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Fuel Leaks

Handling the Unexpected

If a Fuel Leak is Detected

If you smell natural gas or hear a hissing sound, except when refueling, the fuel
system may have a leak.

If a Fuel Leak is Detected

WARNING

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
immediately inspected and repaired by an
authorized Honda Civic Natural Gas
dealer.

Do not jump start your vehicle if you suspect a gas
leak.

Turning Off the Manual Shut-Off Valve

We recommend that you locate the valve before
driving so that you can turn it off quickly if
necessary.

Turn off the valve if you ever suspect a fuel leak or
are involved in an accident.

Turn the manual shut-off valve to OFF also when
you are storing your vehicle for an extended period.

Turning Off the Manual Shut-Off Valve

Turn the manual shut-off valve one-quarter

turn clockwise (located as shown).

The valve is turned to OFF.

Call a professional towing service.

You cannot continue driving. Have the

vehicle towed to an authorized Civic
Natural Gas dealer.

Emergency Towing

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P. 442, Owner's

Manual

Park your vehicle outside in a well-ventilated area. Set the parking brake.

Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame.

Open all the windows and trunk for ventilation.

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK

Manual Shut-Off

Valve

2014 Civic CNG

Summary of Contents for 2014 Civic CNG

Page 1: ...hicles 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 2014 Civic CNG Online Reference Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...nance P 19 Maintaining the Fuel System P 19 Maintenance MinderTM P 20 Maintenance Under the Hood P 22 Replacing Light Bulbs P 23 Handling the Unexpected P 25 Tools P 25 If a Tire Goes Flat P 26 Fuel Leaks P 37 Indicator Coming On Blinking P 38 Fuses P 39 Information P 42 Specifications P 42 Fuel System P 44 Authorized Manuals P 45 2014 Civic CNG Navigation Key IP Instrument Panel Safe Driving SD D...

Page 3: ...that could hurt you or others Please read it carefully CNG Compressed Natural Gas Your Vehicle s Fuel The main component of CNG Compressed Natural Gas is methane It is a highly flammable colorless gas that is used in home appliances such as kitchen stoves and water heaters The CNG in your vehicle is stored under high pressure The system is designed to hold gas at the maximum of 3 600 psi 24 800 kP...

Page 4: ...is time If you choose to use a home refueling device you should consult with the equipment manufacturer and the local natural gas contractor that installs the equipment Ask them to evaluate the quality of the natural gas at the location the refueling equipment will be installed They may recommend additional filtering and drying equipment and a schedule for maintaining this equipment to insure deli...

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Page 6: ...ler 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 After a Collision Have the fuel tank inspected by an authorized dealer or certified NGV technician 2014 Civic CNG ...

Page 7: ...in the engine s cylinders is detected Readiness codes are part of the on board diagnostics for the emissions control systems Testing of Readiness Codes refer to your Owner s Manual Information Section Comes on while driving Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Civic Natural Gas dealer as soon as possible Blinks while driving Stop in a safe place where there are no flammable objects Sto...

Page 8: ...he fuel gauge Comes on Refuel your vehicle as soon as possible When the outside air gets very cold below 25 F 4 C the pressure of the natural gas inside the tank goes down and the fuel gauge may indicate that you have less fuel than 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 your vehicle checked by an aut...

Page 9: ... Information Display i MID Warning and Information Messages Message Condition Explanation FUEL LID OPEN Appears when the fuel receptacle lid is open Fuel Gauge P 9 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 2014 Civic CNG ...

Page 10: ...ou can choose when to reset the average fuel economy Customized Features Î Î P 90 Owner s Manual Refueling a small amount of gas may not trigger trip A and the average fuel economy to reset FUEL LID OPEN Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank The lower F mark indicates a full tank at a fill pressure of 3 000 psi The upper F mark indicates a full tank at a fill pressure of 3 600 psi If t...

Page 11: ...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 Towing a Trailer Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer Attempting to do so can void your warranties 2014 Civic CNG ...

Page 12: ...er is extremely cold an engine block heater will improve starting and warming of the engine If temperatures consistently below 22 F 30 C are expected the coolant mixture should be changed to a higher concentration to prevent freezing Consult a dealer for details If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle have your vehicle checked by a dealer There may be ...

Page 13: ...ing again If the engine starts but then immediately stops wait at least 10 seconds before repeating step 4 while gently depressing the accelerator pedal Release the accelerator pedal once the engine starts The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft If an improperly coded key or other device is used the engine s fuel system is disabled Immobilizer System Î Î P 125 Owner s Manual After ...

Page 14: ...creeping increases Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped Kickdown Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the transmission to drop to a lower gear unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed Depress the accelerator pedal carefully especially on slippery roads and curves 2014 Civic CNG ...

Page 15: ...ically Drive D3 Used when going up or down hills Second Used to increase engine braking the transmission is locked in 2nd gear First Used to further increase engine braking the transmission is locked in 1st gear Release Button Shifting You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK 0 and remove the key unless the shift lever is in P The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in N while the engin...

Page 16: ...s come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission Use the shift lever position indicator to check the lever position before pulling away Whichever position the shift lever is in when driving a blinking D indicator indicates a transmission problem Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission checked by a dealer as soon as possible The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engi...

Page 17: ...er GGE Gasoline Gallon Equivalent to fill up the fuel tank This method can be done using a vehicle refueling appliance Fuel Quality and Home Refueling Î Î P 3 Fuel Information For information on the locations of the CNG fuel stations 49 States Visit either http www afdc energy gov afdc fuels natural_gas_locations html or www cngprices com Or call Gas Vehicle Coalition at 202 824 7360 California Vi...

Page 18: ... kPa P36 3 600 psi 24 800 kPa The refueling steps shown in this manual are the typical fast fill refueling procedure You may need to go through different steps at a station with slow fill equipment or other types of equipment Always follow the instructions provided on site 1 Stop your vehicle with the service station pump on the left side of the vehicle in the rear 2 Turn off the engine 3 Push on ...

Page 19: ... are not sure how to operate the refueling station ask for assistance 6 Turn the lever until the arrows on the nozzle point to each other then follow the instructions on the refueling station to begin refueling While refueling you may hear a chattering sound This is normal 7 Refueling will stop automatically when the tank is full Follow the instructions on the refueling station to turn it off 8 Di...

Page 20: ...ice Pressure 3 600 psi 24 800 kPa CNG Label Locations Î Î P 4 WARNING Tampering with or improperly maintaining the high pressure fuel system can cause a dangerous condition in which you can be seriously hurt or killed Never attempt to modify the fuel system and always have fuel system maintenance performed by an authorized Honda Civic Natural Gas dealer or a qualified NGV technician Indoor Vehicle...

Page 21: ...nd maintenance service items on the 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 2014 Civic CNG ...

Page 22: ...2 Replace air cleaner element 3 Replace dust and pollen filter 4 Replace fuel filter element high pressure Inspect drive belt Inspect valve clearance Inspect fuel tank 5 3 Replace transmission fluid 4 Replace spark plugs 5 Replace engine coolant 1 If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset change the engine oil every year 2 Models with tire repair kit See i...

Page 23: ...ck and check the fluid level It should be between the upper and lower marks in the HOT range 6 If the level is below the lower mark add fluid into the dipstick hole to bring it to the level between the upper and lower marks and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately Automatic Transmission Fluid NOTICE Do not mix Honda ATF DW 1 with other transmission fluids Using a transmission fluid ot...

Page 24: ...t Bulb When replacing use the following bulb High Mount Brake Light 21W 1 Open the trunk 2 Remove the screw from the center of each trunk lining fastener then remove the fasteners 3 Pull the upper edge of the trunk lining down Trunk Lining Screw Fastener 2014 Civic CNG ...

Page 25: ...24 Maintenance Replacing Light Bulbs High Mount Brake Light Bulb 4 Turn the socket to the left and remove it 5 Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb Bulb Socket 2014 Civic CNG ...

Page 26: ...he Unexpected Type of Tools The tools are stored in the trunk Models with compact spare tire Type of Tools Jack Handle Bar Jack Wing Bolt for mounting a flat tire Support Plate Wheel Nut Wrench Jack Handle 2014 Civic CNG ...

Page 27: ...ols and the jack from the trunk and to store the flat tire follow the instructions in this section Removing the Spare Tire Tools and the Jack Trunk Floor Lid Tool Kit Tool Case Spare Tire 1 Open the trunk 2 Remove the trunk floor lid 3 Take the tool case out of the spare tire Models with compact spare tire Changing a Flat Tire 2014 Civic CNG ...

Page 28: ... the wing bolt and remove the spacer cone 5 Take the spare tire out of its well Bend the lower part of the trunk lining upward to enlarge the opening 6 Turn the jack s end counterclockwise to loosen it then remove the jack Wing Bolt Jack Spacer Cone Spare Tire Trunk Lining 2014 Civic CNG ...

Page 29: ... 3 Remove the rubber caps from the holes in the trunk floor and the trunk lining then align both holes 4 Place the flat tire straight up in the trunk with the outside of the wheel facing forward 5 Take the support plate and the wing bolt out of the tool kit Put the plate on the wing bolt 6 Insert the wing bolt through the hole in the center of the wheel and the trunk lining then tighten the bolt 7...

Page 30: ...railer Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tire AIR ONLY side Inflator Switch Repair Notification Label Power Plug Speed Restriction Label Selector Switch Pressure Gauge Sealant Air Hose Clear Tire Sealant Expiration Date Pressure Relief Button Instruction Manual Air Only Hose Black Sealant AIR side Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire The kit should not be used in the following situations I...

Page 31: ... up on flat ground near the flat tire and away from traffic Do not place the kit on its side Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tire When making a temporary repair carefully read the instruction manual provided with the kit In cold temperatures the sealant may not flow easily In this situation warm it up for five minutes before using 2014 Civic CNG ...

Page 32: ... Injecting Sealant and Air WARNING Tire sealant contains substances that are harmful and can be fatal if swallowed If accidentally swallowed do not induce vomiting Drink plenty of water and get medical attention immediately For skin or eye contact flush with cool water and get medical attention if necessary In cold temperatures the sealant may not flow easily In this situation warm it up for five ...

Page 33: ...nclosed or even partly enclosed area can cause a rapid build up of toxic carbon monoxide Breathing this colorless odorless gas can cause unconsciousness and even death Only run the engine to power the air compressor with the vehicle outdoors NOTICE Do not operate the tire repair kit compressor for more than 15 minutes The accessory power socket and compressor can overheat and become permanently da...

Page 34: ...epair Notification Label Valve Stem Sealant Air Hose Distributing the Sealant in the Tire Repair Notification Label 1 Apply the speed restriction label to the location as shown 2 Drive the vehicle for about 10 minutes Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h 3 Stop the vehicle in a safe place Injecting Sealant and Air See a Honda dealer for a replacement sealant bottle and proper disposal of an empty bottle D...

Page 35: ...n 19 psi 130 kPa Do not add air or continue driving The leak is too severe Call for help and have your vehicle towed Emergency Towing Î Î P 442 Owner s Manual 30 psi 210 kPa or more Continue driving for another 10 minutes or until you reach the nearest service station Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h If the air does not go down after the 10 minute drive you do not need to check the pressure any more G...

Page 36: ...to be inflated away from traffic 3 Place the kit face up on flat ground near the flat tire away from traffic Do not place the kit on its side 4 Remove the air only hose from the kit 5 Remove the valve cap 6 Attach the air only hose onto the tire valve stem Screw it until it is tight Valve Cap Air Only Hose Valve Stem Inflating An Under inflated Tire NOTICE Do not operate the temporary tire repair ...

Page 37: ... pressure gauge on the air compressor If overinflated press the pressure relief button 13 Unplug the kit from the accessory power socket 14 Unscrew the air only hose from the tire valve stem Reinstall the valve cap 15 Press the pressure relief button until the gauge returns 0 psi 0 kPa 16 Repackage and properly stow the kit Inflating An Under inflated Tire AIR ONLY Side Pressure Relief Button WARN...

Page 38: ...efore driving so that you can turn it off quickly if necessary Turn off the valve if you ever suspect a fuel leak or are involved in an accident Turn the manual shut off valve to OFF also when you are storing your vehicle for an extended period Turning Off the Manual Shut Off Valve 4 Turn the manual shut off valve one quarter turn clockwise located as shown The valve is turned to OFF 5 Call a prof...

Page 39: ...st dealer at 31 mph 50 km h or less for an inspection Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control system or the fuel system Blinks when engine misfiring is detected What to do when the indicator lamp comes on Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at an authorized Civic Natural Gas dealer What to do whe...

Page 40: ...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 Current Amps ratings in brackets indicate a fuse in that location for a device that may not be equipped on your vehicle 2014 Civic CNG ...

Page 41: ...14 Hazard 10 A 15 FI Sub 15 A 16 IG Coil 15 A 17 Stop 15 A 18 Horn 10 A 19 Premium Amp 20 A 20 INJ 15 A 21 IGP 15 A 22 DBW 15 A 23 H L LO 20 A 24 Driver s Power Seat Reclining 20 A 25 MG Clutch 7 5 A 26 27 SMALL 20 A 28 Interior Lights 7 5 A 29 Back Up 10 A Fuse Locations If any electrical devices are not working turn the ignition switch to LOCK 0 and check to see if any applicable fuse is blown E...

Page 42: ... 33 Door Lock Motor 1 Lock 15 A 34 Small Lights 7 5 A 35 Illumination 7 5 A 36 37 38 Left Headlight High Beam 10 A 39 Right Headlight High Beam 10 A 40 TPMS 7 5 A 41 Door Lock 20 A 42 Driver s Power Window 20 A 43 Rear Passenger s Side Power Window 20 A 44 Front Passenger s Side Power Window 20 A 45 Rear Driver s Side Power Window 20 A 46 Wiper 30 A STS 7 5 A Located under the dashboard Fuse locat...

Page 43: ...m3 Spark Plugs NGK SILKR8B8DS Fuel Fuel Tank Service Pressure 3 600 psi 24 800 kPa at 70 F 21 C Fuel Tank Capacity 3 000 psi Slow filling Fast filling 6 96 GGE 5 84 GGE 3 600 psi Slow filling Fast filling 7 77 GGE 6 51 GGE Washer Fluid Tank Capacity 2 6 US qt 2 5 ℓ Light Bulbs Headlights Low Beam 51W HB4 Headlights High Beam 60W HB3 Front Turn Signal Parking Side Marker Lights 28 8W Amber Brake Ta...

Page 44: ... Change 3 7 US qt 3 5 ℓ Change including filter 3 9 US qt 3 7 ℓ Engine Coolant Specified Honda Long Life Antifreeze Coolant Type2 Ratio 50 50 with distilled water Capacity 1 45 US gal 5 50 ℓ change including the remaining 0 125 US gal 0 475 ℓ in the reserve tank Tire Regular Size P195 65R15 89H Pressure psi kPa kgf cm2 30 210 2 1 Compact Spare 1 Size T135 80D15 99M Pressure psi kPa kgf cm2 60 420 ...

Page 45: ...s that comply with NFPA 52 standards The system in your vehicle including the tank and hoses has been designed to hold gas at this pressure It has also been tested for safety You should never smell gas or hear a hissing sound unless you are refueling Never modify or replace any original components or parts with those specified for a gasoline vehicle Improper parts or components can damage your veh...

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