run flat Acura TSX 2007 Owner's Manual

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Park the vehicle on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.
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 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.
2.
1.
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
321
TRUNK FLOOR
JACK TOOLS
TOOL TRAY
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.

Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
f loor by lif ting up on the back edge.
Take the tool tray out of the trunk,
and remove the tools and the jack.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of the trunk.
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. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch.
Use 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 and f lat
tire. Handle the wheel nuts
caref ully; they may be hot f rom
driving. Place the f lat tire on the
ground with the outside surf ace of
the wheel f acing up.
7.
3.
4.
5.
6. 8.
9.
Changing a Flat Tire
322
JACKING POINT
TOOL TRAY WHEEL NUT WRENCH
EXTENSION

Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Store the jack and tools in the tool
tray, and place the tool tray back
in the trunk. Store
the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
Lower the trunk floor, then close
the trunk lid.
Remove the center cap before
storing the flat tire in the trunk
well.
Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone from the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt. Refer to
(see page ).
19.
20.
17.
18.
14.
15.
16. 260
Changing a Flat Tire
Changing a T ire with
TPMS
324
WING BOLT
For
spare
tireFor
normal
tire
SPACER CONE
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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Emergencies on the Road . 319
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Battery, Jump Starting . 327
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Brake System Indicator . 334
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Changing a Flat Tire . 321
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Charging System Indicator . 332
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Checking the Fuses . 336
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Fuse Locations .339
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 124
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 331
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 332
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 335
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Overheated Engine . 329
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Towing .341
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Emergency Brake .151
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Emergency Flashers .124
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Emergency Towing .341
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 136
Emission, Check System .......................................
Message .84
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Emissions Controls .354
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Emissions Testing, State . 357
Engine .......
Check Engine Oil Message . 82
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
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If It Won’t Start .325
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 332...................
Oil Life Display . 73, 274
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 331
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 287
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Overheating .329
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Specif ications .347
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Speed Limiter . 245, 251
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Starting .243
Engine Speed Limiter .............................................
A/T .245
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M/T .251
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Ethanol in Gasoline .230
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 354
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Exhaust Fumes .55
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .17
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Fan, Interior .164
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Fasten Seat Belt Message . 78
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Features .159
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 231
Filter .........................
Dust and Pollen .307
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Oil .289
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 124...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 321
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Floor Mats .306
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 293
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Brake .296
.........................................
Clutch .297
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Manual Transmission . 295
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Power Steering .297
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Washer Fluid Low Message . 81
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Windshield Washer . 292
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Fog Lights .122
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Indicator .66
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Folding Rear Seat .140
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Four-way Flashers .124
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Front Airbags .26
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Front Wiper Action .117
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Fuel .230
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Cap Message .79
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Fill Door and Cap .231
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Gauge .68
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
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Low Message .81
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Octane Requirement . 230
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Tank, Filling the .231
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Tighten Fuel Cap .79
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Fuse Locations .339
Index
F
IV

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Tachometer .68
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 303
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 319
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 349
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Emissions Control Systems . 354
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .356
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Temperature Gauge .68
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 169
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Temperature, Outside . 73
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Tether Anchorage Points . 49
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 356
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Tighten Fuel Cap Message . 79
.
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel . 125
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Time, Setting the .202
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Tire Chains .315
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 321
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Tire Labeling .351
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..................................
(TPMS) .257
...
Changing a Tire with TPMS . 260
Check TPMS System .................................
Message .260 Low Tire Pressure
...........................
Indicator . 67, 257
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .352
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Tire Pressure Monitor . 258
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Tire Pressure Readings . 259
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Tires .310
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Air Pressure .311
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Chains .315
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Checking Wear .312
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Compact Spare .320
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 349
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Inf lation .310
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Inspection .312
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Replacing .313
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Rotating .313
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Snow .314
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Specifications . 314, 348
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Tools, Tire Changing . 321
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .264
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Emergency Wrecker . 341
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Equipment and Accessories . 266
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Weight Limit .264
Transmission ..........................
Check Message .83 Checking Fluid Level,
..............................
Automatic .293
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .295
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Fluid Selection . 294, 295
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Identif ication Number . 344
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Shif ting the Automatic . 246
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Shif ting the Manual . 244
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Treadwear .349
Trip A & AVG. Fuel Reset with ...........................................
Ref uel .98
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Trip Meter .72
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Trunk .135
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Emergency Opener . 136
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Main Switch .136
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Opening the .135
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Open Monitor .78
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Turn Signals . 65, 121
Unexpected, Taking Care of ...............................................
the .319
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 349
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Unleaded Gasoline .230
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Upholstery Cleaning .306
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