Honda 2004 Civic Si Owner's Manual page 170

If you have a flat tire while driving,
stop in a safe place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.
NOTICE: Use the jack that came with
your vehicle. If you try to raise another
vehicle with this jack or use another
jack to raise your vehicle, the vehicle or
jack can be damaged.
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.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Reverse. Apply the
parking brake.
2. Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Changing a Flat Tire
SPARE TIRE CARGO AREA FLOOR
TOOL BAG
3. Open the hatch. Raise the cargo
area floor by lifting up on the back
edge.
4. Take the tool bag out of the cargo
area.
5. Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
6. Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2
turn with the wheel wrench.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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