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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
1. Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.
1. Remove the wheel nuts, wheel cover, and
flat tire.
2. Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel
with a clean cloth.
3. Mount the compact spare tire.
4. Screw the wheel nuts until they touch the
lips around the mounting holes, and stop
rotating.
■Replacing the Flat Tire
1Replacing the Flat Tire
Do not over tighten the wheel nuts by applying extra
torque using your foot or a pipe.
Do not attempt to forcibly pry the wheel cover off
with a screwdriver or other tool.
The wheel cover cannot be removed without first
removing the wheel nuts.Models with wheel cover
Models with aluminum wheels
Wheel
Cover
Models with wheel coverAll models

uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
320Handling the Unexpected
5. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack.
Tighten the wheel nuts in the order
indicated in the image. Go around,
tightening the nuts, two to three times in
this order.
Wheel nut torque:
80 lbf∙ft (108 N∙m, 11 kgf∙m)
1. Remove the center cap.
2. Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire
well.
3. Remove the spacer cone from the wing
bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.
4. Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench
back in the tool case. Store the case in the
trunk.
■Storing the Flat Tire
1Storing the Flat Tire
3
WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.
Spacer
ConeWing
Bolt
For compact spare tireFor full-
size tire
Models with aluminum wheelsAll models

uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
326Handling the Unexpected
10. Unplug the power plug from the accessory
power socket.
11. Unscrew the sealant/air hose from the tire
valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
12. Press the pressure relief button until the
gauge returns 0 psi (0 kpa).
13. Apply the repair notification label to the
flat surface of the wheel.
u The wheel surface must be clean to
ensure the label adheres properly.
1. Apply the speed restriction label to the
location as shown.
2. Drive the vehicle for about 10 minutes.
u Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
3. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
1Injecting Sealant and Air
See a Honda dealer for a replacement sealant bottle
and proper disposal of an empty bottle.
Sealant/Air Hose
Valve Stem
Repair Notification Label■Distributing the Sealant in the Tire
1 Distributing the Sealant in the Tire
Stop and recheck the air pressure after every 10
minutes of driving as necessary until you reach the
nearest service station where you should have the tire
permanently repaired or replaced.
Speed Restriction Label

363Index
Information.............................................. 345
Information Display ................................... 79
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 77, 84
Instrument Panel ........................................ 65
Brightness Control .................................. 123
intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) ....................................................... 81
Interior Lights ........................................... 135
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 126
i-VTEC and REV Indicators ......................... 78JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 318
Jump Starting ........................................... 331KKey Number Tag ...................................... 100
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 102
Keys ............................................................. 99
Lockout Prevention ................................. 102
Master Keys .............................................. 99
Number Tag............................................ 100
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 104
Remote Transmitter ................................ 101
Types and Functions.................................. 99
Valet Key ................................................ 100
Won’t Turn ............................................... 20
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 226
LLanguage (HFL)......................................... 182
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 55
Lights ................................................. 118, 282
Automatic ............................................... 119
Bulb Replacement.................................... 282
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 121
Fog Lights................................................ 121
High Beam Indicator .................................. 72
Interior .................................................... 135
Light Switches ......................................... 118
Lights On Indicator .................................... 72
Turn Signals............................................. 118
Load Limits ................................................ 217
Locking/Unlocking ...................................... 99
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 105
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 104
From Inside.............................................. 103
From Outside........................................... 101
Keys .......................................................... 99
Using a Key ............................................. 102
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 102
Low Battery Charge .................................. 337
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 68
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 66, 337
Lower Anchors ............................................ 55
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 346, 348
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 217
MMaintenance............................................. 253
Battery .................................................... 306
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 280
Cleaning ................................................. 309
Climate Control System ........................... 308
Coolant ................................................... 275
Heating and Cooling System ................... 308
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 257
Oil ........................................................... 269
Precautions ............................................. 254
Radiator .................................................. 276
Remote Transmitter ................................. 307
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 282
Safety...................................................... 255
Service Items ................................... 259, 263
Tires ........................................................ 297
Transmission Fluid ................................... 277
Under the Hood ...................................... 265
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 338
Manual Transmission ............................... 229
Map Lights ................................................ 135
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 217
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 77
Mirrors ...................................................... 126
Adjusting ................................................ 126
Door ....................................................... 126
Exterior ................................................... 126
Interior Rearview ..................................... 126
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 251
Moonroof ................................................. 116

366Index
Trunk......................................................... 109
Lid ........................................................... 109
Light Bulb ........................................ 346, 348
Turn Signals ............................................... 118
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 72UUnlocking the Doors ................................. 101
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ........................................ 103
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 150, 151
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 180VValet Key................................................... 100
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 350
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 236
Off Button ............................................... 237
Off Indicator .............................................. 70
System Indicator ........................................ 70
Viscosity (Oil) ............................. 268, 347, 349
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 236WWallpaper.................................................... 92
Warning and Information Messages ......... 75
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 337
Warning Labels ........................................... 63 Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 355
Watts ................................................. 346, 348
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 302
Wheel Cover ............................................. 319
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 318
Window Washers ..................................... 122
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 281
Switch ..................................................... 122
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 114
Windshield ................................................ 122
Cleaning ................................................. 312
Defrosting/Defogging ...................... 145, 147
Washer Fluid ........................................... 281
Wiper Blades ........................................... 295
Wipers and Washers................................ 122
Winter Tires .............................................. 305
Snow Tires .............................................. 305
Tire Chains .............................................. 305
Wipers and Washers ................................. 122
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 295
WMA ......................................... 155, 162, 170
Worn Tires ................................................ 297