Honda Insight 2022 Temporarily Repairing A Flat Tire

Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise severely damaged, you will need to have the
vehicle towed. If the tire only has a small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can
use the temporary tire repair kit so that you can drive to the nearest service station
for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, and non-slippery surface, and apply the parking
brake.
2. Put the transmission into ( P .
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
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The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or roadside assistance to
have the vehicle towed.
•
The tire sealant has expired.
•
More than one tire is punctured.
•
The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm).
•
The tire side wall is damaged or the puncture is
outside the contact area.
When the puncture is:
Smaller than 3/16 inch
Contact
Area
Larger than 3/16 inch
•
Damage has been caused by driving with the tires
extremely under inflated.
•
The tire bead is no longer seated.
•
The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.
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Use Kit
Yes
(4 mm)
No
(4 mm)