Get Handling the Unexpected-> If a Tire Goes Flat Guide for Honda CR-V SUV Fourth Generation (2011-2015)

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

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)

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.

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

2. Move the shift lever to (P

.

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

.

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.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button

instead of an ignition switch.

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Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire

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1. Open the cargo area floor lid.

2. Take the tool bag out of the cargo area.

Take the wheel nut wrench and jack handle

bar out of the tool bag.

Tool Bag

Spare Tire

3. Take the jack out of the spare tire area.

4. Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the

spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.

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

of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.

Wheel

Blocks

The tire to be replaced.

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.

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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.

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:

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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.

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.

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WARNING

Center Cap

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.

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

well.

For compact spare tire

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 store the wheel nut wrench and

jack handle bar back in the tool bag. Store

the bag in the cargo area.

Spacer

Cone

5. Store the jack in its holder. Turn the jack’s

end bracket to lock it in place.

For full-size tire

TPMS and the Spare Tire

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

comes on while you are driving.

After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the indicator will start blinking for a short

time and then stay on, but this is normal.

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

2 TPMS Calibration P. 401

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