Honda CR-V: If a Tire Goes Flat / 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.
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.
- Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.
- Turn the end bracket clockwise (as shown
in image) until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point.
- Make sure that the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
- Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar
and the jack handle, until the tire is off the
ground.
Open the cargo area floor lid.
Take the tool bag out of the cargo area.Take the wheel nut wrench and
jack handle
bar out of the tool bag.
Take the jack out of the spare tire area...
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...
Other information:
We recommend that you check the engine oil level every time you refuel.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Wait approximately three minutes after turning the engine off before you
check the
oil.
Remove the dipstick (orange).
Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or
paper towel...
NOTICE
Vented refrigerant is harmful to the environment.
To avoid refrigerant from venting, never replace the
evaporator with one removed from a used or
salvaged vehicle.
Refrigerant in your vehicle’s air conditioning system is
flammable and can be ignited during servicing if
proper procedures are not followed...