Flat Tire
Non full sized spare tires or donuts are a temporary replacement for a flat tire. They are only good for an average of 50 miles and you should avoid driving fast speeds with this type of spare on your car. If the flat is on the front and time permits it is always best to put the spare on the rear of the car and rotate a rear tire to the front. Loosen/Tighten the lug nuts while the car is on the ground and not up on the jack .Always make sure your car is on a flat surface before you raise the jack. There are 4 jack points located on your car. 2 in the front and 2 in the rear. They are usually located near the tires on the frame rail. If you have wheel locks remember where you put the key.
Check Your Tires!
Bay Eidge Honda recommends that you have the alignment of your car checked once a year or every 15,000 miles. This will promote even tire wear and ensure your tires last as long as possible. If you notice any irregular wear or cupping on your tires have them checked immediately. As a rule check the tire pressures on your Honda once a month.
Proper and Timely Maintenance Preserves Your Warranty:
Your new vehicle is protected by a factory warranty. However, the manufacturer does have the right to deny warranty coverage if you fail to service your vehicle at the factory recommended mileage intervals. Our Dealership will maintain your vehicle, and keep copies of service records, providing to the factory recommended service guidelines, additional service to your vehicle may be recommended by our dealership service advisors.
What to do if you have an accident?
In the event of an accident, contact our service department at 718-680-0202. We will see that your vehicle is delivered safely to our facility and repaired to factory specifications.
Check Engine Light
If the amber light on your dash that says "Check Engine" should come on you should bring your Honda in for diagnosis as soon as possible. The light will shut off and sometimes stay off after stopping and restarting your engine. This does mean that a problem has been fixed. The most common cause for this light to come on is not tightening your gas cap properly. Remember to listen for 3 clicks.
Battery Light
If the red battery light comes on your dash and stays on it does not necessarily mean your battery needs to be replaced. It usually means a possible problem with the vehicles charging system.
Radio Code
If your radio displays the word "Code" then you will need to enter the 5 digit number into the radio. This number is located on a credit card style plastic card that came with your owners manual. If you lost the card or misplaced it, please contact our dealership for assistance. You must enter the number correctly. You will have several attempts to do this. If the radio does not accept the code you entered, try disconnecting the battery for 30 seconds and retrying to input the number. Remember if you replace the battery in your car's engine the word "Code" will automatically appear.
Diesel Gasoline
Please be careful and do not put diesel gasoline in your Honda. In the past, the diesel gas nozzle would not fit into you fillpipe, but now it will. Quite a few customers have mistakenly put diesel in their gas tanks and it leads to a very costly repair. Pay attention at the pump.
Pets and Rodents in My Engine Compartment
Bay Ridge Honda's technicians have removed kittens, and a number of mice and rats from customer's cars. Animals like the warmth of the engine area. Cats like to sleep in the engine compartment of your car. Rodents love to nest and chew on the wiring of your engine harness.
Defogging Windows
When attempting to defog your windows always turn on the air conditioner. It helps remove humidity from the inside of your car and will clear your windows faster. After your windows are clear leave the a/c on and set the temperature dial at the halfway point between hot and cold. This will continue to keep the windows clear and maintain a comfortable temperature inside your car.
Puddle of Water Under My Car?
If you notice a puddle of water under your car typically on the right side of the engine, it is probably excess condensation from your car's air conditioning. The evaporator for your air conditioner is located under your glovebox . It has a drain tube that allows excess water to drain out under your car. This is normal. If water starts to leak onto the floorboard inside your car then there's a good chance the drain tube came disconnected. This is a simple repair.
