2008 HONDA ODYSSEY flat tire

The jack is behind a cover in the
cargo area on the driver’s side,
and tools are on the back of the
cover. Remove the cover by
pushing the tabs down and pulling
the cover out. Open the tailgate.
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.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake.
If you are towing a trailer, unhitch
it.
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.
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Models without Michelin PAX System
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JACK
SPARE TIRE
TOOLS
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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Loosen the jack from its holder by
turning the end counterclockwise.Remove the bracket from the jack
storageareabyunscrewingthe
bracket mounting wing bolt.
Remove the vinyl storage bag.Move the seat belt out of the way
by hanging the latch plate on the
holder.
Fold down the third row seat (see
page ).
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VINYL BAG
JACK
COVER BRACKET MOUNTING
WING BOLT
HOLDER
BRACKET
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The spare tire is stored behind spare
tire cover on the sidewall of the
cargo area on the driver’s side.Placethejackunderthejacking
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.
Remove the cover by holding the
two handles on the spare tire
cover and pulling the cover out. If you are changing a rear tire,
close the sliding door.
Unscrew the tire mounting wing
bolt, and take the spare tire out of
its holder. Make sure you also turn of f the
sliding door main switch.
Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.
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SEAT BELT
COVER
TIRE MOUNTING
WING BOLT
SPACER CONE
WHEEL NUT WRENCHWHEEL NUTS
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Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.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.
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. 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.
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EXTENSION
WHEEL COVER
HUB
WHEEL NUT
WRENCH
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Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
a crisscross pattern. Have the
wheel nut torque checked at the
nearest automotive service f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:Put the flat tire in the supplied
vinyl storage bag.
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.
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94 lbf·ft (127 N·m , 13 kgf·m)
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Install the bracket and the bracket
mountingwingboltonthe
attachment point as shown, and
tighten the bolt. Make sure the
bracket is securely tightened.Install the flat tire on the bracket
with the inside of the wheel facing
toward you. Install the tire
mounting wing bolt to the bracket
through one of the f ive wheel nut
holes as shown. Poke a hole in the
vinyl bag as needed. Secure the
f lat tire by tightening the tire
mounting wing bolt.
Store the jack in its holder. To
store the jack, align the locator
stud in the holder with the hole in
the jack base. Turn the jack’s end
bracket clockwise to lock it in
place. Store the tools in the
holders on the back of the jack
storage cover.
Return the third row seat to an
upright position.
YouwillfindaU-shapedcarpet
piece behind the seat bottom of
the third row seat. Pull up the U-
shaped carpet piece, f old it, and
tack the end under the carpet.
Remove the spacer, and unfasten
the plastic screw with a coin.
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BRACKET
TIRE MOUNTING WING BOLT
SPACER
PLASTIC SCREW BRACKET MOUNTING WING BOLT
ATTACHMENT
POINT
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You can store the f lat tire on the top
of the f olded third row seat.Pull up the U-shaped carpet piece,
f old it, and tack the end under the
carpet.
Remove the spacer, and unfasten
the plastic screw with a coin.
Place the flat tire face down on the
attachment point. Put the spacer
cone on the f lat tire as shown.
Poke holes in the vinyl bag. Secure
the flat tire into the attachment
point by tightening the tire
mounting wing bolt through the
center cap hole of the f lat tire
wheel.
Follow step 22 through 26 on
pages and .
Store the spacer and the plastic
screw in a noticeable place.
Make sure to reinstall the plastic
screw af ter the f lat tire is repaired
andinstalledonthevehicle.
Store the wheel cover in the spare
tire storage area.
Install the spare tire storage cover.
Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire.
Store the spacer, plastic screw and
center cap in a noticeable place.
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On EX, EX-L and Touring models
On LX and Canadian DX models St oring a Flat T ire on t he Folded
Third Row Seat
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TIRE MOUNTING
WING BOLT
ATTACHING POINT SPACER
PLASTIC SCREW SPACER CONE
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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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.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires and lif t them of f the
ground. The f lat tire side (f ront or
rear)shouldbeliftedbythewheel-
lift equipment. The other two tires
remain on the ground.
If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
Start the engine.
Press on the brake pedal. Move
the shif t lever through all its
positions.
Shif t to D position f or 5 seconds,
then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Release the parking brake.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.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.
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Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be
transported with the f ront wheels of f
the ground.
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