Refueling
Use the proper fuel and refueling procedure to ensure the best performance and safety of your vehicle.
- Fuel Information
- How to Refuel
Parent topic: Driving
■Fuel Information
Use of unleaded gasoline of 87 octane or higher is recommended.
- Honda recommends TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline where available.
- Do NOT use gasoline containing more than 15% ethanol.
- Do NOT use gasoline containing methanol.
- Do NOT use gasoline containing MMT.
Notice We recommend quality gasoline containing detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend the use of gasoline that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is available.
Parent topic: Refueling
■ How to Refuel
Your fuel tank features a capless design. You can insert the filler nozzle directly into the filler pipe. The tank seals itself when you pull out the filler nozzle.
- The fuel fill door is located at the left rear of the vehicle. Park next to the service pump that is most accessible.
- Turn off the engine.
- Press the area indicated by the arrow in the image to open the fuel fill door. The vehicle must be unlocked for the fuel fill door to open.
- Insert the filler nozzle fully. When the tank is full, the nozzle clicks off automatically. Wait about 5 seconds before removing the filler nozzle.
- Close the fuel fill door.
- Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
- Handle fuel only outdoors.
- Wipe up spills immediately.
- Refueling from a Portable Fuel Container
Parent topic: Refueling
Refueling from a Portable Fuel Container
If you need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.
- Turn off the engine.
- Press the fuel fill door release button. The fuel fill door opens. The vehicle must be unlocked.
- Remove the cover on the right side panel of the cargo area . Remove the funnel Remove the funnel
- Place the end of the funnel on the lower part of the filler opening, then insert it slowly and fully. Make sure that the end of the funnel goes down along with the filler pipe.
- Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel container. Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
- Remove the funnel from the filler neck. Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before storing it.
- Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
Notice
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container or any funnel other than the one provided with your vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system. Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel tank with foreign objects. This can damage the fuel system and its seal.
Parent topic: How to Refuel
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