Honda Civic Owners Manual: Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2 Emissions
Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions is dependent on several 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.
Maintenance and Fuel Economy
You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the information display*/driver information interface*.
- Use the recommended viscosity engine oil, displaying the API Certification Seal.
- Maintain the specified tire pressure.
- Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.
- Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle's underside adds weight and increases wind resistance.
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Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2 Emissions Direct calculation is the recommended method to determine actual fuel consumed while driving.
In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are established following a simulated test. For more information on how this test is performed |
How to Refuel
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.
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Turbo Engine Vehicle
Handling Precautions
The turbocharger is a high-precision device to obtain greater horsepower by
delivering a large volume of compressed air into the engine using a turbine
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Honda Civic Owners Manual. Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped
Depress the brake pedal firmly.
With the brake pedal depressed, pull up the electric parking brake
switch slowly,
but fully.
Continuously variable transmission models
Move the shift lever from D to P.
Manual transmission models
Move the shift lever to R or ...