HONDA 2004 Civic GX - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 38)

You may detect a slight natural gas
odor for a few moments after
refueling. This is normal. You should
not be able to smell natural gas at
any other time. If you do, or if you
hear a hissing sound, your vehicle’s
fuel system may have a leak. If you smell natural gas other than
when refueling, or if you hear a
hissing sound, follow these
directions:
Park your vehicle in a well-
ventilated area and apply the
parking brake.
Keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
Open all the windows and the
trunk lid for ventilation.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position.
Turn the manual shutoff valve to
the OFF position to turn off the
natural gas (see
on page in this
supplement).
You cannot continue driving. Your
vehicle should be towed to an
authorized Honda Civic GX dealer
(see
in the
Civic Sedan owner’s manual).
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If the Fuel System Has a Leak
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Manual Shutof f
Valve
Emergency Towing
37
Compressed natural gas is
flammable and highly explosive.
You could be killed or seriously
injured if leaking natural gas is
ignited.
If you suspect a leak, have your
vehicle immediately inspected
and repaired by an authorized
Honda Civic GX dealer.
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