spare wheel Acura TSX 2009 Owner's Manual

This indicator and the warning
message on the multi-inf ormation
display will go of f , af ter several miles
(kilometers) driving, when the spare
tire is replaced with the specified
regular tire equipped with the tire
pressure monitor sensor.
Each wheel is equipped with a tire
pressure sensor mounted inside the
tire behind the valve stem. You must
use TPMS specif ic wheels. It is
recommended that you always have
your tires serviced by your dealer or
a qualif ied technician.
If you have a f lat tire, the low tire
pressure/TPMS and tire monitor
indicators will come on. Replace the
indicated f lat tire with the compact
sparetire(seepage).
After the flat tire is replaced with the
spare tire, the low tire pressure/
TPMS indicator stays on while
driving. Af ter several miles
(kilometers) driving, this indicator
begins to f lash, then stays on again.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TPMS
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. This is normal;
the system cannot monitor the spare
tire pressure. Manually check the
sparetirepressuretobesureitis
correct.
Also, the low tire pressure/TPMS
indicator begins to f lash, then stays
on (see page ).
If the low tire pressure/TPMS
indicator comes on, or the multi-
inf ormation display shows a
‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’ message,
the VSA system automatically turns
on even when the VSA system is
turned of f by pressing the VSA OFF
switch (see page ). If this
happens, you cannot turn the VSA
system of f by pressing the VSA OFF
switch again.
When you restart the vehicle with
thecompactsparetire,theTPMS
system message will also be
displayed on the multi-inf ormation
display af ter several miles
(kilometers) driving. 393
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Changing a T ire with T PMS
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Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:
Follow these precautions:Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
surf aces. Use greater caution
while driving. Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
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
samewheel.Thesparetireisnot
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
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.
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
After the flat tire is replaced with
the spare tire, the low tire
pressure/TPMS indicator stays on.
Af ter several miles (kilometers)
driving with the spare, this
indicator begins to f lash, then
stays on again. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display (see page ).
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Compact Spare Tire
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TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
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Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.
Take the jack out of the tool kit
case.
Take the tool kit case out of the
trunk.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well. 6. 7.
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5.
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SPARE TIRE JACK TOOL KIT
CASE JACK
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
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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, then
removetheflattire.Handlethe
wheel nuts caref ully; they may be
hot from driving. Place the flat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface facing up.Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.
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10. 11.
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Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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JACKING POINT
WHEEL NUT WRENCHEXTENSION
BRAKE HUB
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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.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:Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.
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12.
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Changing a Flat Tire
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CENTER CAP
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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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.
To remove the spacer cone,
squeeze the tabs on the wing bolt
to disengage it f rom the center of
the spacer cone, then pull the bolt
downward.
To install the wing bolt to the
spacer cone, reverse this
procedure.
Store the center cap in the trunk.
Make sure it does not get
scratched or damaged.
Unhook the handle f rom the trunk
opening and lower the trunk f loor
lid, then close the trunk lid.
Your vehicle’s original tire has a
tire pressure monitoring system
sensor. To replace a tire, ref er to
(see
page ).
Store the jack and tools in the tool
kit case. Place the tool kit case in
the flat tire.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
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Changing a T ire with T PMS
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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WING BOLT
For normal tire
SPACER CONE
For compact spare tire
SPACER CONE
TAB
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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Seat Belts .8,19
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Additional Information .19
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .21
.....................................
Cleaning .442
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .15,20
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Maintenance .22
Reminder Indicator and
................................
Beeper .19,60
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System Components .19
...............
Use During Pregnancy .17
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
Seats ....................................
Adjusting .134
.......................................
Folding .138
.......................................
Heaters .141
............................
Security System .293
.....................
Selecting a Child Seat .43
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Selector Knob (Disc Player) .175
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Sequential SportsShif t Mode .385
..........................
Paddle Shif ters .383
...............................
Serial Number .484
..............................
Service Minder .409
.............................
Service Manual .505
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Service Station Procedures .357
..........................
Setting the Clock .290 ...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators .379
........................
Shif t Lock Release .381
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Side Airbags .9,29
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .29
How the Side Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works .32
..................
Side Curtain Airbags .9,31
How Your Side Curtain
..........................
Airbags Work .31
.............................
Signaling Turns .111
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Snow Tires .452
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Sound System .174
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating .458
............................
Specif ications .488
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Spark Plugs .487
................................
Specif ications .486
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Speed Control .299
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Speed Limiter .377,381
...................................
Speedometer .68
.......................................
Spotlights .161
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .23
...
Additional Safety Precautions .34
.............................
Airbag Service .34
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Airbag System Components .23 How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .33
How the Side Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works .32
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How the SRS Indicator Works .31
How Your Front Airbags
.......................................
Works .25
.
How Your Side Airbags Works .29
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work .31
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SRS Indicator .31,62
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START (Ignition Key Position) .123
.......................
Starting the Engine .375
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .375
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With a Dead Battery .466
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .468
Steering Wheel
..............................
Adjustments .118
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Anti-thef t Column Lock .122
Steering Wheel ................
Buttons .71,287,299,309
...................
Stereo Sound System .174
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Sun Visors .159
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Sunglasses Holder .158
Index
VIII
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Unexpected, Taking Care of...............................................
the .457
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .489
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Unleaded Gasoline .356
USB Adapter
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Cable .201,211,261,272
.
USB Flash Memory Device .208,269
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .422
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Vanity Mirror .159
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Vehicle Capacity Load .368
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Vehicle Dimensions .486
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .484
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
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System .398
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VSA Activation Indicator .63,398
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VSA Of f Switch .399
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VSA System Indicator .63,398
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Vehicle Storage .455
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Ventilation .169
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VIN .484
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Viscosity, Oil .420 ...........
Voice Control System .167,222
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XM
Satellite Radio .183,236
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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .56
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Warranty Coverages .503
Washers, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level .424
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Low Level Message .425
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Operation .110
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering .118
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Alignment and Balance .450
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Compact Spare .458
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Wrench, Nut .460
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .148
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Operating the Power .147
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Rear, Def ogger .117
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .110
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Def roster .170
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Washers .110
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .444 ...................................
Operation .110
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WMA .190,210,251,271
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Worn Tires .449
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .481
Index
X
U
V W
X
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