2015 HONDA FIT flat tire

uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
408
Handling the Unexpected
1. Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket as shown in the image
until the top of the jack contacts the jacking
point.
u Make sure that the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar
and the jack handle, until the tire is off the
ground.
■How to Set Up the Jack1How to Set Up the Jack
Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the
vehicle.
Use the jack provided in your vehicle.
Other jacks may not support the weight (“load”) or
their shape may not match.
The following instructions must be followed to use
the jack safely:
•Do not use while the engine is running.
•Use only where the ground is firm and level.
•Use only at the jacking points.•Do not get in the vehicl e while using the jack.
•Do not put anything on top of or underneath the
jack.
3WARNING
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.
Jack
Handle
Bar Wheel Nut
Wrench as Jack Handle
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
1. Remove the wheel nuts 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.
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)
■Replacing the Flat Tire1Replacing the Flat Tire
Do not over tighten the wheel nuts by applying extra
torque using your foot or a pipe.
Make sure the wire support ring is hooked into the
clips around the edge of the wheel cover.
Align the valve mark on the wheel cover to the tire
valve on the wheel, then install the wheel cover.
Models with wheel cover
Clips
Clips
Valve Mark
Wheel
Nut
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
410
Handling the Unexpected
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 store the wheel nut wrench, jack
handle bar and jack back in the tool case.
Store the case in the cargo area under the
cargo floor lid.
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on, but this is normal.
Calibrate the TPMS when you replace the tire with a specified regular tire.
2TPMS Calibration P. 336
■Storing the Flat Tire1Storing the Flat Tire
Make sure the wire support ring is on the outer side
of the tire valve as shown.
3WARNING
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.
Models with wheel cover
Wire Support Ring
Tire Valve
For full-size
tire
For compact
spare tire
Wing BoltSpacer
Cone
Models with aluminum wheels
All models
■TPMS and the Spare Tire
U.S. models
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is signifi cantly low, or the TPMS has not been calibrated.
If there is a problem with the TPMS or the compact spare tire is installed,
the indicator blinks for about one minute, and then stays on
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The sp ecified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb. u Calibrate the TPMS after the tire pressure is adjusted.
■What to do when the indicator blinks, then remains on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driv ing for a few miles (kilometers).
u Calibrate the TPMS after a full-size tire is reinstalled.
U.S. models
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely unde rinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
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Index
E
ECON Button............................................ 328
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 78
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 75, 421
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 332
Emergency ................................................ 428
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 437
Engine Coolant .................................................. 368
Jump Starting ......................................... 414
Number .................................................. 434
Oil .......................................................... 363
Starting........................................... 311, 313
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 116
Engine Coolant ........................................ 368
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 369
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 368
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Overheating ............................................ 417
Engine Oil ................................................. 363
Adding ................................................... 365
Checking ................................................ 364
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 357
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 419
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 363
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 75, 421
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 66 Exterior Care (Cleaning)
........................... 400
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 131
F
Features..................................................... 161
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 397
Oil ........................................................... 366
Flat Tire ..................................................... 405
Floor Mats ................................................. 398
Fluids Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 370
Brake ....................................................... 371
Engine Coolant ........................................ 368
Manual Transmission ............................... 370
Windshield Washer .................................. 372
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 177
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 77
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 141
Foot Brake ................................................. 341
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 44
Front Seats ................................................ 133
Adjusting ................................................. 133
Fuel ...................................................... 21, 347
Economy ................................................. 350
Gauge ....................................................... 85
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Recommendation .................................... 347
Refueling ........................................... 21, 347
Fuel Economy ............................................ 350 Fuel Fill Cap
........................................ 21, 349
Message.................................................. 420
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 348
Fuses .......................................................... 423
Inspecting and Changing......................... 427
Locations................................................. 423
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 350
Gauge ....................................................... 85
Information ............................................. 347
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Refueling................................................. 347
Gauges ........................................................ 82
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .................. 319, 321
Manual Transmission ............................... 326
Glass (care) ................................................ 401
Glove Box .................................................. 146
H
Halogen Bulbs .................................. 373, 375
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 403
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 248
Menus..................................................... 250
Phone Setup.................................... 254, 279
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 135
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Index
Setting the Clock........................................ 88
Shift Lever .......................... 20, 319, 321, 325
Shift Position Indicator .............. 72, 320, 322
Shifting (Transmission) ............ 319, 321, 325
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 37
Side Airbags ............................................... 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 218
Snow Tires ................................................ 392
Spare Tire ......................................... 405, 433
Spark Plugs ............................................... 432
Specifications ........................................... 432
Specified Fuel ................................... 347, 432
Speedometer .............................................. 82
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 44
Starter System Indicator ............................ 77
Starting the Engine .......................... 311, 313
Does Not Start ........................................ 411
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 116
Jump Starting ......................................... 414
Steering Wheel ........................................ 130
Adjusting ................................................ 130
Stopping ................................................... 344
Summer Tires ............................................ 392
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 44
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 4, 5, 116T
Tachometer................................................. 82
Tailgate ..................................................... 107
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 74
Tie-down Hooks ........................................ 151
Time (Setting) ............................................. 88
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 336
Indicator .................................................... 76
Tires ........................................................... 384
Air Pressure ..................................... 385, 433
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 384
Inspection ................................................ 384
Labeling .................................................. 385
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 405
Regulations ............................................. 387
Rotation .................................................. 391
Spare Tire ........................................ 405, 433
Summer .................................................. 392
Tire Chains .............................................. 392
Wear Indicators ....................................... 389
Winter ..................................................... 392
Tools .......................................................... 404
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 307
Towing Your Vehicle Emergency .............................................. 428 TPMS
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 336
Indicator.................................................... 76
Transmission ............................. 319, 321, 325
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode .................... 323
Automatic ............................................... 318
Fluid ........................................................ 370
Manual ................................................... 325
Number................................................... 434
Shift Position Indicator............... 72, 320, 322
Trip Meter ................................................... 84
Troubleshooting ....................................... 403
Blown Fuse...................................... 423, 425
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 428
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 411
Noise When Braking .................................. 25
Overheating ............................................ 417
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 405
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 25, 102
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 416
Warning Indicators .................................... 70
Turn Signals .............................................. 121
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 77
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