2020 Acura RDX spare wheel

585Continued
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).
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
1 Changing a Flat Tire
Follow compact spare precautions:
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-repairi ng agent on a flat tire,
as it can damage the tire pressure sensor.
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Continued
Handling the Unexpected
4. Remove the cover and the rubber plug 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
Rubber plug
Jack Handle Bar
Wheel Nut Wrench
Bracket
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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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590
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:
80 lbf∙ft (108 N∙m, 11 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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592
Handling the Unexpected
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. Afte r driving for a few miles (kilometers), Tire
Pressure Monitor System Problem. Check Tire Pressure. See Your Dealer will
appear on the multi-information display an d the indicator will start blinking for a
short time and then stay on; however, this is normal and is no cause for concern.
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).
■TPMS and the Compact Spare Tire1 TPMS and the Compact 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
*1: 2WD models
*2: AWD models
■Rear Differential Fluid*
■Transfer Assembly Fluid*
SpecifiedAcura ATF-type 2.0
Capacity Change 4.5 US qt (4.3 L)*1
5.1 US qt (4.8 L)*2
SpecifiedAcura DPSF-II
Capacity Change 1.76 US qt (1.67 L)
SpecifiedAcura HGO-1
Capacity Change 0.61 US qt (0.58 L)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Acura Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.6 US qt (4.4 L)
Change
including
filter
5.0 US qt (4.8 L)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.43 US gal (5.40 L)
(change including the remaining 0.23 US gal
(0.86 L) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Models with 19 inch wheel
*2: Models with 20 inch wheel
RegularSize235/55R19 101H*1
255/45R20 101V*2
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])33 (230 [2.3])*1
36 (250 [2.5])*2
Compact
Spare*
Size T155/90D17 101M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular19 x 8J*1
20 x 8J*2
Compact Spare*17 x 4T
* Not available on all models
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Index
Passing Indicators..................................... 186
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ....................... 296
Power Tailgate ......................................... 165
Power Windows ....................................... 176
Precautions While Driving ....................... 418
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 418
Rain ........................................................ 418
Pregnant Women ....................................... 40
Puncture (Tire) ................................. 585, 593
R
Radar Sensor............................................ 491
Radiator .................................................... 547
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 273
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 277
Range ........................................................ 131
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 639
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 200
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 216
Rear Temperature Control Dial ............... 234
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 204
Refueling .......................................... 521, 631
Fuel Gauge ............................................. 126
Gasoline ......................................... 521, 634
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 83
Regulations .............................. 442, 563, 637
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 415 Remote Transmitter
................................. 155
Replacement
Battery ............................................ 571, 572
Bulbs ....................................................... 551
Fuses ....................................... 621, 624, 625
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ......................... 558
Tires ........................................................ 566
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 555
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 638
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 130
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 205
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 485
On and Off .............................................. 487
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 29
Safety Check ............................................... 34
Safety Labels ............................................... 72
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 35
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 39
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 37
Checking ................................................... 41
Fastening ................................................... 38
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 65
Pregnant Women ...................................... 40
Reminder ................................................... 36
Warning Indicator ................................ 36, 83
Seat Heaters .............................................. 228 Seats
.......................................................... 207
Adjusting ................................................ 207
Front Seats .............................................. 207
Lumbar Support ...................................... 207
Rear Seats ............................................... 216
Seat Control Interface ............................. 209
Seat Heaters .................................... 228, 229
Ventilation .............................................. 228
Security System ......................................... 173
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 88
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 88
Select Button Operation................................................ 422
Select Lever ......................................... 19, 420
Operation.................................................. 19
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 62
Sequential Mode ...................................... 426
Setting the Clock ...................................... 144
SH-AWD ® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) ................................................... 439
Shift Lever ........................................... 19, 420
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 19, 420
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 39
Side Airbags ................................................ 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 301
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 277
Snow Tires ................................................. 568
Spare Tire .......................................... 585, 635
Spark Plugs ............................................... 634
Specifications ............................................ 634
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Index
Specified Fuel.................................... 521, 634
Speed Limit Information .......................... 128
Speed/Distance Units ................................ 134
Speedometer ............................................. 126
Sport Gauge Settings ................................ 135
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 45
Starting Assist Brake Function ................. 435
Starting the Engine .................................. 413
Does Not Start ......................................... 607
Jump Starting .......................................... 610
Remote Engine Start ................................ 415
Steering Wheel ......................................... 203
Adjusting ................................................. 203
Stopping .................................................... 501
Summer Tires ............................................ 568
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 227
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD® )............................................... 439
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 45
Surround View Camera System ................ 513
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 182
Synchronized Mode .................................. 233
System Message Indicator .......................... 89
System Updates ......................................... 262
T
Tachometer............................................... 134
Tailgate ..................................................... 163
Unable to Open ....................................... 630 Temperature
Gauge ..................................................... 126
Outside Temperature Display ................... 127
Temperature Sensor ......................... 127, 235
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 594
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 226
Time (Setting) ........................................... 144
Tire Fill Assist ............................................ 619
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 440
Indicator............................................ 86, 619
Tire Fill Assist ........................................... 619
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 593
Tires ........................................................... 560
Air Pressure ..................................... 561, 635
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 560
Inspection ............................................... 560
Labeling .................................................. 561
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 585, 593
Regulations ............................................. 563
Rotation .................................................. 567
Spare Tire ........................................ 585, 635
Summer .................................................. 568
Temporary Tire Re pair Kit ........................ 594
Tire Chains .............................................. 568
Tire Repair Kit.......................................... 593
Wear Indicators ....................................... 565
Winter..................................................... 568
Tools .......................................................... 584
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 405
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 407 Load Limits ............................................. 405
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 410
Emergency .............................................. 628
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 440
Indicator ........................................... 86, 619
Transmission ....................................... 19, 420
Automatic......................................... 19, 420
Fluid ....................................................... 548
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 79, 422
Indicator ................................................. 620
Number .................................................. 636
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 426
Transmission System
Indicator ................................................... 80
Trip Computer .......................................... 130
Trip Meter ................................................ 130
Troubleshooting ...................................... 583
Blown Fuse ............................. 621, 624, 625
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 26
Emergency Towing ................................. 628
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 607
Fuel Fill Door ........................................... 629
Noise When Braking ................................. 27
Overheating ............................................ 612
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 585, 593
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 25, 161
Tailgate................................................... 630
Warning Indicators.................................... 74
True Touchpad ......................................... 246
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