2020 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK Owner's Manual (in English)

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6. Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear
of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
7. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire that
needs to be replaced.
8. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn
using the wheel nut wrench.
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.
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1. Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket cl ockwise 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
may not fit the jacking point.
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 no person should place any
portion of their body under a vehicle that is
supported by a jack.
Jacking Points
Jacking Point
Jack
Handle
Bar Wheel Nut
Wrench as Jack Handle
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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 mounti ng holes, then 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)
94 lbf∙ft (127 N∙m, 13 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.
1.5 L engine models
2.0 L engine models
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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. Store the jack in the compartment on the
left side. Turn the jack’s end bracket to lock
it in place.
5. Securely put the jack handle bar and wheel
nut wrench back in the tool case. Store the
case in the cargo area.
5. Securely put the jack handle bar and wheel
nut wrench back in the tool bag. Store the
bag in the compartment.
■Storing the Flat Tire1Storing the Flat Tire
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.Center Cap
Spacer Cone
Wing Bolt
For
compact
spare tireFor full-
size tireModels with tool case
Models with tool bag
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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), Tire
Pressures Monitor Problem will appear on the driver information interface and
the indicator will start blinking for a shor t time and then stay on; however, this is
normal and is no cause for concern.
Calibrate the TPMS when you replace the tire with a specified regular tire.
2TPMS Calibration P. 479
■TPMS and the Compact Spare Tire*
* Not available on all models
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Handling of the jack*
How to Set Up the Jack
1.Turn and pull the tab to open the
compartment cover located on the left side
of the cargo area.
2. Turn the jack’s end br acket to loosen it,
then remove it.1 How to Set Up the Jack
3WARNING
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack,
seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire
exactly, and no person should place any
portion of their body under a vehicle that is
supported by a jack.Tab
Cover
Jack
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
3. Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear
of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
4. Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.
5. Turn the end bracket cl ockwise 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.1How 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
may not fit the jacking point.
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.
Jacking Points
Jacking Point
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Handling the Unexpected
6. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar
and the jack handle, until the tire is off the
ground.
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