Honda 2003 Civic Si Owner's Manual page 222

If you have a flat tire while driving,
stop in a safe place to change it.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder
of a busy road is dangerous. Drive
slowly along the shoulder until you
get to an exit or an area to stop that
is far away from the traffic lanes.
Use the jack that came with your car. If
you try to raise another car with this
jack or use another jack to raise your
car, the car or jack can be damaged.
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
1. Park the car on firm, level and
non-slippery ground away from
traffic. Put the transmission in
Reverse. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the car while
you change the tire.
Changing a Flat Tire
SPARE TIRE CARGO AREA FLOOR
TOOL BAG
3. Open the hatch. Raise the cargo
area floor by lifting up on the back
edge.
4. Take the tool bag out of the spare
tire. Take the jack out of the tool
bag.
5. Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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