Improving Fuel Economy And Reducing Co Emissions; Refueling; Fuel Information; How To Refuel - Honda Insight 2020 Owner's Manual

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Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO
Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO
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.

Fuel Information

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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.

` How to Refuel

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1. Stop your vehicle with the service station pump on the left side of the
vehicle in the rear.
2. Put the transmission into Park (P).
3. Turn the power system off.
4. Press the fuel door release button.
Please Wait appears for a few
seconds on the driver information
interface.
5. When the message changes to
Ready, the fuel door automatically
opens.
You can now unscrew the fuel cap
and start refueling.
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6. Remove the fuel cap slowly. If you
hear a release of air, wait until it
stops, then proceed to slowly open
and remove the fuel fill cap.
7. Place the fuel fill cap in the holder.
8. Insert the fuel filler nozzle fully.
When the tank is full, the filler
nozzle will click off automatically.
This leaves space in the fuel tank in
case the fuel expands with a
change in the temperature.
9. After filling, replace the fuel fill cap,
tightening it until you hear it click at
least once.
Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
• Turn off the power system, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
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