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Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in
good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
■Inflation guidelines
Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handlin g, tread life, and comfort.
Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or spec ification’s page for the specified pressure.
Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and
are more likely to fail from overheating.
Overinflated 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.
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 to 2 psi (10 to
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf/cm
2) per month.
■Inspection guidelines
Every time you check inflation, also examine the tires and valve stems.
Look for:
• Bumps or bulges on the side or in the tread . Replace the tire if you find any cuts,
splits, or cracks in the si de of the tire. Replace it if you see fabric or cord.
• Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks.
• Uneven tread wear. Have a deal er check the wheel alignment.
• Excessive tread wear.
2 Wear Indicators P. 291
•Cracks or other damage around valve stem.
1Checking Tires
Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This
means the vehicle has been parked for at least three
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If
necessary, add or releas e air until the specified
pressure is reached.
If checked when hot, tire pressure can be as much as
4 – 6 psi (30 – 40 kPa, 0.3 – 0.4 kgf/cm
2) higher than
if checked when cold.
Have a dealer check the tires if you feel a consistent
vibration while driving. Ne w tires and any that have
been removed and reinst alled should be properly
balanced.
3WARNING
Using tires that are excessively worn or
improperly inflated can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding ti re inflation and
maintenance.
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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe plac e. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possib le to have the full size tire repaired or
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and no n-slippery and apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever in
(P.
2. Move the shift lever in
(R.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
1 Changing a Flat Tire
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model. Do not use them with
another vehicle. Do not us e another type of compact
spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
Do not use a puncture-repairi ng agent on a flat tire,
as it can damage the tire pressure sensor.
U.S. models only
Automatic transmission models
Manual transmission models
All models
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Handling the Unexpected
1. Open the trunk floor lid.
2. Take the tool case out of the trunk. Take
the jack and wheel nut wrench out of the
tool case.
3. Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the
spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.
4. Place a wheel block or ro ck in front and rear
of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
■Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire1 Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
The shape of the tool case varies by model.
Spare TireTool Case
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.
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Continued
Handling the Unexpected
5. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire that
needs to be replaced.
6. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn
using the wheel nut wrench.
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
1. Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.
2. Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel
with a clean cloth.
3. Mount the compact spare tire.
4. Screw the wheel nuts until they touch the
lips around the mounti ng holes, then stop
rotating.
5. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack.
Tighten the wheel nuts in the order
indicated in the image. Go around,
tightening the nuts, two to three times in
this order.
Wheel nut torque:
80 lbf∙ft (108 N∙m, 11 kgf∙m)
■Replacing the Flat Tire1Replacing the Flat Tire
Do not over tighten the wheel nuts by applying extra
torque using your foot or a pipe.
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Handling the Unexpected
1. Remove the center cap.
2. Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire
well.
3. Remove the spacer cone from the wing
bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.
4. Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench
back in the tool case. Store the case in the
trunk.
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. CHECK TPMS
SYSTEM appears on the multi-information display, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified regular tire, the warning message on the
multi-information display and the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will go off after
a few miles (kilometers).
■Storing the Flat Tire1 Storing the Flat Tire
3WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.Spacer
Cone Wing
Bolt
For compact spare tireFor
normal
tire
■TPMS and the Spare Tire
U.S. models
1
TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor th e pressure of the spare
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure
that it is correct.
Use the TPMS specific whee ls. Each is equipped with
a tire pressure sensor mount ed inside the tire behind
the valve stem.
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Continued
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Automatic Transmission Fluid
SpecifiedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
Capacity Change 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 3.7 US qt (3.5 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
3.9 US qt (3.7 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.41 US gal (5.33 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.125 US gal (0.475 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
RegularSizeP215/45R17 87VPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
Spare Size
T135/80D15 99M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular17 x 7JCompact Spare15 x 4T
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake/Clutch Fluid
■ Manual Transmission Fluid
SpecifiedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedAcura Manual Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 2.0 US qt (1.9 ℓ)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
4.4 US qt (4.2 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.45 US gal (5.5 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.125 US gal (0.475 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
RegularSizeP215/45R17 87VPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
Spare Size
T135/80D16 101M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular17 x 7JCompact Spare16 x 4T
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Index
Shifting (Transmission).................... 222, 226
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 30
Side Airbags ............................................... 40
Cutoff System ........................................... 42
Off Indicator ............................................. 42
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 43
SMS Text Message ............................ 191, 203
Snow Tires ................................................ 294
Spare Tire ................................. 305, 331, 333
Spark Plugs ....................................... 330, 332
Specifications ........................................... 330
Specified Fuel ........................... 243, 330, 332
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 36
Starting the Engine .................................. 216
Does Not Start ........................................ 311
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 112
Jump Starting ......................................... 314
Steering Wheel ........................................ 120
Adjusting ................................................ 120
Stopping ................................................... 241
Summer Tires ............................................ 294
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 36
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) .. 4, 5
System Message Indicator ......................... 70
T
Temperature
Outside Temperature ................................ 81
Temperature Sensor ................................ 139
Text Message .................................... 191, 203 Time (Setting)
............................................. 92
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 234
Indicator ............................................ 69, 323
Tires ........................................................... 286
Air Pressure ............................. 287, 331, 333
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 286
Inspection ................................................ 286
Labeling .................................................. 287
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 305
Regulations ............................................. 289
Rotation .................................................. 293
Spare Tire ................................ 305, 331, 333
Summer .................................................. 294
Tire Chains .............................................. 294
Wear Indicators ....................................... 291
Winter ..................................................... 294
Tools .......................................................... 304
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 215
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 215
Emergency .............................................. 327
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 234
Transmission ..................................... 222, 226
Automatic ............................................... 222
Fluid ................................................ 270, 271
Manual .................................................... 226
Number ................................................... 334
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 224
Shift Lever Position Indicator .............. 65, 223
Trip Meter ................................................... 80 Troubleshooting
....................................... 303
Blown Fuse...................................... 324, 325
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 19
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 20
Emergency Towing .................................. 327
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 311
Noise When Braking .................................. 20
Overheating ............................................ 318
Premium Gasoline ................... 243, 330, 332
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 305
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 19, 100
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 317
Warning Indicators .................................... 64
Trunk ......................................................... 102
Lid........................................................... 102
Light Bulb........................................ 330, 332
Turn Signals .............................................. 114
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 70
U
Unlocking the Doors .................................. 95
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................... 12, 99
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 142, 143
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 176
Using the Keyless Access System ............... 96
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 7
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