spare wheel HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2008 Owner's Manual (in English)

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
If you have a f lat tire, the low tire
pressure indicator will come on.
Replace the flat tire with the
compact spare tire (see page ).
Each wheel (except the compact
sparetirewheel)isequippedwitha
tire pressure sensor mounted inside
the tire behind the valve stem. You
must use TPMS specif ic wheels. It is
recommended that you always have
your tires serviced by your dealer or
qualif ied technician.
After you replace the flat tire with
thecompactsparetire,thelowtire
pressure indicator stays on. This is
normal; the system is not monitoring
the spare tire pressure. Manually
check the spare tire pressure to be
sure it is correct. Af ter several miles
(kilometers) driving with the
compact spare tire, the TPMS
indicator comes on and the low tire
pressure indicator goes of f . The low tire pressure indicator or
the TPMS indicator will go off, after
several miles (kilometers) driving,
when you replace the spare tire with
the specif ied regular tire equipped
with the tire pressure monitor sensor.
Never use a puncture-repairing agent
in a f lat tire. If used, you will have to
replace the tire pressure sensor.
Havetheflattirerepairedbyyour
dealer as soon as possible.
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Changing a T ire with T PMS
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Driving
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In addition to proper inf lation,
correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. If you f ind a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
check the wheel alignment.
Have your dealer check the tires if
you f eel a consistent vibration while
driving. A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed f rom the
wheel. When you have new tires
installed, make sure they are
balanced. This increases riding
comf ort and tire lif e. For best results,
have the installer perform a dynamic
balance.
The service lif e of your tires is
dependent on many f actors,
including, but not limited to, driving
habits, road conditions, vehicle
loading, inf lation pressure,
maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even
when the tires are not in use).
In addition to your regular
inspections and inf lation pressure
maintenance, it is recommended that
you have annual inspections
perf ormed once the tires reach f ive
years old. It is also recommended
that all tires, including the spare, be
removed from service after 10 years
from the date of manufacture,
regardless of their condition or state
of wear. The last f our digits of the TIN (tire
identif ication number) are f ound on
the sidewall of the tire and indicate
the date of manufacture (See
on page ).390
Tires
T ire Maintenance
Tire Service Lif e
Tire
Labeling
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Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
and design tire, mounted on the
same wheel. The spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
Follow these precautions:
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
surf aces. Use greater caution
while driving.
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
The low tire pressure indicator
comes on and stays on af ter you
replace the flat tire with the
compact spare tire. Af ter several
miles (kilometers) driving with the
compact spare tire, the TPMS
indicator comes on and the low
tire pressure indicator goes of f .
Compact Spare Tire
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INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
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CONT INUED
Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the f lat tire. Handle the
wheel nuts caref ully; they may be
hot from driving. Place the flat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface facing up.Do not attempt to forcibly pry the
wheel cover of f with a screwdriver or
other tool. The wheel cover cannot
be removed without f irst removing
the wheel nuts.
Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipe any dirt of f the mounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.
9.
10. 11.LX model
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
359
WHEEL WRENCH EXTENSIONWHEEL NUT
WHEEL COVER BRAKE HUB
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Put on the spare tire. 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.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:Remove the center cap (if
equipped) bef ore storing the f lat
tire in the trunk well.
15.
12.
13.
14.
Changing a Flat Tire
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CENTER CAP
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.To remove the spacer cone, squeeze
the tabs on the wing bolt to
disengage it f rom the center of the
spacer cone, then pull the bolt
downward.
To install the wing bolt to the spacer
cone, reverse this procedure.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole. Store the jack and tools in the tool
kit case. Place the tool kit case in
the f lat tire.
Your vehicle’s original tire has a
tire pressure monitoring system
sensor. To replace a tire, ref er to
(see
page ).
Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid.
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
16.
17. 19.
18. 20.
21.
22.
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Changing a Flat Tire
Changing a T ire with T PMS
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
361
WING BOLT
SPACER CONE SPACER CONE
TAB
Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .21
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Additional Safety Precautions .31
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Airbag Service .31
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Airbag System Components .21
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .29
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How the SRS Indicator Works .29
How Your Front Airbags
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Works .23
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How Your Side Airbags Works .27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work .28
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SRS Indicator .29,57
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START (Ignition Key Position) .78
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Starting the Engine .281
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .281
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With a Dead Battery .364
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .367
Steering Wheel
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Adjustments .75
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Anti-theft Column Lock .78
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Steering Wheel Buttons .211,232
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Stereo Sound System .133 ......................................
Sun Visors .114
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Sunglasses Holder .113
Supplemental Restraint
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System.9,21
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Servicing .31
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SRS Indicator .29,57
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System Components .21
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Synthetic Oil .317
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .355
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .388
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Emissions Control Systems .394
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .396
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Temperature, Outside .65
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Tether Anchorage Points .46
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Thef t Protection, Radio .213
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .396
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Time, Setting the .214
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Timing Belt .328
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Tire Chains .349
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .357 ...........................
Tire Inf ormation .390
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Tire Labeling .390
Tire Pressure Monitoring
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System (TPMS) .295,392
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .59,295
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .392
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TPMS Indicator .59,296
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Tires .343
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Air Pressure .344
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Chains .349
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Checking Wear .345
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Compact Spare .356
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .388
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Inf lation .343
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Inspection .345
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Replacing .348
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Rotating .347
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Service Lif e .346
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Snow .349
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Specif ications .385,387
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Tools, Tire Changing .357
Index
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Towing.....................................
A Trailer .298
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Emergency Wrecker .379
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Weight Limit .298
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .323
Checking Fluid Level,
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Manual .325
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Fluid Selection .324,325
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Identif ication Number .383
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Shif ting the Automatic .284
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Shif ting the Manual .282
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Treadwear .345
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Trip Meter .65
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Trunk .90
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Emergency Opener .91
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Opening the .90
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Open Monitor .60
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Turn Signals .69
Unexpected, Taking Care of
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the .355
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .388 ........................
Unleaded Gasoline .260
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .319
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Vanity Mirror .115
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Vehicle Capacity Load .274
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Vehicle Dimensions .384,386
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .382
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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System .293
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VSA Activation Indicator .58,293
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VSA Of f Switch .294
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VSA System Indicator .58,293
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Vehicle Storage .352
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Ventilation .122,128
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VIN .382
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Viscosity, Oil .317
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Voice Control System .126,174
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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .52
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Warranty Coverages .401 Washers, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level .322
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Indicator .62
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Operation .68
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering .75
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Alignment and Balance .346
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Compact Spare .356
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Wrench, Nut .358
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .104
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Operating the Power .103
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Rear, Def ogger .74
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .68
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Def roster .124,129
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Washers .68
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .340
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Operation .68
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Worn Tires .345
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .379
Index
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