2015 Acura TLX spare tire

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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
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.

uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
494Handling the Unexpected
1. Remove the center cap and place the flat
tire face down in the spare tire well.
2. Remove the spacer cone from the wing
bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.
3. Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench
back in the tool case. Store the case in the
trunk.
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. Tire Pressure
Monitor Problem appears on the multi-information display, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a full-size tire, the warning message on the multi-
information display and the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will go off after a few
miles (kilometers).
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Storing the Flat Tire
1 Storing the Flat Tire
3
WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.
Spacer
Cone Wing Bolt
For
compact
spare tire
For
full-size
tire
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TPMS and the Spare Tire
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TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor the pressure of the spare
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure
that it is correct.
Use the TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with
a tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind
the valve stem.

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS or
the compact spare tire
* is installed, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver’s side doorjamb.■What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire
* causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).
1 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or BlinksNOTICEDriving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
TPMS Fill Assist provides visual and audible assistance
during tire pressure adjustment. With the power
mode in ON, while you adjust tire pressure up or
down, the system alerts you as follows:
Below recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and exterior lights flash once every five
seconds.
At recommended pressure: The beeper sounds
and exterior lights flash rapidly for ~ five seconds.
Above recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and lights flash twice every three seconds.
* Not available on all models

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uuSpecifications u
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Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Dual Clutch Transmission FluidSpecified
Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified
Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF-TYPE 2.0
Capacity Change 4.3 US qt (4.1 ℓ)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine CoolantRecommended
·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
4.4 US qt (4.2 ℓ)
Specified
Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.66 US gal (6.3 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.21 US gal (0.8 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire*1: Vehicles with optional spare tireRegular
Size
225/55R17 97H
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])
32 (220 [2.2])
Compact
Spare
*1
Size
T135/80D17 103M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel Size
Regular
17 x 7 1/2J
Compact Spare
*1
17 x 4T

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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Automatic Transmission Fluid
■ Rear Differential Fluid
*
■Transfer Assembly Fluid
*
Specified
Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified
Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF-TYPE 3.0
Capacity Change 3.5 US qt (3.3 ℓ)
Specified
Acura DPSF-II
Capacity Change 1.97 US qt (1.86 ℓ)
Specified
·Acura Hypoid Gear Oil HGO-1
·Hypoid gear oil SAE 75W-85 or SAE 90 (API
grade GL4 or GL5)
Capacity Change 0.45 US qt (0.43 ℓ)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine CoolantRecommended
·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
4.5 US qt (4.3 ℓ)
Specified
Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
2.22 US gal (8.4 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.21 US gal (0.8 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire*1: Vehicles with optional spare tireRegular
Size
225/50R18 95H
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])
32 (220 [2.2])
Compact
Spare
*1
Size
T135/80D17 103M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel Size
Regular
18 x 7 1/2J
Compact Spare
*1
17 x 4T
* Not available on all models

535Index
BBatteryCharging (Battery)........................... 465, 466
Charging System Indicator ................ 74, 505
Jump Starting ......................................... 498
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 465
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 192
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 389
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 248
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® .................... 279
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 65
Brake System ............................................ 396
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 402
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 400
Brake Assist System................................. 403
Fluid ....................................................... 446
Foot Brake .............................................. 399
Parking Brake.......................................... 396
Brake System (Amber) Indicator ................................................... 73
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ........................................... 70, 506
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 172
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 389
Bulb Replacement .................................... 447
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 452
Brake/Taillights........................................ 451
Brake/Taillights and Rear Side Marker Lights .................................................... 451
Fog Lights ............................................... 447 Front Side Marker/Parking Lights ............. 447
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 448
Headlights ............................................... 447
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 453
Puddle Lights ........................................... 453
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 453
Rear Turn Signal Lights ............................ 450
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 447
Bulb Specifications ........................... 520, 522
CCar Wash Mode........................................ 334
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 66
Carrying Cargo .................................. 317, 319
CD Player ................................................... 235
Center Pocket ........................................... 191
Certification Label .................................... 524
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 447
Charging System Indicator ................. 74, 505
Child Safety ................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 150
Child Seat .................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................. 65
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 61
Larger Children .......................................... 64
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56 Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Using a Tether ........................................... 63
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 150
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 472
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 470
Client Service Information ....................... 532
Climate Control System ............................ 199
Changing the Mode ................................ 202
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 206
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 469
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 204
Sensors ................................................... 207
Synchronized Mode................................. 203
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 199
Clock .......................................................... 138
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 404
Coat Hooks ............................................... 194
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) ................................................. 404
Compact Spare Tire
(Optional) ................................ 489, 521, 523
Compass .................................................... 313
Console Compartment ............................. 190
Controls ..................................................... 137
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 443
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 444
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 443
Overheating ............................................ 503
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 330

541Index
Sequential Mode...................................... 336
Sequential Mode Operation ................... 337
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 340
Sequential Shift Mode Operation ........... 341
Setting the Clock ...................................... 138
SH-AWD ® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) ................................................... 391
SH-AWD ® Torque Distribution
Monitor ................................................... 125
Shift Button ........................................ 18, 331
Shift Lever .......................................... 20, 338
Shift Lever Position Indicator .................. 339
Shifting (Transmission) ........ 18, 20, 331, 338
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 36
Side Airbags ............................................... 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 232
Snow Tires ................................................ 464
Spare Tire (Optional) ............... 489, 521, 523
Spark Plugs ....................................... 520, 522
Specifications ........................................... 520
Specified Fuel ........................... 420, 520, 522
SPORT (Sport mode) Indicator .................. 88
Sport Mode .............................................. 346
Sport+ Mode ............................................ 346
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 42
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 345
Starting the Engine .................................. 322
Does Not Start ........................................ 495
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 163
Jump Starting ......................................... 498 Remote Engine Start ................................ 325
Steering Wheel ......................................... 176
Adjusting ................................................. 176
Stopping .................................................... 411
Summer Tires ............................................ 464
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®) .............................................. 391
Indicator .................................................... 91
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 161
System Message Indicator .......................... 82
TTemperature Gauge................................. 117
Temperature Sensor ................................. 207
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 478
Text Message .................................... 307, 309
Time (Setting) ........................................... 138
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 392, 508
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 392
Indicator ............................................ 82, 508
Tire Fill Assist ................................... 392, 508
Tires ........................................................... 456
Air Pressure ............................. 457, 521, 523
Chains ..................................................... 464
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 456
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 477
Inspection ................................................ 456 Labeling .................................................. 457
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 477, 489
Regulations ............................................. 459
Rotation .................................................. 463
Spare (Optional) ...................... 489, 521, 523
Summer .................................................. 464
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 478
Wear Indicators ....................................... 461
Winter..................................................... 464
Tools .......................................................... 476
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 321
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 321
Emergency .............................................. 515
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 392
Transmission ......................... 18, 20, 331, 338
Automatic ................................. 18, 330, 331
Dual Clutch ............................... 20, 330, 338
Fluid ........................................................ 445
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 75, 332
Number................................................... 524
Sequential Mode ..................................... 336
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 340
Shift Lever Position Indicator.................... 339
TRIP Button ....................................... 121, 122
Trip Meter ................................................. 123