flat tire HONDA CR-V 2003 RD4-RD7 / 2.G User Guide

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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 wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them f ully.
Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully,itmaybehotfrom
driving.
Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the f lat tire. Temporarily
place the f lat tire on the ground
with the outside surface of the
wheel f acing up. You could scratch
the wheel if you put it f ace down.
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BRAKE HUB

Put the flat tire on the spare tire
holder. Put the wheel nuts on
finger-tight, then tighten them
with the wheel wrench. Put the
center spacer in the center of the
wheel.
Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Install the cover on the side
of the cargo area.
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 from the
flat tire.
Lower the vehicle to the ground
and remove the jack.
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21.
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25.
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Changing a Flat T ire
314
CENTER SPACER
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)

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Step back to check the alignment
of the logo. If needed, pivot the
cover until the logo is straight.
Holdthecoveratthe10o’clock
and 2 o’clock positions, then place
the top of it over the spare tire.
Store the tool kit in the storage bin
under the cargo area f loor.
Close the tailgate.
Install the spare tire cover.
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29.30.
OnLXandEXmodelsintheU.S.and
Canada
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Sof t vinyl spare t ire cover
315
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.
Make sure the cover is at room
temperature bef ore you install it. If it’s
too cold, it won’t f it easily over the tire.

Starting at the top of the tire,
position the outside seam of the
cover slightly over the outside
edge of the tire. Pull the cover on,
a little at a time, and alternate side
to side along the tire until you
reach the bottom.If needed, readjust the cover to
smooth out any wrinkles. Pull the bottom of the cover over
the tire.
Zip the cover closed.
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OUTSIDE SEAM
SPARE TIRE BRACKET

Place the top of the cover over the
spare tire, then gradually push the
bottom of the cover over the
bottom of the tire.Make sure the cover is horizontal.
If needed, pivot the cover until the
cover is horizontal.
Zip the cover closed.
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On EX-L model in Canada
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Hard plastic spare tire cover
317

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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or,
if youbelongtoone,anorganization
that provides roadside assistance.
Never tow your vehicle behind
another vehicle with just a rope or
chain. It is very dangerous.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront or rear) and lif t
them of f the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground.
The tow
truck uses metal cables with hooks
on the ends. These hooks go around
parts of the f rame or suspension and
cables lif t that end of the vehicle of f
the ground. Your vehicle’s
suspension and body can be
seriously damaged.
There are three popular types of
prof essional towing equipment.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. Any other
method of towing will damage the
drive system. When you contact the
towing agency, inf orm them that a
f lat-bed is required. Refer to
on page
for non-emergency towing
inf ormation. 224Wheel L if t Equipment
Sling-t ype Equipment
Flat -bed Equipment
Never tow your vehicle with
wheel lif t equipment.
T his method of
towing your CR-V is unacceptable.
T his is the only way to
transport your vehicle. Towing Your Vehicle
Behind a Motorhome
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed337
Towing a 4WD CR-V with only two
tires on the ground will damage parts
of the 4WD system. It should be
transported on a f lat-bed truck or
trailer.

ÎBulb Replacement.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 290
............................
Specif ications .343
...................................
Spotlights .293
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 288
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .287
............................
Capacities Chart .342
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 60
..........................
Cargo Area Light .125
.................................
Cargo Hooks .196
.............................
Carrying Cargo .193
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .168
...........................
Operation .151, 164
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
..........................
CD Changer .149, 169
.......................................
CD Player .146
...............................
Center Pocket .119
..................................
Center Table .115
........................
Certif ication Label .340
............................................
Chains .284
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .308
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 253.................................
Changing Oil .249
........................................
How to .249
......................................
When to .238
...
Charging System Indicator . 66,326
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 199
.....................................
Child Saf ety .24
.......................................
Child Seats .29
......
LATCH Anchorage System . 47
...........................
Lower Anchors .47
............
Tether Anchorage Point . 46
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 93
....................
Cleaner Element, Air . 265
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .299
...................................
Carpeting .301
......................................
Exterior .298
.........................................
Fabric .302
.......................................
Interior .301
.......................................
Leather .302
...................................
Seat Belts .302
...........................................
Vinyl .302
....................................
Windows .303
.................
Clock, Setting the . 144,162
...................................
Clutch Fluid .264
........................
CO in the Exhaust .349
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 201...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 356
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 63
Coolant ........................................
Adding .251
....................................
Checking .189
.........................
Proper Solution .251
...................................
Replacing .253
...................
Temperature Gauge . 74
....................
Corrosion Protection .304
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .349
............
Cruise Control Operation . 179
..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 356
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
.......................................
Dashboard .64
................
Daytime Running Lights . 77
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 358
........................
Def og and Def rost .134
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 81
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 134
.......................
Detachable Anchor .108
....................................
Dimensions .342
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 76
Index
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Dipstick
..........Automatic Transmission .260
..................................Engine Oil.188
..........................Directional Signals.77
........Disc Brake Wear Indicators .211
.....................Disposal of Used Oil.250
Doors
..............Locking and Unlocking .88
......................Power Door Locks.88
..........DOT Tire Quality Grading .344
Downshif ting,5-speed Manual
.............................Transmission.202
.......................................Drive Belt.277
...........................................Driving.197
....................................Economy.190
.........................In Bad Weather.215
................In Foreign Countries .347
........................Driving Guidelines.198
..................Dust and Pollen Filter .275
............................Fabric, Cleaning.302
...................................Fan, Interior.128
Features, Comfort and
..............................Convenience.127
....................Filling the Fuel Tank .185
Filters
................................Air Cleaner.265
.........................Dust and Pollen.275
...............................................Oil.249
5-speed Manual Transmission
...............Checking Fluid Level .261
................................Shif ting the.202
.............Flashers, Hazard Warning .81
...................Flat Tire, Changing a .308
..............................Economy, Fuel.190
............Emergencies on the Road .307
.............Battery, Jump Starting .320
...........Brake System Indicator .329
................Changing a Flat Tire .308
.....Charging System Indicator .326
..................Checking the Fuses .332
.....Low Oil Pressure Indicator .325
...Malf unction Indicator Lamp .327
...Manually Closing Moonroof .330
..................Overheated Engine .323
...........................Emergency Brake.82
......................Emergency Flashers.81
......................Emergency Towing.337
.......................Emissions Controls.349
.............Emissions Testing, State .352
Engine
....Coolant Temperature Gauge .74
...................................Drive Belt.277
......Engine Speed Limiter .203,208
Malf unction Indicator
................................Lamp.66,327
........Oil Pressure Indicator .66,325
..............Oil, What Kind to Use .247
...............................Overheating.323
............................Specif ications.342
.......................................Starting.200
......................Ethanol in Gasoline.347
.Evaporative Emissions Controls .349
...............................Exhaust Fumes.60
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................Belts by.21
..................Exterior, Cleaning the .298
Index
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 54
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 59
.............................
Airbag Service .59
How the Side Airbag Cutof f ...........
Indicator Light Works . 58
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 57
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .54
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 56
........................
SRS Components .54
.............................
SRS Indicator .57 ,67
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 87
..............
State Emissions Testing . 350
.......................
Starting the Engine .200
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .201
................
With a Dead Battery . 320
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 323
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .83
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 87
...................
Stereo Sound System . 137
...................................
Storage Box .119
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .295
........................
Sunglasses Holder .121 Supplemental Restraint
................................
System .10, 54
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Servicing .59
.........................
SRS Indicator .57 ,67
...................
System Components . 54
..................................
Synthetic Oil .248
.....................................
Tachometer .72
Tailgate .................................
Hatch Glass .94
............................
Open Indicator .70
.................................
Opening the .93
..........
Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 290
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 307
...........................
Tape Player .151, 164
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 344
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 349
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .347
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .351
.......................
Temperature Gauge .74
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 46
............................
Thef t Protection .178 ..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 351
..................
Time, Setting the . 144,162
....................................
Tire Chains .284
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 308
...........................
Tire Inf ormation .346
...............................................
Tires .278
..............................
Air Pressure .279
.........................
Checking Wear .280
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 344
......................................
Inf lation .278
..................................
Inspection .280
..............................
Maintenance .280
...................................
Replacing .282
......................................
Rotating .281
...........................................
Snow .283
............................
Specif ications .343
................................
Tire Chains .284
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 308
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .217
...............
Behind a Motorhome . 224
................................
Emergency .337
Index
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