2012 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. 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. 482
496497 Changing a T ire with T PMS
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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In addition to your regular
inspections and inf lation pressure
maintenance, it is recommended that
you have annual inspections
perf ormed once the tires reach f ive
years old. It is also recommended
that all tires, including the spare, be
removed f rom service af ter 10 years
from the date of manufacture,
regardless of their condition or state
of wear.
The last f our digits of the TIN (tire
identif ication number) are f ound on
the sidewall of the tire and indicate
the date of manufacture (See
on page ).In addition to proper inf lation,
correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. If you f ind a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
check the wheel alignment.
Have your dealer check the tires if
you f eel a consistent vibration while
driving. A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed f rom the
wheel. When you have new tires
installed, make sure they are
balanced. This increases riding
comf ort and tire lif e. For best results,
have the installer perform a dynamic
balance. 530
Tires
Tire
LabelingT ire Maintenance
Maint enance
485
Improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use
only Acura wheel weights f or balancing.
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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 tire should be the same
size and design, 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 ).433
Compact Spare Tire
496
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. 10. 11. 12.
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Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
499
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.
430
Changing a Flat T ire
Changing a T ire with T PMS
500
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
522
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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Replacement Inf ormation
................ Engine Oil and Filter . 459
.......................................... Fuses . 512
................................ Light Bulbs . 468
........................................ Minder . 445
........................................... Tires . 481
............................. Wiper Blades . 478
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
............................................ Crash . 25
Reserve Tank, Engine
............................... Coolant . 387, 461
............................... Restraint, Child . 38
.................. Reverse Gear Position . 404
............ Reverse Tilt Door Mirror . 162
.......................... Rearview Camera . 380
...................................... Roof Rack . 396
................................ Rotation, Tire . 486
................................ Saf ety Belts . 10, 21
............ Safety Defects, Reporting . 542
................................. Saf ety Features . 9
......................................... Airbags . 11
..................................... Seat Belts . 10
............. Saf ety Labels, Location of . 57.............................. Saf ety Messages . iii
................................... Seat Belts . 10, 21
............... Additional Information . 21
Automatic Seat Belt
............................... Tensioners . 23
..................................... Cleaning . 476
............................ e-pretensioners . 24
................ Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17, 22
................................ Maintenance . 25
Reminder Indicator and
................................ Beeper . 21, 62
................... System Components . 21
............... Use During Pregnancy . 19
.................................. Seat Heaters . 182
.................. Seat Position Memory . 164
......................... Seat Ventilation . 183
...................... Seats, Adjusting the . 156
............................ Security System . 315
..... Sequential Sports Shif t Mode . 409
.......................... Paddle Shif ters . 407
............................... Serial Number . 524
........................... Service Intervals . 445
...... Service Manual, Purchasing . 543
......... Service Station Procedures . 383Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
........................... (SH-AWD
) . 412
.. Torque Distribution Monitor . 412
....................................... Indicator . 66
... Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 403
........................ Shif t Lock Release . 405
.............................. Side Airbags . 11, 32
How the Side Airbag of f
...................... Indicator Works . 35
... How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
................ Side Curtain Airbags . 11, 33
How Your Side Curtain
.......................... Airbags Work . 33
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
......................... Replacement in . 471
............................. Signaling Turns . 140
..................................... Snow Tires . 488
................................ Sound System . 213
Spare Tire
...................................... Inf lating . 496
............................ Specif ications . 527
..................... Specif ication Charts . 526
................................ Speed Limiter . 405
....................................... Spotlights . 200
Index
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.......... SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 26
... Additional Safety Precautions . 37
.. How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How Your Airbags
............................ Work . 28, 32, 33
........................ SRS Components . 26
.................................. SRS Service . 36
............................. SRS Indicator . 34, 63
START (Ignition Switch
..................................... Position) . 152
....................... Starting the Engine . 401
................... Auto Control Mode . 401
In Cold Weather at High
.................................. Altitude . 401
................ With a Dead Battery . 502
........ Steam Coming f rom Engine . 505
Steering Wheel
.............................. Adjustments . 148
........... Anti-thef t Column Lock . 152
...................... Position Memory . 164
Steering Wheel Buttons/
..................................... Switches . 136
................... Stereo Sound System . 213
.................... Storing Your Vehicle . 493
...................................... Sun Visors . 196Supplemental Restraint
................................ System . 11, 26
...................................... Servicing . 36
......................... SRS Indicator . 34, 63
................... System Components . 26
.................................. Synthetic Oil . 459
. Taking Care of the Unexpected . 495
Technical Descriptions
...... DOT Tire Quality Grading . 528
..... Emissions Control Systems . 534
Three Way Catalytic
............................. Converters . 536
....................... Temperature Gauge . 70
........ Temperature, Inside Sensor . 212
.................... Temperature, Outside . 73
.............. Tether Anchorage Points . 51
Three Way Catalytic
................................. Converters . 536
Tilt/Telescopic Steering
......................................... Wheel . 148
.................................... Timing Belt . 467
.................................... Tire Chains . 488
......... Tire, How to Change a Flat . 497Tire Pressure Monitoring
............ System (TPMS) . 429, 532
Monitoring Tire Pressure
.................................. Reading . 431
........... TPMS System Warning . 433
............................................... Tires . 481
.............................. Air Pressure . 482
........................................ Chains . 488
......................... Checking Wear . 484
.......................... Compact Spare . 496
...... DOT Tire Quality Grading . 528
...................................... Inf lation . 481
.................................. Inspection . 484
..................................... Labeling . 530
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
........................... Indicator . 67, 429
...................... Pressure Monitor . 432
........ Pressure Monitor System . 431
................................... Replacing . 486
...................................... Rotating . 486
........................................... Snow . 488
............................ Specif ications . 527
................... Tools, Tire Changing . 497
Index
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