Fuel Economy - Honda Insight 2005 Reference Owner's Manual

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Improving Fuel Economy
Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
schedule. See Owner's
Maintenance Checks
128 .
For example, an underinflated tire
causes more ''rolling resistance,''
which uses 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.
The fuel efficient, low-viscosity
0W-20 oil recommended for your
Insight is formulated to help the
engine use less fuel. This oil is
available at your dealer.
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more fuel.
on page Always drive in the highest gear
possible.
Try to maintain a constant speed.
Every time you slow down and
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
fuel.
Shift Up and Shift Down indicators
(5-speed manual transmission
only) on the instrument panel
show when to shift to a higher or
lower gear, so you will keep the
engine operating in its most
economical range.

Fuel Economy

Wind resistance causes vehicles to
use more fuel at higher speeds.
Driving at moderate speeds on the
highway also reduces wind
resistance and conserves fuel.
The current fuel mileage display is
available to drive appropriately and
save the fuel.
Driving in ECON mode, the A/C
off, and using the Auto Idle Stop
function is the most effective way
to get the best fuel economy.
Combine several short trips into
one.
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