2
, 28 to 41 kPa) higher
than the cold reading. This is
normal. Do not let air out to match
the specified cold pressure. The
tire will be underinflated.
The correct cold tire pressures
are:
DX
32 psi (2.2 kg/cm
2
,220 kPa)
U.S.: EX, EX with option package
Canada: Si
29 psi (2.0 kg/cm
2
,200 kPa)
Compact spare
60 psi (4.15 kg/cm
2
,415 kPa)
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