open gas tank HONDA ELEMENT 2005 1.G Owners Manual

If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
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.
Park with the driver’s side closest
to the gas pump.
Open the f uel f ill door by pulling
on the notched edge.
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.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.
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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.