2008 Honda Element Owner's Manual - Page 145

Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Recommendation, Service Station Procedures If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline. For further important fuel-related information, please refer to your Quick Start Guide. Refueling 1. Park with the driver's side closest to the service station pump. 2. Outside of the vehicle, open the fuel fill door by pulling its notched edge. 4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. Do not try to ''top off'' the tank. Leave some room for the fuel to expand with temperature changes. If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately. 3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door. even though the tank is not full, there may be a problem with your vehicle's fuel vapor recovery system. The system helps keep fuel vapor from going into the atmosphere. Try filling at another pump. If this does not fix the problem, consult your dealer. 5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on until it clicks at least once. If you do not properly tighten the cap, the malfunction indicator lamp may come on (see page 236 ). You will also see a ''CHECK FUEL CAP'' message on the information display. 6. Close the fuel fill door. Before Driving 141 2008 Element