2005 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID spare wheel

When starting out or driving on a
loose or slippery road surf ace, you
may notice that the vehicle does not
respond to the accelerator in the
samewayitdoesatothertimes.This
is a sign TCS is activating. You will
seetheTCSActivationindicator
light f lash.TheTCSindicator(seepage )
andtheTCSactivationindicator
comeonandstayonwhenthereisa
problem with the TCS.
You should still install winter tires on
your vehicle during the winter. Make
sure to use the same size originally
supplied with the vehicle. Exercise
the same caution in winter driving as
you would if your vehicle was not
equipped with TCS.
Your vehicle is equipped with a
traction control system (TCS) to
assist you in maintaining traction
while driving slowly on loose or
slippery surf aces.
TCS monitors the speed of all f our
wheels. When it senses a f ront wheel
losing traction, it applies braking to
that wheel. The TCS Activation
indicator f lashes when this occurs.
Driving with TCS requires no special
skills or technique. The TCS does
not control your vehicle’s whole
braking system and cannot prevent
skidding if you enter a corner too
f ast. It is still your responsibility to
drive at reasonable speeds and to
leave a sufficient margin of safety.
Driving with the compact spare tire
installed (see page ) may
activate the TCS. You should turn of f
the system.56
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Traction Control System
Driving
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TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR TCS INDICATOR
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Your vehicle is not equipped with a
spare tire. Instead, it has a f lat tire
repair kit that can allow you to
temporarily repair a f lat caused by a
nail or other small item.
Thetirerepairkitmaynotworkif;The puncture is located outside
the tread,
The puncture is wider than about
3/16ths of an inch (4 mm),
The wheel rim is damaged,
The tire sealant has expired.
Use of the sealant in the repair kit
may void your tire warranty.
Check with the tire manufacturer
if you have any questions
regarding the tire warranty. Make sure you have parked saf ely
of f the road, turned the ignition
switch to OFF, and set the parking
brake. Then, lif t up the trunk f loor
to access the repair kit.Remove the sealant bottle, and
check the label to be sure the
sealant has not expired.
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Flat Tire Repair (U.S. Model)
HowtoUsetheTireRepairKit
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EXPIRATION DATE
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Replace the valve core inside the
tire valve. (A spare core is
provided in the plastic bag in case
the original core becomes lost or
damaged.)
Insert the notched end of the valve
core tool into the valve, then turn
clockwise to reseat the core. Be
careful not to overtighten the core.Screw the air pump hose onto the
tire valve.
Route the power cord into the
vehicle, through an open window
f or example. Lif t the lid to access
the accessory power socket, and
insert the power plug into the
socket.
Turn the ignition switch to
ACCESSORY (I).
Remove the labels from the plastic
bag. Attach the wheel label onto
the center of the wheel (it has
important inf ormation f or the
technician making a permanent
repair). Attach the instrument
panel label onto the instrument
panel.
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VALVE CORE TOOL
TIRE VALVE WHEEL LABEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL LABEL
VALVE CORE to be reinstalled ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
POWER CORD
AIR PUMP HOSE
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Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:
Follow these precautions:Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road sur-
f aces. Use greater caution while
driving. Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
Do not use the compact spare tire
if you are towing a trailer.
Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
and design tire, mounted on the
same wheel. The spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
Turn off the TCS (see page ).
Driving with the compact spare
tire installed may activate the TCS.180
Compact Spare Tire (Canadian Model)
236
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.Loosen the wheel nuts 1/2 of a
turn with the wheel wrench. Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well. Take the tool tray out of the trunk,
and take the tools out of the tool
tray.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Keep your passengers
out of the vehicle while changing a
tire.
Open the trunk and raise the trunk
f loor by lif ting up on the back edge.
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3. 2. 1.
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Changing a Flat Tire (Canadian Model)
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TOOL TRAY
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.
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Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipe any dirt of f the mounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.
Remove the wheel nuts and f lat
tire. Place the f lat tire on the
ground with the outside surf ace of
the wheel f acing up. Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Place the jack under the jacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch. 10.
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EXTENSION
BRAKE HUB
WHEEL WRENCH
JACKING POINT
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Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them f ully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground
and remove the jack. Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.
Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Replace the cover. Store the
tools.
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WING BOLT
SPACER CONE
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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Seat Belts .10
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Additional Information .20
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .21
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
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Maintenance .21
Reminder Light and
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Beeper .20,54
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System Components .20
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Use During Pregnancy .18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
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Seats, Adjusting the .86
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Security System .141
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Selecting a Child Seat .38
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Select/Reset Knob .74
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Serial Number .258
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Service Intervals .194-195
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Service Manual .275
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Service Station Procedure .153
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Setting the Clock .140
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .168
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Shif t Lock Release .171
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Side Airbags .11,26
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How Your Side Airbags Work .26
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .28 ................
Side Curtain Airbags .11,27
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .27
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Signaling Turns .72
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Snow Tires .223
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Sound System .112
Spare Tire
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Inf lating .236
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Specif ications .261
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Specif ications Charts .260
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Speed Control .142
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Speed Limiter .170
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .20
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Additional Safety Precautions .30
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Airbag Service .29
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .28
How Your SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .28
How Your Front Airbags .......................................
Works .24
How Your Side Airbags .......................................
Works .26
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SRS Components .20
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SRS Indicator .28,55
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START (Ignition Key Position) .79 .......................
Starting the Engine .167
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With a Dead Battery .242
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .244
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment .76
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Anti-theft Column Lock .79
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Stereo Sound System .112
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Sun Visor .94
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Sunglasses Holder .98
Supplemental Restraint
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System .11,23
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Servicing .29
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SRS Indicator .28,55
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System Components .23
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Synthetic Oil .202
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .214
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .229
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .262
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Emissions Control Systems .265
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .266
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Temperature Gauge .68
Index
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