open gas tank HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2008 8.G Owners Manual

To open the f uel f ill door, push
down the lever on the lef t of the
driver’s seat.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.
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 vapor f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer.
Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump. Removethefuelfillcapslowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Place the
cap in the holder on the f uel f ill
door.
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If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
Service Station Procedures
Ref ueling
Bef ore Driving
175
Push
FUEL FILL CAP
HOLDER TETHERGasoline 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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DOT Tire Quality Grading .270
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .189
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Economy .179
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Dust and Pollen Filter .230
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Fan, Interior .103
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Features .101
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Filling the Fuel Tank .175
Filters
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Dust and Pollen .230
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Oil .216
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .75
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Flat Tire, Changing a .243
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .221
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Brake .222 ..................
Windshield Washer .220
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .161
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Four-way Flashers .75
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Front Airbags .9,21
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Fuel .174
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Fill Door and Cap .175
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement .174
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Oxygenated .174
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Reserve Indicator .61
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Tank, Filling the .175
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Fuses, Checking the .257
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Gas Mileage, Improving .179
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Gasohol .174
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Gasoline .174
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Fuel Reserve Indicator .61
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement .174
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Tank, Filling the .175
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Gas Station Procedures .175
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Economy, Fuel .179
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Emergencies on the Road .241
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Battery, Jump Starting .249
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Brake System Indicator .256
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Changing a Flat Tire .243
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Charging System Indicator .254
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Checking the Fuses .257
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .253
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .255
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Overheated Engine .251
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Emergency Brake .96
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Emergency Flashers .75
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Emergency Towing .263
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Emergency Trunk Opener .87
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Emissions Controls .275
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Emissions Testing .278
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .65 ..............
Engine Speed Limiter .194
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .62,255
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Oil Pressure Indicator .62,253
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Oil, What Kind to Use .215
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Overheating .251
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Specif ications .268
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Starting .191
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .275
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Exhaust Fumes .52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .16
Index
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INDEX
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