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DRIVING
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. Turn off the power system.
3. Unlock the driver's door using the
master door lock switch.
The fuel fill door on the outer side of
the vehicle will unlock.
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4. Press the area indicated by the
arrow to release the fuel fill door.
You will hear a click.
5. Place the end of the filler nozzle on
the lower part of 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.
6. 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 engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
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 power system.
2. Press the fuel fill door release button. The fuel fill door opens.
3. The fuel fill door opens.
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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