Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO
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Emissions
Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO
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emissions is dependent on several
factors, including driving conditions, load weight, idling time, driving habits, and
vehicle condition. Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve
the rated fuel economy of this vehicle.
Refueling
Use the proper fuel and refueling procedure to ensure the best performance
and safety of your vehicle.
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Fuel Information
Use of unleaded gasoline of 87 octane or higher is recommended.
• Honda recommends TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline where available.
• Do NOT use gasoline containing more than 15% ethanol.
• Do NOT use gasoline containing methanol.
• Do NOT use gasoline containing MMT.
We recommend quality gasoline containing detergent additives that help
prevent fuel system and engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain
good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly
recommend the use of gasoline that does NOT contain harmful manganese-
based fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is available.
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How to Refuel
1. The fuel fill door is located at the left
rear of the vehicle. Park next to the
service pump that is most
accessible.
2. Turn off the engine.
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3. Press the fuel door release button.
The fuel fill door opens
4. Insert the filler nozzle fully. When
the tank is full, the nozzle clicks off
automatically. Wait about 5 seconds
before removing the filler nozzle.
5. Close the fuel fill door.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
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Refueling from a Portable Fuel Container
If you need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel container, use the
funnel provided with your vehicle.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Press fuel fill door release button. The fuel fill door opens.
3. Wrap a cloth around the built-in key.
Put it into the cover slot as shown in
the image, and remove the cover.
Remove the funnel from the cover.
4. Place the end of the funnel on the
lower part of the filler opening, then
insert it slowly and fully.
Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
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