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Honda 2013 Civic CNG Owner's Manual

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2013 Civic CNG

Online Reference Owner's Manual Supplement
This owner's manual should be considered a permanent part of
the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner's manual is for vehicles sold in the United States.
The information and specifications included in this publication
were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor
Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change
specifications or design at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation.
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Refueling
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Replacing Light Bulbs
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Fuel Leaks
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Safe Driving
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Instrument Panel
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Driving
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Maintenance
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Handling the Unexpected
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Section First Page The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.
  • Page 2 Introduction CNG (Compressed Natural Gas), Your Vehicle’s Fuel Home Your vehicle runs on compressed natural gas (CNG), a highly pressurized version of the same clean-burning natural gas used in The main component of CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) is many homes and businesses. methane.
  • Page 3 If your vehicle needs repairs, is examined by an authorized refueled with automotive grade CNG, meeting the NFPA and Honda Civic Natural Gas automobile dealer, and is found to have SAE standards. Due to the nature of home natural gas supplies...

  • Page 4: Safe Driving

    DO NOT USE PAINT OVEN FOR ANY PAINT REPAIRS. SYSTEM SERVICE PRESSURE : 24.8MPA (3600PSIG) BUILT BY : HONDA MFG. OF INDIANA, LLC CNG TANK EXPIRATION DATE TOTAL WATER VOLUME OF CNG TANK : 26.4 GAL. (100 L) INSPECT BY OR 36K MI.

  • Page 5: After A Collision

    Safety Labels After a Collision CNG tank expiration and production dates: Home Are indicated on the labels. Have an authorized dealer or certified NGV technician inspect the fuel tank every three years, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first, and replace it 15 years from its production date. Do not use an expired tank or reuse the old tank for other purposes.

  • Page 6: Instrument Panel

     starts or after several seconds Testing of Readiness Codes P.353,  Owner's Manual if the engine is not started. If • Comes on while driving - Have "readiness codes" have not been the vehicle checked by an authorized set, it blinks five times before it Malfunction Honda Civic Natural Gas dealer as soon goes off. Indicator Lamp as possible. • Comes on if there is a problem • Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe with the emissions control system. place where there are no flammable • Comes on if there is a problem objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes with the fuel system. or more, and wait for it to cool down. • Blinks when a misfire in the Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
  • Page 7 Home Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message • Comes on when you turn the • Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as ignition switch to ON , and soon as possible. goes off when the engine starts. When the outside air gets very cold • Comes on when the fuel reserve is － [below 25°F ( 4°C)], the pressure running low. of the natural gas inside the tank • Blinks if there is a problem with goes down, and the fuel gauge may the fuel gauge. Low Fuel indicate that you have less fuel than Indicator what actually remains in the tank. Keep this in mind if the low fuel indicator comes on while you are driving in cold weather. • Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by an authorized Civic Natural Gas dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 8 Indicators intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Warning and Information Messages intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Warning and Information Messages Home The following messages appear only on the i-MID. Press the (display/information) button to see the message again with the system message indicator on. Message Condition Explanation  • Appears when the fuel receptacle lid is open. Fuel Gauge P. 9  FUEL LID OPEN...

  • Page 9: Gauges And Displays

    Gauges and Displays Gauges Fuel Gauge Fuel Gauge Home The quantity of fuel remaining in the tank is Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel Upper F Mark calculated based on the pressure and temperature tank. of the natural gas in the fuel tank. The gauge, average fuel, range, and instant fuel The lower F mark indicates a full tank at a fill economy show more or less than the actual pressure of 3,000 psi. amount. The tank temperature, fill method, and ambient conditions may affect the pressure and temperature of the natural gas. Fuel Gauge The upper F mark indicates a full tank at a fill Lower F Mark pressure of 3,600 psi. You can choose when to reset the average fuel economy. Customized Features P. 85, Owner's Manual  Refueling a small amount of gas may not trigger trip A and the average fuel economy to reset. FUEL LID OPEN If the fuel receptacle lid is open, the fuel gauge blinks when you turn the ignition switch to ON It stops blinking when you close the lid.

  • Page 10: Driving

    Before Driving Storing Cargo in the Trunk Do not put large, heavy or pointed objects in the trunk. When storing items, Home properly secure them so that they do not move around while driving. The fuel tank is located in the trunk, and although a partition separates the tank from the cargo space, large items or loose items can damage the fuel tank and fuel system components.

  • Page 11: When Driving

    When Driving Starting the Engine 1. Make sure the parking brake is applied. Starting the Engine Home Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting the engine. The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters).
  • Page 12 When Driving Starting the Engine Starting the Engine 3. Turn the ignition switch to ON without Home depressing the accelerator pedal. Do not hold the key in START for more than 15 seconds. You may hear a click from the in-tank fuel •...

  • Page 13: Fuel Information

    It takes about three to five minutes to fill up the fuel tank. This method is usually immediately inspected and repaired by available at stations designed to refuel natural gas vehicles. an authorized Honda Civic Natural Gas During fast filling, the natural gas is warmed, causing the pressure in the tank to dealer.
  • Page 14 Refueling How to Refuel How to Refuel Refueling Procedure Example Home Always observe all safety recommendations and Push 1. Stop your vehicle with the service station operating instructions on the refueling equipment. pump on the left side of the vehicle in the Use a fuel filler nozzle that complies with ANSI/AGA rear.
  • Page 15 Refueling How to Refuel 6. Turn the lever until the arrows on the How to Refuel Home nozzle point to each other, then follow If you hear or see fuel/vapor leaking from the nozzle-receptacle connection, stop refueling the instructions on the refueling station to immediately.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Never attempt to modify the fuel system, Î and always have fuel system maintenance performed by an authorized Honda Civic Indoor Vehicle Storage Natural Gas dealer, or a qualified NGV If you store your vehicle indoors, make sure there is adequate ventilation. We technician.
  • Page 17 Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life and maintenance service items on the Home intelligent multi-information display (i-MID) to show you when you should have a dealer do engine oil replacement and indicated maintenance service. Refer to the important safety precautions and instructions in the Owner's Manual. Continued...

  • Page 18: Maintenance Minder

    Maintenance Minder To Use Maintenace Minder Maintenance Service Items Maintenance Service Items Home • Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years. System Message Maintenance Minder • Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 Indicator Message km).
  • Page 19 Replacing Light Bulbs High-Mount Brake Light Bulb When replacing, use the following bulb. Home High-Mount Brake Light: 21W Trunk 1. Open the trunk. Lining 2. Remove the screw from the center of each trunk lining fastener, then remove the fasteners. Screw Fastener 3.
  • Page 20 Replacing Light Bulbs High-Mount Brake Light Bulb 4. Turn the socket to the left and remove it. Bulb Home 5. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb. Socket...

  • Page 21: Handling The Unexpected

    Tools Models with compact spare tire Type of Tools Type of Tools Home The tools were stored in the trunk. Jack Wing Bolt Wheel Nut Wrench/ Jack Handle (for mounting a flat tire) Jack Handle Bar Support Plate...

  • Page 22: If A Tire Goes Flat

    If a Tire Goes Flat Models with compact spare tire Changing a Flat Tire Home To change a flat tire, follow the instructions in the Owner’s Manual. To remove the spare tire, tools and the jack from the trunk and to store the flat tire, follow the instructions in this section.
  • Page 23 If a Tire Goes Flat Models with compact spare tire Changing a Flat Tire 4. Unscrew the wing bolt and remove the Wing Bolt Trunk Lining Home spacer cone. 5. Take the spare tire out of its well. Spacer Bend the lower part of the trunk lining Cone upward to enlarge the opening.

  • Page 24: Storing A Flat Tire

    If a Tire Goes Flat Models with compact spare tire Changing a Flat Tire Storing a Flat Tire Storing a Flat Tire Home WARNING 1. Open the trunk. Trunk Lining Rubber Cap Loose items can fly around the interior 2. Raise the trunk floor and the lower part of in a crash and can seriously injure the the trunk lining.

  • Page 25: Temporarily Repairing A Flat Tire

    If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire Models with tire repair kit Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire Home The kit should not be used in the following This vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire. If the tire has a large cut or is situations.
  • Page 26 If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire 1. Remove the trunk floor lid. Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tire Home When making a temporary repair, carefully read the instruction manual provided with the kit. In cold temperatures, the sealant may not flow easily.
  • Page 27 If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire Injecting Sealant and Air Injecting Sealant and Air Home WARNING Valve Cap 1. Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Tire sealant contains substances that are harmful and can be fatal if swallowed. If accidentally swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
  • Page 28 If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire 4. Plug in the compressor to the accessory Injecting Sealant and Air Home power socket. WARNING Be careful not to pinch the cord in a door Running the engine with the vehicle in or window.

  • Page 29: Distributing The Sealant In The Tire

    Injecting Sealant and Air Sealant/Air Hose Home power socket. See a Honda dealer for a replacement sealant bottle and proper disposal of an empty bottle. 11. Unscrew the sealant/air hose from the tire valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap. 12. Press the pressure relief button until the gauge returns 0 psi (0 kPa).
  • Page 30 If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire 4. Recheck the air pressure using the air only Distributing the Sealant in the Tire Home hose on the compressor. WARNING 5. Turn the selector switch to AIR ONLY. Running the engine with the vehicle in Do not turn the air compressor on to an enclosed or even partly enclosed area check the pressure.

  • Page 31: Inflating An Under-Inflated Tire

    If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire Inflating An Under-inflated Tire Inflating An Under-inflated Tire Home NOTICE You can use the kit to inflate a non-punctured under-inflated tire. Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit compressor for more than 15 minutes. The 1.
  • Page 32 If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire 7. Plug in the kit to the accessory power Inflating An Under-inflated Tire Home socket. WARNING Be careful not to pinch the cord in a door Running the engine with the vehicle in or window.
  • Page 33 2. Open all the windows and trunk for ventilation. If you suspect a leak, have your vehicle 3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK immediately inspected and repaired by an authorized Honda Civic Natural Gas 4. Turn the manual shut-off valve one-quarter dealer. turn clockwise (located as shown).

  • Page 34: Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

    Indicator, Coming On/Blinking If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks Home NOTICE Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on, the emissions control system and the engine could •...

  • Page 35: Fuses

    Fuses To check and replace fuses, follow the instructions in the Owner’s Manual. Home Since your vehicle’s fuses are different from the standard gasoline model’s fuses, determine from the chart or the diagram on the fuse box label, which fuse or fuses control that device.

  • Page 36: Fuse Locations

    Fuses Fuse Locations Circuit protected and fuse rating Circuit Protected Amps Home If any electrical devices are not working, Circuit Protected Amps Oil Level 7.5 A turn the ignition switch to LOCK Fog Lights (20 A) 70 A check to see if any applicable fuse is 13 Driver's Power Seat (Sliding) (20 A) −...

  • Page 37: Interior Fuse Box

    Fuses Circuit Protected Amps Circuit Protected Amps Interior Fuse Box Home − − 9 Door Lock Motor 1 (Unlock) 15 A Located under the dashboard. Door Lock Motor 2 (Lock) 15 A − − Door Lock Motor 1 (Lock) 15 A Moonroof (20 A) Small Lights...

  • Page 38: Information

    Specifications Vehicle Specifications Engine Specifications Light Bulbs Home Model Honda Civic 4-Door Natural Gas Displacement 110 cu-in (1,798 cm Headlights (Low Beam) 51W (HB4) No. of Passengers: Spark Plugs SILKR8B8DS Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3) Front Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Fuel...
  • Page 39 Specifications Brake Fluid Engine Oil Tire Home Specified Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 • Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20 Size P195/65R15 89H • API Premium-grade 0W-20 Recommended Regular Pressure Automatic Transmission Fluid 30 (210 [2.1]) detergent oil psi (kPa[kgf/cm Change 3.7 US qt (3.5 ℓ)

  • Page 40: Fuel System

    Fuel System System Components System Components Home Fuel Pressure Fuel Feed Line Fuel Tank Fuel Receptacle Your vehicle’s fuel system includes a fuel tank, a Regulator fuel pressure regulator, a manual shut-off valve, high pressure fuel lines, and other components that comply with NFPA-52 standards.

  • Page 41: Authorized Manuals

    Service Express Home For electronic copies of service publications, you can purchase a subscription to Service Express. Visit www.techinfo.honda.com for pricing and options. Manuals in print Manuals can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order a manual by phone at (800) 782-4356 (credit card orders only), or online at www.helminc.com.

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