Improving Fuel Economy And Reducing Co2 Emissions; Refueling; Fuel Information; How To Refuel - Acura MDX 2020 Owner's Manual For Quick Reference

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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 91 octane or higher is recommended.
• Acura 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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Your fuel tank is not equipped with a fuel filler cap. You can insert the filler
nozzle directly into the filler neck. The tank seals itself again when you pull
out the filler nozzle.
1. Stop your vehicle with the service
station pump on the left side of the
vehicle in the rear.
2. Turn off the engine.
3. Press the fuel fill door release
button. The fuel fill door opens.
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4. Place the end of the filler nozzle on
the lower part of the filler opening,
then insert it slowly and fully.
Make sure that the end of the filler
nozzle goes down along with the
filler pipe.
Keep the filler nozzle level.
When the tank is full, the filler
nozzle will click off automatically.
After filling, wait about five seconds before removing the filler nozzle.
5. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
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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 the fuel fill door release button. The fuel fill door opens.
3. Remove the funnel from its clip in the cargo area.
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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