2018 Honda HR-V Owners Manual - Changing a Flat

Park the vehicle on a firm, level, and non-slippery surface. Apply the parking brake, shift to Park (P), and turn the vehicle off. Turn on the hazard warning lights.

1. Open the tailgate. Turn on the cargo lights if necessary (see "Interior and Exterior Lights").

2. Open the cargo area floor lid.

    

   Floor lid

3. Take the tool case out of the cargo area.

    

   Spare tire

   Tool case

   Jack

   2WD models: Take out the wheel nut wrench, jack handle bar, and jack.

   AWD models: Take out the wheel nut wrench and jack handle bar.

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

    

   Tool case

   Spare tire

5. AWD models: Turn the jack's end bracket counter-clockwise to loosen it, then remove the jack.

    

   Jack

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

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

    

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

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.

    

   Jack handle bar

   Wrench as jack handle

   Wheel nut

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 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.

   

   Wheel nuts

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.

   

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.

2WD models

Spacer cone

Wing bolt

For compact spare tire

For full-size tire

1. Remove the center cap.
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.
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 floor lid.

AWD models

1. Remove the storage bag from the tool case.
2. Put the flat tire in the storage bag and knot the top of the bag tightly.

3. Poke a hole through the bag and pass the holding belt through the hole of the bag and the wheel of the flat tire, as shown.

    

   Belt

4. Place the flat tire in the cargo area, and thread the belt through the rear anchor, as shown.

    

   Rear anchor

5. Pass the belt through the ring and tighten the belt to secure the flat tire in place.

*if equipped