Honda CR-V: If a Tire Goes Flat / Storing the Flat Tire

Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual / Handling the Unexpected / If a Tire Goes Flat / Storing the Flat Tire

WARNING

Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and can seriously injure the occupants.

Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving.

Remove the center cap.
Remove the cargo area lid as shown.
Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.
Securely store the wheel nut wrench and jack handle bar back in the tool bag. Store the bag in the cargo area properly.
Store the jack in its holder. Turn the jack’s end bracket to lock it in place.

Replacing the Flat Tire

Do not over tighten the wheel nuts by applying extra torque using your foot or a pipe. Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire. Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel with a clean cloth...

TPMS and the Compact Spare Tire

If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on...

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Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Exhaust Gas Hazard

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Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Recommended Engine Oil

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