2020 Acura RLX HYBRID run flat

uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
550
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. 542
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 sealant/air hose from the kit.
5. Remove the valve cap.
6. 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.Sealant/
Air Hose
Valve Cap
Tire Valve Stem
Sealant/Air Hose
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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 knob to AIR.
10. Press the inflator swit ch 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.
ON
AIR side
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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. 541
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
558
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. Afte r driving for a few miles (kilometers), Tire
Pressure Monitor Problem will appear on the multi-information display and 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).
■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 Compact Spare Tire1TPMS 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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Index
Sequential Mode Operation................... 392
Setting the Clock ...................................... 128
Shift Button ........................................ 23, 385
Operation ............................................... 387
Shifting (Transmission) ...................... 23, 385
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 42
Side Airbags ............................................... 54
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 56
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 242
Snow Tires ................................................ 528
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH-
AWD ® System ........................................... 13
Spare Tire (Optional) ....................... 553, 587
Spark Plugs ............................................... 586
Specifications ........................................... 586
Specified Fuel ................................... 488, 586
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)....... 442
SPORT Mode ............................................. 393
SPORT Mode Indicator ....................... 88, 393
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 48
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................ 171
Stopping ................................................... 466
Summer Tires ............................................ 528
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 48
Surround View Camera System ............... 478
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 ........................ 542
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 192
Time (Setting) ........................................... 128
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 445
Indicator ............................................ 86, 570
Tires ........................................................... 520
Air Pressure ..................................... 521, 587
Chains ..................................................... 528
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 520
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 541
Inspection ................................................ 520
Labeling .................................................. 521
Regulations ............................................. 523
Rotation .................................................. 527
Spare (Optional) .............................. 553, 587
Summer .................................................. 528
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 542
Wear Indicators ....................................... 525
Winter ..................................................... 528
Tools .......................................................... 540
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 377
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 377
Emergency .............................................. 580
Transmission ....................................... 23, 385
Dual Clutch ............................... 23, 384, 385 Fluid ........................................................ 512
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 81, 387
Number................................................... 588
Sequential Mode ..................................... 391
TRIP Button ............................................... 115
Trip Meter ................................................. 116
Troubleshooting ....................................... 539
Blown Fuse.............................. 572, 576, 577
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 29
Emergency Towing .................................. 580
Flat Tire/Puncture ............................ 541, 553
Noise When Braking .................................. 30
Overheating ............................................ 565
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 559
Premium Gasoline ........................... 488, 586
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 29, 141
Warning Indicators .................................... 76
Trunk
Lid........................................................... 143
Light Bulbs .............................................. 586
Release Handle ........................................ 582
Unable to Open....................................... 582
Turn Signals .............................................. 155
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 86
Turn-by-Turn Directions ................... 118, 123
Turning on the Power .............................. 378
Does Not Activate ................................... 559
Jump Starting .......................................... 562
Remote Engine Start................................ 380
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 138, 380
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