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

Honda CR-V 2017-2024 Owner's Manual / Handling the Unexpected / If a Tire Goes Flat / 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.
Mount the compact spare tire.
Screw the wheel nuts until they touch the lips around the mounting holes, then stop rotating.
Lower the vehicle and remove the jack. Tighten the wheel nuts in the order indicated in the image. Go around, tightening the nuts, two to three times in this order.
Wheel nut torque:

80 lbf∙ft (108 N∙m, 11 kgf∙m)

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...

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...

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Honda CR-V 2017-2024 Owner's Manual: Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™*

* Not available on all models When the system senses a loss of front wheel traction, it automatically transfers some power to the rear wheels. This allows you to utilize all available traction and may increase mobility. You still need to exercise the same care when accelerating, steering, and braking that you would in a two wheel drive vehicle...

Honda CR-V 2017-2024 Owner's Manual: Tire Service Life

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