fuel cap release HONDA CIVIC 2022 Owners Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Refueling (P 575)
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
Fuel tank capacity:
12.39 US gal (46.9 L)
aUnlock the driver’s
door.
bPress the area
indicated by the
arrow to release the
fuel fill door. You
will hear a click.
cAfter filling, wait
about five seconds
before removing the
filler nozzle.
Wait for five seconds

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Driving
How to Refuel
Your fuel tank is not equipped with a fuel filler cap. You can insert the filler nozzle
directly into the filler neck. The tank seal s itself again when you pull out the filler
nozzle.
1.Stop your vehicle with the service station
pump on the left side of the vehicle in the
rear.
2. Turn off the engine.
3. Unlock the driver’s door.
u The fuel fill door on the outer side of the
vehicle will unlock.
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4.Press and release the area indicated by the
arrow to release the fu el fill door. You will
hear a click and the lid will open slightly.
5. Manually pull the fuel fill door to a fully
open position.
1How to Refuel
The fuel filler opening is designed to accept only
service station filler nozzles for refueling. Use of
smaller diamet er tubes (e.g., those used to siphon
fuel for other uses) or other non-service station
devices can damage the area in and around the filler
opening.
3WARNING
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.
Press Fuel Fill Door