2015 Acura ILX Hybrid Owner's Manual

uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
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You can use the kit to inflate a non-punctured under-inflated tire.
1.Open the trunk floor lid.
2 Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair
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2.Remove the kit from the case.
3. Place the kit, face up, on flat ground near
the flat tire, away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.
4. Remove the 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.
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Inflating An Under-inflated Tire
1Inflating An Under-inflated TireNOTICEDo not operate the temporary tire repair kit
compressor for more than 15 minutes. The accessory
power socket and compressor can overheat and
become permanently damaged.
Air Only Hose
Valve CapValve StemAir Only Hose

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7. Plug in the compressor to the accessory
power socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
8. Start the engine.
u Keep the engine running while injecting
air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 66
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. Press the pressure relief button until the
gauge returns 0 psi (0 kPa).
16. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
1Inflating An Under-inflated Tire
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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 engi ne to power the air
compressor with the vehicle outdoors.
AIR ONLY
side
ON
Pressure Relief Button

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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
Changing a Flat TireIf 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 a 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, non-slippery surface, and apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever in
(P
.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
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 compact 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
with the full size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the
Tire Repair Kit provided with your vehicle, as some
tire repair agents can cause damage to the pressure
sensors.
U.S. models only

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1. Open the trunk.
2. Open the spare tire cover.
3. Turn the anchor bolt left to remove the bolt
and adapter.
4. Pull the spare tire and cover toward you to
take the tire out.
5. Move the jack to the left to allow it to be
removed.
6. Pull up the trunk floor lid and take out the
wheel nut wrench from the tool case.
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Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
1Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
The spare tire is stored at the back of the trunk,
behind the rear seat-backs.
Spare tire
Anchor Bolt and Adapter Zip FastenerJack
lid
Tool Case

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Handling the Unexpected
7. Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear
of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
8. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire that
needs to be replaced.
9. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn
using the wheel nut wrench.
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.

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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
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1. Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket clockwise as shown in
the image until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point.
u Make sure that the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar
and the jack handle, until the tire is off the
ground.
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How to Set Up the Jack
1How to Set Up the Jack
Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the
vehicle.
Use the jack provided in your vehicle.
Other jacks may not support the weight (“load”) or
may not fit the jacking point.
The following instructions must be followed to use
the jack safely:•Do not use while the engine is running.•Use only where the ground is firm and level.•Use only at the jacking points.•Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.•Do not put anything on top of or underneath the
jack.
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WARNING
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack,
seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire
exactly, and never get under the vehicle
when it is suppor ted only by the jack.
Jack
Handle
Bar Wheel Nut
Wrench as Jack Handle

uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
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1. Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.
2. Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel
with a clean cloth.
3. Mount the compact spare tire.
4. Screw the wheel nuts until they touch the
lips around the mounting holes, then stop
rotating.
5. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack.
Tighten the wheel nuts in the order
indicated in the image. Go around,
tightening the nuts, two to three times in
this order.
Wheel nut torque:
80 lbf∙ft (108 N∙m, 11 kgf∙m)
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Replacing the Flat Tire
1Replacing the Flat Tire
Do not over tighten the wheel nuts by applying extra
torque using your foot or a pipe.

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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
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1. Securely store the jack, and put wheel nut
and wrench back in the tool case.
2. Put the flat tire in the storage bag provided
with your vehicle.
3. Place it on the passenger side of the trunk
floor lid.
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Storing the Flat Tire
1Storing the Flat Tire
The flat tire should be positioned towards the
passenger side due to trunk configuration. Avoid
storing it forcefully against the trunk sides.