1998 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 207

Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, stop in a safe place to change it. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a busy road is dangerous. Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get to an exit or an area to stop that is far away from the traffic lanes. 3. Open the trunk. Raise the trunk floor by lifting up on the back edge. 4. Take the tool kit out of the trunk. 5. Unscrew the wing bolt and take the spare tire out of the trunk. SPARE TIRE TRUNK FLOOR 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. TOOL KIT JACK 1. Park the vehicle on firm, level ground away from traffic. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). 2. Put the transmission in Park (automatic) or Reverse (manual). Apply the parking brake. Have all of the passengers get out of the vehicle while you change the tire. CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected