Tire Repair Kit - Honda CIVIC 2015 Owner's Manual

HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Replacing the Flat Tire
1. Remove the wheel nuts, wheel cover (if
necessary), and fl at 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.
NOTICE
Civic Si models: Do not mount the compact spare tire on the front, as it may
damage the differential. If a front tire goes fl at, replace it with the rear tire from
the same side, and mount the compact spare tire in the rear.
Storing the Flat Tire
1. Remove the center cap, if necessary.
2. Open the trunk. Place the fl at tire face down in the
spare tire well.
3. Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt, fl ip it
over, and insert it back on the bolt. Secure the fl at
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.
Loose items can fl y around the interior in a crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving.
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Wing bolt
For full-
spacer
size tire
cone
For compact
spare tire
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 fi rm, 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 fl oor lid.
2. Remove the kit from the case.
3. Place the kit face up on fl at ground near the
punctured tire and away from traffi c. Do not place
the kit on its side.
4. Follow the instructions in the kit to repair the tire.
NOTICE
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.
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.
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
*if equipped
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