Priming the Fuel System (for vehicles with diesel engine)

Priming the Fuel System (for vehicles with diesel engine)

If the fuel tank runs out of fuel, the engine malfunction indicator will illuminate on the instrument panel, or the symbol will appear on the multi-information displayIn this case, the engine will not start after refueling (see page 354). Air may enter the fuel system. To start the engine, prime the fuel system. To prime the fuel system, perform the following steps:

1. Add at least 5 liters of fuel to the tank.

2/ Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and leave it in this position for approximately 30 seconds.

A slight noise from the fuel tank located under the rear seat will be heard for a certain period of time.

This is normal and indicates that the fuel system is being filled automatically.

3. Make sure the glow plug indicator has gone out, and start the engine. If the engine does not start immediately, do not hold the ignition switch for more than 10 seconds.

This may damage the fuel pump and starter.

4. If the engine still does not start, repeat step 2.

5. After this, the engine will run steadily, but the PGM-FI indicator will not go out.

6. To turn off the indicator, start and stop the engine at least three times with a 60-second interval.

If this procedure is performed during normal driving, the indicator will go off and the PGM-FI warning will disappear from the multi-information display.

If you are not sure you can prime the fuel system yourself, contact your authorized Honda dealer.

If the engine does not start after priming the fuel system, this indicates a system malfunction.

Contact your authorized Honda dealer for inspection and repair of the vehicle.