HONDA 2009 Element - Manual (Page 205)

If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
For further important fuel-related
information, please refer to your
Quick Start Guide.
Refueling
1. Park with the driver's side closest to
the service station pump.
2. Outside of the vehicle, open the fuel
fill door by pulling its notched edge.
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.
3. 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.
4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel
nozzle automatically clicks off. Do
not try to
‘‘top off’’ the tank. This
leaves some room in the fuel tank for
the fuel to expand with temperature
changes.
If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off
even though the tank is not full,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle's fuel vapor recovery system.
The system helps keep fuel vapor
from going into the atmosphere. Try
filling at another pump. If this does
not fix the problem, consult your
dealer.
5. 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 296). You will
also see a
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’
message on the information display.
6. Close the fuel fill door.
Fuel Recommendation, Service Station Procedures
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Before
Driving