Honda Civic Owner's Manual page 424

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Priming the Fuel System
(Diesel models only)
If your vehicle runs out of fuel, the
malfunction indicator lamp will come
on, or the symbol ''
appear on the multi-information
display, and the engine will not
restart after refueling the fuel tank
with the appropriate fuel (see pages
469 and 470 ).
In this case, air may have entered
the fuel system. The system requires
priming to start the engine. Prime
the fuel system as follows:
1. Refuel the fuel tank (minimum 5
litre).
2. Open the bonnet.
FUEL HAND PRIMER
'' will
3. Loosen the two holding screws,
then remove the cover.
4. Squeeze the fuel hand primer until
you feel a strong resistance.
Do not press the engine cover
forcibly. This may damage the
engine cover and component parts.
HOLDING SCREW
Vehicle Storage
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