2009 HONDA CIVIC COUPE flat tire

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.
Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.
Remove the center cap from the
wheel with the extension.
6. 7. 8.Canadian DX-G model
Changing a Flat Tire
352
WHEEL NUT WRENCH JACKING POINTS
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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.
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.
11.
9.
10.DX, and U.S. LX models
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
353
WHEEL NUTS WHEEL COVER BRAKE HUB
WHEEL NUTS
WHEEL NUT WRENCH EXTENSION
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Remove the center cap from the
flat tire.
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 the
wheel nuts f ully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack. 14.
15.
13.
12.
On EX, EX-L and Si models in the U.S.,
andLX,EX-LandSimodelsinCanada
Changing a Flat Tire
354
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run.
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid.
Your vehicle’s original tire has a
tire pressure monitoring system
sensor. To replace a tire, ref er to
(see
page ).
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 and tools in the tool
kit case. Place the tool kit case in
the center of the flat tire. 20.
21.
22.
16.
17.
18.
19.
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On all U.S. models
Changing a Flat Tire, If the Engine Won’t Start
If the Engine Won’t Start
Changing a T ire with T PMS
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
355
For normal
tire
WING BOLT
For
compact
spare tire
SPACER CONE
Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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µµ If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
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:
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the f ront tires and lif t them of f
the ground. The rear tires remain on
the ground. Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to neutral.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Do not tie down the vehicle at an
angle that would allow the towing
cables to contact the vehicle’s f ront
bumper. To avoid possible damage,
protect the f ront bumper with tape.
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).
If your vehicle is equipped with a
f ront spoiler, remove it bef ore
towing so it is not damaged.
Start the engine.
Press on the brake pedal. Move
the shif t lever through all its
positions.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Release the parking brake.
Turn of f the engine.
Shif t to D position f or 5 seconds,
then to N.
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
This is an acceptable
way to tow your vehicle.
Emergency Towing
370
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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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,54
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Daytime Running Lights .73
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator .63
.................................
Dead Battery .357
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .394
................
Def ogger, Rear Window .75
..............
Def rosting the Windows .120
....................................
Dimensions .376
...............
Dimming the Headlights .72
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .320
..................................
Engine Oil .267
..........................
Directional Signals .72
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .291
.......................................
Disc Care .216
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .50
.............................
Carrying Cargo .275
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
.........................................
CD Care .216
..........................
CD Changer .137,178
.....
CD Changer Error Messages .139
..............................
CD Player .132,170
..................................
Ceiling Light .113
........................
Certif ication Label .374
............................................
Chains .343
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .351
Changing Oil
........................................
How to .314
......................................
When to .303
...
Charging System Indicator .57,361
..............
Check Fuel Cap Message .68
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .281
.....................................
Child Saf ety .32
..............................
Booster Seats .47
...................................
Child Seats .39
Important Saf ety
.........................
Reminders .32,35
..........................................
Inf ants .37
............................
Large Children .46
.........................................
LATCH .41
......................
Risks with Airbags .33 .............................
Small Children .38
..........................................
Tether .45
...........................
Warning Labels .51
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? .33
Child Seats ......................................
Installing .40
.........................................
LATCH .41
......................................
Selecting .39
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .45
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .331
..............................................
Clock .222
...................................
Clutch Fluid .323
........................
CO in the Exhaust .385
......................................
Coat Hook .110
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Cold Weather, Starting in .282
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Compact Spare Tire .350
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Console Compartment .109
.................
Consumer Inf ormation .392
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Controls, Instruments and .53
Coolant
........................................
Adding .316
....................................
Checking .269
.........................
Proper Solution .316
...................
Temperature Gauge .68 Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .385
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Cruise Control Indicator .62
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Cruise Control Operation .224
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Cup Holders .109
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Customer Service Inf ormation .329
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Disc Player .132,170
..................
Display Change Button .66
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Disposal of Used Oil .316
Doors
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .82
..............
Locking and Unlocking .80
......................
Power Door Locks .81
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .379
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission .283
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .279
....................................
Economy .270
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter .333
..............................
Economy, Fuel .270
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
.......................................
Indicator .60
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .294
..................................
Emergencies .349
.............
Battery, Jump Starting .357
...........
Brake System Indicator .363
................
Changing a Flat Tire .351 .....
Charging System Indicator .361
..................
Checking the Fuses .364
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers .75
............................
Jump Starting .357
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .361
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .362
..................
Overheated Engine .359
.......................................
Towing .370
.........................
Emergency Brake .107
......................
Emergency Flashers .75
......................
Emergency Towing .370
............
Emergency Trunk Opener .92
.......................
Emissions Controls .385
........................
Emissions Testing .388
Engine
............
Adding Engine Coolant .316
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .68
.........................
If It Won’t Start .355
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .57,362
.......................
Oil Lif e Indicator .303
........
Oil Pressure Indicator .57,361
.............................
Oil, Synthetic .313
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Oil, What Kind to Use .312
...............................
Overheating .359
............................
Specif ications .376 ....................
Speed Limiter .285,288
.......................................
Starting .282
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .265
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .385
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .50
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .16
....................................
Fan Control .117
.........................................
Features .115
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .265
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .333
...............................................
Oil .314
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .75
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Flat Tire, Changing a .351
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Floor Mats .332
Index
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Supplemental Restraint..................................
System.9,21
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Servicing .30
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SRS Indicator .28,58
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System Components .21
SVC (Speed-sensitive Volume ..................
Compensation) .126,168
..................................
Synthetic Oil .313
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .349
Technical Descriptions
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .379
.....
Emissions Control Systems .385
Three Way Catalytic
.......................
Converter .386,387
.......................
Temperature Gauge .68
.....................
Tether Anchor Points .45
................
Thef t Protection, Radio .221
Three Way Catalytic
...........................
Converter .386,387
..........................
Time, Setting the .222
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Tire Chains .343
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .351 Tire Pressure Monitoring
........................
System (TPMS) .296
...............................................
Tires .335
......................
Air Pressure .335,337
........................................
Chains .343
.........................
Checking Wear .338
..........................
Compact Spare .350
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .379
......................................
Inf lation .335
..................................
Inspection .338
.....................................
Labeling .381
Low Tire Pressure
...........................
Indicator .61,296
..............................
Maintenance .339
...................................
Replacing .341
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Rotating .340
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Service Lif e .338
...........................................
Snow .343
............................
Specif ications .348
...................
Summer Tires .337,342
.........................................
TPMS .296
...........................................
Wear .340
.......................................
Wheels .344
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .351
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .299 ................
Emergency Wrecker .370
Transmission Checking Fluid Level,
..............................
Automatic .320
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .321
..................
Fluid Selection .320,321
..............
Identif ication Number .375
.............
Shif ting the Automatic .286
..................
Shif ting the Manual .283
...................................
Treadwear .379
...................
Treadwear Indicators .338
.......................................
Trip Meter .66
................................................
Trunk .91
....................
Emergency Opener .92
........................................
Opening .91
............................
Open Indicator .63
....................................
Turn Signals .72
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .349
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .379
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