2020 Acura TLX Owners Manual - Changing a Tire

Replace the flat tire with the compact spare tire.

Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or replaced.

When driving with the compact spare on the vehicle, indicators that certain vehicle features are not working properly may appear on the dash. If these indicators remain on after the tire is replaced with the correct specified regular tire, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

• Getting Ready to Change the Flat Tire(*1)
• Setting Up the Jack
• Replacing the Flat Tire
• Storing the Flat Tire

1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, non-slippery surface and set the parking brake.
2. Put the transmission into Park (P).
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
4. Open the trunk floor lid.
   
5. Take the tool case out. Take the jack, jack handle bar, and wheel nut wrench out of the tool case.
6. Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.
7. Place a wheel block or rock in the front and rear of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
   
8. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up) under the vehicle body, near the tire that needs to be replaced.
   
9. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn using the wheel nut wrench.
   

• Injecting Sealant and Air

1. Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem.
2. Remove the sealant/air hose from the packaging.
3. Attach the sealant/air hose onto the tire valve stem. Screw it until it is tight.
4. Plug in the compressor to the accessory power socket.
5. Start the engine. Keep the engine running while injecting sealant and air.
6. Turn the selector switch to REPAIR (for U.S. models) or SEALANT/AIR or PRODUIT ANTIFUITE/AIR (for Canadian models).
7. Press the inflator switch to turn on the compressor.
8. Unplug the power plug from the accessory power socket.
9. Unscrew the sealant/air hose from the tire valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
10. Press the pressure relief button until the gauge returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).
11. Apply the repair notification label to the flat surface of the wheel.

1. Place the jack under the jacking point closest to the tire to be changed.
   
2. Turn the end bracket clockwise (as shown in the image) until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point. Make sure that the jacking point tab is resting in the jack notch.
   
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar and the jack handle, until the tire is off the ground.
   

The following instructions must be followed to use the jack safely:

• Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the vehicle.
• Use the jack provided in your vehicle. Other jacks may not support the weight (load) or fit the jacking point.
• Do not use while the engine is running.
• Use only where the ground is firm and level.
• Use only at the jacking points.
• Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.
• Do not put anything on top of or underneath the jack.

1. Remove the center cap.
   
2. Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire well.
3. Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.
   
4. Securely store the jack, jack handle bar, and wheel nut wrench back into the tool case. Store the case in the trunk.