2010 Acura RL spare wheel

Although your tire pressure is
monitored, you must manually check
thetirepressuresmonthly.
Each tire, including the spare, should
be checked monthly when the
vehicle is cold, and set to the
recommended inf lation pressure as
specif ied on the vehicle placard and
intheowner’smanual(seepage).
If the tire is f lat, or if the tire
pressure is too low to continue
driving, replace the tire with the
compact spare tire (see page ). If you think you can saf ely drive a
short distance to a service station,
proceed slowly to the station, then
inflate the tire to the recommended
pressure. 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.
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 specifiedregular tire equipped with the tire
pressure monitor sensor.
Never use a puncture-repairing agent
in a f lat tire. If used, you will have to
replace the tire pressure sensor.
Havetheflattirerepairedbyyour
dealer as soon as possible.
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.
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488 489
Changing a T ire with T PMS
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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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.
Check the air pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to: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.
Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
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.
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 ). 427
Compact Spare Tire
488
INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
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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.
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11.12.
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Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
491
BRAKE HUB
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Store the jack and tools in the tool
case. Place the tool case in the f lat
tire.
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: Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Wrap the spacer cone and spare
tire wing bolt with cloth or paper,
and store them in the spare tire
well.Lower the trunk f loor, 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 ).
14.
13.
15.16.
17.
18. 424
Changing a Flat Tire
Changing a T ire with T PMS
492
WING BOLTSPACER CONE
94 lbf·ft (127 N·m , 13 kgf·m)
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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Screw the towing hook into the
hole, and tighten it with the wheel
nut wrench. Remove the towing hook and
wheel nut wrench f rom the tool
case in the spare tire.
The cover is attached to the bumper
with a tether.
2.
3.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
514
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
COVER
TETHER
To avoid damage to your vehicle, use
the towing hook f or straight, f lat
ground towing only. Do not tow at an
angle. The tow hook should not be used
to tow the vehicle onto a f lat bed. Do
not use it as a tie down.
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 487
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 520
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 526
Three Way Catalytic .............................
Converters .528
.......................
Temperature Gauge .70
........
Temperature, Inside Sensor . 212
....................
Temperature, Outside . 73
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 51
.........................
Seat Ventilation .182
......................
Seats, Adjusting the .156
............................
Security System .315
.....
Sequential Sports Shif t Mode . 405
..........................
Paddle Shif ters .403
...............................
Serial Number .516
...........................
Service Intervals .439
......
Service Manual, Purchasing . 535
.........
Service Station Procedures . 379
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive ...........................
(SH-AWD
) .407
..
Torque Distribution Monitor . 407
.......................................
Indicator . 66
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 399
........................
Shif t Lock Release .401
..............................
Side Airbags .11, 32
How the Side Airbag of f ......................
Indicator Works .35
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
................
Side Curtain Airbags . 11,34
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .34
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .465
.............................
Signaling Turns .140
.....................................
Snow Tires .481 ................................
Sound System .213
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .488
............................
Specif ications .519
.....................
Specif ication Charts .518
................................
Speed Limiter .401
.......................................
Spotlights .200
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 26
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 37
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How Your Airbags ............................
Work .29, 32,34
........................
SRS Components .26
..................................
SRS Service .36
.............................
SRS Indicator .34 ,63
START (Ignition Switch .....................................
Position) .152
.......................
Starting the Engine .397
...................
Auto Control Mode . 397
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .397
................
With a Dead Battery . 494
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 497
Steering Wheel ..............................
Adjustments .148
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock . 152......................
Position Memory .163
Steering Wheel Buttons/ .....................................
Switches .136
...................
Stereo Sound System . 213
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .486
......................................
Sun Visors .196
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System .11, 26
......................................
Servicing .36
.........................
SRS Indicator .34, 63
...................
System Components . 26
..................................
Synthetic Oil .453
Index
T
VIII
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 390
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .518
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 516
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .429
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 65,429
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .430
........
VSA System Indicator . 65,429
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .487
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 520
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .378
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 454
Three Way Catalytic
.................................
Converters .528
Tilt/Telescopic Steering .........................................
Wheel .148
....................................
Timing Belt .461
....................................
Tire Chains .481
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 489
Tire Pressure Monitoring ............
System (TPMS) . 423,524
Monitoring Tire Pressure ..................................
Reading .423
...........
TPMS System Warning . 423
...............................................
Tires .474
..............................
Air Pressure .476
........................................
Chains .481
.........................
Checking Wear .477
..........................
Compact Spare .488
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 520
......................................
Inf lation .474
..................................
Inspection .477
.....................................
Labeling .522
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .67, 423
......................
Pressure Monitor .425
........
Pressure Monitor System . 423
...................................
Replacing .479 ......................................
Rotating .479
...........................................
Snow .481
............................
Specif ications .519
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 489
Torque Distribution Monitor .................................
(SH-AWD) .407
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .431
....
Equipment and Accessories . 432
.............................
Weight Limit .431
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring ..................................
System) .423
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .524
.....................
Warning Message .427
.............................
Trailer Loading .431
......................
Trailer Towing Tips .435
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .458
...........................
Fluid Selection .459
..............
Identif ication Number . 517
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 399
.............................
Treadwear .477, 488
.......................................
Trip Meter .72 ..............................................
Trunk .154
..................
Emergency Opener . 155
...............................
Opening the .154
.......
Open Monitor Indicator . 13,79
..................................
Turn Signals .140
Index
INDEX
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Vehicle Storage .486
.................................................
VIN .516
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .452
...................
Voice Control System . 304
............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 57
....................
Warranty Coverages .533
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 458
...................................
Operation .137
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 148
............
Alignment and Balance . 479
..........................
Compact Spare .488
...............................
Nut Wrench .490
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .186
................
Operating the Power . 185
.........................
Rear, Def ogger .147
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .137
...................................
Def roster .207
.....................................
Washers .137 Wipers, Windshield
.......................
Changing Blades .472
...................................
Operation .137
........
Summer/Winter Position . 139
..............................................
WMA .243
....................................
Worn Tires .477
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 513
.....................................
XM
Radio .229
Canada only
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Index
X
W
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