2020 Honda Civic Owners Manual - If a Tire Goes Flat

If a Tire Goes Flat

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.

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

Continuously variable transmission models

Put the transmission into .

Manual transmission models

Put the transmission into R.

All models

Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK *1.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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Open the trunk floor lid.

Take the tool case out of the trunk. Take the jack, wheel nut wrench, and jack handle bar out of the tool case.

Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.

Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.

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Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up) under the vehicle body, near the tire that needs to be replaced.

Models with wheel cover

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.

All models

Loosen each wheel nut about one turn using the wheel nut wrench.

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Place the jack under the jacking point closest to the tire to be changed.

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.

Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar and the jack handle, until the tire is off the ground.

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Replacing the Flat Tire

Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.

Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel with a clean cloth.

Mount the compact spare tire.

Screw the wheel nuts until they touch the lips around the mounting holes, then stop rotating.

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.

80 lbf∙ft (108 N∙m, 11 kgf∙m)

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Models with aluminum wheels

Remove the center cap.

All models

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

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.

Securely store the jack, wheel nut wrench, and jack handle bar back in the tool case. Store the case in the trunk.

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U.S. models

TPMS and the Compact Spare Tire 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 Problem 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.

2 TPMS Calibration P. 460

uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire*

If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise severely damaged, you will need to have the vehicle towed. If the tire only has a small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can use the temporary tire repair kit so that you can drive to the nearest service station for a more permanent repair.

If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.

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

Put the transmission into R.

Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

Not available on all models

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Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tire

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Open the trunk floor lid.

Take the kit out of the case.

Place the kit face up, on flat ground near the flat tire, and away from traffic. Do not place the kit on its side.

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Injecting Sealant and Air

Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem.

Remove the sealant/air hose from the packaging.

Attach the sealant/air hose onto the tire valve stem. Screw it until it is tight.

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Plug in the compressor to the accessory power socket.

u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a door or window.

2 Accessory Power Socket P. 194

Start the engine.

2 Starting the Engine P. 437

u Keep the engine running while injecting sealant and air.

2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 73

Turn the selector knob to REPAIR.

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Press the inflator switch to turn on the kit.

u The compressor starts injecting sealant and air into the tire.

u When the sealant injection is complete, continue to add air.

After the air pressure reaches to specified pressure, turn off the kit.

u To check the pressure, occasionally turn off the compressor and read the gauge.

u Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label for the specified pressure.

Unplug the power plug from the accessory power socket.

Unscrew the sealant/air hose from the tire valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.

Press the pressure relief button until the gauge returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).

Apply the repair notification 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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Distributing the Sealant in the Tire

Apply the speed restriction label to the location as shown.

Drive the vehicle for about 10 minutes.

u Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

Stop the vehicle in a safe place.

Recheck the air pressure using the sealant/ air hose on the compressor.

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Turn the selector knob to AIR.

u Do not turn the air compressor on to check the pressure.

2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 621

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If the air pressure is

Less than 25 psi (175 kPa):

Do not add air or continue driving. The leak is too severe. Call for help and have your vehicle towed.

2 Emergency Towing P. 644

Front: 33 psi (225 kPa)/rear: 32 psi (220 kPa) or more:

Continue driving for another 10 minutes or until you reach the nearest service station, whichever is sooner. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). If you have not reached a service station, stop and check the tire pressure.

u If the air pressure does not go down after the 10 minute driving, you do not need to check the pressure any more.

Greater than 25 psi (175 kPa), but less than front: 33 psi (225 kPa)/rear: 32 psi (220 kPa):

Turn the air compressor on to inflate the tire until the tire pressure reaches front: 33 psi (225 kPa)/rear: 32 psi (220 kPa).

2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 621

Then drive carefully for 10 more minutes or until you reach the nearest service station, whichever is sooner. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). If you have not reached a service station, stop and check the tire pressure.

u You should repeat this procedure as long as the air pressure is within this range.

Unplug the kit from the accessory power socket.

Unscrew the sealant/air hose from the tire valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.

Press the pressure relief button until the gauge returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).

Repackage and properly stow the kit.

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Inflating an Under-inflated Tire

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

Open the trunk floor lid.

2 Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tire P. 613

Remove the kit from the case.

Place the kit, face up, on flat ground near the flat tire, away from traffic. Do not place the kit on its side.

Remove the sealant/air hose from the kit.

Remove the valve cap.

Attach the sealant/air hose onto the tire valve stem. Screw it until it is tight.

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Plug in the kit to the accessory power socket.

u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a door or window.

2 Accessory Power Socket P. 194

Start the engine.

2 Starting the Engine P. 437

u Keep the engine running while injecting air.

2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 73

Turn the selector knob to AIR.

Press the inflator switch to turn on the kit.

u The compressor starts to inject air into the tire.

Inflate the tire to the specified air pressure.

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Turn off the kit.

u Check the pressure gauge on the air compressor.

u If overinflated, press the pressure relief button.

Unplug the kit from the accessory power socket.

Unscrew the sealant/air hose from the tire valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.

Press the pressure relief button until the gauge returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).

Repackage and properly stow the kit.