Honda Civic 5 Owners Manual

Two f actors normally contribute to
causing corrosion in your vehicle:
Removal of paint and protective
coatings f rom the exterior and
underside of the vehicle.Many corrosion-preventive measures
are built into your vehicle. You can
help keep your vehicle f rom
corroding by perf orming some
simple periodic maintenance:
Repair chips and scratches in the
paint as soon as you discover them.
Inspect and clean out the drain
holes in the bottom of the doors
and body.
Check the floor coverings for
dampness....

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed...................... Compact Spare Tyre . 528
................... Changing a Flat Tyre . 530
................................... Honda TRK . 537...

Use the compact spare tyre as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tyre repaired or
replaced, and put it back on your
vehicle as soon as you can.
Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tyre every time you
check the other tyres. It should be
inf lated to:
Follow these precautions:
Never exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).
This tyre gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
surf aces. Use greater caution
while driving.
Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tyre.Do not use your...

(For Australian model) Where:
‘‘A’’ kg is the maximum Load Rating
‘‘B’’ is the equivalent Load Index
‘‘C’’ is the Speed Category Symbol
‘‘D’’ is the equivalent speed in km/h Temporary spare tyre f itted to this
vehicle must have a maximum load
rating of not less than ‘‘A’’ kg, or a
load index of ‘‘B’’ and a speed
category symbol of not less than ‘‘C’’
(‘‘D’’ km/h).
Drive with caution when the
temporary spare tyre is fitted. Do not
exceed 80 km/h. Re-install normal
wheel as soon as possible.D
km/h
(Speed)...

If you have a f lat tyre while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.Use the jack that came with your
vehicle. If you try to raise another
vehicle with this jack or use another
jack to raise your vehicle, the vehicle
or jack can be damaged.
Your vehicle is equipped with the
tyre sealant kit instead of the spare
tyre. This kit is available f or easy
repair of a f lat tyre (see page ).
See...

Open the tailgate. Raise the
luggage area f loor by lif ting up on
the strap.
Hook the strap on the back of the
luggage area cover (if equipped)
to keep the f loor lid open. The tools are in the rear lef t side
compartment in the luggage area. Park the vehicle on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or reverse (manual/i-SHIFT).
Apply the parking brake.
If you are towing a trailer, unhitch
the trailer.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition...

Remove the under-f loor box and
take out the vinyl bag and the tyre
net.
Put the under-f loor box back in
place, then lower the f loor lid.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tyre out of its well.
Place blocks in front and back of
the wheel diagonally opposite the
tyre you are changing. Turn the jack’s end bracket
anticlockwise to loosen it, then
remove the jack. Take the tool bag out of the rear
side compartment.
Remove the cover by turning the
handle anticlockwise, then pulling
out the cover....

Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicleuntiltheflattyreisoff the
ground.
Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the f lat tyre. Handle the
wheel nuts caref ully; they may be
hot f rom driving. Place the f lat
tyre on the ground with the
outside surf ace f acing up. Place the jack under the jacking
point nearest the tyre you need to
change. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is...

Bef ore mounting the spare tyre,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.Put on the spare tyre. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts f ully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack. Do not attempt to forcibly pry the
wheel cover of f with a screwdriver or...

Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:On some types, remove the centre
capbeforestoringtheflattyrein
the luggage area.
Store the wheel cover or centre
cap in the luggage area. Make
sure it does not get scratched or
damaged.Put the f lat tyre in the supplied
vinyl bag.
Place the f lat tyre on the luggage
area f loor.
Make sure to place the under-f loor
storage area lid (if...