2018 Acura MDX spare tire

uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire*
632
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:
94 lbf∙ft (127 N∙m, 13.0 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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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire*
Handling the Unexpected
1. Remove the center cap.
2. Place the flat tire face up under the hoist.
3. Insert the hoist bracke t into the center hole
of the flat tire.
4. Turn the wheel nut wrench with the jack
handle bar clockwise until the flat tire rests
against the underbody of the vehicle and
you hear the hoist click.
5. Securely store the jack and wheel nut
wrench and jack handle bar back in the tool
case. Store the case in the cargo area.
If you replace a flat tire wi th 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 (MID), but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified regular tire, the warning message on the MID
and the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will go off after a few miles (kilometers).
■Storing the Flat Tire1Storing the Flat Tire
3WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the jack and tools securely before
driving.
Center Cap
Wheel Nut Wrench Jack Handle Bar
■TPMS and the Spare Tire1
TPMS 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 wheels. Each is equipped with
a tire pressure sensor mount ed 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
with Tire Fill Assist or the compact spare tire
* is installed, the indicator
blinks for about one minute, and then stays on.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The spec ified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver 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, ch ange the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).
If the Transmission Syst em Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
There is a problem with the transmission system.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
• Select
(N after starting the engine.
u Check if the
(N position in the instrume nt panel and the indicator
on the
(N button light/blink.
u The engine cannot be turned on unless the parking brake is set.
2 Starting the Engine P. 465
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely unde rinflated 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 ra pidly for ~ five seconds.
Above recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and lights flash twice every three seconds.
1 If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to start the engine.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 666
* Not available on all models
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
■ Rear Differential Fluid
*
■Transfer Assembly Fluid*
SpecifiedAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF-TYPE 3.1 or higher
Capacity Change 3.5 US qt (3.3 L)
SpecifiedAcura DPSF-II
Capacity Change 1.92 US qt (1.82 L)
SpecifiedAcura Hypoid Gear Oil HGO-1
Capacity Change 0.45 US qt (0.43 L)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 5.4 US qt (5.1 L)
Change
including
filter
5.7 US qt (5.4 L)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.96 US gal (7.40 L)
(change including the remaining 0.22 US gal
(0.82 L) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Model with 18 inch wheel
*2: Model with 20 inch wheel
RegularSize245/60R18 105H*1
245/50R20 102H*2
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])35 (240 [2.4])
Compact
Spare
*
Size T165/80D17 104M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular18 x 8J*1
20 x 8J*2
Compact Spare*17 x 4T
* Not available on all models
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Index
Synchronized Mode ................................ 223
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 219
Clock ......................................................... 138
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 536
Coat Hook ................................................ 215
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 536
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 627, 673
Compass .................................................... 443
Console Compartment ............................. 209
Controls .................................................... 137
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 589
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 590
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 589
Overheating ............................................ 651
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 471
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 551
Cup Holders .............................................. 211
Customized Features ....................... 126, 358
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 176
Dead Battery ............................................ 649
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 225
Detachable Anchor .................................... 38
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 675
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 173 Rearview Mirror ....................................... 189
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 585
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 172
Door Mirrors ............................................. 190
Doors ......................................................... 139
Auto Door Locking .................................. 154
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 154
Door Open Message .................................. 32
Keys ........................................................ 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside............................................... 13, 151
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside.................................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 149
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 605
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 48
Driving ....................................................... 445
Automatic Transmission ........................... 471
Braking .................................................... 528
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 463
Shifting Gear ........................................... 472
Starting the Engine .................................. 465
Driving Position Memory System ............. 186
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 617
Dynamic Mode button ............................. 486
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 123
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator .................................................... 80 Switch ..................................................... 528
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator.................................................... 80
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 517
Emergency ................................................ 666
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 678
Engine ....................................................... 674
Coolant ................................................... 589
Jump Starting .......................................... 649
Oil ........................................................... 584
Remote Engine Start................................ 467
Starting ................................................... 465
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 583
Engine Coolant ......................................... 589
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 590
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 589
Overheating ............................................ 651
Temperature Gauge ................................ 119
Engine Oil ................................................. 584
Adding .................................................... 586
Checking................................................. 585
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 577
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 653
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 584
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 169
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 88, 655
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 74
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 620
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 190
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Index
Seat Belts..................................................... 33
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 37
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 35
Checking ................................................... 40
Detachable Anchor .................................... 38
Fastening ................................................... 36
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 66
Pregnant Women ...................................... 39
Reminder ................................................... 34
Warning Indicator ................................ 34, 85
Seat Heaters ...................................... 217, 218
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 217
Seats .......................................................... 192
Adjusting ................................................. 192
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support................... 192
Front Seats .............................................. 192
Rear Seats................................................ 203
Seat Heaters .................................... 217, 218
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 217
Second Row Seat ............................. 196, 197
Third Row Seat ........................................ 203
Second Row Outer Seats Heaters ............ 218
Second Row Seat (Folding Down) ........... 197
Security System ......................................... 163
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 89
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 90
Select Button ............................................. 472
Operation ................................................ 474
Select Lever ................................................. 18
Operation .................................................. 18 Selecting a Child Seat
................................. 60
Sequential Mode ...................................... 478
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 479
Setting the Clock ...................................... 138
SH-AWD® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) .................................................... 523
SH-AWD® Torque Distribution Monitor .. 124
Shift Button ........................................ 18, 472
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 18, 472
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 37
Side Airbags ................................................ 50
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 52
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 257
Snow Tires ................................................. 610
Spare Tire .......................................... 627, 673
Spark Plugs ............................................... 672
Specifications ............................................ 672
Specified Fuel ................................... 568, 672
Speedometer ............................................ 119
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) SystemIndicator............................................ 88, 655
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 44
Starting Assist Brake Function ................. 485
Starting the Engine .................................. 465
Does Not Start......................................... 646
Jump Starting .......................................... 649
Remote Engine Start................................ 467
Steering Wheel ......................................... 188
Adjusting ................................................ 188
Heater ..................................................... 216 Stopping
................................................... 545
Summer Tires ............................................ 610
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 216
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD® ).............................................. 523
Indicator ................................................... 91
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 44
Surround View Camera System ............... 558
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 169
Synchronized Mode ................................. 223
System Message Indicator ......................... 90
T
Tachometer.............................................. 119
Tailgate ..................................................... 155
Unable to Open ...................................... 668
Temperature Gauge .................................................... 119
Outside Temperature Display .................. 122
Temperature Gauge ................................ 119
Temperature Sensor ........................ 122, 230
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 635
Text Message .................................... 428, 430
Third Row Seat (Folding Down) .............. 203
Third Row Seat Access ............................. 196
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 215
Time (Setting) ........................................... 138
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 524, 657
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Index
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 524
Indicator ........................................... 88, 657
Tire Fill Assist .................................. 524, 657
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 634
Tires .......................................................... 602
Air Pressure..................................... 603, 673
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 602
Inspection ............................................... 602
Labeling .................................................. 603
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 627, 634
Regulations ............................................. 605
Rotation.................................................. 609
Spare Tire ....................................... 627, 673
Summer .................................................. 610
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 635
Tire Chains.............................................. 610
Tire Repair Kit ......................................... 634
Wear Indicators....................................... 607
Winter .................................................... 610
Tools ......................................................... 626
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 452
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 456
Load Limits ............................................. 452
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 462
Emergency .............................................. 666
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 524
Indicator ........................................... 88, 657
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 460 Transmission
....................................... 18, 472
Automatic ......................................... 18, 472
Fluid ........................................................ 591
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 83, 474
Indicator ............................................ 84, 657
Number ................................................... 674
Sequential Mode ..................................... 478
TRIP Button ............................................... 121
Trip Meter ................................................. 122
Troubleshooting ....................................... 625
Blown Fuse ...................... 658, 661, 663, 664
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 666
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 646
Noise When Braking .................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 651
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 627, 634
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 24, 153
Warning Indicators .................................... 78
Turn Signals .............................................. 172
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 88
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 124
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 210
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 142
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................. 13, 151
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 318 USB Port
.................................................... 233
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 674
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 517
Off Button............................................... 518
Off Indicator.............................................. 87
System Indicator ................................ 87, 517
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 584, 673
Voice Control Operation .......................... 251
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 252
Voice Recognition ................................... 251
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 517
W
Wallpaper................................................. 247
Warning and Info rmation Messages ....... 100
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 653
Warning Labels ........................................... 75
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 680
Watts ......................................................... 672
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 607
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 631
Window Washers ..................................... 180
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 592
Switch ..................................................... 180
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 166
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