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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
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Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required
Federal Explanation
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufa cturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a diff erent size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflat ion pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with
a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inf lated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire fail ure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability.
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
Driving
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, even if un der-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumina tion of the TPMS low ti re pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been eq uipped with a TPMS malfunction
indicator to indicate when the sy stem is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash fo r approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including
the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uTire and Wheel Replacement
Maintenance
Tire and Wheel Replacement
Replace your tires with radials of the sa me size, load range, speed rating, and
maximum cold tire pressure rating (as shown on the tire’s sidewall). Using tires of a
different size or construction can cause ce rtain vehicle systems such as the ABS and
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) system to work incorrectly.
It is best to replace all four tires at the same time. If that isn’t possible, replace the
front or rear tires in pairs.
If you replace a wheel, only use TPMS spec ified wheels approved for your vehicle.
Make sure that the wheel’s specificati ons match those of the original wheels.1Tire and Wheel Replacement
3WARNING
Installing improper tires on your vehicle can
affect handling and stability. This can cause
a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Always use the size and type of tires
recommended in this owner’s manual.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 518
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 519
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 532
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 539
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 540
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 541
Jump Starting .................................... 542
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 546Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 547
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On .. 549If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 549
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 550
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .. 550If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........................... 551
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On ....................... 552 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 553
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message .... 554
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 555
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 559
Emergency Towing ........................... 560
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 561When You Cannot Open the Trunk ..... 562RefuelingRefueling From a Portable Fuel Container ... 563
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
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Handling the Unexpected
2. Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire
well.
3. 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.
4. Securely put the jack , wheel nut wrench
and jack handle bar 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-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).
Spacer
Cone Wing Bolt
For
compact
spare tire
For
full-size
tire
■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 whee ls. 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’s side doorjamb.
u Calibrate the TPMS after the tire pressure is adjusted.
■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).
1 If 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.
* Not available on all models
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Information
Devices that Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in operation.
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards of FCC
(Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada Standard, described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two cond itions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interferenc e, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
AcuraLink*
Audio System
Blind Spot Information System*
Bluetooth ® Audio
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Collision Mitigati on Braking SystemTM
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
Immobilizer System
Keyless Access System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
Wireless charger*
* Not available on all models
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Index
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 82
Auto Idle Stop (Green) .............................. 89
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) ................. 89
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 74, 433
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 74, 433
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ...................... 88
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 72
Brake System (Red) ........................... 72, 550
Charging System............................... 75, 549
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .......................................... 90, 91
Door and Trunk Open ............................... 33
ECON (Econ mode) ................................... 85
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 73
Electric Parking Brake System ............ 73, 552
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 79, 551
Fog Lights ................................................. 82
Gear Position ............................................ 75
High Beam ................................................ 82
Immobilizer System ................................... 83
Keyless Access System............................... 83
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 87, 412
Lights On .................................................. 82
Low Fuel ................................................... 78
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 74, 549
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............ 81, 425, 427
M (sequential mode) I ndicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection............................... 78
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 75, 550 Precision All-Wheel Steer
TM (P-AWS
®)
System..................................................... 85
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 84
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 35, 78
Security System Alarm ............................... 83
Shift Lever Position .................................... 75
SPORT (Sport mode) .................................. 85
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®) .............................................. 89
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 53, 79
System Message ........................................ 81
Transmission System ............................ 76, 77
Turn Signal ................................................ 82
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System............................................. 80, 418
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 80, 419
Information ............................................... 565
Information Screen ................................... 223
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 118
Instrument Panel ........................................ 71
Brightness Control ................................... 171
Integrated Dynamics System .................... 388
Dynamic Mode Button ............................. 388
Interface Dial ............................................ 219
Interior Lights ........................................... 188
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 176
Internet Radio ........................................... 250
iPhone ............................................... 250, 276
iPod ................................................... 247, 276
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 535
Jump Starting ........................................... 542
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 135
Keyless Access System .............................. 136
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 142
Keys ........................................................... 133
Lockout Prevention.................................. 142
Number Tag ............................................ 135
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 146
Remote Transmitter ................................. 141
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 143, 365
Types and Functions ................................ 133
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 370
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) ..... 370
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 410
Language (HFL) ........................................ 318
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 61
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto .......................................... 289
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