jacking points HONDA FIT 2016 3.G Quick Guide

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes lat while driving, grasp the steering wheel irmly, and brake gradually  to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the at tire with the compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or replaced.
Getting Ready to Change the Tire
Park the vehicle on a irm, level, non-slippery surface. Apply the parking brake, 
shift to Park (P), and turn the vehicle off. Turn on the hazard warning lights.
1. Open the cargo area oor lid.
2. Take the tool case out of the cargo area. Take out the wheel nut wrench, jack handle bar, and jack.
3. Unscrew the wing bolt and remove the spacer  cone. Then remove the spare tire.
4. Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear of the wheel diagonal to the at tire.
5. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up) under the vehicle body, near the tire that needs to be replaced.
6. If necessary, put the lat tip of the jack handle bar 
into the edge of the wheel cover. Carefully pry the
edge and remove the cover.
7. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn using the  wheel nut wrench.
Tool caseSpare tire
Jack
Wheel nut
Jack handle bar
Wheel cover
Floor lid
Setting Up the Jack
1. Place the jack under the jacking point closest to the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket (as shown in the image)  until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point. Make sure that the jacking point tab is resting in the jack notch.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar and the jack handle, until the tire is off the ground.
The following instructions must be followed to use the jack safely:
•  Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the vehicle. •  Use the jack provided in your vehicle. Other jacks may not support the weight
(“load”) or t the jacking point.
•  Do not use while the engine is running.
•  Use only where the ground is rm and level.
•  Use only at the jacking points.
•  Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.
•  Do not put anything on top of or underneath the jack. The vehicle can easily roll off the jack, seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire exactly, and never get under the vehicle when it is supported only by the jack.
WARNING
Jack handlebar
Wheel nut
Wrench as jack handle