2017 Acura RDX Owner's Manual

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1. Store the jack in its holder. Turn the jack’s 
end bracket to lock it in place.
2. Remove the center cap.
3. Place the fla

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If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise  severely damaged, you wi

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1. Open the cargo area floor lid.
2. Take the kit out of the tool box.
3. Place the kit face up, on flat ground ne

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Handling the Unexpected
1. Remove the valve cap from the tire valve 
stem.
2. Remove the sealant/air hose from the 
packaging.
3.

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4. Plug in the compressor to the accessory 
power socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a 
door or window.

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7. Press the inflator switch to turn on the 
compressor.
u The compressor starts injecting sealant 
and a

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13. Apply the repair notification label to the 
flat surface of the wheel.
u The wheel surface must be clean to 
e

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4. Recheck the air pressure  using the air only 
hose on the compressor. 
5. Turn the selector switch to