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Changing a flat tire – Acura 2001 RL - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Changing a Flat Tire

If you have a flat tire while driving,
stop in a safe place to change it.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder
of a busy road is dangerous. Drive
slowly along the shoulder until you
get to an exit or an area to stop that
is far away from the traffic lanes.

1. Park the car on firm, level, and

non-slippery ground away from
traffic. Put the transmission in
Park. Apply the parking brake.

2. Turn on the hazard warning lights

and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the car while
you change the tire.

3. Open the trunk. Raise the trunk

floor by lifting up on the back edge.

To keep the trunk floor out of the

way, attach the hook into the slot

in the trunk lid.

4. Take the tool kit out of the trunk.

5. Unscrew the wing bolt and take

the spare tire out of its well.

CONTINUED

Taking Care of the Unexpected

The car can easily roll off the

jack, seriously injuring anyone

underneath.

Follow the directions for

changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the car when it
is supported only by the jack.

TRUNK FLOOR

HOOK

JACK

SPARE TIRE

TOOL KIT

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