Acura RDX 2018 Owner's Manual page 64

HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Setting Up the Jack
1. Place the jack under the jacking point closest to
the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket (as shown in the image)
clockwise until the top of the jack contacts the
jacking point. Make sure that the jacking point
tab is resting in the jack notch.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar and
the jack handle, until the tire is off the ground.
WARNING
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack, seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire exactly and never get under the
vehicle when it is supported only by the jack.
The following instructions must be followed to use the jack safely:
• Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the vehicle.
• Use the jack provided in your vehicle. Other jacks may not support the weight
("load") or fit the jacking point.
• Do not use while the engine is running.
• Use only where the ground is firm and level.
• Use only at the jacking points.
• Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.
• Do not put anything on top of or underneath the jack.
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Jack
handle
bar
Wheel nut wrench as jack handle
Replacing the Flat Tire
1. Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.
2. Mount the compact spare tire. Replace the wheel
nuts and lightly tighten them.
3. 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. Do not overtighten the
wheel nuts.
If you drive with the spare tire installed, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
appears. The indicator stays on until a regular tire is installed. Go to a dealer as
soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or replaced.
Storing the Flat Tire
1. Remove the center cap and place the flat tire
face up in the spare tire well.
2. Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt for
the spare tire and insert the wing bolt for the
regular tire back on the bolt. Secure the flat tire
with the wing bolt.
3. Securely store the jack and wheel nut wrench back in the tool case. Store the
case in the cargo area.
WARNING
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.
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Wing
For normal tire
bolt
Spacer
cone
For compact spare tire
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