Honda Civic 2016 Manual page 569

uuIf a Tyre Goes FlatuChanging a Flat Tyre
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How to Set Up the Jack
Jacking Point
Jack
Handle
Bar
Wrench as Jack Handle
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1. Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tyre to be changed.
Jacking
Points
2. Turn the end bracket clockwise as shown in
the image until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point.
u Make sure that the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar
and the jack handle, until the tyre is off the
ground.
Wheel Nut
1How to Set Up the Jack
WARNING
3
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack,
seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tyre
exactly, and no person should place any
portion of their body under a vehicle that is
supported by a jack.
WARNING: The jack shall be placed on a flat and
stable surface on the same level as the vehicle is
parked.
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:
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Do not use while the engine is running.
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Use only where the ground is firm and level.
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Use only at the jacking points.
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Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.
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Do not put anything on top of or underneath the
jack.