run flat Acura RLX Hybrid 2017 User Guide

uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
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You can use the kit to inflate a non-punctured under-inflated tire.
1.Open the trunk floor lid.
2 Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair
the Flat Tire P. 512
2.Remove the kit from the case.
3. Place the kit, face up, on flat ground near
the flat tire, away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.
4. Remove the air only hose from the kit.
5. Remove the valve cap.
6. Attach the air only hose onto the tire valve
stem. Screw it until it is tight.
■Inflating an Under-inflated Tire1Inflating an Under-inflated Tire
NOTICE
Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit
compressor for more than 15 minutes. The
compressor can overheat and become permanently
damaged.
Air Only Hose
Valve Cap
Valve Stem
Air Only Hose
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7. Plug in the kit to the accessory power
socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
u Do not plug any other electronic
devices into other accessory power
sockets.
2 Accessory Power Sockets P. 190
8.Turn the power system on.
u Keep the power system on while
injecting air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 70
9.Turn the selector switch to AIR ONLY.
10. Press the inflator switch to turn on the kit.
u The compressor starts to inject air into
the tire.
11. Inflate the tire to the specified air pressure.
1Inflating an Under-inflated Tire
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.
AIR ONLY
side
ON
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1. Open the trunk floor lid.
2 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire P. 511
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.
5. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire that
needs to be replaced.
■Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire1Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
The shape of the tool case varies by model.
Spare Tire
Tool Case
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.
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1. Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire
well.
2. Wrap the spacer cone and spare tire wing
bolt with cloth or paper, and store them in
the spare tire well.
3. Store the jack and tools in the tool case.
Place the tool case and the trunk floor lid on
the flat tire.
4. Close 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. Tire Pressure
Monitor Problem appears on the multi-informati on display, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a full-size tire, the warning message on the multi-
information display and the low tire pressu re/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
■TPMS and the Spare Tire1TPMS 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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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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25Start DIAG7.5 A
26Air Conditioning7.5 A
27Daytime Running Lights7.5 A
28ACC Key Lock7.5 A
29Driver’s Lumbar Support7.5 A
30SMART10 A
31−−
32Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining20 A
33Left e-pretensioner(20 A)
34IG1 Box30 A
Circuit ProtectedAmpsLocated inside the driver’s side outer panel.
When you remove the outer panel, use the
following procedure.
1.Pry on the lower edge of the panel using
a flat-tip screwdriver.
u Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a
cloth to prevent scratches.
2. Pull the outer panel towards you, then
remove it.
Outer Panel
Fuse locations are shown on the image
below.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number in the image and chart.
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
3
12
Fuse Box
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1IG Main 130 A
2ST MG30 A
3IG Main 230 A
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Index
Side Airbags............................................... 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 242
Snow Tires ................................................ 496
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID
SH-AWD® System...................................... 13
Spare Tire (Optional) ....................... 523, 555
Spark Plugs ............................................... 554
Specifications ........................................... 554
Specified Fuel ................................... 455, 554
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)....... 411
SPORT Mode ............................................. 378
SPORT Mode Indicator ....................... 86, 378
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 46
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................ 171
Stopping ................................................... 434
Summer Tires ............................................ 496
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 46
Surround View Camera System ............... 445
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 155
System Message Indicator ......................... 84
T
Temperature
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 83
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 83
Temperature Sensor ................................ 209 Temporary Tire Repair Kit
........................ 512
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 192
Time (Setting) ........................................... 132
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 414
Indicator ............................................ 84, 540
Tires ........................................................... 488
Air Pressure ..................................... 489, 555
Chains ..................................................... 496
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 488
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 511
Inspection ................................................ 488
Labeling .................................................. 489
Regulations ............................................. 491
Rotation .................................................. 495
Spare (Optional) .............................. 523, 555
Summer .................................................. 496
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 512
Wear Indicators ....................................... 493
Winter ..................................................... 496
Tools .......................................................... 510
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 363
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 363
Emergency .............................................. 548
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 414
Transmission ....................................... 23, 371
Dual Clutch ............................... 23, 370, 371
Fluid ........................................................ 478
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 80, 373
Number ................................................... 556 Sequential Mode ..................................... 376
TRIP Button ............................................... 109
Trip Meter ................................................. 110
Troubleshooting ....................................... 509
Blown Fuse.............................. 542, 544, 546
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 28
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 28
Emergency Towing .................................. 548
Flat Tire/Puncture ............................ 511, 523
Noise When Braking .................................. 29
Overheating ............................................ 535
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 529
Premium Gasoline ........................... 455, 554
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 28, 144
Warning Indicators .................................... 74
Trunk ......................................................... 146
Lid........................................................... 146
Light Bulbs .............................................. 554
Release Handle ........................................ 550
Unable to Open....................................... 550
Turn Signals .............................................. 158
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 85
Turn-by-Turn Directions ................... 111, 127
Turning on the Power .............................. 364
Does Not Activate ................................... 529
Jump Starting .......................................... 532
Remote Engine Start................................ 366
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 141, 366
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