2020 Acura RDX Owner's Manual

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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
1. Apply the speed restriction label to the
location as shown.
2. Drive the vehicle for about 10 minutes.
u Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
3. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
4. Recheck the air pressure using the sealant/
air hose on the compressor.
■Distributing the Sealant in the Tire
Speed Restriction Label
Sealant/Air Hose
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5. Turn the selector switch to AIR.
u Do not turn the air compressor on to
check the pressure.
2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 604
6.If the air pressure is
• Less than 25 psi (175 kPa):
Do not add air or continue driving. The
leak is too severe. Call for help and have
your vehicle towed.
2 Emergency Towing P. 628
•33 psi (230 kPa) or more:
• 36 psi (250 kPa) or more:
Continue driving for another 10 minutes
or until you reach the nearest service
station, whichever is sooner.
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). If you
have not reached a service station, stop
and check the tire pressure.
u If the air pressure does not go down
after the 10 minute driving, you do not
need to check the pressure any more.
AIR
ON
Models with 235/55R19 101H tires
Models with 255/45R20 101V tires
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• Greater than 25 psi (175 kPa), but less
than 33 psi (230 kPa):
Turn the air compressor on to inflate
the tire until the tire pressure reaches
33 psi (230 kPa).
• Greater than 25 psi (175 kPa), but less
than 36 psi (250 kPa):
Turn the air compressor on to inflate
the tire until the tire pressure reaches
36 psi (250 kPa).
2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire
P. 604
Then drive carefully for 10 more minutes
or until you reach the nearest service
station, whichever is sooner. Do not
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). If you have not
reached a service station, stop and check
the tire pressure.
u You should repeat this procedure as
long as the air pressure is within this
range.
7. Unplug the kit from the accessory power
socket.
8. Unscrew the sealant/air hose from the tire
valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
Models with 235/55R19 101H tires
Models with 255/45R20 101V tires
1Distributing the Sealant in the 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.
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9. Press the pressure relief button until the
gauge returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).
10. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
Pressure Relief Button
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You can use the kit to inflate a non-punctured under-inflated tire.
1.Open the cargo area floor lid.
2 Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair
the Flat Tire P. 594
2.Push the tabs to open the tool box lid.
3. Remove the kit from the box.
4. Place the kit, face up, on flat ground near
the flat tire, away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.
5. Remove the sealant/air hose from the kit.
6. Remove the valve cap.
7. Attach the sealant/air 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.
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.Sealant/Air Hose
Valve Cap
Valve Stem
Sealant/Air Hose
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8. 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 Socket P. 225
9.Start the engine.
u Keep the engine running while injecting
air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 71
10.Turn the selector switch to AIR.
11. Press the inflator swit ch to turn on the kit.
u The compressor starts to inject air into
the tire.
12. Inflate the tire to the specified air pressure.
AIR
ON
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13. Turn off the kit.
u Check the pressure gauge on the air
compressor.
u If overinflated, press the pressure relief
button.
14. Unplug the kit from the accessory power
socket.
15. Unscrew the sealant/air hose from the tire
valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
16. Press the pressure relief button until the
gauge returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).
17. Repackage and proper ly stow the kit.
Pressure Relief Button
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the multi-information display.
●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 608
uMake sure the keyless access remote is in its operating range.
2ENGINE START/STOP Button P. 182
Check brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 569●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 621
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try
to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 413
Check the immobilize r system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 173
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 126
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 627
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 628
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 610
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