3. Check the fuel level
Raise the rear body and check the fuel level.
Refill the tank to the upper level mark if necessary.
Your
engine
is designed
to use any gasoline
that
has a pump
octane
number
(R ;
M ) of
86
or
higher,
or
that
has
a research
oc-
tane number
of 91 or higher.
Gasoline
pumps
at service
station
normally
display
the pump octane
number.
We recommend
that
you use unleaded
fuel
because
it produces
fewer
engine
and spark plug deposits
and extends
the life of exhaust
system
components.
Never use stale or contaminated
gasoline
or an oil/gasoline
mixture.
Avoid
getting
dirt, dust or water
in.the' fuel tank.
Use of a lower octane
gasoline
can cause persistent
"pinging"
or heavy "spark
knock"
(a metallic
rapping
noise) which,
if severe,
can lead to engine
damage.
CAUTION:
If "spark knock" or "pinging"
occurs at a steady engine speed
under normal load, change brands of gasoline. If spark knock or pinging
persists, consult your authorized
Honda dealer. Failure to do so is con-
sidered misuse, and damage caused by misuse is not covered by Honda's
Limited Warranty.
Occasionally
you may experience
light spark knock while
operating
under
heavy
loads. This is no cause for concern,
it simply
means your engine
is
operating
efficiently.
After
refueling,
be sure to tighten
the fuel tank cap firmly.
UPPER
LEVEL
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