flat tire Acura TSX 2014 User Guide
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uu Checking and Maintaining Tires u Wear Indicators
Wear Indicators
The groove where the wear indicator is
located is 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than
elsewhere on the tire. If the tread has worn so
that the indicator is exposed, replace the tire.
Worn out tires have poor traction on wet
roads.
Tire Service Life
The life of your tires is dependent on ma ny factors, including driving habits, road
conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pr essure, maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even wh en the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular in spections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is
recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach five
years old. All tires, including a spare
*, should be removed from service after 10 years
from the date of manufacture, regardless of their condition or state of wear.
Example of a Wear
Indicator mark
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire .... 278
Tools .................................................. 286
If a Tire Goes Flat .............................. 287
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 287
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine ........................ 293
Jump Starting .................................... 294
Shift Lever Do es Not Move.............. 296
Overheating ...................................... 297
How to Handle Overheating ............. 297Indicator, Coming On/BlinkingIf the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
299
Comes On......................................
If the Charging System Indicator
299
Comes On .....................................
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks ....................300If the Brake System Indicator Comes On ..301If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) 301System Indicator Comes On ................If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
302
Indicator Comes On or Blinks.......... Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 303
Circuit Protected and Amps for Each
Fuse............................................ 305
307
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........
Emergency Towing ........................... 308
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel .......................................... 309
Fill Door
When You Cannot Open or Close the Tailgate ...................................................310
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Handling the Unexpected
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
This vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire. If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise
severely damaged, you will need to have the vehicle towed. If the tire only has a
small puncture, from a nail fo r instance, you can use the tire repair kit so that you
can drive to the nearest service station for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery ground.
2. Put the shift lever in
(P
.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
.
■Getting Ready to Temporar ily Repair the Flat Tire
1Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or a roadside assistant to
have the vehicle towed.
•The tire sealant has expired.•More than two tires are punctured.•The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4mm).•The tire side wall is dama ged or the puncture is
outside the tire tread.
•Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.
•The tire bead is no longer seated.•The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.
NOTICEDo not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the
one provided in the kit that came with your vehicle. If
used, you may permanently da mage the tire pressure
sensor.
When the puncture is:Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch
(4mm) Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch
(4mm) No
Contact
Area
Instruction
Manual
Air Only Hose (Black) Speed Restriction Label Repair Notification Label
Pressure Relief
Button Inflator Switch
Selector Switch
SEALANT/AIR side
Sealant/Air Ho
se (Clear) AIR ONLY side
Power Plug
Pressure Gauge
Tire Sealant
Expiration Date
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1.Pull the handle on the cargo area floor lid
and open the lid.
2. Pull the strap and take the kit out of
the case.
u Place the kit face up, on flat ground near
the flat tire, and aw ay from traffic. Do
not place the kit on its side.1Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tire
When making a temporary repair, carefully read the
instruction manual provided with the kit.
In cold temperatures, the sealant may not flow easily.
In this situation, warm it up for five minutes before
using. Handle
Lid
Tire Repair Kit
Strap
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1.Remove the valve cap from the tire
valve stem.
2. Remove the sealant/air hose from
the packaging.
3. Attach
the sealant/air hose onto the tire
valve stem. Screw it until it is tight.
■Injecting Sealant and Air1Injecting Sealant and Air
The sealant is latex based and can permanently stain
clothing and other materi als. Be careful during
handling and wipe up any spills immediately.
NOTICEDo not operate the tire re pair kit compressor for
more than 15 minutes. The accessory power socket
and compressor can ov erheat and become
permanently damaged.
There are three accessory power sockets:
•In the console compartment•In the front of the center console•In the left side panel in the cargo area 2Accessory Power Sockets P. 135
Valve Stem
Valve Cap
Sealant/Air Hose
Valve Stem
Sealant/Air Hose
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4.Plug in the compressor to the accessory
power socket. Be careful not to pinch the
cord in a door or window.
u Do not plug any other electric devices
into other accessory power sockets.
5. St
art the engine.
u Keep the engine running while injecting
sealant and air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 61
6. Turn the selector switch to
SEALANT/ AIR.
7. Press the inflator switch to turn on the kit.
u The compressor starts injecting sealant
and air into the tire.
8. When the sealant injection is complete
continue to add air.
9. Af
ter the air pressure reaches 33 psi (230
kPa), turn off the kit.
u To check the pressure, occasionally turn
off the compressor and read the gauge.
1Injecting Sealant and Air
Until the sealant injection is complete, the pressure
shown on the pressure gauge will appear higher than
actual. After the sealant injection is complete the
pressure will drop and then begin to rise again as the
tire is inflated with air. Th is is normal. To accurately
measure the air pressure using the gauge, turn the air
compressor off only after the sealant injection is
complete.
If the required air pressure is not reached within 10
minutes, the tire may be too severely damaged for
the kit to provide the necessary seal and your vehicle
will need to be towed.
See an Acura dealer for a replacement sealant bottle
and proper disposal of an empty bottle.
3 WARNING
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 the vehicle outdoors.
SEALANT/AIR side
Pressure Gauge
ON
OFF
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10.Unplug the power plug from the accessory
power socket.
11. Unscrew the sealant/ai r hose from the tire
valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
12. Apply the repair notification label to the
flat surface of the wheel.
u The wheel surface must be clean to
ensure the label adheres properly.
1. Apply the speed restriction label to the
location as shown.
2. Drive the vehicle for about 10 minutes.
u Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
3. Stop the vehicle in a safe location.Sealant/Air Hose
Valve Stem
Repair Notification Label
■Distributing the Sealant in the Tire1Distributing the Sealant in the Tire
Stop and recheck the air pressure after every 10
minutes of driving as necessary until you reach the
nearest service station where you should have the tire
permanently repaired or replaced.Speed Restriction Label
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4.Recheck the air pressure using the air only
hose on the compressor.
u Do not turn the ai r compressor on to
check the pressure.
2 Inflating An Under-inflated Tire P. 284
If the air pressure is:
u Less than 19 psi (130 kPa), do not add air
or continue driving. The leak is too
severe. Call for help and have your
vehicle towed.
2 Emergency Towing P. 308
u33 psi (230 kPa) or more, continue
driving for another 10 minutes or until
you reach the nearest service station. Do
not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
u Greater than 19 psi (130kPa), but less
than 33 psi (230kPa), add air using the
pump until the tire pressure reaches 33
psi (230 kPa), then drive carefully for 10
more minutes or until you reach the
nearest service station. Do not exceed 50
mph (80 km/h).
5. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
Air Only Hose
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You can use the kit to inflate a non-punctured under-inflated tire.
1.Pull the handle on the cargo area floor lid
and open the lid.
2 Getting Ready to Te mporarily Repair
the Flat Tire P. 278
2.Pull the strap on the under-floor storage.
3. Remove the kit from the case.
u Place the kit on flat ground near the tire
to be inflated, away from traffic.
4. Remove t
he 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
NOTICEDo not operate the tire re pair kit compressor for
more than 15 minutes. The accessory power socket
and compressor can ov erheat 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. Be careful not to pinch the cord in
a door or window.
u Do not plug any other electric devices
to other accessory power sockets.
8. St
art the engine.
u Keep the engine running w hile
injecting air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 61
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.
12. Turn off the kit.
u Check the pressure gauge on the
air compressor.
u If overinflated, press the pressure
relief button.
13. Unplug the kit from the accessory
power socket.
14. Unscrew the air only hose from the tire
valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
15. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
1Inflating An Under-inflated Tire
3 WARNING
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 the vehicle outdoors.
AIR ONLY
side
ON
Pressure Relief Button
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