2021 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN flat tire

uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
604
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 put the jack and wheel nut wrench
back in the tool case. Store the case in the
trunk.
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. Afte r driving for a few miles (kilometers), Tire
Pressure Monitor System Problem. Ch eck Tire Pressure. See Your Dealer. will
appear on the driver information interface and the indicator will start blinking for a
short 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. 448
■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 tire For
full-size
tire
■TPMS and the Compact Spare Tire

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf 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, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on.
If the compact spare tire is installed, the indicator will either come on or
it will first blink for abou t one minute, then stay 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.
2 TPMS Calibration P. 448
If the compact spare tire causes the indicator to come on, change the
tire to a full-size tire . The indicator goes off af ter calibrating the TPMS.
■What to do when the indica tor blinks, then remains on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire causes the indicator to firs t blink, and then stay on, change the
tire to a full-size tire . The indicator goes off af ter calibrating the TPMS.
2TPMS Calibration P. 448
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely underinflated 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.
Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported by the flat bed equipment. 2 Parking Brake P. 510
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
F
Features.................................................... 245
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 589
Oil .......................................................... 557
Flat Tire ..................................................... 599
Floor Mats ................................................ 591
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 563
Brake ...................................................... 564
Continuously Variable Transmission ........ 563
Engine Coolant ....................................... 561
Windshield Washer ................................. 565
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 278
Fog Lights ................................................. 197
Indicator ................................................... 97
Folding Down the Rear Seat ................... 216
Foot Brake ................................................ 514
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 49
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 237
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation .............................................. 238
Front Seats Adjusting ................................................ 212
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 506
Fuel ..................................................... 25, 533
Economy................................................. 536
Gauge .................................................... 139
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 145
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 93
Range ..................................................... 145 Recommendation .................................... 533
Refueling ................................................. 533
Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions ............ 536
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 25, 534
Unable to Unlock ..................................... 629
Fuses .......................................................... 622
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 627
Locations ................................. 622, 624, 626
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 536
Gauge ..................................................... 139
Information ............................................. 533
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 145
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 93
Refueling ................................................. 533
Gauges ...................................................... 139
Glass (care) ........................................ 590, 593
Glove Box .................................................. 225
H
Halogen Bulbs ........................................... 566
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 597
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 375
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 385
Automatic Transferring ............................ 384
Displaying Messages ................................ 395 Favorite Contacts .................................... 386
HFL Buttons............................................. 375
HFL Menus .............................................. 378
HFL Status Display ................................... 377
In Case of Emergency ...................... 305, 399
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 377
Making a Call .......................................... 388
Options During a Call .............................. 391
Phone Setup............................................ 380
Receiving a Call ....................................... 391
Receiving a Text Message ........................ 393
Ring Tone................................................ 384
Selecting a Phone .................................... 394
To Set Up a Text Message Options .......... 392
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 6
HD Radio
TM............................................... 281
Head Restraints ........................................ 219
Headlights ................................................. 195
Aiming .................................................... 566
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 199
Automatic Operation............................... 196
Dimming ......................................... 195, 198
Operating................................................ 195
Head-Up Display ....................................... 159
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 236
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 204
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 237, 238, 239
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 375
High Beam Indicator .................................. 97
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 419
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 372

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Index
Shifting (Transmission)............ 422, 429, 431
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 43
Side Airbags ............................................... 57
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 59
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 313
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 282
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 170
Snow Tires ................................................ 585
Spare Tire ................................. 599, 635, 637
Spark Plugs ....................................... 634, 636
Specifications ........................................... 634
Specified Fuel ........................... 533, 634, 636
Speedometer ............................................ 139
SPORT Mode ............................................. 435
Indicator ................................................. 101
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 49
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 441
Starting the Engine .................................. 414
Does Not Start ........................................ 605
Jump Starting ......................................... 608
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................ 209
Stopping ................................................... 520
Summer Tires ............................................ 585
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 230
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 49
Switches
(Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 6, 7, 191
System Message Indicator ......................... 99
System Updates ........................................ 266T
Tachometer....................................... 151, 162
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 139
Outside Temperature ............................... 143
Temperature Sensor ......................... 143, 243
Time (Adjusting) ....................................... 166
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 446
Indicator ............................................ 96, 620
Tires ........................................................... 577
Air Pressure ............................. 578, 635, 637
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 577
Inspection ................................................ 577
Labeling .................................................. 578
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 599
Regulations ............................................. 580
Rotation .................................................. 584
Spare Tire ................................ 599, 635, 637
Summer .................................................. 585
Tire Chains .............................................. 585
Wear Indicators ....................................... 582
Winter ..................................................... 585
Tools .......................................................... 598
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 409
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 411
Load Limits .............................................. 409
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 413
Emergency .............................................. 628 TPMS
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
.......... 446
Indicator............................................ 96, 620
Traffic Sign Recognition System .............. 500
Transmission ..................... 421, 422, 429, 431
Automatic ............................................... 422
Continuously Variable ..................... 429, 431
Fluid ........................................................ 563
Number................................................... 638
Shift Position Indicator............................... 88
Transmission System
Indicator.............................................. 89, 91
TRIP Button ............................................... 142
Trip Computer .................................. 144, 146
Trip Meter ................................. 143, 145, 147
Troubleshooting ....................................... 597
Blown Fuse.............................. 622, 624, 626
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 30
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 31
Emergency Towing .................................. 628
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 605
Noise When Braking .................................. 32
Overheating ............................................ 613
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 599
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 31, 179
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 611
Warning Indicators .................................... 82
Trunk ......................................................... 181
Lid........................................................... 181
Light Bulb........................................ 634, 636
Main Switch ............................................ 183