flat tire Acura TSX 2007 User Guide

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.
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JACKING POINT
TOOL TRAY WHEEL NUT WRENCH
EXTENSION

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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 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:
10.
13.
12. 11.
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
323
BRAKE HUB
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)

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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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle: If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to neutral.
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront) and lif t them
of f the ground. The other two tires
remain on the ground. Turn of f the engine. ShifttoD,thentoN.
Start the engine.
Release the parking brake. Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
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Flat -bed EquipmentWheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
T his is an
acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
Emergency Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
341
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.

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Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inf lated to
the inf lation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manuf acturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inf lation
pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a
dif f erent size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire
inf lation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inf lation
pressure f or those tires.)Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to
the proper pressure.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.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inf lation has
not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale
when one or more of your tires is
signif icantly under-inf lated.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation
352


Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 255
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 230
....................
Bulb Replacement .302
....
Check ABS System Message . 83
.
Check Brake System Message . 84
...........................................
Fluid .296
....................
Fluid Low Message .79
.......................................
Parking .151
.........................
System Indicator .63
.........................
System Message .84
........................
Wear Indicators .254
.........
Braking Fluid Low Message . 79
.............................
Braking System .254
.................
Brake-in, New Vehicle . 230
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .123
......................
Brights, Headlights .121
Bulb Replacement ..............................
Brake Lights .302
.................................
Fog Lights .304
................
Front Parking Lights . 301
.................................
Headlights .298
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 304
....................
Rear License Plate . 304
............................
Specif ications .347 .............
Turn Signal Light . 300, 302
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .298
............................
Capacities Chart .346
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 55
.............................
Carrying Cargo .238
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
.........................................
CD Care .194
...................................
CD Changer .185
.......................
CD Error Message .193
...............................
Center Pocket .155
........................
Certif ication Label .344
............................................
Chains .315
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .321
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .289
......................................
When to .274
...
Charging System Indicator . 62, 332
.......................................
Message .84
........
Check ABS System Message . 83
....
Check Airbag System Message . 83
.....
Check Brake System Message . 84
Check Charging System .......................................
Message .84 .......
Check DRL System Message . 85
Check Emission System .......................................
Message .84
Check Engine Oil Level .......................................
Message .82
...
Check Tire Pressure Message . 259
..
Check TPMS System Message . 260
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Check Transmission Message . 83
........
Check VSA System Message . 82
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 242
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Child Saf ety .36
..............................
Booster Seats .52
...................................
Child Seats .44
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 36
..........................................
Inf ants .41
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .48
..........................
Larger Children .51
.........................................
LATCH .46
.........................
Risk with Airbag .37
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Small Children .42
.........................................
Tethers .49
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Where Should a Child Sit . 37
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Childproof Door Locks . 130
Index
C
II

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Emergencies on the Road . 319
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Battery, Jump Starting . 327
...........
Brake System Indicator . 334
................
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
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 124
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 331
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 332
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 335
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Overheated Engine . 329
.......................................
Towing .341
.........................
Emergency Brake .151
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Emergency Flashers .124
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Emergency Towing .341
..........
Emergency Trunk Opener . 136
Emission, Check System .......................................
Message .84
.......................
Emissions Controls .354
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 357
Engine .......
Check Engine Oil Message . 82
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
.........................
If It Won’t Start .325
...
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
...............................
Overheating .329
............................
Specif ications .347
....................
Speed Limiter . 245, 251
.......................................
Starting .243
Engine Speed Limiter .............................................
A/T .245
............................................
M/T .251
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Ethanol in Gasoline .230
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 354
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .55
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .17
...................................
Fan, Interior .164
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Fasten Seat Belt Message . 78
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Features .159
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 231
Filter .........................
Dust and Pollen .307
...............................................
Oil .289
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 124...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 321
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Floor Mats .306
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 293
..........................................
Brake .296
.........................................
Clutch .297
..............
Manual Transmission . 295
..........................
Power Steering .297
......
Washer Fluid Low Message . 81
..................
Windshield Washer . 292
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Fog Lights .122
.......................................
Indicator .66
.........................
Folding Rear Seat .140
........................
Four-way Flashers .124
..................................
Front Airbags .26
.......................
Front Wiper Action .117
.................................................
Fuel .230
...............................
Cap Message .79
......................
Fill Door and Cap .231
...........................................
Gauge .68
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .66
..............................
Low Message .81
................
Octane Requirement . 230
........................
Tank, Filling the .231
........................
Tighten Fuel Cap .79
..............................
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
.......................
Temperature Gauge .68
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 169
....................
Temperature, Outside . 73
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Tether Anchorage Points . 49
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 356
...........
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
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 321
.................................
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
...........
Tire Pressure Readings . 259
...............................................
Tires .310
..............................
Air Pressure .311
........................................
Chains .315
.........................
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
..................................
Inspection .312
...................................
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
................
Emergency Wrecker . 341
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Equipment and Accessories . 266
.............................
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
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 246
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 244
.....................................
Treadwear .349
Trip A & AVG. Fuel Reset with ...........................................
Ref uel .98
.......................................
Trip Meter .72
..............................................
Trunk .135
..................
Emergency Opener . 136
...............................
Main Switch .136
...............................
Opening the .135
..............................
Open Monitor .78
............................
Turn Signals . 65, 121
Unexpected, Taking Care of ...............................................
the .319
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 349
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .230
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Upholstery Cleaning .306
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