Changing a Flat Tire
Do not attempt to change a tire unless the car is on
firm, level ground and well out of the flow of traffic.
Park the car on a firm, level surface, apply the parking brake, turn on the
hazard warning switch, put the transmission in gear (Park for automatic
transmission) and turn the ignition off.
1. Lift the floor panel in the
cargo area.
2. Remove the jack.
NOTE: Turn the
connector on the end of the
jack counterclockwise to
loosen it from its mount.
3. Remove the lug wrench/jack handle and jack handle extension from
the tool bag.
4. Remove the spare tire.
5. Place blocks (not provided with the car) in front of and in back of the
wheel diagonally opposite the tire you are changing.
6. Use the lug wrench to loosen the wheel lug nuts counterclockwise
one-half turn.
On the EX and EX-R models: First remove the center cap from the
wheel by prying it out with a flat screwdriver (not provided in the
tool bag), or coin.
CAUTION:Hold the center cap with your hand then pry it
off using a cloth to protect the cap and the wheel.
CENTER CAP
SCREWDRIVER
CLOTH
SPARE
TIRE
JACK
TOOL
BAG