flat tire Acura ILX 2017 Owner's Guide

uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
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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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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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1. Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket cl ockwise as shown in
the image until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point.
u Make sure that the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar
and the jack handle, until the tire is off the
ground.
■How to Set Up the Jack1How to Set Up the Jack
Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the
vehicle.
Use the jack provided in your vehicle.
Other jacks may not support the weight (“load”) or
may not fit the jacking point.
The following instructions must be followed to use
the jack safely:
•Do not use while the engine is running.
•Use only where the ground is firm and level.
•Use only at the jacking points.•Do not get in the vehicl e while using the jack.
•Do not put anything on top of or underneath the
jack.
3WARNING
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack,
seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire
exactly, and never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the jack.
Jack
Handle
Bar Wheel Nut
Wrench as Jack Handle
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
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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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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.
■Storing the Flat Tire1Storing 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.Center Cap
Spacer
Cone Wing
Bolt
For compact spare tireFor full-
size tire
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Handling the Unexpected
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After dr iving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. Tire Pressure
Monitor Problem 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).
■TPMS and the Spare Tire1 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 wheels. Each is equipped with
a tire pressure sensor mount ed inside the tire behind
the valve stem.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS or
the compact spare tire is installed, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The sp ecified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driv ing for a few miles (kilometers).
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely unde rinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
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Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
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Index
Doors......................................................... 110
Auto Door Locking .................................. 121
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 121
Door Open Indicator ............................ 27, 71
Door Open Message .................................. 85
Keys ........................................................ 110
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ..................................................... 118
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 113
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 116
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 445
Driving ....................................................... 331
Braking .................................................... 389
Cruise Control ......................................... 349
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 344
Shifting Gear ........................................... 345
Starting the Engine .................................. 338
Driving Position Memory System ............. 144
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 344
Creeping ................................................. 344
Fluid ................................................ 429, 501
Kickdown ................................................ 344
Operating the Shift Lever ................... 16, 345
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 488
Shifting.................................................... 345
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 454
E
Elapsed Time............................................... 95 Electric Power Steering System (EPS)
Indicator............................................ 70, 493
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 381
Emergency ................................................ 498
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 505
Engine ....................................................... 502
Coolant ................................................... 427
Jump Starting .......................................... 485
Oil ........................................................... 422
Remote Engine Start................................ 340
Starting ................................................... 338
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 133
Engine Coolant ......................................... 427
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 428
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 427
Overheating ............................................ 489
Temperature Gauge .................................. 88
Engine Oil ................................................. 422
Adding .................................................... 424
Checking................................................. 423
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 416
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 65, 491
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 422
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 133
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 70, 493
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 60
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 147
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 457
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 147
F
Features.................................................... 165
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 454
Oil .......................................................... 425
Flat Tire ..................................................... 463
Floor Mats ................................................ 456
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 430
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 429
Engine Coolant ....................................... 427
Windshield Washer ................................. 430
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 73
Folding Down the Rear Seat ................... 154
Foot Brake ................................................ 390
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 38
Front Seats ................................................ 148
Adjusting ................................................ 148
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 352
Fuel ..................................................... 17, 407
Economy................................................. 409
Gauge ...................................................... 88
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 95
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 68
Range ....................................................... 95
Recommendation.................................... 407
Refueling ................................................ 407
Fuel Economy ........................................... 409
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 17, 408
Message ................................................. 492
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 17, 408
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Index
Tires.......................................................... 442
Air Pressure..................................... 443, 501
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 442
Flat Tire (Puncture) .................................. 463
Inspection ............................................... 442
Labeling .................................................. 443
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 463
Regulations ............................................. 445
Rotation.................................................. 449
Spare Tire ............................................... 501
Summer .................................................. 450
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 464
Tire Chains.............................................. 450
Wear Indicators....................................... 447
Winter .................................................... 450
Tools ......................................................... 462
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 337
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 337
Emergency .............................................. 498
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 385
Transmission ............................................. 345
Automatic............................................... 345
Fluid ....................................................... 429
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 66
Number .................................................. 502
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 347
Shift Lever Position Indicator ................... 346
Trip Meter .................................................. 94
Troubleshooting ...................................... 461
Blown Fuse ..................................... 495, 496 Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 20
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 21
Emergency Towing .................................. 498
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 482
Flat Tire/Puncture ..................................... 463
Noise When Braking .................................. 21
Overheating ............................................ 489
Premium Gasoline ........................... 407, 500
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 463
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 20, 120
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 488
Warning Indicators .................................... 64
Trunk ......................................................... 122
Lid ........................................................... 122
Light Bulb ................................................ 500
Open Message .......................................... 85
Turn Signals .............................................. 136
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 72
Turn-by-Turn Directions ............................. 95
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 117, 340
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 113
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................. 12, 118
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 166, 167
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 244
USB Port .................................................... 168
Using the Keyless Access System .............. 113
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 502
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 381
Off Button............................................... 382
Off Indicator.............................................. 70
System Indicator ........................................ 70
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 422, 501
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 381
W
Wallpaper......................................... 173, 202
Wallpaper Setup ....................................... 175
Warning and Info rmation Messages ......... 81
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 491
Warning Labels ........................................... 61
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 507
Watts ......................................................... 500
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 447
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 478
Window Washers ..................................... 140
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 430
Switch ..................................................... 140
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 129
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