Acura MDX Sport Hybrid 2019 Owner's Manual page 63

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3. Take the tool case out. Take the
jack,jack handle bar, and wheel nut
wrench out of the tool case.
4. Remove the cover on the cargo
area lining to access the shaft for
the spare tire hoist. 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.
5. Keep turning the wheel nut wrench
to crate slack in the cable. Remove
the bracket from the spare tire.
6. Place the spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the
tire that needs to be replaced.
7. Loosen each wheel nut about one
turn using the wheel nut wrench.
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n Setting Up the Jack
1. Place the jack under the jacking
point closest to the tire to be
changed.
2. Turn the end bracket clockwise (as
shown in the image) 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.
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.
Do not use the jack if it doesn't work properly. Call your dealer or a
professional towing service.
The following instructions must be followed to use the jack safely:
• Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the vehicle.
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