If The Fuel System Has A Leak - Honda 2000 Civic Sedan GX Owner's Manual

Main Menu

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.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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).
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 immediatel y inspected
and repaired by an authorized
Honda Civic GX dealer.