Warning – HONDA 2013 Civic Hybrid 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. Recheck the air pressure using the air only

hose on the compressor.

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 P. 303

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. 324

• 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 driving
for 10 minutes, 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. 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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