Temporarily repairing a flat tire – HONDA 1984 Civic Sedan - 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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Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire

This vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire. If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise
severely damaged, you will need to have the vehicle towed. If the tire only has a
small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can use the temporary tire repair kit so
that you can drive to the nearest service station for a more permanent repair.

If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.

1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface and apply the parking

brake.

2. Put the shift lever in

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3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK

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When towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tire

Models with tire repair kit

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Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire

The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or a roadside assistant to
have the vehicle towed.

The tire sealant has expired.

More than two tires are punctured.

The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm).

The tire side wall is damaged or the puncture is
outside the tire contact area.

Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.

The tire bead is no longer seated.

The rim is damaged.

Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.

When the puncture is:

Kit Use

Smaller than 3/16 inch

(4 mm)

Yes

Larger than 3/16 inch

(4 mm)

No

Contact
Area

Instruction
Manual

Air Only Hose (Black)

Speed Restriction Label

Repair Notification Label

Pressure Relief
Button

Inflator Switch

Selector Switch

SEALANT/AIR side

Sealant/Air Hose (Clear)

AIR ONLY side

Power Plug

Pressure Gauge

Tire Sealant
Expiration Date

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