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Handling the Unexpected
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe plac e. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possib le to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non- slippery surface, and apply the parking
brake.
2. Change the gear position to
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
1 Changing 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 us e 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.
NOTICE
Do not use an unapproved puncture-repairing agent
on a flat tire, as it can damage the tire pressure
sensor.
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Handling the Unexpected
1. Open the trunk floor lid.
2 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire P. 513
2.Take the tool case out of the trunk. Take
the jack and wheel nut wrench out of the
tool case.
3. Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the
spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.
4. Place a wheel block or ro ck in front and rear
of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
5. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire that
needs to be replaced.
■Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire1Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
The shape of the tool case varies by model.
Spare Tire
Tool Case
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.
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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 mounti ng 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:
94 lbf∙ft (127 N∙m, 13 kgf∙m)
■Replacing the Flat Tire1Replacing the Flat Tire
Do not over tighten the wheel nuts by applying extra
torque using your foot or a pipe.
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Handling the Unexpected
1. Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire
well.
2. Wrap the spacer cone and spare tire wing
bolt with cloth or paper, and store them in
the spare tire well.
3. Store the jack and tools in the tool case.
Place the tool case and the trunk floor lid on
the flat tire.
4. Close 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-informati on 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 pressu re/TPMS indicator will go off after a few
miles (kilometers).
■Storing the Flat Tire1 Storing the Flat Tire
3WARNING
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
■TPMS and the Spare Tire1TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor th e pressure of the spare
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure
that it is correct.
Use the TPMS specific whee ls. Each is equipped with
a tire pressure sensor mount ed inside the tire behind
the valve stem.
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
■ Twin Motor Unit Fluid
SpecifiedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
Capacity Change 3.7 US qt (3.5 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
Capacity Change 2.56 US qt (2.42 ℓ)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
■ Inverter Coolant
Recommended·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)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity2.1 US gal (7.9 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.225 US gal (0.85 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity0.32 US gal (1.23 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.03 US gal (0.11 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
RegularSize245/40R19 98WPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])36 (250 [2.5])
Compact
Spare*1
SizeT155/70D17 110M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular19 x 8JCompact Spare*117 x 4T
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Index
Shoulder Anchor........................................ 40
Side Airbags ............................................... 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 245
Snow Tires ................................................ 500
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® System...................................... 13
Spare Tire (Optional) ....................... 525, 557
Spark Plugs ............................................... 556
Specifications ........................................... 556
Specified Fuel ................................... 458, 556
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)....... 415
SPORT Mode ............................................. 380
SPORT Mode Indicator ....................... 86, 380
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 46
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................ 171
Stopping ................................................... 438
Summer Tires ............................................ 500
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 46
Surround View Camera System ............... 448
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 155
System Message Indicator ......................... 84
T
Temperature
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 83
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 83 Temperature Sensor
................................. 209
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 514
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 192
Time (Setting) ........................................... 132
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 418
Indicator ............................................ 84, 542
Tires ........................................................... 492
Air Pressure ..................................... 493, 557
Chains ..................................................... 500
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 492
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 513
Inspection ................................................ 492
Labeling .................................................. 493
Regulations ............................................. 495
Rotation .................................................. 499
Spare (Optional) .............................. 525, 557
Summer .................................................. 500
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 514
Wear Indicators ....................................... 497
Winter ..................................................... 500
Tools .......................................................... 512
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 365
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 365
Emergency .............................................. 550
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 418
Transmission ....................................... 23, 373
Dual Clutch ............................... 23, 372, 373
Fluid ........................................................ 482
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 80, 375 Number................................................... 558
Sequential Mode ..................................... 378
TRIP Button ............................................... 109
Trip Meter ................................................. 110
Troubleshooting ....................................... 511
Blown Fuse.............................. 544, 546, 548
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 28
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 28
Emergency Towing .................................. 550
Flat Tire/Puncture ............................ 513, 525
Noise When Braking .................................. 29
Overheating ............................................ 537
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 531
Premium Gasoline ........................... 458, 556
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 28, 144
Warning Indicators .................................... 74
Trunk ......................................................... 146
Lid........................................................... 146
Light Bulbs .............................................. 556
Release Handle ........................................ 552
Unable to Open....................................... 552
Turn Signals .............................................. 158
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 85
Turn-by-Turn Directions ................... 111, 127
Turning on the Power .............................. 366
Does Not Activate ................................... 531
Jump Starting .......................................... 534
Remote Engine Start................................ 368
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 141, 368
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