Honda Sedan CIVIC 2022, Manual

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If a Tyre Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tyre
If the tyre has a large cut or is otherwise severely damaged, you will need to have
the vehicle towed. If the tyre only has a small puncture, from a nail for instance, you
can use the temporary tyre repair kit so that you can drive to the nearest service
station for a more permanent repair.
If a tyre goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Put the transmission into
( R
.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
1 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tyre
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or a roadside assistant to
have the vehicle towed.
•
The tyre sealant has expired.
•
More than one tyre is punctured.
•
The puncture or cut is larger than 4 mm.
•
The tyre side wall is damaged or the puncture is
outside the contact area.
•
Damage has been caused by driving with the tyres
extremely under inflated.
•
The tyre bead is no longer seated.
•
The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tyre. If you remove it from the tyre, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.
a
Contact Area
When the puncture is: Kit Use
Smaller than 4 mm Yes
Larger than 4 mm No
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