Service station procedures, fuel economy – HONDA 2006 Civic Sedan - Owner's Manual User Manual

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

Combine several short trips into
one.

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

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

(see 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.

Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see

on page

.

Refer to

on page

for information

about checking other items on your
vehicle.

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186

186

For example,

Improving Fuel Economy

Engine Coolant Check

Owner’s

Maintenance Checks

Adding

Engine Coolant

Owner’s Maintenance

Checks

Service Station Procedures, Fuel Economy

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RESERVE TANK

MIN

MAX

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