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2009 Civic GX
Owner's Manual
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© 2008 Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
P/N 00X31-SNF-9300

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  • Page 1 This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be formatted for printing instead of web use. This is due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year. This manual will be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of the model year. © 2008 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. P/N 00X31-SNF-9300...
  • Page 2 ADDRESS The information and specifications STREET included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ reserves the right, however, to POSTAL CODE V.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ０８／０７／０３ １２：４０：５２ ３１ＳＮＦ９３０ ０００２  Contents Introduction ......Maintenance Maintenance Minder ....17 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil ........21 Instrument Panel Indicators ..Engine Coolant ......21 Gauges ........... Fuel Tank ........22 Rear Seat ........Tires ..........23 Lights ...........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    ０８／０７／０３ １２：４０：５８ ３１ＳＮＦ９３０ ０００３  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 many homes.

  • Page 5: Instruments And Controls

    This indicator will also come on if there is a problem in the fuel system. If this happens, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Civic GX dealer as soon as possible. Drive moderately until the dealer has inspected the problem. Avoid full- throttle acceleration and driving at high speed.
  • Page 6 ON (II) position. It also system. Have the vehicle checked by comes on as a reminder that you an authorized Honda Civic GX dealer must refuel soon. The approximate as soon as possible. driving distance remaining when this...

  • Page 7: Gauges

    ０８／０７／０３ １２：４１：２５ ３１ＳＮＦ９３０ ０００６  Gauges, Rear Seat Fuel Gauge The gauge may show slightly more Rear Seat or less than the actual amount. The Unlike the standard Civic, the seat- LOWER ‘‘F’’ MARK tank temperature, fill method, and back cannot be folded down. ambient conditions may affect the pressure and temperature of the natural gas.

  • Page 8: Fuel

    The CNG system in your vehicle, Honda Civic GX dealer. including the tank and hoses, has been designed to hold gas at this pressure. It has also been tested for safety.

  • Page 9: Refueling Procedure

    ０８／０７／０３ １２：４１：４６ ３１ＳＮＦ９３０ ０００８  Fuel, Refueling Procedure CNG Identification Refueling Procedure Your vehicle’s maximum fill pressure There are two methods of refueling, is 3,600 psi (24,800 kPa), so you CNG LABEL fast filling or slow filling. should refuel with a P36 nozzle. Using a P30 nozzle will fill the tank Fast filling is normally used in fuel to the second (3,000 psi) fill mark on stations for natural gas vehicles.
  • Page 10 ０８／０７／０３ １２：４１：５７ ３１ＳＮＦ９３０ ０００９  Refueling Procedure FUEL Push RECEPTACLE Using f ast f ill equipment at temperatures below 4°F ( 16°C) may − damage the f uel system, potentially causing a leak. Only use slow f ill equipment when ambient temperatures are below 4°F ( 16°C). −...
  • Page 11 If it continues to leak, have an authorized Honda Civic GX dealer inspect the sealing O-ring in the receptacle. It may be missing, Securely connect the CNG fill Turn the lever until the arrows on damaged, or worn.
  • Page 12 ０８／０７／０３ １２：４２：１５ ３１ＳＮＦ９３０ ００１１  Refueling Procedure If dirt or other debris are adhering to If you do not close the lid, the fuel Refueling Station Information the inside of the fuel receptacle, gas gauge on the instrument panel will To obtain information about the may leak out after refueling.

  • Page 13: Fuel System Components

    Fuel system components in the Civic GX comply with NFPA-52 standards. Your vehicle is equipped with genuine Honda component parts that have been designed and approved for use in a compressed natural gas vehicle. Never modify or replace any...

  • Page 14: Fuel Cutoff System

    A manual shutoff valve is located system maintenance performed underneath the vehicle, near the rear tire on the driver’s side. We by an authorized Honda Civic recommend that you locate this GX dealer, or a qualified NGV valve so you can find it quickly.

  • Page 15: Carrying Cargo

    ０８／０７／０３ １２：４２：４８ ３１ＳＮＦ９３０ ００１４  Carrying Cargo Load Limits This figure includes the total weight Steps for Determining Correct Load The maximum load for your vehicle of all occupants, cargo, and Limit − is 850 lbs (385 kg). accessories, and the tongue load if Locate the statement ‘‘The you are towing a trailer.
  • Page 16 ０８／０７／０３ １２：４３：０５ ３１ＳＮＦ９３０ ００１５  Carrying Cargo The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For Example 1 example, if the ‘‘XXX’’ amount Max Load (850 lbs) Passenger Weight Cargo Weight equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be (150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs) (550 lbs) five 150 lb.

  • Page 17: Driving

    ０８／０７／０３ １２：４３：１９ ３１ＳＮＦ９３０ ００１６  Carrying Cargo, Starting the Engine The fuel tank is located in the trunk, Starting the Engine Turn the ignition switch to the with a partition between the fuel Apply the parking brake. START (III) position. Do not hold tank and the cargo space. the switch in the START (III) In cold weather, turn off all position for more than 15 seconds...

  • Page 18: Towing A Trailer

    ０８／０７／０３ １２：４３：３２ ３１ＳＮＦ９３０ ００１７  Starting the Engine, Towing a Trailer If you regularly drive your vehicle in Use the following procedure: Towing a Trailer very cold weather [below 4°F Your vehicle is not designed to tow a − ( 20°C)], consider having an Turn off all electrical accessories trailer;...

  • Page 19: Maintenance Minder

    Whenever fuel system maintenance is required, take your vehicle to an authorized Honda Civic The maintenance minder assumes GX dealer, or a qualified NGV you will use your vehicle as normal technician.
  • Page 20 ０８／０７／０３ １２：４３：５０ ３１ＳＮＦ９３０ ００１９  Maintenance Minder Engine Oil Life Display The maintenance item code or codes indicate the main and sub items SEL/RESET BUTTON required at the time of the oil change. MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL LIFE ENGINE OIL LIFE DISPLAY ITEM CODE(S) INDICATOR To see the current engine oil life,...
  • Page 21 When the remaining engine oil life is provide competent, efficient service. 5 to 1 percent, you will see a We recommend using Honda parts ‘‘SERVICE OIL LIFE’’ message For information on resetting the and fluids whenever you have...
  • Page 22 ０８／０７／０３ １２：４４：１５ ３１ＳＮＦ９３０ ００２１  Maintenance Minder Symbol Maintenance Main Items Symbol Maintenance Sub Items Replace engine oil Rotate tires Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace air cleaner element Replace fuel filter element (low pressure) If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 Drain fuel filter (high pressure) miles (24,000 km).

  • Page 23: Engine Oil

    ０８／０７／０３ １２：４４：２７ ３１ＳＮＦ９３０ ００２２  Engine Oil, Engine Coolant Engine Oil 5W-20 oil is formulated for year- Engine Coolant The SAE number tells you the oil’s round protection of your vehicle, to Refer to the Civic Sedan owner’s viscosity or weight. Select the oil for improve cold weather starting, and manual for engine coolant checking your vehicle according to this chart.

  • Page 24: Fuel Tank

    NHTSA FMVSS 304. The fuel tank should be inspected every 3 years after its production date. Have a qualified Honda Civic GX dealer or a qualified NGV technician inspect the fuel tank for damage or leaks. You should also have the fuel tank inspected after a collision.

  • Page 25: Tires

    ０８／０７／０３ １２：４５：２０ ３１ＳＮＦ９３０ ００２４  Fuel Tank, Tires FUEL TANK Tires The recommended cold tire pressure for most normal driving conditions is shown below. Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for Normal Driving Front/Rear: P195/65R15 89H 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) The compact spare tire pressure is: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) These pressures are also given on the tire information label on the...

  • Page 26: Lights

    ０８／０７／０３ １２：４５：３３ ３１ＳＮＦ９３０ ００２５  Lights Replacing a High-mount Brake Light Bulb TRUNK LINING SOCKET SCREW FASTENER BULB Open the trunk. Pull the upper edge of the trunk Remove the socket from the light lining down. assembly by turning it one-quarter Remove the screw from the center turn counterclockwise.

  • Page 27: Vehicle Storage

    ０８／０７／０３ １２：４５：４５ ３１ＳＮＦ９３０ ００２６  Lights, Vehicle Storage Reinstall the socket. Turn it Vehicle Storage After storing your vehicle for an clockwise until it locks. Make sure If you need to park your vehicle for extended period, and before starting the new bulb is working. an extended period, refer to Vehicle the engine for the first time, open...

  • Page 28: Taking Care Of The Unexpected

    ０８／０７／０３ １２：４５：５６ ３１ＳＮＦ９３０ ００２７  Changing a Flat Tire To change a flat tire, follow the Removing the Spare Tire instructions in the Civic Sedan TOOL KIT TRUNK owner’s manual. To remove the TOOL TRUNK FLOOR FLOOR CASE spare tire from the trunk and to store the flat tire, follow the instructions on this and the next page.
  • Page 29 ０８／０７／０３ １２：４６：０７ ３１ＳＮＦ９３０ ００２８  Changing a Flat Tire Storing a Flat Tire TRUNK LINING JACK RUBBER CAP TRUNK LINING TRUNK FLOOR Bend the lower part of the trunk Turn the jack’s end Raise the trunk floor and the lower lining upward and take the spare counterclockwise to loosen it, then part of the trunk lining as shown.

  • Page 30: If The Fuel System Has A Leak

    ０８／０７／０３ １２：４６：１７ ３１ＳＮＦ９３０ ００２９  Changing a Flat Tire, If the Fuel System Has a Leak To secure the tire, insert the wing If the Fuel System Has a Leak bolt through the hole in the center You may detect a slight natural gas SUPPORT PLATE of the wheel and the trunk lining, odor for a few moments after...

  • Page 31: Jump Starting

    Turn the ignition switch to the have your vehicle towed to an LOCK (0) position. authorized Honda Civic GX dealer (see Emergency Towing in the Turn the manual shutoff valve to Civic Sedan owner’s manual).

  • Page 32: Fuses

    ０８／０７／０３ １２：４６：３９ ３１ＳＮＦ９３０ ００３１  Fuses, Fuse Locations Fuses To check and replace fuses, follow Amps. Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected the instructions in the Civic Sedan owner’s manual. 7.5 A Power Window 10 A Left Headlight Low Beam Since your vehicle’s interior fuses 15 A Fuel Pump 20 A...

  • Page 33: Technical Information

    ０８／０７／０３ １２：４７：００ ３１ＳＮＦ９３０ ００３２  Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 177.3 in (4,504 mm) Fuel tank service pressure 3,600 psi (24,800 kPa) at 70°F Width 69.0 in (1,752 mm) (21°C) Height 56.5 in (1,435 mm) Fuel tank capacity 3,000 psi: 7.2 gasoline gallons Wheelbase 106.3 in (2,700 mm) equivalent (GGE) Track Front...
  • Page 34 ０８／０７／０３ １２：４７：２６ ３１ＳＮＦ９３０ ００３３  Specifications Air Conditioning Fuses Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) Interior See page 30 or the fuse label Charge quantity 14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) − − attached to the driver’s lower Lubricant oil type SP-10 corner panel. Under-hood Fuses in the Civic Sedan Lights owner’s manual.

  • Page 35: Authorized Manuals

    2009 Honda Civic GX 4 Door Owner’s Manual Supplement 31SNA630 2009 Honda Civic 4 Door Owner’s Manual 31SNAM30 2009 Honda Civic Honda Service History 31SNAQ30 2009 Honda Civic 4 Door Quick Start Guide HON-R Order Form for Previous Years- Indicate Year and Model Desired...
  • Page 36 ０８／０７／０３ １２：４７：４１ ３１ＳＮＦ９３０ ００３５  Authorized Manuals Service Manual: Covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough for most mechanically inclined owners to understand. Electrical Troubleshooting Manual: Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your vehicle.

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