2009 Acura RDX Owner's Manual - Page 375

Main Menu Table Of Contents Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, stop in a safe place to change it. Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get to an exit or an area that is far away from the traffic lanes. 1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery ground. Put the transmission in Park. Apply the parking brake. If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it. 2. Turn on the hazard warning lights, and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle while you change the tire. WING BOLT LID The vehicle can easily roll off the jack, seriously injuring anyone underneath. Follow the directions for changing a tire exactly, and never get under the vehicle when it is supported only by the jack. JACK SPARE TIRE 3. Open the tailgate. Raise the cargo area floor lid by lifting it up with the strap, then remove the lid. The spare tire, jack, and tools are under the cargo area floor. 4. Unscrew the wing bolt. Use the hooked end of the wheel nut wrench extension as a wrench if the wing bolt is hard to loosen. Then take the spare tire out of the cargo area. CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected 371 2009 RDX