If the fuel system has a leak – HONDA 2000 Civic GX - Owner's Manual User Manual

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If the Fuel System Has a Leak

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 this happens, follow these

directions:

1. 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.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the

LOCK (0) position.

3. Turn the manual shut-off valve to

the OFF position to shut off the

natural gas (see

Manual Shut-off

Valve on page

13

in this

supplement).

You cannot continue driving. Your

vehicle should be towed to an

authorized Honda Civic GX dealer

(see

Emergency Towing in the

primary owner's manual).

Taking Care of the Unexpected

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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