Fuel Economy - Acura 2007 RL Owner's Manual

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Service Station Procedures, Fuel Economy
Refer to
Owner's Maintenance
on page 388 for information
Checks
about checking other items on your
vehicle.
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Improving Fuel Economy
Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
messages. See Owner's
Maintenance Checks
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.
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more fuel.
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. Use cruise control when
(page 388 ). appropriate.
Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
use more fuel. Use the fresh-air
ventilation when possible.