Fuel economy – HONDA 2007 Element - Owner's Manual User Manual

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The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
use more fuel. Use the fresh-air
ventilation when possible.

Combine several short trips into
one.

Try to maintain a constant speed.
Every time you slow down and
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
fuel. Use cruise control when
appropriate.

Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
messages displayed in the
information display. See

on page

.

Always drive in the highest gear
possible.

Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more fuel.

The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your fuel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion.

an underinflated tire

causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses more fuel.

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