2007 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID spare tire

Use a gauge to measure the air
pressure in each tire at least once a
month. Even tires that are in good
condition may lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per
month. Remember to check the
sparetireatthesametime.
Check the air pressures when the
tires are cold. This means the
vehicle has been parked for at least 3
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
km). Add or release air, if needed, to
match the recommended cold tire
pressures. If
you check air pressures when the
tires are hot [driven for several miles
(kilometers)], you will see readings 4
to6psi(30to40kPa,0.3to0.4
kgf/cm ) higher than the cold
readings. This is normal. Do not let
air out to match the recommended
cold air pressure. The tire will be
underinflated.
Youshouldgetyourowntire
pressure gauge and use it whenever
you check your tire pressures. This
will make it easier for you to tell if a
pressu re loss is due to a tire problem
and not due to a variation between
gauges.
While tubeless tires have some
ability to self-seal if they are
punctured, you should look closely
for punctures if a tire starts losing
pressure. The following chart shows the
recommended cold tire pressures f or
most normal driving conditions.
Thecompactsparetirepressureis:
See page or ref er to the tire
placard on the driver’s doorjamb f or
correct tire pressure.
For convenience, the recommended
tire sizes and cold tire pressures are
on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
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Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure
Tires
Recommended T ire Pressures
208
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
P195/65R15 89S
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .216
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Changing a Flat Tire .217
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If the Engine Won’t Start .221
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Jump Starting .223
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If the Engine Overheats .225
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .227
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Charging System Indicator .228
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .229
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Brake System Indicator .230
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Fuses .231
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Fuse Locations .235
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Emergency Towing .237
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
215

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
surf aces. Use greater caution
while driving.
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
samewheel.Thesparetireisnot
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
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.
Compact Spare Tire
216
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)

CONT INUED
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 to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake.Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
f loor by lif ting up on the back edge.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire. Take the tool case out of the spare
tire.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
5. 4.
3.
2. 1.
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
217
JACK
SPARE TIRE
TRUNK FLOOR TOOL CASE
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.

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.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.
9.
10. 11.12.
13.
CONT INUED
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
219
BRAKE HUB
WHEEL NUT WRENCH EXTENSION

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: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 the tool case.
Store the center cap in the trunk.
Make sure it does not get
scratched or damaged.
Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid.
14. 15.
16.
17.18.
19.
20.
Changing a Flat Tire
220
SPACER CONE
WING BOLT
For normal
tire For spare
tire
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m) Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.

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Specifications
T
echnical Inf ormat ion
243
Air Conditioning Fuses
Alignment
12 Volt Battery Tires
Lights
HFC-134a
(R-134a)
16 18 oz (450 500 g)
SE-10Y
12 V 60 W
12 V 3 CP
12
V 21/5 W
12
V 21 W
7°6’1°39’ 0°3’
0.00
in (0.0 mm)
P195/65R15 89S
2.0
in (2.0 mm)
Refrigerant
type
Charge quantity
Lubricant oil type Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
12
V 12.8/14 W
12
V 51 W
12 V 21 W
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 5W
8W
8W
5W
Capacity 12 V 35 AH/20 HR T125/70D15
95M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Size
Pr
essure
12
V 2 CP See
page 231 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
See page 231 or the fuse box
cover.
Headlights
Front turn signal/side marker
lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake/Taillights
Back-up lights
Rear side marker lights
Taillights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light
12 V 28 AH/5 HR24/2.2 CP Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
High
Low
(HB3)
(HB4)
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare

Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .201
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Brake Lights . 200, 201
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Front Side Marker Lights .199
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Front Turn Signal Light .199
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Headlights .197
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Parking Lights .199
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Rear Side Marker Lights .200
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Rear Turn Signal Lights .200
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Specif ications .243
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Bulbs, Halogen .197
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Card, PC .129
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Capacities Chart .242
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .52
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Carrying Cargo .158
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Player .112
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Ceiling Light .97
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Certif ication Label .240
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Chains .211
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Changing a Flat Tire .217
Changing Oil
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How to .190 ......................................
When to .179
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Charging System Indicator . 62, 228
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator .68
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .164
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Child Saf ety .34
Child Seats
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LATCH Anchor System .43
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Lower Anchor .43
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Tether Anchor .47
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Childproof Door Locks .81
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Cleaning the Wheels .207
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Clock, Setting the .119
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CO in the Exhaust .247
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Cold Weather, Starting in .165
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Compact Spare .216
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Controls, Instruments and .55
Coolant
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Adding .192
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Checking .154
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Proper Solution .192
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Temperature Gauge .65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .247
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Cruise Control Operation .145
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Customer Service Inf ormation .252 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard . 3, 56
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Daytime Running Lights .74
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .254
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Def og and Def rost .104
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Def ogger, Rear Window .75
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Def rosting the Windows .104
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Dimensions .242
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Dimming the Headlights .73
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .195
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Engine Oil .153
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Directional Signals .73
Disc Brake Pad Wear
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Indicators .174
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Disc Player .112
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Display Change Button .64
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Disposal of Used Oil .192
Doors
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .81
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Auto Door Locking .81
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Auto Door Unlocking .83
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Locking and Unlocking .80
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Power Door Locks .80
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