Get Handling the Unexpected -> If a Tyre Goes Flat Guide for Honda Civic 4 Door 2017-2023

If a Tyre Goes Flat

Changing a Flat Tyre^*

1Changing a Flat Tyre^*

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

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

spare tyre^*/full-size spare tyre^*. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-

size tyre repaired or replaced.

Follow compact spare precautions:

Periodically check the tyre pressure of the compact

spare^*. It should be set to the specified pressure.

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

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

brake.

When driving with the compact spare tyre, keep the

vehicle speed under 80 km/h. Replace with a full-size

tyre as soon as possible.

Continuously variable transmission models

The compact spare tyre 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 tyre or wheel with your vehicle.

2. Move the shift lever in (P

Manual transmission models

2. Move the shift lever in (R

.

Do not mount tyre chains on a compact spare tyre. If

a chain-mounted front tyre goes flat, remove one of

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

spare tyre. Remove the flat front tyre and replace it

with the full-size tyre that was removed from the

rear. Mount the tyre chains on the front tyre.

All models

3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0^*1

.

A compact spare tyre gives a harsher ride and less traction

on some road surfaces. Use greater caution while driving.

Do not mount the compact spare^*on the front. If

mounted on the front, the compact spare, smaller in size

than the full-size tyre, may damage the differential.

Do not use more than one compact spare tyre at the

same time.

The compact spare tyre is smaller than the regular

tyre. Your vehicle's ground clearance reduces when

the compact spare tyre is installed. Driving over road

debris or bumps could possibly damage the

underside of your vehicle.

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an

ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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1Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tyre

Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tyre

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WARNING: The jack can only be used for helping an

emergency vehicle breakdown, not for changing the

regular seasonal tyre or any other normal

maintenance or repair operation.

1. Open the boot floor lid.

NOTICE

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

your dealer or a professional towing service.

2. Take the tool case out of the boot. Take the

jack and wheel nut wrench out of the tool

case.

Tool Case

3. Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the

spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tyre.

Spare Tyre

4. Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear

of the wheel diagonal to the flat tyre.

Wheel

Blocks

The tyre to be replaced.

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5. Place the spare tyre (wheel side up) under

the vehicle body, near the tyre that needs to

be replaced.

Models with wheel cover

Jack Handle Bar

Wheel Nut

6. Put the flat tip of the jack handle bar into

the edge of the wheel cover. Carefully pry

the edge and remove the cover.

u Wrap a cloth around the flat tip of the

jack handle bar to prevent scratches on

the cover.

Wheel

Cover

All models

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 tyre to be changed.

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WARNING

The vehicle can easily roll off the jack,

seriously injuring anyone underneath.

Jacking

Points

Follow the directions for changing a tyre

exactly, and no person should place any

portion of their body under a vehicle that is

supported by a jack.

2. Turn the end bracket clockwise as shown in

the image until the top of the jack contacts

the jacking point.

WARNING: The jack shall be placed on a flat and

stable surface on the same level as the vehicle is

parked.

Jacking Point

u Make sure that the jacking point tab is

resting in the jack notch.

For some countries

The jack that came with your vehicle has the

following label.

1. See Owner's Manual.

2. Never get under vehicle when supported by jack.

3. Place jack underneath reinforced area.

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Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the

vehicle.

3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar

and the jack handle, until the tyre is off the

ground.

Use the jack provided in your vehicle.

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

their shape may not match.

The following instructions must be followed to use

the jack safely:

Jack

Handle

Bar

Wheel Nut

Wrench as Jack Handle

•

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.

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1Replacing the Flat Tyre

Replacing the Flat Tyre

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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 tyre.

Models with wheel cover

Make sure the wire support ring is hooked into the

clips around the edge of the wheel cover.

2. Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel

with a clean cloth.

3. Mount the spare tyre.

4. Screw the wheel nuts until they touch the

lips around the mounting holes, then stop

rotating.

Clips

Align the valve mark on the wheel cover to the tyre

valve on the wheel, then install the wheel cover.

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:

108 N∙m (11 kgf∙m, 80 lbf∙ft)

Valve Mark

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1Replacing the Flat Tyre

Storing the Flat Tyre

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Models with wheel cover

Models with aluminium wheels

Make sure the wire support ring is on the outer side

of the tyre valve as shown.

Centre Cap

1. Remove the centre cap.

All models

2. Place the flat tyre face down in the spare

tyre well.

Tyre Valve

3. Remove the spacer cone from the wing

bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the

bolt. Secure the flat tyre with the wing bolt.

4. Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench

back in the tool case. Store the case in the

boot.

Spacer Cone

Wing Bolt

Wire Support Ring

1Storing the Flat Tyre

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WARNING

For

compact

spare tyre

For full-

size tyre

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.

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Deflation Warning System and the Spare Tyre^*

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If you replace a flat tyre with the spare tyre, the

indicator comes on while you

are driving. After driving for a few kilometers, the indicator will start blinking for a

short time and then stay on.

this is normal.

appears on the driver information interface^*, but

Calibrate the deflation warning system when you replace the tyre with a specified

regular tyre.

2 Deflation Warning System Calibration P. 556

* Not available on all models

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uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tyre^*

Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tyre^*

If the tyre has a large cut or is otherwise severely damaged, you will need to have

the vehicle towed. If the tyre only has a small puncture, from a nail for instance, you

can use the temporary tyre repair kit so that you can drive to the nearest service

station for a more permanent repair.

1Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tyre^*

The kit should not be used in the following situations.

Instead, contact a dealer or roadside assistant to have

the vehicle towed.

•

The tyre sealant has expired.

More than one tyre is punctured.

The puncture or cut is larger than 4 mm.

The tyre side wall is damaged or the puncture is

outside the tyre area.

If a tyre 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.

When the puncture is:

Smaller than 4 mm

Larger than 4 mm

Kit Use

Yes

No

Continuously variable transmission models

Contact

Area

2. Change the gear position to (P

.

Manual transmission models

•

Damage has been caused by driving with the tyres

extremely under inflated.

The tyre bead is no longer seated.

The rim is damaged.

2. Move the shift lever to (R

.

•

All models

3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0^*1

u When towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer.

.

Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the

tyre. If you remove it from the tyre, you may not be

able to repair the puncture using the kit.

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an

ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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1Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tyre

Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tyre

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When making a temporary repair, carefully read the

instruction manual provided with the kit.

Air Compressor Switch

Deflation Button

Expiration Date

Speed Limit Label

Air Compressor

Instruction Manual

Sealant Bottle

Wheel Label

1. Open the boot floor lid.

Boot Floor Lid

2. Take the kit out of the tool case.

3. Place the kit, face up, on flat ground near

the flat tyre, away from traffic. Do not place

the kit on its side.

Tyre Repair Kit

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1Injecting Sealant and Air

Injecting Sealant and Air

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1. Remove the valve cap from the tyre valve

stem.

3

WARNING

Tyre Valve Stem

Tyre sealant contains substances that are

harmful and can be fatal if swallowed.

If accidentally swallowed, do not induce

vomiting. Drink plenty of water and get

medical attention immediately.

Valve Cap

For skin or eye contact, flush with cool

water and get medical attention if

necessary.

2. Shake the sealant bottle.

3. Attach the air compressor hose onto the

bottle tyre valve. Screw it until it is tight.

Bottle Tyre

Valve

Keep the sealant bottle out of the reach of children.

In cold temperatures, the sealant may not flow easily.

In this situation, warm it up for five minutes before

using.

Air Compressor

Hose

The sealant is latex based and can permanently stain

clothing and other materials. Be careful during

handling and wipe up any spills immediately.

4. Upside down the sealant bottle, then

attach the bottle into the cutout of the air

compressor.

5. Attach the sealant/air hose onto the tyre

valve stem. Screw it until it is tight.

Sealant Bottle

Tyre Valve Stem

Sealant/air hose

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6. Plug in the compressor to the accessory

1Injecting Sealant and Air

power socket.

u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a

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WARNING

door or window.

2 Accessory Power Socket P. 237

7. Turn the ignition switch to START (e^*1

without depressing the accelerator pedal,

then start the engine.

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 colourless, odourless gas can

cause unconsciousness and even death.

Only run the engine to power the air

compressor with the vehicle outdoors.

2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 90

8. Turn the air compressor on to inflate the

tyre.

u The compressor starts injecting sealant

and air into the tyre.

9. After the air pressure reaches to specified

pressure, turn off the kit.

u Check the air pressure gauge on the air

compressor.

NOTICE

Do not operate the temporary tyre repair kit compressor

for more than 15 minutes. The compressor can overheat

and become permanently damaged.

Until the sealant injection is complete, the pressure

shown on the pressure gauge will appear higher than

actual. After the sealant injection is complete the pressure

will drop and then begin to rise again as the tyre is

inflated with air. This is normal. To accurately measure the

air pressure using the gauge, turn the air compressor off

only after the sealant injection is complete.

Air Compressor Switch

u Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label for

the specified pressure.

If the required air pressure is not reached within 10

minutes, the tyre may be too severely damaged for

the kit to provide the necessary seal and your vehicle

will need to be towed.

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead

of an ignition switch.

See a Honda dealer for a replacement sealant bottle

and proper disposal of an empty bottle.

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10. Unplug the kit from the accessory power

socket.

Wheel Label

11. Unscrew the sealant/air hose from the tyre

valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.

12. Apply the wheel label to the flat surface of

the wheel.

u The wheel surface must be clean to

ensure the label adheres properly.

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1Distributing the Sealant in the Tyre

Distributing the Sealant in the Tyre

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Stop and recheck the air pressure after every 10

minutes of driving as necessary until you reach the

nearest service station where you should have the

tyre permanently repaired or replaced.

1. Apply the speed limit label to the location

as shown.

Speed Limit Label

2. Drive the vehicle for about 10 minutes.

u Do not exceed 80 km/h.

3. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.

4. Recheck the air pressure using the gauge

on the air compressor.

u Do not turn the air compressor on to

check the pressure.

5. If the air pressure is:

Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label for the specified

pressure.

• Less than 130 kPa (19 psi):

Do not add air or continue driving. The

leak is too severe. Call for help and have

your vehicle towed.

2 Emergency Towing P. 717

• Specified pressure more:

Continue driving for another 10 minutes

or until you reach the nearest service

station. Do not exceed 80 km/h.

u If the air pressure does not go down after

the 10 minute driving, you do not need

to check the pressure any more.

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• Greater than 130 kPa (19 psi), b ut less th a n

specified pressure:

1 Distributing the Sealant in the Tyre

Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label for the specified

Turn the air compressor switch on to inflate

the tyre until the tyre pressure reaches

specified pressure.

pressure.

2 Injecting Sealant and Air P. 685

Then drive carefully for 10 more minutes or

until you reach the nearest service station.

Do not exceed 80 km/h.

u You should repeat this procedure as long

as the air pressure is within this range.

6. Repackage and properly stow the kit.

Air Compressor Switch

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1Inflating An Under-inflated Tyre

Inflating An Under-inflated Tyre

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NOTICE

You can use the kit to inflate a non-punctured under-inflated tyre.

Do not operate the temporary tyre repair kit

compressor for more than 15 minutes. The

compressor can overheat and become permanently

damaged.

1. Open the boot floor lid.

2. Remove the kit from the case.

Floor Lid

3. Place the kit, face up, on flat ground near

the flat tyre, away from traffic. Do not

place the kit on its side.

Tyre Repair Kit

Tyre Valve Stem

4. Remove the valve cap.

Valve Cap

5. Attach the air hose onto the tyre valve

stem.

Air Hose

Screw it until it is tight.

Tyre Valve Stem

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6. Plug in the compressor to the accessory

power socket.

u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a

door or window.

1Inflating An Under-inflated Tyre

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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.

2 Accessory Power Socket P. 237

7. Turn the ignition switch to START (e^*1

without depressing the accelerator pedal,

then start the engine.

Breathing this colourless, odourless gas can

cause unconsciousness and even death.

Only run the engine to power the air

compressor with the vehicle outdoors.

2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 90

8. Turn the air compressor switch on to

inflate the tyre.

u The compressor starts to inject air into

the tyre.

u If you have started the engine, leave it

running while injecting air.

9. Inflate the tyre to the specified air

pressure.

Air Compressor Switch

10. Turn off the kit.

u Check the pressure gauge on the air

compressor.

u If overinflated, press the deflate button.

11. Unplug the kit from the accessory power

socket.

12. Unscrew the air hose from the tyre valve

stem. Reinstall the valve cap.

13. Repackage and properly stow the kit.

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition

switch.

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