Honda Civic GX (2007) Supplement Owner's Manual

2007 Civic GX

Supplement Owner’s Manual

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© 2006 Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

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considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the
vehicle when it is sold.

The inf ormation and specif ications
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printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
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Owner’s I

OWNER

ADDRESS

V. I. N.

DELIVERY DATE

DEALER NAME

ADDRESS

OWNER’S S

DEALER’S SIGNATURE

CITY ZIP CODE/

OSTAL CODE

CITY ZIP CODE/

OSTAL CODE

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........Instrument Panel Indicators . 3

...........................................Gauges . 5

........................................Rear Seat . 5

.................................................Fuel . 6

....................Refueling Procedure . 7

..........Fuel System Components . 11

.....................Fuel Cutoff System . 12

...........................Carrying Cargo . 13

..................Maintenance Minder . 16

..................Maintenance Record . 20

....................................Engine Oil . 22

............................Engine Coolant . 22

.....................................Fuel Tank . 23

.............................................Tires . 24

...........................................Lights . 25

..................Storing Your Vehicle . 26

..................Changing a Flat Tire . 27

..If the Fuel System Has a Leak . 29

..............................Jump Starting . 30

............................................Fuses . 31

............................Fuse Locations . 31

..............................Specifications . 32

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....................Starting the Engine . 14

.........................Towing a Trailer . 15

Contents

...........................Introduction .

Instrument s and Controls

Before Driving

Maintenance

Taking Care of the Unexpected

Technical Information

..............Authorized Manuals .

Driving

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You will f ind important saf ety
information in this supplement and
in the owner’s manual. This
information alerts you to potential
hazards that could hurt you or others.

Please read it caref ully.
Your Civic GX operates and
performs like a gasoline-powered
Civic. However, there are a few
diff erences you should be aware of.
In addition to reading the Civic
Sedan owner’s manual, please read
this supplement carefully to
understand the operation and unique
features of your Civic GX.

Your Civic GX runs on compressed
natural gas (CNG), a highly
pressurized version of the same
clean-burning natural gas used in
many homes.

Introduction

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This indicator will also come on if
there is a problem in the fuel system.
If this happens, have the vehicle
checkedbyanauthorizedHonda
Civic GX dealer as soon as possible.
Drive moderately until the dealer has
inspected the problem. Avoid full­throttle acceleration and driving at
high speed.

This indicator comes on f or a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates one of the engine’s
emissions control systems may have
a problem. For complete information,
refer to the Civic Sedan owner’s
manual.

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Instruments and Cont rols

Malfunction Indicator
Lamp

Instrument Panel Indicators

3

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

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If you smell natural gas or hear a
hissing sound, except when refueling,
the fuel system may have a leak.
Follow the instructions under

on page

of this supplement.

This indicator comes on f or a few

seconds when you turn the ignition

switch to the ON (II) position. It also

comesonasareminderthatyou

must ref uel soon. The approximate

driving distance remaining when this

indicator comes on is:

City driving 20--25 miles
Highway driving 25--30 miles

If this indicator starts blinking and
the fuel level reading goes down to
empty when the engine is running, it
indicates a problem in the f uel
system. Have the vehicle checked by
an authorized Honda Civic GX dealer
as soon as possible.

As the temperature of the outside air

cools, the temperature inside the

tank begins to drop, and the
pressure inside the tank drops too.
This means that when the outside air
gets very cold [below 25°F ( 4°C)],
the pressure of the natural gas inside
the tank goes down, and the fuel
gauge may indicate that you have
less fuel than what actually remains
in the tank. Keep this in mind if the
low fuel indicator comes on while
youaredrivingincoldweather.

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If the

Fuel System Has a Leak

Low Fuel Indicator

Instruments and Cont rols

Instrument Panel Indicators

4

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

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This gauge shows how much fuel
you have. The quantity of fuel
remaining in the tank is calculated
based on the pressure and
temperature of the natural gas in the
fuel tank.

The lower ‘‘F’’ mark indicates a full
tank at a fill pressure of 3,000 psi.

The upper ‘‘F’’ mark indicates a full
tank at a fill pressure of 3,600 psi.

UnlikethestandardCivic,theseat­back cannot be folded down.

The gauge may show slightly more

or less than the actual amount. The

tank temperature, fill method, and

ambient conditions may affect the

pressure and temperature of the

natural gas.

Gauges, Rear Seat

Fuel Gauge Rear Seat

Instruments and Cont rols

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FUEL GAUGE

LOWER ‘‘F’’ MARK

UPPER ‘‘F’’ MARK

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If you use a fuel that does not meet
these standards, you may feel a
decrease in engine power and your
vehicle’s emissions controls may be
damaged.

The main component of compressed

natural gas is methane, a highly

flammable, colorless gas. While it is

the same gas that is burned in

everyday home appliances such as

kitchen stoves and water heaters,

theCNGinyourvehicleisstored

under high pressure (maximum

3,600 psi/24,800 kPa).

Your Civic GX is designed to operate
on compressed natural gas (CNG).
The natural gas you use to refuel
must meet NFPA-52 and SAE J1616
standards for fuel composition and
quality.

The CNG system in your vehicle,

including the tank and hoses, has

been designed to hold gas at this

pressure. It has also been tested for

safety. You should never smell gas

or hear a hissing sound unless you

are ref ueling. If you smell gas or

hear a hissing sound at any other

time, you need to shut down the

CNG system. Follow the instructions

on page .12

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)

Fuel

Before Driving

6

Compressed natural gas is
flammable and highly explosive.
You could be killed or seriously
injured if leaking natural gas is
ignited.

If you suspect a leak, have your
vehicle immediately inspected
and repaired by an authorized
Honda Civic GX dealer.

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Your vehicle has an identifying
‘‘CNG’’ label attached next to the
rear license plate. Do not remove
this label. This label is necessary f or
insuring your vehicle. Driving
without this label may violate the
laws or regulations in some states.

There are two methods of refueling,

fast filling or slow f illing.

Fast f illing is normally used in fuel

stations for natural gas vehicles. It

takes about 3 to 5 minutes to f ill up

the fuel tank.

Slow filling is done with a vehicle

refueling appliance. Refueling takes

about 1 hour per gasoline gallon

equivalent.

Always observe all safety

recommendations and operating

instructions on the ref ueling

equipment.

When refueling, you should use a

fuel f ill nozzle that complies with

ANSI/AGA NGV-1-1994 standards.

Nozzles are designed according to

their maximum fill pressure: P24 for

2,400 psi (pounds per square inch),

P30 for 3,000 psi, and P36 for 3,600

psi.

Your vehicle’s maximum fill pressure
is 3,600 psi (24,800 kPa), so you
should refuel with a P36 nozzle.
Using a P30 nozzle will fill the tank
to the second (3,000 psi) fill mark on
the fuel gauge. Using a P24 nozzle
will not fill the tank completely.

During a fast f ill, the natural gas is
warmed by the refueling process.
This causes the pressure in the tank
to rise and reduces the amount of
fuel you can put in.

The label shown below is attached to
the fuel receptacle lid.

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CNG Identification Ref ueling Procedure

Fuel, Refueling Procedure

Before Driving

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CNG LABEL

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WARNING

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Remove the receptacle dust cap
from the fuel receptacle. Clean off
any dirt or debris around the fuel
receptacle.

Park with the driver’s side of the
vehicle closest to the refueling
station.

Open the fuel receptacle lid by
pushing on the handle to the left
of the driver’s seat.

Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position, and apply the
parking brake.

The ref ueling equipment and
procedure can vary with the
refueling station. The CNG fill
nozzle may not look or work like the
example on the next page. The
following steps explain the typical
refueling procedure with fast f ill
equipment. With slow fill equipment,
or other types of refueling
equipment, follow the instructions on
the equipment.

1.

2.

3.

4.

Refueling Procedure

Before Driving

Filling the Fuel Tank

8

RECEPTACLE DUST CAP

Push

FUEL
RECEPTACLE

Using f ast f ill equipment at
temperatures below 4°F ( 16°C) may
damage the f uel system, potentially
causing a leak. Only use slow f ill
equipment when ambient temperatures
are below 4°F ( 16°C).

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If you hear or see fuel/vapor
leaking from the nozzle-receptacle
connection, stop refueling
immediately. Dirt or other debris
may be preventing a positive
connection. Turn off the ref ueling
station, remove the nozzle,
reconnect it to the receptacle, and
begin refueling again. If it
continues to leak, have an
authorized Honda Civic GX dealer
inspect the sealing O-ring in the
receptacle. It may be missing,
damaged, or worn.

Disconnect the CNG fill nozzle
fromthefuelreceptaclebyslowly
turning the lever on the nozzle 180
degrees. You may hear a brief
hissing sound as a small amount of
gasescapes.Thisisnormal.

Refueling will stop automatically
when the tank is full. Follow the
instructions on the ref ueling
stationtoturnitoff.

Securely connect the CNG fill
nozzle to the fuel receptacle.

Turn the lever until the arrows on
the nozzle point to each other,
then follow the instructions on the
refueling station to begin ref ueling.

While ref ueling, you may hear a
chattering sound. This is normal.

5. 6.

7.

8.

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Before Driving

Refueling Procedure

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To obtain information about the
locations of compressed natural gas
(CNG) refueling stations, contact the
Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition
(NGVC) at [phone]. Online,
use www.afdc.doe.gov for the 49
states, or www.cngvc.org f or
California.

If you do not close the lid, the fuel

gauge on the instrument panel will

flash when you turn the ignition

switch to the ON (II) position. The

gauge will stop f lashing when you

close the lid.

If you are not sure how to operate

the refueling station, ask for

assistance.

If dirt or other debris are adhering to
theinsideofthefuelreceptacle,gas
may leak out after ref ueling. If this
happens, clean of f the dirt or debris
with a clean, dry rag from the CNG
fill nozzle. If you need to add more
fuel, do the refueling procedure
again.

Putthereceptacledustcaponthe
fuel receptacle securely.

Push the fuel receptacle lid closed
until it latches.

9.

10.

Before Driving

Refueling Procedure

Ref ueling Station Information

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