2007 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN flat tire

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.Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the f lat tire. Handle the
wheel nuts caref ully; they may be
hot from driving. Place the flat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface facing up.Do not attempt to forcibly pry the
wheel cover of f with a screwdriver or
other tool. The wheel cover cannot
be removed without f irst removing
the wheel nuts.
9.
10.
11.
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U.S. VP, LX, and Canadian DX-G
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
243
JACKING POINT WHEEL WRENCH EXTENSION WHEEL NUTS

Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.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 the
wheel nuts f ully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.
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:
12.
15.
13.
14.
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244
BRAKE HUB
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)

Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
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.
Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well. Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
21. 19.
20.
16.
17.
18.
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
245
WING BOLT
SPACER CONE
Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.

If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle: If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to neutral.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront) and lif t them
of f the ground. The other two tires
remain on the ground. Turn of f the engine. ShifttoD,thentoN.
Start the engine.
Release the parking brake. Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.With the f ront wheels on the ground,
do not tow the vehicle more than 50
miles (80 km), and keep the speed
below35mph(55km/h).
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
T his is an
acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
Emergency Towing
262
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.
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....................................
Accessories .162
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .76
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 99
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 205
.............................
Airbag (SRS) . 11, 23
..........
Airbag System Components . 23
............................
Air Conditioning .102
.........................................
Usage .104
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .228
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator . 59, 180
...................................
Operation .180
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 76
........
Audio System . 114, 122, 131, 135
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 145
..............
Automatic Transmission . 173
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .268
.......................................
Shif ting .173
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 173
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 173
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 176Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 58, 253
............................
Jump Starting .248
..............................
Maintenance .235
............................
Specif ications .269
..............................
Bef ore Driving .153
..................................
Belts, Seat . 10, 20
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 180
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 154
...........................................
Fluid .215
.........................................
Parking .95
.................
System Indicator . 59, 255
........................
Wear Indicators .179
.............................
Braking System .179
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 154
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
........................
Brights, Headlights .69
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .223
................
Front Parking Lights . 221
.................................
Headlights .218
............................
Specif ications .269 ............
Turn Signal Lights . 221, 222
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .218
............................
Capacities Chart .268
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
.............................
Carrying Cargo .164
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
..........................
CD Changer . 122, 128
.......................................
CD Player .122
..........................
CD Pocket, Center .98
........................
Certif ication Label .266
............................................
Chains .234
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .241
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .206
......................................
When to .193
...
Charging System Indicator . 58, 253
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 168
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 78
.......................................
Child Seats .34
...........
Lower Anchorage Points . 44
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 48
Index
AB
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INDEX
I

..............
Climate Control Sensors . 113
.........................
Clock, Setting the .143
...................................
Clutch Fluid .215
..................
CO in the Exhaust . 53, 274
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 169
..............................
Compact Spare .240
...................
Console Compartment . 99
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 280
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .208
....................................
Checking .160
.........................
Proper Solution .208
...................
Temperature Gauge . 65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .274
............
Cruise Control Operation . 145
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 280
...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
Dashboard .................................... , 56
..........
Daytime Running Lights . 62, 70
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 282
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 72....................................
Dimensions .268
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick .
Automatic Transmission . 211, 212
..................................
Engine Oil .159
..........................
Directional Signals .69
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 179
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .207
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 77
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 271
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .170
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
...........................................
Driving .167
....................................
Economy .161
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 111
..............................
Economy, Fuel .161
............
Emergencies on the Road . 239
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 248
...........
Brake System Indicator . 255
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 241
.....
Charging System Indicator . 253..................
Checking the Fuses . 257
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 253
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 254
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 256
..................
Overheated Engine . 251
...........................
Emergency Brake .95
......................
Emergency Flashers .71
......................
Emergency Towing .262
.......................
Emissions Controls .274
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 254
.......................
Oil Lif e Indicator .193
..............
Oil Pressure Indicator . 253
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 204
...............................
Overheating .251
............................
Specif ications .270
....................
Speed Limiter . 172, 175
.......................................
Starting .169
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 172, 175
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 274
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
Index
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...................................
Fan, Interior .104
.........................................
Features .101
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 156
........................................
Filter, Oil .206
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 213
................................
Shif ting the .170
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 71
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 241
Fluids .
Automatic Transmission . 211, 212
..........................................
Brake .215
.........................................
Clutch .215
......
Manual Transmission . 213, 214
..........................
Power Steering .216
..................
Windshield Washer . 210
...........................
Folding Rear Seat .88
..........................
Four-way Flashers .71
.................................................
Fuel .154
...............................
Cap Message .66
......................
Fill Door and Cap .156
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement . 154
........................
Tank, Filling the .156 .....................
Fuses, Checking the .257
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 161
.........................................
Gasoline .154
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement . 154
........................
Tank, Filling the .156
................
Gas Station Procedures . 156
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
...............................................
Fuel .66
...............................
Speedometer .64
.................................
Tachometer .64
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 173
..............
Manual Transmission . 170
......................................
Glove Box .100
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 218
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 71
........................................
Headlights .69
........................................
Aiming .218 ..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 70
............
Daytime Running Lights . 70
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 69
.........................
Reminder Chime .69
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 218
...................................
Turning on .69
........................
Head Restraints . 15, 87
.....................
Heating and Cooling .102
.................................
Heated Mirror .91
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .148
..
Hood, Opening and Closing the . 157
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .215
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 266
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .74
...........................................
Switch .76
............
Timing Control System . 275
........................
Immobilizer System .75
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 8
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
Index
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CONT INUED
Technical Descriptions......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 271
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 274
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .276
.......................
Temperature Gauge .65
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 48
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 276
..........................
Time, Setting the .143
....................................
Timing Belt .217
....................................
Tire Chains .234
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 241
.................................
Tire Labeling .273
...............................................
Tires .228
..............................
Air Pressure .229
.........................
Checking Wear .230
..........................
Compact Spare .240
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 271
......................................
Inf lation .228
..................................
Inspection .230
...................................
Replacing .232
......................................
Rotating .231
...........................................
Snow .233
............................
Specif ications .270
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 241Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .184
................
Emergency Wrecker . 262
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic . 211, 212
Checking Fluid Level, ...........................
Manual . 213, 214
..
Fluid Selection . 211, 213, 214, 215
..............
Identif ication Number . 267
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 173
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 170
.....................................
Treadwear .271
.......................................
Trip Meter .65
................................................
Trunk .82
....................
Emergency Opener .83
.................................
Opening the .82
...................
Open Monitor Light . 60
....................................
Turn Signals .69 ..................................
Vanity Mirror .96
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 165
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .268
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 266
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .182
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 60, 182
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .183
........
VSA System Indicator . 60, 182
.............................
Vehicle Storage .236
.................................................
VIN .266
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .204
...........
Voice Control System . 104, 116
............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 54
....................
Warranty Coverages .281
Unexpected, Taking Care of
...............................................
the .239
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 271
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .154 .......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 207
Index
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