2019 Acura MDX spare wheel

629Continued
Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
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, non-slip pery 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).
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.
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the
one provided in the kit that came with your vehicle (if
equipped). If a different agent is used, you may
permanently damage the tire pressure sensor.
* Not available on all models
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire*
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
4. Remove the cover on the cargo area lining
to access the shaft for the spare tire hoist.
5. Put the wheel nut wrench with the jack
handle bar on the hoist shaft.
Turn the wrench to the left to lower the
spare tire to the ground.
6. Keep turning the wh eel nut wrench to
create slack in the cable.
7. Remove the bracket from the spare tire.Cover
Jack Handle Bar
Wheel Nut Wrench
Bracket
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire*
Handling the Unexpected
8. Place a wheel block or rock in front and
rear of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
9. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side
up) under the vehicle body, near the tire
that needs to be replaced.
10. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn
using the wheel nut wrench.
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire*
634
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, and 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. Slowly turn the wheel nut wrench clockwise
to take up the hoist cable slack. Make sure
the bracket is seated in the center hole of
the flat tire.
5. 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.
6. 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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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: Models with 245/50R20
*3: Models with surround view camera system
*4: A-Spec models
Regular
Size
245/60R18 105H*1
245/50R20 102H*2
265/45R20 104V*3
265/45R20 104H*4
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])
Front35 (240 [2.4])
Rear32 (220 [2.2])*3, *4
35 (240 [2.4])*1, *2
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
20 x 8 1/2J*3, *4
Compact Spare*17 x 4T
* Not available on all models
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Index
Second Row Outer Seats Heaters............ 219
Second Row Seat (Folding Down) ........... 198
Security System ........................................ 163
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 89
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 90
Select Button ............................................ 475
Operation ............................................... 477
Select Lever ................................................ 18
Operation ................................................. 18
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 60
Sequential Mode ...................................... 481
Sequential Mode Operation ................... 482
Setting the Clock ...................................... 138
SH-AWD ® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) ................................................... 526
SH-AWD ® Torque Distribution
Monitor ................................................... 124
Shift Button ........................................ 18, 475
Shifting (Transmission) ...................... 18, 475
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 37
Side Airbags ............................................... 50
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 52
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 300
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 259
Snow Tires ................................................ 612
Spare Tire ......................................... 629, 677
Spark Plugs ............................................... 676
Specifications ........................................... 676
Specified Fuel ................................... 571, 676
Speedometer ............................................ 119 Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System
Indicator ............................................ 88, 659
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 44
Starting Assist Brake Function ................. 488
Starting the Engine .................................. 467
Does Not Start ......................................... 650
Jump Starting .......................................... 653
Remote Engine Start ................................ 469
Steering Wheel ......................................... 188
Adjusting ................................................. 188
Heater ..................................................... 217
Stopping .................................................... 548
Summer Tires ............................................ 612
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 217
Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM
(SH-AWD ®) .............................................. 526
Indicator .................................................... 91
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 44
Surround View Camera System ............... 561
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 169
Synchronized Mode .................................. 224
System Message Indicator .......................... 90
T
Tachometer............................................... 119
Tailgate ..................................................... 155
Unable to Open ....................................... 672 Temperature
Gauge ..................................................... 119
Outside Temperature Display ................... 122
Temperature Gauge ................................. 119
Temperature Sensor ......................... 122, 231
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 637
Text Message .................................... 430, 432
Third Row Seat (Folding Down) .............. 204
Third Row Seat Access .............................. 197
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 216
Time (Setting) ........................................... 138
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 527, 661
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 527
Indicator............................................ 88, 661
Tire Fill Assist ................................... 527, 661
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 636
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Index
Tires........................................................... 604
Air Pressure ..................................... 605, 677
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 604
Inspection ................................................ 604
Labeling................................................... 605
Puncture (Flat Tire) ........................... 629, 636
Regulations.............................................. 607
Rotation .................................................. 611
Spare Tire ........................................ 629, 677
Summer................................................... 612
Temporary Tire Repair Kit......................... 637
Tire Chains .............................................. 612
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 636
Wear Indicators ....................................... 609
Winter ..................................................... 612
Tools .......................................................... 628
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 454
Equipment and Accessories...................... 458
Load Limits .............................................. 454
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 464
Emergency............................................... 670
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 527
Indicator ............................................ 88, 661
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 462
Transmission ........................................ 18, 475
Automatic ......................................... 18, 475
Fluid ........................................................ 593
Gear Position Indicator....................... 83, 477
Indicator ............................................ 84, 661
Number ................................................... 678 Sequential Mode ..................................... 481
TRIP Button ............................................... 121
Trip Meter ................................................. 122
Troubleshooting ....................................... 627
Blown Fuse...................... 662, 665, 667, 668
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 670
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 650
Noise When Braking .................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 655
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 629, 636
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 ........................ 211
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 142
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................. 13, 151
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 320
USB Port .................................................... 235
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 678Vehicle Stability Assist
® (VSA ®) ............... 520
Off Button .............................................. 521
Off Indicator ............................................. 87
System Indicator ............................... 87, 520
Viscosity (Oil) ............................................ 677
Voice Control Operation ......................... 253
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 254
Voice Recognition ................................... 253
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist ®) ............... 520
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 249
Warning and Information Messages ...... 100
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 657
Warning Labels .......................................... 75
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 683
Watts ........................................................ 676
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 609
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 633
Window Washers ..................................... 180
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 594
Switch .................................................... 180
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 166
Windshield ............................................... 180
Cleaning ................................................. 623
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 226
Washer Fluid ........................................... 594
Wiper Blades........................................... 600
Wipers and Washers ............................... 180
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