Get Handling the Unexpected -> If a Tire Goes Flat Guide for Honda Accord 4 Door 2023

If a Tire Goes Flat

Changing a Flat Tire

If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually

to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a compact

spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or

replaced.

1Changing a Flat Tire

Follow these compact spare precautions:

Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact

spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.

Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm²)

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

brake.

2. Put the transmission into (P.

When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the

vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with

a full-size tire as soon as possible.

3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.

The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are

specifically for this model. Do not use them with

another vehicle. Do not use another type of compact

spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.

Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.

If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of

the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact

spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it

with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.

Mount the tire chains on the front tire.

NOTICE

Do not use the jack if it doesn’t work properly.

Call your dealer or a professional towing service.

Do not mount the compact spare on the front.

If either front tire goes flat, remove the rear tire on

the same side, and mount the compact spare on the

rear and the rear tire on the front.

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Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire

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1. Open the trunk floor lid.

2. Take the tool case out of the trunk.

3. Take the jack, wheel nut wrench and jack

handle bar out of the tool case.

Tool Case

4. Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the

spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.

Spare Tire

5. Place a wheel block or rock in the front and

rear of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.

Wheel

Blocks

The tire to be replaced.

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6. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)

under the vehicle body, near the tire that

needs to be replaced.

7. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn

using the wheel nut wrench.

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1How to Set Up the Jack

How to Set Up the Jack

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1. Place the jack under the jacking point

closest to the tire to be changed.

WARNING

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.

Jacking Points

Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the

vehicle.

2. Turn the end bracket clockwise (as shown

in the image) until the top of the jack

contacts the jacking point.

u Make sure that the jacking point tab is

resting in the jack notch.

Use the jack provided in your vehicle.

Other jacks may not support the weight (“load”) or

may not fit the jacking point.

The following instructions must be followed to use

the jack safely:

• Do not use while the engine is running.

• Use only where the ground is firm and level.

• Use only at the jacking points.

• Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.

• Do not put anything on top of or underneath the

jack.

Jacking Point

3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar

and the jack handle, until the tire is off the

ground.

Jack

Handle

Bar

Wheel Nut

Wrench as Jack Handle

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1Replacing the Flat Tire

Replacing the Flat Tire

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Do not over tighten the wheel nuts by applying extra

torque using your foot or a pipe.

1. Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.

2. Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel

with a clean cloth.

3. Mount the compact spare tire.

4. Screw the wheel nuts until they touch the

lips around the mounting holes, then stop

rotating.

5. 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.

Wheel nut torque:

80 lbf∙ft (108 N∙m, 11 kgf∙m)

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1Storing the Flat Tire

Storing the Flat Tire

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1. Remove the center cap.

WARNING

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.

Center Cap

2. Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire

well.

Spacer Cone

Wing Bolt

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.

For

compact

full-size

spare tire tire

TPMS and the Compact Spare Tire

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If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator

comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), Tire

Pressure Monitor System Problem. Check Tire Pressure. See Your Dealer. will

appear on the driver information interface and the indicator will start blinking for a

short time and then stay on; however, this is normal and is no cause for concern.

Calibrate the TPMS when you replace the tire with a specified regular tire.

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