2003 Honda S2000 Owner's Manual - Page 215

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. The size difference may also cause damage to the rear differential, so do not mount the compact spare on the rear. If either rear tire goes flat, remove the front tire on that same side, mount the compact spare tire on the front, then mount the front tire on the rear. 1. Park the car on firm, level, nonslippery ground away from traffic. Put the transmission in Reverse. Apply the parking brake. 2. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). Have your passenger get out of the car while you change the tire. TOOL BOX LID The car can easily roll off the jack, seriously injuring anyone underneath. Follow the directions for changing a tire exactly, and never get under the car when it is supported only by the jack. The compact spare tire is smaller than a standard tire, which will affect the vehicle's handling. Drive cautiously when this spare is mounted on your vehicle. JACK 3. Open the trunk. Lift up the tool box lid and take the jack, wheel wrench, and extension out of the tool box. Use the jack that came with your car. If you try to raise another car with this jack or use another jack to raise your car, the car or jack can be damaged. CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected 219