Changing a flat tire – Acura 2015 MDX - Owner's Guide (With Software Update) Ver. ST03 User Manual

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HANDLING THe UNexPeCTeD

Changing 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. Replace the flat tire with a compact spare tire.* Go to a
dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or replaced.

Before Changing the Tire

1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, non-slippery surface.
2. Move the shift lever 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 35

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.

Cargo floor box

Tool case

Cover

*if equipped

5. 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.

6. Keep turning the wheel nut wrench to create slack in the

cable. Remove the bracket from the spare tire.

7. Place the compact spare tire wheel side up under the

vehicle body, near the tire that needs to be replaced.

8. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn using the wheel

nut wrench.

Bracket

Wheel nut wrench

Jack handle bar

Handle