Handling A Flat Tire; Changing A Flat Tire - Acura MDX SPORT HYBRID 2018 Owner's Manual

HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Refueling from a Portable Fuel Container
When you refuel from a portable fuel container, use the funnel provided with your
vehicle.
1. Turn off the power system.
2. Press the fuel fill door release button. The fuel
fill door opens.
3. Take the funnel out of its clip in the cargo area
(see page 123).
4. Remove the funnel from the case.
5. Place the end of the funnel on the lower part
of filler opening, then insert it slowly and
completely. Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
6. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container. Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill
any.
7. Remove the funnel from the filler neck. Wipe up
any fuel from the funnel before storing it.
8. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container or any funnel other than the
one provided with your vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel tank with foreign objects.
This can damage the fuel system and its seal.
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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. After repairing or changing the flat as
appropriate, go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the damaged tire repaired or
replaced.
Funnel

Changing a Flat Tire*

Before Changing the Tire
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, and non-slippery surface.
2. Change the gear to Park (P) and apply the parking brake.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the vehicle off.
Getting Ready to Change the Tire
1. Open the tailgate. Turn on the cargo lights
located on the inside of the tailgate, if necessary
(see page 40). Push the rear edge of the
handle on the floor lid and open the lid.
2. Take out the cargo floor box.
3. Take the jack, wheel nut wrench, and jack handle
bar out of the tool case.
4. Remove the cover on the cargo area lining to
access the shaft for the spare tire hoist.
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Handle
Cargo Floor Box
Tool Case
Cover
*if equipped
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