00/10/17 13:27:55 31S5W600_001 Owner’s Identification OWNER This Owner’s Manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle, and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold. ADDRESS STREET The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. POSTAL CODE reserves the right, however, to V. I. N. discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice DELIVERY DATE and without incurring any obligation (Date sold to original retail purchaser) whatsoever. DEALER NAME DEALER NO. ADDRESS STREET CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE OWNER’S SIGNATURE DEALER’S SIGNATURE 00/10/17 13:28:03 31S5W600_002 Contents Introduction........................... 2 Maintenance Maintenance Schedule............... 20 Instruments and Controls Required Maintenance Record... 27 Indicator Lights............................. 3 Engine Oil..................................... 30 Gauges........................................... 5 Engine Coolant............................. 30 Rear Seat........................................ 6 Transmission Fluid...................... 31 Fuel Tank...................................... 33 Before Driving Spark Plugs................................... 34 Fuel................................................. 7 Tires .............................................. 35 Refueling Procedure.................... 8 Lights ............................................ 36 Fuel System Components.......... 12 Storing Your Vehicle................... 37 Fuel Cut-off System.................... 13 Carrying Cargo........................... 14 Taking Care of the Unexpected Changing a Flat Tire ................... 38 Driving If the Fuel System Has a Leak... 40 Starting the Engine.................... 15 Jump Starting ............................... 41 Automatic Transmission (CVT)....................................... 16 Technical Information Specifications ............................... 42 Emissions Controls...................... 44 Authorized Manuals.............. 47 1 00/10/17 13:28:08 31S5W600_003 Introduction Your Civic GX runs on Compressed You will find important safety Natural Gas (CNG), a highly information in this supplement and pressurized version of the same in the owner’s manual. This clean-burning natural gas used in information alerts you to potential your home. Because natural gas hazards that could hurt you or others. does not contain impurities such as Please read it carefully. sulfur, the production of oxides of sulfur (SOx) and soot pollutants is eliminated. Using CNG as a fuel also minimizes the amount of CO2 in the engine exhaust, producing much lower emissions than a conventional gasoline-powered vehicle. Your Civic GX operates and performs like a gasoline-powered Civic. However, there are a few differences 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. 2 00/10/17 13:28:17 31S5W600_004 Indicator Lights Malfunction Indicator Lamp MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LOW FUEL INDICATOR This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). 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 primary owner’s manual. This indicator will also come on if there is a problem in the fuel system. If this happens, have the vehicle checkedbyanauthorizeddealeras soon as possible. Drive moderately until the dealer has inspected the problem. Avoid full-throttle acceleration and driving at high speed. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls 3 00/10/17 13:28:25 31S5W600_005 Indicator Lights If you smell natural gas or hear a Low Fuel Indicator hissing sound, the fuel system may have a leak. Follow the instructions This indicator comes on for a few under If the Fuel System Has a seconds when you turn ignition on Leak on page 40 of this supplement. (II). This light comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon. If the outside temperature falls below 25°F (－ 4° C), the pressure of the natural gas in the fuel tank may go down. If this happens, the fuel gauge will show less than the actual amount of fuel remaining, and this indicator may come on. 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 fuel system. Have the vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Civic GX dealer as soon as possible. 4 Instruments and Controls 00/10/17 13:28:32 31S5W600_006 Gauges Fuel Gauge The gauge stays at the same fuel level reading after you turn off the ignition. When you add fuel, the gauge slowly changes to the new readingafteryouturntheignition switch back ON (II). FUEL GAUGE 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 gauge may show slightly more or less than the actual amount. The outside temperature and ambient conditions may affect the pressure and temperature of the natural gas. Instruments and Controls 5 00/10/17 13:28:36 31S5W600_007 Rear Seat Unlike the standard Civic, only two people can ride in the rear seat. They should sit in the outside seating positions and wear the lap/shoulder belts. There is no center seat belt. 6 Instruments and Controls 00/10/17 13:28:45 31S5W600_008 Fuel Your Civic GX is designed to operate Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The main component of compressed The natural gas you use to refuel natural gas is methane, a highly Compressed natural gas is must meet NFPA-52 and SAE J1616 flammable, colorless gas. While it is flammable and highly explosive. standards for fuel composition and the same gas that is burned in You could be killed or seriously quality. everyday home appliances such as injured if leaking natural gas is kitchen stoves and water heaters, ignited. If you use a fuel that does not meet the CNG in your car is stored under these standards, you may feel a high pressure (maximum 3,600 psi/ If you suspect a leak, have your decrease in engine power and your 24,800 kPa). vehicle immediately inspected car’s emissions controls may be and repaired by an authorized damaged. The CNG fuel system in your Civic, Honda Civic GX dealer. including the tank and hose, 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 refueling. If you smell gas or hear a hissing sound at any other time, you need to shut down the fuel system. Follow the instructions on page. 40. Before Driving 7 00/10/17 13:28:57 31S5W600_009 Fuel, Refueling Procedure CNG Identification Refueling Procedure When refueling, you should use a There are two methods of refueling, fuel fill nozzle that complies with CNG LABEL fast filling or slow filling. ANSI/AGA NGV-1-1994 standards. Nozzles are designed according to Fast filling is normally used in fuel their maximum fill pressure: P24 for stations for natural gas vehicles. It 2,400 psi (pounds per square inch), takes about three to five minutes to P30 for 3,000 psi, and P36 for 3,600 fill up the fuel tank. psi. Slow filling is done with a vehicle Your Civic’s maximum fill pressure refueling appliance. Refueling takes is 3,600 psi (24,800 kPa), so you approximately 1 hour per gallon. should refuel with a P36 nozzle. Using a P24 or P30 nozzle may cause Always observe all safety the tank to not fill completely. Your vehicle has an identifying recommendations and operating ‘‘CNG’’ label attached next to the instructions on the refueling The natural gas may be warmed by rear license plate. Do not remove equipment. the refueling process, causing it to this label. This label is necessary for expand and reduce the amount of insuring your vehicle. Driving fuel you can put in. without this label may violate the laws or regulations in some states. 8 Before Driving 00/10/17 13:29:08 31S5W600_010 Refueling Procedure Filling the Fuel Tank The refueling procedure can vary with the refueling station. The following explains the typical refueling procedure with fast fill equipment. With slow fill equipment, or other types of refueling equipment, follow the instructions on the equipment. RECEPTACLE DUST CAP 1. Because the fuel receptacle is on 4. Remove the receptacle dust cap the driver’s side of the vehicle, from the fuel receptacle. Clean up park with that side closest to the any dirt and debris around the fuel refueling station. receptacle. 2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and apply the parking brake. 3. Open the fuel receptacle door by pushing on the handle to the left of the driver’s seat. CONTINUED Before Driving 9 00/10/17 13:29:18 31S5W600_011 Refueling Procedure If you hear fuel leaking from the nozzle-receptacle connection, stop refueling immediately. Dirt or other debris may be preventing a positive connection. Turn off the refueling 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 for damage and wear. 5.Securely connect the CNG fill 6. Follow the instructions on the nozzle to the fuel receptacle by refueling station to begin refueling. 7. Refueling will stop automatically turning the lever until the arrows when the tank is full. Follow the on the nozzle point to each other. While refueling, you may hear a instructions on the refueling chattering sound. This is normal. stationtoturnitoff. 8. Disconnect the CNG fill nozzle from the fuel receptacle by turningtheleveronthenozzle180 degrees. You may hear a brief hissing sound as a small amount of gasescapes.Thisisnormal. 10 Before Driving 00/10/17 13:29:25 31S5W600_012 Refueling Procedure 9. Putthereceptacledustcaponthe Refueling Station Information fuel receptacle securely. To obtain information about the locations of Compressed Natural Gas 10.Push the fuel receptacle door (CNG) refueling stations, contact the closed until it latches.