spare tire location Acura MDX 2011 Owner's Manual

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you information about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again. If
not, you will also find instructions on
getting your vehicle towed.Compact Spare Tire
....................
544
Changing a Flat Tire
...................
545
If the Engine Won't Start
.............
551
Jump Starting
..............................
552
If the Engine Overheats
..............
554
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
.........
556
Charging System Indicator
.........
556
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
........
557
Brake System Indicator
...............
558
Fuses
..........................................
559
Fuse Locations
............................
563
Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually
.................................
566
Emergency Towing
.....................
566
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
..........
567
Taking Care of the Unexpected
543
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or
replaced, and put it back on your
vehicle as soon as you can.
Check the inflation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inflated to:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
Follow these precautions:
●
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
●
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
surfaces. Use greater caution while
driving.
●
Do not mount snow chains on a
compact spare.
●
Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle unless it is the
same make and model.
●
After the flat tire is replaced with
the spare tire, the low tire
pressure/TPMS indicator stays on.
After several miles (kilometers)
driving with the spare, this
indicator begins to flash, then
stays on again. You will also see a
‘‘ CHECK TPMS SYSTEM ’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page 452).
Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
and design tire, mounted on the
same wheel. The spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed for mounting a regular tire.INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
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V
Vanity Mirror
.............................
175
Vehicle Capacity Load
................
429
Vehicle Dimensions
...................
572
Vehicle Identification Number
...
570
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System
................................
467
VSA OFF Indicator
...................
69
VSA OFF Switch
.....................
468
VSA System Indicator
..............
69
Vehicle Storage
..........................
542
Ventilation
..................................
187
VIN
............................................
570
Viscosity, Oil
..............................
511
W
WARNING, Explanation of
...........
iii
Warning Labels, Location of
.........
61
Warranty Coverages (U.S. only)
.......................................
587
Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level
........
516
Operation
................................
125 Wheels
Adjusting the Steering
.............
133
Alignment and Balance
...........
538
Aluminum Alloy Wheels
.........
540
Cleaning
..................................
540
Compact Spare
........................
544
Wrench, Nut
...........................
545
Windows Auto Reverse
...........................
159
Operating the Power
...............
158
Rear, Defogger
........................
131
Windshield
Cleaning
..................................
125
Defroster
.................................
184
Washers
..........................
125, 516
Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades
.....................
530
Operation
................................
125
Rear Windshield Wiper and Washer
................................
126
Worn Tires
.................................
536
Wrecker, Emergency Towing
....
566 X
XM
®Radio
..........................
195, 223
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