566
Driving
Fuel Economy and CO
2
Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO
2
Emissions
Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO
2
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.
You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the
driver information interface.
•
Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.
2
•
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.
■
Maintenance and Fuel Economy
1
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO
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,
please visit
https://www.nrcan.gc.ca
and search for
“fuel consumption testing” in the search field at the
top of the page.
Miles driven
Gallons of
fuel
Miles per
Gallon
100
Liters of
fuel
Kilometers
driven
L per 100 km
21 CIVIC 5D HUM-31TGG6400_01.book 566 ページ 2020年8月28日 金曜日 午後1時48分