2015 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID spare tire

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
166Controls
In addition to the larger cargo area, the trunk
incorporates a small shelf above the High
Voltage (HV) battery module that can carry up
to 15.4 lbs (7kg). Do not exceed this capacity.
Be aware that this vehicle was not designed to
carry a spare tire. This is because the spare
could be forced into the HV battery and cause
leakage of flammable electrolyte in the event
your vehicle were to be severely impacted
from the rear.
In the event a flat tire, a tire repair kit is
provided beneath the trunk floor.2 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire P. 516To open the sunglasses holder, push and
release the indent. To close, push it again until
it latches.
You can store eyeglasses and other small
items in this holder.
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Cargo Area
1Cargo AreaNOTICEHeavy objects may damage the trunk shelf.
Make sure any items put on the shelf weigh less than
15.4 lbs (7kg).
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WARNING
Carrying a spare tire in the trunk can result
in damage to the High Voltage battery and
leakage of flammable electrolyte if your
vehicle were to get se verely impacted from
the rear.
Do not attempt to carry a spare tire in the
trunk.
Trunk Shelf■
Sunglasses Holder
1 Sunglasses Holder
Keep the holder closed while driving except when
accessing stored items.
Push

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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
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Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal ExplanationEach tire, including th e spare (if provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire inflatio n pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your ve hicle has been equipped with
a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire fa ilure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's
handling and stopping ability.U.S. models

516Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes FlatTemporarily Repairing a Flat TireThis vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire. If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise
severely damaged, you will need to have the vehicle towed. If the tire only has a
small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can use the temporary tire repair kit so
that you can drive to the nearest service station for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface, and apply the parking
brake.
2. Move the shift lever to
(P
.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
1Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or a roadside assistant to
have the vehicle towed.•The tire sealant has expired.•More than one tire is punctured.•The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm).•The tire side wall is damaged or the puncture is
outside the tire contact area.•Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.•The tire bead is no longer seated.•The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.
When the puncture is:
Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch (4 mm)
Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm)
No
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