flat tire Acura RL 2007 User Guide

Your vehicle is equipped with the
Mich elin PAX system. Since each
Mi chelin PAX system tire has an
inner support ring that allows it to
continue running without air, it may
be diffi cult to immediately judge
from its appearance if a tire is
punctured. Your vehicle is also
equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS), and this
system may be your first detection of
a flat tire.
If the indicator and the message
come on again, you proba bly have a
flat tire. In this case, you will see a
‘‘PAX SYSTEM WARNING’’
message on the multi-information
display.
The
TPMS monitors the air pressure
of all four tires whenever the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. It
will immediately sense if a tire starts
to lose its pressure, and give you
warning with the low tire pressure
indicator in the instrument panel and
a ‘‘CHECK TIRE PRESSURE’’
message on the multi-information
display. If the indicator and the
warning message do not come on
again after you inflate the tire to its
correct air pressure (see page ), it was probably a natural loss of the
air pressure and you can continue
driving as bef ore.
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If equipped
Driving With a Flat Tire
MichelinPAX System
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If you get a f lat tire, never try to
repair it yourself , and never replace a
flat tire with a compact spare tire. With the PAX system tires, you can
drive up to about 125 miles (200 km)
even if one or more of your tires are
punctured. This allows you to drive
to the nearest Acura dealer or
authorized Michelin PAX system
dealer to have the tire(s) repaired.The above message shows that you
are driving your vehicle on a flat tire,
andshouldobservethe‘‘RUNFLAT
DRIVING’’ speed limit of 50 mph
(80 km/h). Drive to your nearest
Acura dealer or authorized Michelin
PAX system dealer, or call the PAX
help hotline at 1-877-PAXTIRE
(1-877-729-8473).If the display changes to the above
message, it means that ‘‘RUN FLAT
DRIVING’’ is nearing the limit, and
you have to stop driving soon. Take
your vehicle to the nearest Acura
dealer or authorized Michelin PAX
system dealer as soon as possible.
Follow the instructions shown on the
multi-inf ormation display, and drive
very caref ully.
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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If you see the above message on the
multi-inf ormation display, you have
reached the limit of run f lat driving,
and you should stop driving
immediately. Be aware that if you
continue to drive, the noise and
vibration level f rom the tire will
increase signif icantly, and the tire
may no longer be repairable.Stop driving immediately when
you see a ‘‘RUN FLAT LIMIT
STOP DRIVING’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display.
Continuous driving af ter this
message will make it impossible to
repair the tire.
Call a prof essional towing service
who can transport your vehicle on
f lat-bed equipment. Never tow your vehicle behind another vehicle with a
rope or chain. Flat-bed equipment is
the only way to transport your
vehicle.
Do not drive f aster than 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Drive caref ully. Your vehicle may
handle dif f erently f rom when the
tires are properly inf lated,
especially when cornering.
In its run f lat mode, a PAX system
tire is somewhat noisier than when
it is f ully inf lated, this is normal.
Although your vehicle is capable of
runflatdriving,youshouldalways
observe the f ollowing:
If you cannot f ind an Acura dealer or
an authorized Michelin PAX system
dealer where you are driving, call the
PAX help hotline at 1-877-PAXTIRE
(1-877-729-8473).
Driving With a Flat Tire
Important Saf ety Precautions
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Take the tool case out of the spare
tire. Open the trunk, and fold the trunk
floor forward.
Unscrew the wing bolt, and
remove the spacer cone. Then
take the spare tire out of its well.
If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake.
If you are towing a trailer, unhitch
it.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
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5.
Models without Michelin PAX System
Changing a Flat Tire
432
SPARE TIRE
TRUNK FLOOR
TOOL CASE JACK
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.
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ÚUse the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the f lat tire. Temporarily
place the flat tire on the ground
with the outside surface of the
wheel f acing up. You could scratch
the wheel if you put it f ace down.
Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.
Place the jack under the jacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. It is pointed to by a
mark molded into the underside of
the body. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch.
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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WHEEL NUT WRENCH WHEEL NUT WRENCH
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Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts f ully.Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.
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Changing a Flat Tire
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BRAKE HUB
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Store the jack and tools in the tool
case. Place the tool case in the flat
tire.
Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
facility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to: Place
the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Wrap the spacer cone and spare
tire wing bolt with cloth or pap er,
and store them in the spare tire
well. Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid.
Refer to
(see page ).
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Changing a Flat Tire
Changing a T ire with
TPMS
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
435
SPACER CONE
WING BOLT
94 lbf·ft (127 N·m , 13 kgf·m) Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inf lated to
the inf lation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manuf acturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inf lation
pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a
dif f erent size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire
inf lation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inf lation
pressure f or those tires.)As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale
when one or more of your tires is
signif icantly under-inf lated.
Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to
the proper pressure.Driving on a signif icantly under-
inf lated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inf lation also reduces f uel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may
af f ect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inf lation has
not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation
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Built-in-key .164
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Bulbs, Halogen .404
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Capacities Chart .460
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .56
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Cargo, How to Carry .335
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Care .234
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CD Error Message .235
...................................
CD Changer .223
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Ceiling Lights .196
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Certif ication Label .458
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Chains, Tires .420
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .432
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .396
......................................
When to .381
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Charging System Indicator .443
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .340
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Child Saf ety .38
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Booster Seats .53
...................................
Child Seats .45
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Important Saf ety Reminders .38
..........................................
Inf ants .43..........................
Larger Children .52
.........................................
LATCH .47
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Risks with Airbags .39
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Small Children .44
.........................................
Tethers .51
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Where Should a Child Sit? .39
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Child Seats .44
.........................................
LATCH .47
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Tether Anchorage Points .51
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Childproof Door Locks .154
Cleaning
...................................
Seat Belts .411
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Climate Control System . 198
.........................
Clock, Setting the .273
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CO in the Exhaust .468
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 341
Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) .....................................
Indicator .360
...................................
Operation .355
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Compact Spare Tire .431
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Compass System .240
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Console Compartment . 191
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Consumer Inf ormation . 474
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Controls, Instruments and . 59Coolant
........................................
Adding .398
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Checking .331
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Proper Solution .398
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Temperature Gauge . 70
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .468
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Cruise Control Indicator . 66
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Cruise Control Operation . 275
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Cup Holders .190
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Customer Service Of f ice . 474
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Customize Settings .81
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ACC Setup .89
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Door/Window Setup . 122
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KEYLESS ACCESS Setup . 108
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Lighting Setup .115
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Meter Setup .94
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Position Setup .103
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Setting to Default .85
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Wiper Setup .133
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 4, 60
Index
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Daytime Running Lights .142
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Indicator .66
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Dead Battery .437
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 476
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 146
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Def rosting the Windows . 204
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Dif f erential Fluid .460
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Dimensions .460
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Dimming the Headlights . 140
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 400
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Engine Oil .331
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Directional Signals .140
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 352
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Disposal of Used Oil .397
Doors ............
Locking and Unlocking . 152
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Lockout Prevention . 152
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Monitor Indicator . 13,79
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Power Door Locks . 152
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 462
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driver’s ID .81
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Driving .339
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Economy .332 Driving Position Memory
........................................
System .160
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 411
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Economy, Fuel .332
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Emergencies .427
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Battery, Jump Starting . 437
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Brake System Indicator . 445
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Changing a Flat Tire . 432
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Charging System Indicator . 443
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Checking the Fuses . 449
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 145
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Jump Starting .437
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 443
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 444
Opening the Fuel Fill Door ................................
Manually .446
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Overheated Engine . 440
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Towing .455
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Emergency Brake .187
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Emergency Flashers .145
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Emergency Towing .455
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 154
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Emissions Controls .468 .............
Emissions Testing, State . 471
Engine ............
Check Starting System . 342
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Compartment Covers . 394
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 70
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If It Won’t Start .436
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 62, 444
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Oil lif e .381
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 443
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 395
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Overheating .440
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Specif ications .461
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Speed Limiter .348
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Starting .341
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Engine Speed Limiter . 348
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Ethanol in Gasoline .326
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 468
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Exhaust Fumes . 56
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .469
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
Index
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