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Honda 2000 Civic Sedan GX Owner's Manual

Honda 2000 Civic Sedan GX Owner's Manual

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2000 Civic Sedan GX Online Reference Owner's Manual Supplement
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Contents
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Controls.............................................................................................................................3
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
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What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving.............................................................................................................................................................15
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................17
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer.
Unexpected.................................................................................................................26
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Information.................................................................................................................................31
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
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How to order manuals and other technical literature.

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    2000 Civic Sedan GX Online Reference Owner's Manual Supplement Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Refer to Civic Sedan for topics not covered.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Main Menu 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 your home.

  • Page 3: Instruments And Controls

    Main Menu Indicator Lights Malfunction Indicator Lamp LOW FUEL INDICATOR This indicator comes on for a few MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, it indicates one of the engine' s emissions control systems may have a problem.

  • Page 4: Indicator Lights

    If this indicator starts blinking and the fuel level reading goes down to empty when the engine is running, it indicates a problem in the fuel system. Have the vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Civic GX dealer as soon as possible. Instruments and Controls...
  • Page 5 Main Menu Gauges Fuel Gauge The gauge stays at the same fuel level reading after you turn off the ignition. When you add fuel, the gauge slowly changes to the new reading after you turn the ignition switch back ON (II). FUEL GAUGE This gauge shows how much fuel you have.

  • Page 6: Rear Seat

    Main Menu Rear Seat Unlike the standard Civic, only two people can ride in the rear seat. They should sit in the outside seating positions and wear the lap/shoulder belts. There is no center seat belt. There are no tether attachment points on the rear shelf.

  • Page 7: Before Driving

    The CNG fuel system in your Civic, Honda Civic GX dealer. including the tank and hose, has been designed to hold gas at this pressure. It has also been tested for safety.
  • Page 8 Main Menu Fuel, Refueling Procedure Refueling Procedure When refueling, you should use a CNG Identification There are two methods of refueling, fuel fill nozzle that complies with CNG LABEL fast filling or slow filling. ANSI/AGA NGV-1-1994 standards. Nozzles are designed according to their maximum fill pressure: P24 for Fast filling is normally used in fuel stations for natural gas vehicles.

  • Page 9: Refueling Procedure

    Main Menu Refueling Procedure Filling the Fuel Tank The refueling procedure can vary Pull with the refueling station. The following explains the typical refueling procedure with fast fill equipment. With slow fill equipment, or other types of refueling equipment, follow the instructions on the equipment.
  • Page 10 If it continues to leak, have an authorized Honda Civic GX dealer inspect the sealing 0-ring in the receptacl e for damage and wear. 5. Securely connect the CNG fill 6.
  • Page 11 Main Menu Refueling Procedure Refueling Station Information 9. Put the receptacle dust cap on the fuel receptacle securely. To obtain information about the locations of Compressed Natural Gas 10.Push the fuel receptacle door (CNG) refueling stations, contact the closed until it latches. American Gas Association (AGA) at (703) 841-8400.

  • Page 12: Fuel System Components

    Fuel system components in the Civic CNG 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 original components or...
  • Page 13 Fuel Cut-off System Manual Shut-off Valve should be done only by an authorized The in-tank fuel shut-off valve is Honda Civic GX dealer. controlled by the ignition switch. MANUAL SHUT-OFF VALVE When the ignition switch is in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSOR Y (I) position, the valve is closed, shutting off fuel flow to the engine.
  • Page 14 Main Menu Fuel Cut-off System, Carrying Cargo Carrying Cargo To turn off the valve, turn the lever Do not carry large, heavy or pointed one-quarter turn clockwise. Turn it objects in the trunk. They may The maximum load you can carry in counterclockwis e to turn the valve your car is 635 Ibs (288 kg).

  • Page 15: Driving

    Main Menu Starting the Engine 1. Apply the parking brake. Starting in Cold Weather at High 6. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls Altitude (Above 5,000 feet/ 1,600 meters) 2. In cold weather, turn off all right away, repeat step 5 with the electrical accessories to reduce accelerator pedal pressed half-way...
  • Page 16 Main Menu Starting the Engine, Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 3. Push the accelerator pedal half- way to the floor and hold it there Maximum Speeds while starting the engine. Do not The speeds in this table are the hold the ignition key in START maximums for the given position.

  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule

    Whenever maintenance is authorized Honda Civic GX required, take your car to an dealer. authorized Honda Civic GX dealer, or a qualified NGV technician. Maintenance...
  • Page 18 Main Menu Maintenance Schedule 1 : See Spark Plugs on page for inspection information. 2 : Including drain 3 : See Fuel Tank on page for inspection and replacement information. Fuel tank should be replaced fifteen years after it was manufactured. Maintenance...

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Main Menu Maintenance Schedule (listed by distance/time) Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B as required for each distance/time interval. 1 : Inspect fuel tank every 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first, after the production date of fuel tank regardless of driving distance.
  • Page 20 ,2. 9 Imp qt) Ambient Temperature An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is preferred for improved fuel economy and year-round protection in your Honda. You may use a 0W-30 oil if the temperature in your area regularly goes below 4°F —...

  • Page 21: Fuel Tank

    Main Menu Fuel Tank The fuel Lank meets the safety standards of NGV-2/NFPA-52/DO T HOOD FUEL TANK NHTSA FMVSS 304. The fuel tank should be inspected every three years after the production date of the fuel tank. Have a qualified technician inspect the fuel tank for damage or leaking.

  • Page 22: Spark Plugs

    Main Menu Spark Plugs The spark plugs in your car are a Specifications: SPARK PLUG special platinum-tippe d design for NGK: PFR7N-D longer life. They need to be replaced every 7 years or 105,000 miles Spark Plug Gap: (168,000 km), whichever comes first. 0.03 in (0.8mm) For the replacemen t procedure, refer to the primary owner' s manual.
  • Page 23 Main Menu Tires Tire pressures for high speed driving The recommended cold tire pressures for most normal driving are shown below. Honda strongly conditions is shown below. recommends that you not drive faster than posted speed limits and conditions allow.
  • Page 24 Main Menu Lights Replacing a High-mount Brake 5. Install the new bulb in the socket. Light Bulb Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. 6. Reinstall the socket. Turn it FASTENERS clockwise until it locks. Make sure the new bulb is working. 7.
  • Page 25 Main Menu Lights, Storing Your Vehicle Storing Your Vehicle After storing your vehicle for an If you need to park your vehicle for extended period, and before starting the engine for the first time, open an extended period, refer to Storing Your Vehicle in the primary owner's the trunk and leave it open for manual for information.

  • Page 26: Taking Care Of The Unexpected

    Main Menu Changing a Flat Tire To change a flat tire, follow the Removing the Spare Tire Storing the Flat Tire instructions in the primary owner's manual. Since your car is equipped TOOL KIT TRUNK FLOOR with a fuel tank in the trunk, you should install the flat tire as described in this supplement.

  • Page 27: Changing A Flat Tire

    Main Menu Changing a Flat Tire 4. Remove the support plate and the wing bolt from the tool kit. Put the plate on the wing bolt. Secure the flat tire by putting the wing bolt through the hole in the center of the wheel, through the hole in the trunk lining, then screwing it into the divider.

  • Page 28: If The Fuel System Has A Leak

    (see Manual Shut-off Valve on page 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). Taking Care of the Unexpected...

  • Page 29: Jump Starting

    Turn the manual shut-off valve to the OFF position and have your vehicle towed to an authorized Honda Civic GX dealer (see Emergency Towing in the primary owner's manual). If the fuel system is not leaking or damaged, you can jump start the vehicle.
  • Page 30 Main Menu Fuses The fuses contained in the interior UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX fuse box and ABS fuse box are the same as described in the primary owner's manual. Refer to the table in the next column for the purpose of the fuses in the under-hood fuse box.
  • Page 31 Main Menu Specifications 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4 , 0.09 Imp gal) 2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. page Technical Information...

  • Page 32: Technical Information

    Main Menu Specifications page 257 page 1 : With ABS Technical Information...

  • Page 33: Emissions Controls

    Main Menu Emissions Controls The burning of compressed natural The Clean Air Act Crankcase Emissions Control System gas in your vehicle' s engine The United States Clean Air Act sets minimizes the production of several standards for automobil e emissions. Your vehicle has a Positive byproducts.
  • Page 34 System engine' s combustion and minimize The Exhaust Gas Recirculation Genuine Honda replacement parts or the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that their equivalent for repairs. Using (EGR) system takes some of the comes out the tailpipe.

  • Page 35: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)

    Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should (U.S. only) contact their authorized Honda dealer. The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be obtained from Helm ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356...

  • Page 36: Main Menu

    Main Menu Authorized Manuals NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent. For purchases outside U.S.A. please write to the address shown below for a quotation. These Publications cannot be returned for credit without receiving advance authorization within 14 days of delivery.

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