2000 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 275

Changing a Flat Tire, If Your Engine Won't Start WING BOLT SPACER CONE 20. Store the jack in its holder. Turn the jack's end bracket to lock it in place. Replace the cover. Store the tools. If Your Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why your engine won't start falls into two areas, depending on what you hear when you turn the key to START (III): You hear nothing, or almost nothing. The engine's starter motor does not operate at all, or operates very slowly. You can hear the starter motor operating normally, or the starter motor sounds like it is spinning faster than normal, but the engine does not start up and run. 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. 17. Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire well. 18. Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt, turn it over, and put it back on the bolt. 19. Secure the flat tire by screwing the wing bolt back into its hole. 21. Store the wheel cover or center cap in the trunk. Make sure it does not get scratched or damaged. Taking Care of the Unexpected