2018 Acura RLX HYBRID run flat

uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
552
Handling the Unexpected
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
the Flat Tire P. 544
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.
■Inflating an Under-inflated Tire1Inflating an Under-inflated Tire
NOTICE
Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit
compressor for more than 15 minutes. The
compressor can overheat and become permanently
damaged.
Air Only Hose
Valve Cap
Valve Stem
Air Only Hose
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
7. Plug in the kit to the accessory power
socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
u Do not plug any other electronic
devices into other accessory power
sockets.
2 Accessory Power Sockets P. 190
8.Turn the power system on.
u Keep the power system on while
injecting air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 72
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.
1Inflating an Under-inflated Tire
3WARNING
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 engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.
AIR ONLY
side
ON
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
1. Open the trunk floor lid.
2 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire P. 543
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 Tire
Spare Tire
Tool Case
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
560
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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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located inside the driver’s side outer panel.
When you remove the outer panel, use the
following procedure.
1. Pry on the lower edge of the panel using
a flat-tip screwdriver.
25Start DIAG7.5 A
26Air Conditioning7.5 A
27Daytime Running Lights7.5 A
28ACC Key Lock7.5 A
29Driver’s Lumbar Support7.5 A
30SMART10 A
31−−
32Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining20 A
33Left e-pretensioner(20 A)
34IG1 Box30 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
Outer Panel
uWrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a
cloth to prevent scratches.
2. Pull the outer panel towards you, then
remove it. Fuse locations are shown on the image
below.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number in the image and chart.
■Circuit protected
and fuse rating
3
12
Fuse Box
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1IG Main 230 A
2ST MG30 A
3IG Main 130 A
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Index
Side Airbags............................................... 54
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 56
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 242
Snow Tires ................................................ 529
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH-
AWD ® System ........................................... 13
Spare Tire (Optional) ....................... 555, 587
Spark Plugs ............................................... 586
Specifications ........................................... 586
Specified Fuel ................................... 490, 586
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)....... 444
SPORT Mode ............................................. 395
SPORT Mode Indicator ....................... 88, 395
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 48
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................ 171
Stopping ................................................... 468
Summer Tires ............................................ 529
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 48
Surround View Camera System ............... 480
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 152
System Message Indicator ......................... 86
T
Temperature
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 85
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 85
Temperature Sensor ................................ 209 Temporary Tire Repair Kit
........................ 544
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 192
Time (Setting) ........................................... 128
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 447
Indicator ............................................ 86, 572
Tires ........................................................... 521
Air Pressure ..................................... 522, 587
Chains ..................................................... 529
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 521
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 543
Inspection ................................................ 521
Labeling .................................................. 522
Regulations ............................................. 524
Rotation .................................................. 528
Spare (Optional) .............................. 555, 587
Summer .................................................. 529
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 544
Wear Indicators ....................................... 526
Winter ..................................................... 529
Tools .......................................................... 542
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 379
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 379
Emergency .............................................. 581
Transmission ....................................... 23, 387
Dual Clutch ............................... 23, 386, 387
Fluid ........................................................ 513
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 81, 389
Number ................................................... 588
Sequential Mode ..................................... 393
TRIP Button ............................................... 115 Trip Meter
................................................. 116
Troubleshooting ....................................... 541
Blown Fuse.............................. 574, 577, 579
Brake Pedal Vibrates ............................ 29, 30
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 29
Emergency Towing .................................. 581
Flat Tire/Puncture ............................ 543, 555
Noise When Braking .................................. 30
Overheating ............................................ 567
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 561
Premium Gasoline ........................... 490, 586
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 29, 141
Warning Indicators .................................... 76
Trunk ......................................................... 143
Lid........................................................... 143
Light Bulbs .............................................. 586
Release Handle ........................................ 583
Unable to Open....................................... 583
Turn Signals .............................................. 155
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 86
Turn-by-Turn Directions ................... 118, 123
Turning on the Power .............................. 380
Does Not Activate ................................... 561
Jump Starting .......................................... 564
Remote Engine Start................................ 382
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 138, 382
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