spare tire Acura TL 2006 Owner's Manual

This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on while driving,
it means that one or more of your
vehicle’s tires are extremely low on
pressure. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK TIRE PRESSURE’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display. The multi-inf ormation
display will show you which tire has
lost the pressure and how much
pressure it has lost (see page ).This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If this indicator comes on and stays
on at any other time, or if it does not
come on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, there
is a problem with the TPMS. You will
also see ‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display. With this indicator on, the
low tire pressure indicator will not
come on, and the tire pressure
monitor on the multi-inf ormation
display will not be displayed.
If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is saf e, check which tire
has lost the pressure on the multi-
inf ormation display, and determine
the cause. If it is because of a flat tire,
replace the flat tire with the compact
spare (see page ), and have the
f lat tire repaired as soon as possible.
If two or more tires are underinf lated,
call a prof essional towing service.
For more inf ormation, see page .
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Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (T PMS) Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible.
Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop. Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the pedals or seat operation. Do not put any items on top of the
trunk panel. They can block your
view and be thrown around the
vehicle during a crash.
The cargo net can be used to help
hold down items stored in the trunk.
To use the cargo net, hook it to the
buttons on the f loor and sides of the
trunk. You can use the cargo net in
several conf igurations by hooking it
to dif f erent buttons. There is also a
side net that can be used on either
side of the trunk.
When you are not using the cargo
net, store it in the pocket in the spare
tire tool case.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of carbon monoxide
poisoning, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed the maximum allowable
weight. Please contact your dealer
for further information.
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Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on
a Roof Rack
Cargo Nets
Carrying Cargo in the Passenger
Compartment
Bef ore Driving
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CARGO NET
SIDE NET
TRUNK HOOK BUTTONS

VSA is turned on every time you
start the engine, even if you turned it
off the last time you drove the
vehicle.
Driving with varying tire or wheel
sizes may cause the VSA to
malf unction. When replacing tires,
make sure they are the same size
and type as your original tires (see
page ).
Deactivate the VSA system if you
need to drive with the compact spare
tire installed (see page ).
If you install winter tires, make sure
they are the same size as those that
were originally supplied with your
vehicle. Exercise the same caution
during winter driving as you would if
your vehicle was not equipped with
VSA.
This switch is under the lef t vent.
Press it to turn the VSA system on
and off.
When VSA is off, the VSA activation
indicator comes on as a reminder.
If the indicator does not come on
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON (II) position, there may be a
problem with the VSA system. Have
your dealer inspect your vehicle as
soon as possible.
Without VSA, your vehicle will have
normal braking and cornering ability,
but it will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement. If the low tire pressure indicator
comes on (see page ), or the
multi-inf ormation display shows a
‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’ message
(see page ), the VSA system
automatically turns on even if you
turn it off with the VSA OFF button.
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VSA Of f Switch
VSA and Tire Sizes
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System
Driving
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VSA OFF SWITCH

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When the low tire pressure indicator
is on, one or more of your tire is
signif icantly under-inf lated. You
should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible,
If you think you can saf ely drive a
short distance to a service station,
proceed slowly, and inf late the tire to
the recommended pressure shown
on the driver’s doorjamb.
If the tire is f lat, or if the tire
pressure is too low to continue
driving, replace the tire with the
compact spare tire.If there is a problem with the TPMS,
you will see the above message in
the multi-information display.
If you see this message, the system
is of f and is not monitoring the tire
pressures. Have the system checked
by your dealer as soon as possible.
It is possible that the pressures
shown in the multi-inf ormation
display and the pressures you
manually measure are slightly
dif f erent.
If the dif f erence is signif icant and
you cannot make the low tire
pressure indicator and message in
the multi-inf ormation display go out
after inflating the tires to the
specified values, have your dealer
check the system as soon as possible. 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. Each tire, including
the spare should be checked
monthly when cold, and set to the
recommended inf lation pressure as
specif ied in the vehicle placard and
owner’s manual (see page ).
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator TPMS System Failure
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The following chart shows the
recommended cold tire pressures f or
most normal driving conditions and
speed.Thecompactsparetirepressureis:
We strongly recommend that you
not drive f aster than posted speed
limits and conditions allow. If you
decide it is saf e to drive at high
speeds (over 118 mph or 190 km/h),
be sure to adjust the cold tire
pressuresasshownbelow.If youdo
not adjust the tire pressure,
excessive heat can build up and
cause sudden tire f ailure.
Use a gauge to measure the air
pressure in each tire at least once a
month. Even tires that are in good
condition may lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf /cm ) per
month. We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you
think a tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge. The tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) will warn you when tire
pressure is low. See page f or
inf ormation on the TPMS.
Remember to check the spare tire at
thesametimeyoucheckallthe
other tires. 204
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for
Normal Driving
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for Normal Driving Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for
High Speed DrivingAutomatic Transmission Models
Manual Transmission Models All Models
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Recommended T ire Pressures f orNormal Driving
Recommended T ire Pressures f orHigh Speed Driving
Tires
Maint enance
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60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
P235/45R17 93W
35 psi (240 kPa ,2.4 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
P235/45R17 93W
235/45R17 93W P235/45R17 93W
235/45R17 93W 39 psi (270 kPa ,
2.7 kgf/cm
)
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa ,
2.2 kgf/cm
)
33 psi (230 kPa ,
2.3 kgf/cm
)
Front:
Rear:
Front:
Rear:
Front:
Rear:

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation 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 f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .244
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Changing a Flat Tire .245
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If the Engine Won’t Start .250
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Jump Starting .252
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If the Engine Overheats .254
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .256
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Charging System Indicator .256
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .257
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Brake System Indicator .258
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Fuses .259
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Fuse Locations .261
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Emergency Towing .263
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .264
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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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 inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to: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 f or mounting a regular tire.
Follow these precautions:
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road sur-
f aces. Use greater caution while
driving. Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
On models with manual
transmission, do not drive f or a
long period with the compact
spare tire mounted on a f ront
wheel; it will damage the limited
slip dif f erential. Turn of f the VSA system (see
page ). Driving with the
compact spare tire may activate
the VSA system. Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
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Compact Spare Tire
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INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
(The M/T compact spare is shown.)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)

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.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.Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
f loor by lif ting up on the back edge.
Take the tool case out of the spare
tire.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.
5. 4.
3.
2. 1.
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Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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TOOL CASE
JACK
TRUNK FLOOR
SPARE TIRE
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.

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.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
them f ully.
9.
10. 11.
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Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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BRAKE HUB

Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt. Attach the wing
bolt to the bolt extension over the
spacer cone.
Secure the f lat tire by screwing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.
12.
13.
14. 15.
16.
17.
Changing a Flat Tire
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WING BOLT SPACER
CONE
BOLT
EXTENSION
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)