2010 ACURA ZDX spare wheel

Changing a Tire with TPMS
If you have a flat tire, the low tire
pressure/TPMS and tire monitor
indicators will come on. Replace the
indicated flat tire with the compact
spare tire (see page 579).
After the flat tire is replaced with the
spare tire, the low tire pressure/
TPMS indicator stays on while
driving. After several miles
(kilometers) driving, this indicator
begins to flash, then stays on again.
You will also see a‘‘CHECK TPMS
SYSTEM ’’message on the multi-
information display. This is normal;
the system cannot monitor the spare
tire pressure. Manually check the
spare tire pressure to be sure it is
correct. This indicator and the warning
message on the multi-information
display will go off, after 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. You must use
TPMS specific wheels. It is
recommended that you always have
your tires serviced by your dealer or
a qualified technician.
Never use a puncture-repairing agent
in a flat tire. If used, you will have to
replace the tire pressure sensor.
Have the flat tire repaired by your
dealer as soon as possible.
If the low tire pressure/TPMS
indicator and the low tire position on
the low tire pressure monitor do not
go out after inflating the tires to the
specified values, have your dealer
check the system as soon as
possible.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any
interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user'sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may causeundesired operation of the device.
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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 inflation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inflated to:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
Follow these precautions:
●Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).●This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
surfaces. Use greater caution while
driving.
●Do not mount snow chains on a
compact spare tire.●Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle unless it is the
same make and model.●After the flat tire is replaced with
the spare tire, the low tire
pressure/TPMS indicator stays on.
After several miles (kilometers)
driving with the spare, this
indicator begins to flash, then
stays on again. You will also see a
‘‘ CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page 493).
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
same wheel. The spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed for mounting a regular tire.INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
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The wheel nut wrench supplied with
your vehicle is specially adapted to fit
the hoist shaft. Do not use any other
tool.6. Put the extension with the wheel nut wrench on the hoist shaft.
Turn the wrench counterclockwise
to lower the spare tire to the
ground.
7. Keep turning the wheel nutwrench to create slack in the
cable.
8. Remove the bracket from the spare tire.
9. Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turnwith the wheel nut wrench.
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
EXTENSION
BRACKET
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
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10. Place the jack under the jackingpoint 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
resting in the jack notch.
11. Use the extension and the wheelnut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the flat tire is off the
ground.
12. Remove the wheel nuts, then remove the flat tire.
13. Before mounting the spare tire,wipe any dirt off the mounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully; it may be hot from
driving.
JACKING POINT
WHEEL NUT WRENCH EXTENSION
BRAKE HUB
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14. Put on the spare tire. Put thewheel nuts back on finger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is firmly against the
hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts fully.
15. Lower the vehicle to the ground, and remove the jack.
16. Tighten the wheel nuts securely inthe same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
facility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
94 lbf·ft (127 N·m, 13 kgf·m)
17. Remove the center cap from the flat tire. 18. Place the flat tire face up under the
hoist.
19. Insert the hoist bracket into the center hole of the flat tire.
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20. Slowly turn the extension with thewheel nut wrench clockwise to
take up the slack of the hoist cable.
Make sure the bracket is seated in
the center hole of the flat tire.
21. Turn the extension with the wheel nut wrench clockwise until the flat
tire rests against the underbody of
the vehicle and you hear the hoist
click.
Always raise the spare tire hoist, even if
you are not stowing a tire. If the hoist is
left down, it will be damaged during
driving and need to be replaced.
22. Store the jack and the tools in the tool case.
23. Refer to Changing a Tire with
TPMS (see page 494).
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.
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
EXTENSION
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Starting the Engine (Models withKeyless Access System)
.........
475
Starting the Engine (Models without Keyless Access
System)
..............................
473
Steam Coming from Engine
.......
589
Steering Wheel Adjustments
............................
145
Anti-theft Column Lock
...........
150
Buttons
...........................
371, 379
Position Memory
....................
180
Stereo Sound System
..........
228, 277
Storage Compartments
..............
214
Storing Your Vehicle
..................
575
Sunglasses Holder
.....................
215
Sun Visor
...................................
216
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive ™
(SH-AWD
®) System
................
487
Supplemental Restraint System
............................
10, 26
Servicing
..................................
37
SRS Indicator
......................
34, 66
System Components
................
26
Synthetic Oil
..............................
546 T
Tachometer
..................................
76
Tailgate
......................................
153
Open Indicator
.........................
69
Opening the
............................
153
Open Monitor
..........................
12
Power
......................................
153
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in
.....
558
Taking Care of the Unexpected
............................
577
Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
.............................
610
Emissions Control Systems
.....
616
Three Way Catalytic Converter
............................
618
Tire Labeling
...........................
612
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) －Required Federal
Explanation
......................
614
Temperature Gauge
.....................
77
Temperature, Outside
..................
83
Tensioners, Seat Belts
..................
23
Tether Anchorage Points
.............
53 Theft Protection, Radio
..............
374
Three Way Catalytic Converter
...............................
618
Tilt/Telescopic Steering
Wheel
.....................................
145
Time, Setting the
........................
375
Timing Belt
................................
554
Tire Chains
................................
572
Tire, How to Change a Flat
........
579
Tire Information
.........................
612
Tire Labeling
..............................
612
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
.......................
490, 614
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
........................
69, 490
Tire Pressure Monitor
.......
84, 491
Tires
..........................................
567
Air Pressure
............................
568
Checking Wear
.......................
569
Compact Spare
........................
578
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S.
Vehicles)
.............................
610
Inflation
...................................
567
Inspection
...............................
569
Labeling
..................................
612
Maintenance
...........................
570
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Pressure Monitoring System
...
490
Replacing
................................
570
Rotating
..................................
570
Snow
.......................................
571
Specifications
..........................
609
Tire Chains
.............................
572
Tools, Tire Changing
.................
579
Towing A Trailer
..................................
522
Emergency Wrecker
...............
602
Equipment and Accessories
....
524
Trailer Loading
.......................
523
Trailer Towing Tips
.................
525
Weight Limit
...........................
522
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
..............................
490
Required Federal Explanation
.........................
614
Transmission Checking Fluid Level
..............
551
Fluid Selection
........................
551
Identification Number
.............
606
Shifting the Automatic
.............
478
Treadwear
..................................
569
Trip Computer
.............................
87
Trip Meter
...................................
82 Turn Signals
.................................
68
U
Under Floor Storage
..................
214
Unexpected, Taking Care of the
..........................................
577
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
....
610
Unleaded Gasoline
.....................
454
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages
........................
271, 359
Used Oil, How to Dispose of......
547
V
Vanity Mirror
.............................
217
Vehicle Capacity Load
................
466
Vehicle Dimensions
...................
608
Vehicle Identification Number
...
606
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®),
aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
VSA OFF Indicator
..................
508 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
System
................................
508
VSA OFF Button
.....................
509
VSA OFF Indicator
...................
68
VSA System Indicator
..............
67
Vehicle Storage
..........................
575
VIN
............................................
606
Viscosity, Oil
..............................
545
W
WARNING, Explanation of
...........
iii
Warning Labels, Location of
.........
59
Warranty Coverages (U.S.
only)
.......................................
623
Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level
........
550
Operation
................................
137
Wheels Adjusting the Steering
.............
145
Alignment and Balance
...........
570
Aluminum Alloy Wheels
.........
572
Cleaning
..................................
572
Compact Spare
........................
578
Wrench, Nut
...........................
579
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Index
XI
INDEX
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