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Indicators
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorName On/Blinking ExplanationMessage
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp• Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
II, and
goes off either when the engine
starts or after several seconds
if the engine did not start. If
"readiness codes" have not been
set, it blinks five times before it
goes off.
• Comes on if there is a problem with the emissions control system.
• Comes on if there is a problem with the fuel system.
• Blinks when a misfire in the engine's cylinders is detected. • Readiness codes are part of the on
board diagnostics for the emissions
control systems.
 Testing of Readiness Code s - 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. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 3 8
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator • Indicates the current shift lever
position.
 Shifting P. 14—
Indicator

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When Driving Starting the Engine
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Driving
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON II without
depressing the accelerator pedal.
You may hear a click from the in-tank fuel
shut-off valve.
4. Turn the ignition switch to START III
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
Starting the Engine
Do not hold the key in START
III for more than 15
seconds.
If the engine does not start right away, wait for at

•least 10 seconds before trying 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 Syste m

 P. 125, Owner’s Manual
After extended storage: If you ever parked your
vehicle for an extended period, open the trunk for
several minutes before starting the engine to allow
any natural gas vapors that may have accumulated
to dissipate.

2014 Civic CNG

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
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Handling the Unexpected
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could
be damaged.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest 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 when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at
least ten minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.

2014 Civic CNG