Warning – HONDA 2014 Civic Hybrid - Owner's Manual User Manual

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If a Tire Goes Flat

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Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire

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4. Attach the air only hose onto the tire valve

stem. Screw it until it is tight.

5. Turn the selector switch to AIR ONLY.

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Do not turn the air compressor on to
check the pressure.

2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire

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6. If the air pressure is:

• Less than 19 psi (130 kPa):

Do not add air or continue driving. The leak is too severe. Call for help and
have your vehicle towed.

2 Emergency Towing P. 356

• 32 psi (220 kPa) or more:

Continue driving for another 10 minutes or until you reach the nearest service
station. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

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If the air does not go down after the 10 minute driving, you do not need to
check the pressure any more.

• Greater than 19 psi (130 kPa), but less than 32 psi (220 kPa):

Turn the air compressor on to inflate the tire until the tire pressure reaches 32
psi (220 kPa).
Then drive carefully for 10 more minutes or until you reach the nearest service
station. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

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You should repeat this procedure as long as the air pressure is within this
range.

7. Press the pressure relief button until the gauge returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).
8. Repackage and properly stow the kit.

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Distributing the Sealant in the Tire

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WARNING

Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.

Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with the vehicle outdoors.

Air Only Hose

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