If A Tire Goes Flat; Changing A Flat Tire - Acura MDX 2024 Owner's Manual

If a Tire Goes Flat

Models with a compact spare tire
Models with optional spare tire

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 place. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the regular tire repaired or
replaced.
Models without Electronic Air Suspension (EAS)
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, non-slippery surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Put the transmission into P .
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3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
Models with Electronic Air Suspension (EAS)
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, non-slippery surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Set Leveling Control to OFF.
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3. Put the transmission into P .
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4. Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
1Changing 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
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a regular 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 use 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 regular rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the regular tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
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