Tire repair kit, Warning – HONDA 2015 Civic (HF) - Owner's Guide (Revised 12/12/2014) User Manual
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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Replacing the Flat Tire
1. remove the wheel nuts, wheel cover (if
necessary), and flat tire.
2. Mount the compact spare tire. replace the
wheel nuts, and lightly tighten them.
3. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack. Tighten
the wheel nuts in the order indicated in the
image. Go around, tightening the nuts, two to
three times in this order. Do not overtighten the
wheel nuts.
If you drive with the spare tire installed, the
low tire pressure/TPMS indicator appears. The
indicator stays on until a regular tire is installed.
Storing the Flat Tire
1. remove the center cap, if necessary.
2. open the trunk. 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 put the jack and wheel nut wrench back in
the tool case. Store the case in the trunk.
Civic Si models: Do not mount the compact spare tire on the front, as it may
damage the differential. If a front tire goes flat, replace it with the rear tire from
the same side, and mount the compact spare tire in the rear.
NOTICE
For full-
size tire
For compact
spare tire
Wing bolt
spacer
cone
Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving.
WARNING
Tire Repair Kit*
If a tire has a small puncture, you can use the tire repair kit to temporarily repair it.
The puncture must be smaller than 3/16-inch (4 mm) and not in the tire sidewall. Go
to a dealer to have the full-size tire permanently repaired or replaced.
Before Repairing the Tire
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery surface.
2. Move the shift lever to Park (P), and apply the parking brake.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights, and turn off the vehicle.
Getting Ready to Repair the Tire
1. open the trunk floor lid.
2. remove the kit from the case.
3. Place the kit face up on flat ground near the
punctured tire and away from traffic. Do not place
the kit on its side.
4. Follow the instructions in the kit to repair the tire.
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the one provided in the kit that
came with your vehicle. If a different agent is used, you may permanently damage
the tire pressure sensor.
Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit compressor for more than 15 minutes.
The accessory power socket and compressor can overheat and become
permanently damaged.
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.
WARNING
NOTICE
*if equipped