Handling A Flat Tire; Tire Repair Kit; Compact Spare Tire - Honda 2017 Acura RLX Owner's Manual

HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED

Handling a Flat Tire

If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Stop in a safe place. Follow the steps appropriate for how your
vehicle is equipped. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire
repaired or replaced.

Tire Repair Kit*

If a tire has a small puncture, you can use the tire repair kit to temporarily repair it.
The puncture must be smaller than 3/16-inch (4 mm) and not in the tire sidewall.
Before Repairing the Tire
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, non-slippery surface.
2. Make sure the vehicle is in Park (P), and apply the electric parking brake.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights, and turn the vehicle off.
Getting Ready to Repair the Tire
1. Pull the handle on the trunk floor lid and open
the lid. Hook the handle to the edge of the trunk
opening.
2. Take the kit out of the case.
3. Place the kit face up on flat ground near the
punctured tire and away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.
4. Follow the instructions in the kit to repair the
tire.
NOTICE
Do not use an unapproved puncture-repairing agent on a flat tire, as it can
damage the tire pressure sensor.
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Compact Spare Tire*

Replace the flat tire with the compact spare tire.
Before Changing the Tire
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery surface.
2. Put the vehicle in Park (P), and apply the electric parking brake.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the vehicle off.
Getting Ready to Change the Tire
1. Open the trunk floor lid.
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 the compact spare tire wheel side up under
the vehicle body, near the tire that
needs to be replaced.
Handle
5. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn using
the wheel nut wrench.
*if equipped
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Tool case
Spare tire
*if equipped
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