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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. Safe Driving P. 4
Safety Labels P. 4
Instrument Panel P. 6
Indicators P. 6Gauges and Displays P. 9
Driving P. 10
Before Driving P. 10When Driving P. 11Refueling P. 16
Maintenance P. 19
Maintaining the Fuel System P. 19 Maintenance MinderTM P. 20Maintenance Under the Hood P. 22
Replacing Light Bulbs P. 23
Handling the Unexpected P. 25
Tools P. 25 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 26Fuel Leaks P. 37
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 38 Fuses P. 39
Information P. 42
Specifications P. 42 Fuel System P. 44Authorized Manuals P. 45

2014 Civic CNG Online Reference Owner's Manual

Contents
Safe DrivingP. 4
Instrument Panel P. 6
DrivingP. 10
MaintenanceP. 19
Handling the UnexpectedP. 25
InformationP. 42
Safe Driving P. 4
Safety Labels P. 4
Instrument Panel P. 6
Indicators P. 6 Gauges and Displays P. 9
Driving P. 10
Before Driving P. 10When Driving P. 11Refueling P. 16
Maintenance P. 19
Maintaining the Fuel System P. 19 Maintenance MinderTM P. 20Maintenance 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. 42Fuel System P. 44Authorized Manuals P. 45
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When Driving
Continued
Driving
Starting the Engine
Starting the Engine
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).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn
off all electrical accessories (the lights, heating
and cooling system, and rear defogger) in order to
reduce battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter 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 a
problem with the engine or exhaust system.
Brake Pedal
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in P
, then
depress the brake pedal.
Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
N, it is safer to start it in P.

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When Driving Shifting
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Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
Shift lever positions
Park
Used when parking or starting the
engine
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Used when idling
Drive
Used for normal driving (gears change
between 1st and 5th automatically)
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 engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.

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When Driving Shifting
15Continued
Driving
Shift Lever Operation
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Tachometer’s red zone
Depress the brake pedal and press
the shift lever release button to
shift.
Shift without pressing the shift
lever release button.
Press the shift lever release button
and shift.
Shift Lever Operation
NOTICE
When you change the shift lever from D to R and
vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the
brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has
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 engine
speeds in or over the tachometer’s red zone (engine
speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a
slight jolt.
It may not be possible to operate the shift lever
if the brake pedal is applied while the shift lever
release button is held down.
Depress the brake pedal first.

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Refueling How to Refuel
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Driving
How to Refuel
If you hear or see fuel/vapor leaking from the
nozzle-receptacle connection, stop refueling
immediately. Turn off the refueling station, remove
the nozzle, reconnect it to the receptacle, and begin
refueling again. Dirt or debris adhered to the inside
of the fuel receptacle can cause a gas leak. Remove
dirt or debris from the CNG filler nozzle with a
clean, dry rag.
If it continues to leak, have an authorized CNG
dealer inspect the sealing O-ring in the fuel
receptacle. It may be missing, damaged, or worn.
If you 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. Disconnect the CNG fill nozzle from the
fuel receptacle by slowly turning the lever
on the nozzle 180 degrees.
You may hear a brief hissing sound as a
small amount of gas escapes, and may
detect a slight gas odor. This is normal.
9. After filling, replace the receptacle dust
cap on the fuel receptacle securely.
Shut the fuel receptacle lid by hand.

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Replacing Light Bulbs
Continued
Maintenance
High-Mount Brake Light 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

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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

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