open gas tank HONDA CIVIC 2005 7.G Owners Manual

Park with the driver’s side closest
to the gas pump.even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapors f rom going into the
atmosphere. Consult your dealer.
Screw the f uel f ill cap back on
until it clicks at least three times.
If you do not properly tighten the
cap, the Malfunction Indicator
Lampmaycomeon(seepage
).
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Open the f uel f ill door by pushing
on the lever to the left of the
driver’s seat. Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
Place the cap in the holder on the
fuel fill door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
1. 2.
3. 4.5. 6.
195
If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
Service Station Procedures
Ref ueling
Bef ore Driving
123
Push
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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CONT INUED
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Charging System Indicator . 194
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Checking the Fuses . 198
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 194
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 195
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 196
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Overheated Engine . 191
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Emergency Brake . 83
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Emergency Flashers . 67
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Emergency Towing . 202
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 73
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Emissions Controls . 215
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Emissions Testing, State . 218 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 62
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Engine Speed Limiter . 137, 140
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 56, 195
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 194
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 154
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Overheating . 191
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Specif ications . 208
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Starting . 135
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 213
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 215
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Exhaust Fumes . 47
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by . 18
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Fan, Interior . 89
Features, Comfort and
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Convenience . 87
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 123
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 169
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Oil . 155
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 160
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Shif ting the . 136
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 67
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 183
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 159
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Brake . 161
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Clutch . 161
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Manual Transmission . 160
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Power Steering . 162
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Windshield Washer . 158
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception . 97
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Folding Rear Seat . 78 .....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 214
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Four-way Flashers . 67
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Front Airbags . 11, 23
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Fuel . 122
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Fill Door and Cap . 123
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Gauge . 61
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Octane Requirement . 122
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Oxygenated . 213
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Reserve Indicator . 58
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Tank, Filling the . 123
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Fuses, Checking the . 198
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 126
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Gasohol . 213
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Gasoline . 122
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 58
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Gauge . 61
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Octane Requirement . 122
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Tank, Filling the . 123
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Gas Station Procedures . 123
Index
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INDEX
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