2018 Honda Ridgeline Owners Manual - Changing a Flat

Park the vehicle on a firm, level, 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 trunk and remove the two tray-holding bolts.
   
2. Pull out the tire tray. Hook the rear of the tray to the guides on the back edge of the trunk.
   
3. Loosen the strap, then take the jack out.
   
4. Remove the wing bolt, tool box and spacer cone, then the compact spare tire.
   
5. Place the compact spare tire wheel-side up under the vehicle body, near the tire that needs to be replaced.
   
6. 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 clockwise (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.

   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.

1. Remove the cap using a cloth-wrapped, flat-tipped screwdriver.
   
2. Place the spacer cone on the flat tire's wheel center, then mount the wheel using the wing bolt.
   
3. Store the jack in the tire tray using the strap. Close the tire tray and tighten the holding bolts.
4. Store the center cap and tool kit in the in-bed trunk.