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Honda Civic Owners Manual: How to Set Up the Jack

How to Set Up the Jack

  1. Place the jack under the jacking point closest to the tire to be changed.

How to Set Up the Jack

  1. Turn the end bracket clockwise as shown in the image until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point.

    Make sure that the jacking point tab is resting in the jack notch.

How to Set Up the Jack

  1. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar and the jack handle, until the tire is off the ground.

How to Set Up the Jack

WARNING 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.

Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the vehicle.

Use the jack provided in your vehicle.

Other jacks may not support the weight ("load") or their shape may not match.

The following instructions must be followed to use the jack safely:

  •  Do not use while the engine is running.
  •  Use only where the ground is firm and level.
  •  Use only at the jacking points.
  •  Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.
  •  Do not put anything on top of or underneath the jack.
Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
Open the trunk floor lid. Take the tool case out of the trunk. Take the jack and wheel nut wrench out of the tool case.  Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the spacer cone ...

Replacing the Flat Tire
Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire. Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel with a clean cloth.  Mount the compact spare tire.  Screw the wheel nuts until they touch ...

See also:

Honda Civic Owners Manual. Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relati ...

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