spare wheel HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2010 8.G Owners Manual

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. You must use
TPMS specif ic wheels. It is
recommended that you always have
your tires serviced by your dealer or
qualif ied technician.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.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a
trailer. Attempting to do so can void
your warranties.
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 . 312
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 expressly
approved 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.
Changing a T ire with T PMS
Towing a Trailer
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Towing a Trailer
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Check the air pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to: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.
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
samewheel.Thesparetireisnot
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
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.
On vehicles with the TPMS
system, the low tire pressure
indicator comes on and stays on
after 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
312
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
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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.Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.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.
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10. 11.12.
13.
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Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
315
BRAKE HUB
WHEEL NUT WRENCH EXTENSION
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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: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.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.Store the jack in the tool case.
Store the center cap in the trunk.
Make sure it does not get
scratched or damaged.
Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid.
14.
15.
16.
17.18.
19.
20.
Changing a Flat Tire
316
SPACER CONE
WING BOLT
For
spare
tire
For
normal
tire
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m) Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .297
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Brake Lights .296, 297
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Front Side Marker Lights . 295
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Front Turn Signal Light . 295
.................................
Headlights .293
..........................
Parking Lights .295
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 296
..........
Rear Turn Signal Lights . 296
............................
Specif ications .339
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Bulbs, Halogen .293
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Card, PC .170
............................
Capacities Chart .338
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
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Carrying Cargo .252
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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Ceiling Light .102
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Certif ication Label .336
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Chains .308
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Changing a Flat Tire .313
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .286
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When to .277 ...
Charging System Indicator . 62,324
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 69
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 258
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Child Saf ety .34
Child Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 43
.............................
Lower Anchor .43
............................
Tether Anchor .47
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Childproof Door Locks . 82
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Cleaning the Wheels .303
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Clock, Setting the .212
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CO in the Exhaust .345
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 259
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Compact Spare .312
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .288
....................................
Checking .246
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Proper Solution .288
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Temperature Gauge . 66
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .345
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Cruise Control Operation . 214
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 352...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard .3, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 75
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 354
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Def og and Def rost .108
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 76
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Def rosting the Windows . 108
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Dimensions .338
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Dimming the Headlights . 74
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 291
..................................
Engine Oil .245
..........................
Directional Signals .74
Disc Brake Pad Wear ...................................
Indicators .268
............................
Disc Player .121, 160
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Display Change Button . 66
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Disposal of Used Oil .288
Doors .
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 82
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Auto Door Locking .82
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Auto Door Unlocking . 85
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Locking and Unlocking . 81
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Power Door Locks .81
Index
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CONT INUED
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Specif ications Charts . 338
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Speed Control .214
Speed-Sensitive Volume .......
Compensation (SVC) . 115,158
.......................................
Spotlights .102
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 22
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 33
.............................
Airbag Service .33
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .32
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 31
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .25
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 29
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .30
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SRS Components .22
.............................
SRS Indicator .31 ,58
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 80
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Starting the Engine .259
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .259
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With a Dead Battery . 319
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 321Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment .77
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 80
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Storing Your Vehicle .310
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System .10, 22
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Servicing .33
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SRS Indicator .31 ,58
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System Components . 22
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SVC .115, 158
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Synthetic Oil .286
Taillights, Changing ..................................
Bulbs .296, 297
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 311
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Emissions Control Systems . 345
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Oxygenated Fuels .242
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State Emissions Testing . 348
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .347
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Tire Labeling .342
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Temperature Gauge .66 ..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Thef t Protection .209
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 347
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Time, Setting the .212
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Tire Chains .308
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 313
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Tire Inf ormation .340
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Tires .303
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Air Pressure .304
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Checking Wear .305
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Compact Spare .312
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Inf lation .303
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Inspection .305
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Maintenance .306
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Replacing .306
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Rotating .306
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Service Lif e .305
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Snow .307
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Specif ications .339
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Tire Chains .308
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Tools, Tire Changing . 313
Index
INDEX
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Towing.....................................
A Trailer .274
..................
Emergency Towing . 333
...........................
Traction Devices .308
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .291
...........................
Fluid Selection .291
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Identif ication Number . 337
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Shif ting the Automatic . 261
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Treadwear .340
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Trip Meter .67
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Trunk .88
........................................
Opening .88
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Open Monitor Light . 60
....................................
Turn Signals .74
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .311
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Unleaded Gasoline .242
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USB Adapter Cable .142
.
USB Flash Memory Device . 142,196
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 287................................
Vanity Mirror .100
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 253
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Vehicle Dimensions .338
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 336
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System .270
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 64,270
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VSA Of f Switch .271
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VSA System Indicator . 64,270
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Vehicle Storage .310
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Ventilation .106
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VIN .336
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .285
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 53
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Warranty Coverages .353
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 290
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Indicator .61
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Operation .73 Wheels
...............
Adjusting the Steering . 77
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Alignment and Balance . 306
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Cleaning .308
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Compact Spare .312
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Nut Wrench .313
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 97
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Rear, Def ogger .76
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .73
...................................
Def roster .108
.......................................
Washers .73
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .300
.....................................
Operation .73
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Worn Tires .304, 305
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 333
Index
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W
U
VIII
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