HONDA 2007 Element - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 142)

Close the fuel fill door.
Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
the malfunction indicator lamp
may come on (see page
). You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL
CAP’’ message on the information
display.
even though the tank is not full,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapour recovery
system. The system helps keep
fuel vapours from going into the
atmosphere. Try filling at another
pump. If this does not fix the
problem, consult your dealer.
Stop filling the tank after the fuel
nozzle automatically clicks off. Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave
some room for the fuel to expand
with temperature changes.
Remove the fuel fill 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.
Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump.
Outside of the vehicle, open the
fuel fill door by pulling its notched
edge.
For further important fuel-related
information, please refer to your
.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
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If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off
Ref ueling
Quick Start Guide
Fuel Recommendation, Service Station Procedures
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Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
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