HONDA 2000 Passport - Owner's Manual User Manual

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air cleaner, so it's important to

replace the air cleaner filter at
required intervals. See "Care and

Maintenance." A dirty air cleaner
filter reduces engine performance
and can waste fuel.

Air Conditioning

Turn off the air conditioning when

it is not needed. The air
conditioning compressor is not on
in this position and the reduced

engine load can improve fuel
economy.

Tuned Engine

An engine that is properly
maintained will provide better
fuel economy than one that is not.
One misfiring spark plug will cut
fuel economy significantly, and
will make a difference in the
amount of pollution emitted from
your vehicle.

Excessive Weight

Fuel economy is related to the
work the engine must do. The
heavier the load, the more fuel it
takes to run your vehicle. Keep
weight to a minimum by removing
unnecessary luggage or cargo.

Tire Inflation

Underinflation not only causes
needless tire wear but can also
waste fuel. It's a good idea to
check tire pressure often and keep
your tires inflated to the pressures
shown on the tire placard located
on the driver's doorjamb.

Wheel Alignment

Improper alignment will cause the
front tires to roll at an angle that
will result in faster tire wear. It
takes power to overcome this
improper alignment, which, in

turn, wastes fuel.

Use of 4-Wheel Drive

In normal driving, put the
4WD-2WD switch in the 2WD
position.

Driving Tips

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