2013 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 298

uu If a Tire Goes Flat u Changing a Flat Tire 2013 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Replacing the Flat Tire Models with aluminum wheels 1 Replacing the Flat Tire Do not over tighten the wheel nuts by applying extra torque using your foot or a pipe. 1. Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire. Handling the Unexpected Wheel Cover Models with wheel cover Models with wheel cover 1. Remove the wheel nuts, wheel cover, and flat tire. Do not attempt to forcibly pry the wheel cover off with a screwdriver or other tool. The wheel cover cannot be removed without first removing the wheel nuts. All models TOC 2. Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel with a clean cloth. 3. Mount the compact spare tire. 4. Screw the wheel nuts until they touch the lips around the mounting holes, and stop rotating. Index Home Continued 297