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First Drive Cycle

During the first drive cycle after a cold start, the PCM alerts the driver to check the fuel fill cap by showing a "CHECK FUEL CAP" message in the odometer/outside temperature display (A), and it stores Temporary DTC P0457 "Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Leak Detected/Fuel Fill Cap Loose or Missing". Tightening the fuel cap does not make the message go off immediately.

Fig 1: "CHECK FUEL CAP" Screen Display
G04245094Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.