spare wheel HONDA FIT 2011 2.G Owners Manual

Changing a Tire with TPMS
If you have a flat tire, the low tire
pressure indicator will come on.
Replace the flat tire with the compact
spare tire (see page 286).
Each wheel (except the compact
spare tire wheel) is equipped with a
tire pressure sensor. You must use
TPMS specific wheels. It is
recommended that you always have
your tires serviced by your dealer or
qualified technician.
After you replace the flat tire with the
compact spare tire, the low tire
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. After several miles
(kilometers) driving with the
compact spare tire, the TPMS
indicator comes on and the low tire
pressure indicator goes off.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 specified regular tire equipped
with the tire pressure monitorsensor.
Never use a puncture-repairing agent
in a flat tire. If used, you will have to
replace the tire pressure sensor.
Have the flat tire repaired by your
dealer as soon as possible.As required by the FCC: This device
complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interference
received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user'sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210. Operation issubject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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Except all Canadian models withautomatic transmission
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.
Check the inflation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inflated to:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2) Follow these precautions:
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
surfaces. Use greater caution while driving.
Do not mount tire chains on the
compact spare tire.
Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle unless it is the
same make and model.
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. After
several miles (kilometers) driving
with the compact spare tire, the
TPMS indicator comes on and the
low tire pressure indicator goesoff.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 for mounting a regular tire.
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
Compact Spare Tire
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6. Take the jack out of the cargo area.Turn the jack's end bracket
counterclockwise to loosen it, then
remove the jack by lifting it
straight up.
7. Unscrew the wing bolt and take the spare tire out of its well.8. On all models except Sport andCanadian LX model with manual
transmission, remove the wheel
cover by carefully prying under its
edge with the flat tip of theextension.9. Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turnwith the wheel nut wrench.
EXTENSION WHEEL NUT
WHEEL COVER
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
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10. Place the jack under the jackingpoint nearest the tire you need to
change. It is pointed to by a
mark molded into the underside of
the body (Sport model). Turn the
end bracket clockwise until the top
of the jack contacts the jacking
point. Make sure the jacking point
tab is resting in the jack notch.11. Use the extension and the wheel nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the flat tire is off theground.
12. Remove the wheel nuts, then remove the flat tire. Handle the
wheel nuts carefully; they may be
hot from driving. Place the flat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface facing up.13. Before mounting the spare tire, wipe any dirt off the mounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully; it may be hot fromdriving.
JACKING POINT
EXTENSION
WHEEL NUT WRENCHBRAKE HUB
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14. Put on the spare tire. Put thewheel nuts back on finger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is firmly against the
hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts fully.
15. Lower the vehicle to the ground, and remove the jack.
16. Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive servicefacility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m, 11 kgf·m)
17.
On Sport model and Canadian LX model with manual transmission:
Remove the center cap before
storing the flat tire.
18. Remove the strap loop from the
legs of the head restraint and
lower the cargo area floor lid.
19. Pull the floor lid toward you and remove the tabs.
20. Pull the floor lid out.
TAB
FLOOR LID
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21. Place the flat tire face down in thespare tire well.
22. Secure the flat tire by screwing the wing bolt back into its hole. 23. Store the jack. Place the tool kit in
the center of the flat tire.
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. 24. Place the floor lid in the cargo
area.
25. Store the wheel cover or center cap in the cargo area. Make sure it
will not get scratched or damaged.
26. Close the tailgate. 27.
On U.S. models
Your vehicle's original tire has a
tire pressure monitoring system
sensor. To replace a tire, refer to
Changing a Tire with TPMS (see
page 239).
For normal tire For spare tire
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How to Use the Tire Repair Kit
All Canadian models with automatictransmission
To reduce weight, your vehicle is
equipped with a tire repair kit instead
of a spare tire. This kit will allow you
to temporarily repair a flat tire under
the following conditions:
Only one tire is flat.
The puncture is smaller than
3/16ths of an inch (4 mm).
The puncture is located within the tread.
The wheel rim is not damaged.
The tire bead is seated.
When making a temporary repair,
carefully follow all instructions in this
owner's manual and in the
instructions that came with the kit. If you have a flat tire while driving,
park the vehicle on a level surface in
a safe place, put the transmission in
Park (P), set the parking brake, and
turn the hazard lights on.
Thoroughly examine the tire for a
puncture or other damage.
If a puncture is wider than 3/16ths of
an inch (4 mm), or is located in the
tire sidewall, do not attempt to repair
the tire. Have your vehicle towed to a
Honda service center. In Canada or
the continental U.S.A. simply call 1-
800-465-PLUS (7587) for Honda Plus
Roadside Assistance.
If the damage is smaller than 3/16ths
of an inch (4 mm) and within the tire
tread, proceed with the followinginstructions.
1. Park vehicle on a level surface in a
safe place. Put the transmission in
Park (P) and set the parking brake.
Turn hazard light on. Remove valve
cap from tire valve.
TIRE VALVE
VALVE CAP
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Seat Under Box.......................... 106
Security System .........................194
Security System Indicator ............66
Sensors
Driver's Seat Position Sensor ...26
Front Passenger's Weight Sensors ................................ 26
Impact Sensors ........................22
Serial Number ............................ 318
Service Intervals .........................247
Service Manual (U.S. only) ........337
Service Station Procedures ........201
Setting the Clock ........................193
Shifting the Automatic Transmission .......................... 221
Shift Lever Position Indicators ...221
Shift Lock Release ......................225
Side Airbags ................................. 28
How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ...................30
How Your Side Airbags Work ..28
Side Curtain Airbags ....................29
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
Work .................................... 29
Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in .......................265Signaling Turns
............................ 63
Snow Tires ................................. 280
Spare Tire .................................. 286
Inflating ........................... 275, 286
Specifications .......................... 322
Spark Plugs ................................ 320
Specifications ............................. 320
Speed Control ............................ 195
Speed Limiter ......................220, 224
Speedometer ................................ 68
SRS, Additional Information .........22
Additional Safety Precautions ...33
Airbag Service .......................... 32
Airbag System Components .....22
How the Side Airbag Off
Indicator Works ...................30
How the SRS Indicator Works ..30
How Your Front Airbags Work .................................... 24
How Your Side Airbags Work ..28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work .................................... 29
SRS Indicator ......................... 30, 61
START (Ignition Key Position) .....80 Starting the Engine
....................
218
In Cold Weather at High
Altitude ................................ 218
With a Dead Battery ................301
State Emissions Testing .............331
Steam Coming from Engine .......303
Steering Wheel Adjustments ............................. 77
Anti-theft Column Lock ............80
Buttons ........................... 190, 195
Storing Your Vehicle ..................283
Sun Visor ................................... 106
Supplemental Restraint
System .............................. 9, 22
Servicing .................................. 32
SRS Indicator ...................... 30, 61
System Components ................22
Synthetic Oil .............................. 256
T
Tachometer .................................. 68
Tailgate ........................................ 88
Open Indicator ......................... 62
Opening the ............................. 88
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in.....268
Taking Care of the
Unexpected ............................ 285
Technical Descriptions
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .............................
323
Emissions Control Systems .....328
Three Way Catalytic Converter ............................ 330
Tire Labeling ........................... 325
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Required Federal
Explanation ......................
326
Temperature Indicator .................63
Temporarily Repairing a Flat
Tire ........................................ 293
Tensioners, Seat Belts ..................20
Tether Anchorage Points .............47
Theft Protection, Radio ..............192
Three Way Catalytic Converter ............................... 330
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel ...77
Time, Setting the ........................193
Tire Chains ................................ 280
Tire, How to Change a Flat ........287
Tire Information .........................325Tire Labeling
.............................. 325
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ........................... 237, 326
Tires .......................................... 275
Air Pressure ............................ 276
Chains ..................................... 280
Checking Wear .......................277
Compact Spare ........................286
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S.
Vehicles) ............................. 323
Inflation ................................... 275
Inspection ............................... 277
Labeling .................................. 325
Low Tire Pressure Indicator ........................ 64, 237
Maintenance ........................... 278
Pressure Monitoring System ...237
Replacing ................................ 278
Rotating .................................. 278
Snow ....................................... 280
Specifications .......................... 322
Tools, Tire Changing .................287
Towing
A Trailer .................................. 240
Emergency Wrecker ...............313TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .............................. 237
Indicator ............................ 64, 238
Required Federal
Explanation ......................... 326
Transmission Checking Fluid Level,
Automatic ............................ 261
Checking Fluid Level,
Manual ................................ 262
Fluid Selection ................261, 262
Identification Number .............318
Shifting the Automatic .............221
Shifting the Manual .................219
Treadwear .................................. 323
Trip Meter ................................... 69
Turn Signals ................................. 63
U
Unexpected, Taking Care of the .......................................... 285
Uniform Tire Quality Grading (U.S. only) .............................. 323
Unleaded Gasoline .....................200
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