2009 HONDA CIVIC COUPE spare wheel

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
If you have a f lat tire, the low tire
pressure indicator will come on.
Replace the flat tire with the
compact spare tire (see page ).
Each wheel (except the compact
sparetirewheel)isequippedwitha
tire pressure sensor mounted inside
the tire behind the valve stem. You
must use TPMS specif ic wheels. It is
recommended that you always have
your tires serviced by your dealer or
qualif ied technician.
After you replace the flat tire with
thecompactsparetire,thelowtire
pressure indicator stays on. This is
normal; the system is not monitoring
the spare tire pressure. Manually
check the spare tire pressure to be
sure it is correct. Af ter several miles
(kilometers) driving with the
compact spare tire, the TPMS
indicator comes on and the low tire
pressure indicator goes of f . The low tire pressure indicator or
the TPMS indicator will go off, after
several miles (kilometers) driving,
when you replace the spare tire with
the specif ied regular tire equipped
with the tire pressure monitor sensor.
Never use a puncture-repairing agent
in a f lat tire. If used, you will have to
replace the tire pressure sensor.
Havetheflattirerepairedbyyour
dealer as soon as possible.
351
Changing a T ire with T PMS
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
298
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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.
Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to: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.
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
Do not mount tire chains on the
compact spare tire.
Do not use a compact spare tire
mounted on a f ront wheel; it will
damage the limited slip dif f erential
(see page ).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
surf aces. Use greater caution
while driving.
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
Follow these precautions:
The low tire pressure indicator
comes on and stays on af ter you
replace the flat tire with the
compact spare tire. Af ter several
miles (kilometers) driving with the
compact spare tire, the TPMS
indicator comes on and the low
tire pressure indicator goes of f .351
All U.S. models
On Si model
Compact Spare Tire
350
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
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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.
298
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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Saf ety Messages .iii
.......................
Satellite Radio .127,161
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Seat Belts .8,18
...............
Additional Information .18
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .19
.....................................
Cleaning .331
................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .14,19
................................
Maintenance .20
Reminder Indicator and
................................
Beeper .18,57
...................
System Components .18
...............
Use During Pregnancy .16
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
.....................................
Belt .14,19
.........................
Seating Capacities .376
.................................................
Seats .93
......................................
Adjusting .93
.........................................
Folding .99
.......................................
Heaters .101
............................
Security System .223
.....................
Selecting a Child Seat .39
...............................
Serial Number .374
...........................
Service Intervals .303
...........................
Service Manual .395
.........
Service Station Procedures .265 ..........................
Setting the Clock .222
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators .286
........................
Shif t Lock Release .289
................................
Side Airbags .9,26
..........................
Of f Indicator .29,58
..................
Side Curtain Airbags .9,28
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
..............................
Replacement .328
...............................
Signaling Turns .72
..................................
Snow Chains .343
.....................................
Snow Tires .343
...........
Sockets, Accessory Power .110
................................
Sound System .121
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating .350
............................
Specif ications .378
....................................
Spark Plugs .376
................................
Specif ications .376
................................
Speed Control .224
........................
Speed Limiter .285,288
.......................................
Spotlights .113
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation .21
...
Additional Safety Precautions .31
.............................
Airbag Service .30
......
Airbag System Components .21 How the Passenger Airbag
...............
Of f Indicator Works .29
How the Side Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works .29
..
How the SRS Indicator Works .28
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work .23
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .26
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work .28
.............................
SRS Indicator .28,58
....
START (Ignition Key Position) .79
.......................
Starting the Engine .282
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .282
................
With a Dead Battery .357
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .359
Steering Wheel
................................
Adjustments .76
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock .79
Steering Wheel ......................
Buttons .219,224,229
...................
Stereo Sound System .121
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .347
Index
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Supplemental Restraint..................................
System.9,21
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Servicing .30
.........................
SRS Indicator .28,58
...................
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
....................................
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
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .379
......................................
Inf lation .335
..................................
Inspection .338
.....................................
Labeling .381
Low Tire Pressure
...........................
Indicator .61,296
..............................
Maintenance .339
...................................
Replacing .341
......................................
Rotating .340
................................
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
..
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .379
Index
INDEX
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Unleaded Gasoline .264
USB Adapter
..................
Cable .142,152,195,206
.
USB Flash Memory Device .149,203
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of .316
............
WARNING, Explanation of .iii
................
Warning Button, Hazard .75 .........
Warning Labels, Location of .51
....................
Warranty Coverages .393
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level .319
.......................................
Indicator .63
.....................................
Operation .71
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering .76
............
Alignment and Balance .339
..........................
Compact Spare .350
...................................
Replacing .341
..............................
Wrench, Nut .352
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .103
................
Operating the Power .102
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .75
Windshield
.......................................
Cleaning .71
...................................
Def roster .120
.......................................
Washers .71
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .333
.....................................
Operation .71
..............
WMA .133,151,171,182,206
....................................
Worn Tires .338
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing .370
................................
Vanity Mirror .111
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load .276
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .376
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .374
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System .294
...
VSA Activation Indicator .62,294
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .295
........
VSA System Indicator .62,294
.............................
Vehicle Storage .347
.....................................
Ventilation .118
.................................................
VIN .374
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .313 .............................
XM
Radio .127,161
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Index
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