2018 Honda Fit Owners Manual - Changing a Flat

Park the vehicle on a firm, level, and non-slippery surface. Apply the parking brake, shift to Park (CVT models) or Reverse (manual transmission models) and turn the vehicle off. Turn on the hazard warning lights.

1. Open the cargo area floor lid.
    
2. Take the tool case out of the cargo area. Take out the wheel nut wrench, jack handle bar, and jack.
3. Unscrew the wing bolt and remove the spacer cone. Then remove the spare tire.
    
4. Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
5. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)under the vehicle body, near the tire that needs to be replaced.
    
6. For models with a wheel cover, put the flat tip of the jack handle bar into the edge of the wheel cover and carefully pry the edge up to remove the cover.
    
7. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn using the wheel nut wrench.

*if equipped

1. Place the jack under the jacking point closest to the tire to be changed.
    
2. Turn the end bracket (as shown in the image) until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point. Make sure that the jacking point tab is resting in the jack notch.
    
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar and the jack handle, until the tire is off the ground.

The following instructions must be followed to use the jack safely:

• Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the vehicle.
• Use the jack provided in your vehicle. Other jacks may not support the weight ("load") or fit the jacking point.
• 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.

1. Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.
    
2. Mount the compact spare tire. Replace the wheel nuts and lightly tighten them.
    
3. 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. Do not overtighten the wheel nuts.

   Models with wheel covers: Make sure the wire support ring is hooked into the clips around the edge of the wheel cover.

    

   Align the valve mark on the wheel cover to the tire valve on the wheel, then install the wheel cover.

If you drive with the spare tire installed, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator* appears. The indicator stays on until a regular tire is installed and the TPMS is calibrated.

*if equipped

1. Remove the center cap, if necessary.
    
2. Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire well.
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.

   Models with wheel covers: Make sure the wire support ring is on the outer side of the tire valve (as shown).

    
4. Securely store the wheel nut wrench, jack handle bar, and jack back in the tool case. Store the case in the cargo area under the cargo floor lid.