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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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Tools
Types of Tools
Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
1Types of Tools
The tools are stored in the cargo area.
Wheel Nut Wrench/
Jack Handle
Jack
Jack Handle Bar
Tool Case
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If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake
gradually to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with
the compact spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire
repaired or replaced.
1.Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface and apply the
parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever in
(P
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3. Set the parking brake.
4. Turn on the hazard warn ing lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
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Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
1Changing a Flat Tire
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the co mpact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model.
Do not use them with another vehicle.
Do not use another type of compact spare tire or
wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it will
the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
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1. Pull the handle on the cargo floor lid and
open the lid.
2. Pull the strap on the under-floor storage.
3. Take the tool case out of the cargo area.
Take the jack and wheel nut wrench out of
the tool case.
4. Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the
spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.
■Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
Handle
Lid
Strap
Tool Case
Spare Tire
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5. Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear
of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
6. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire that
needs to be replaced.
7. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn
using the wheel nut wrench.
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.
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