Honda CR-V: Fuel Economy Factors
The following factors can lower your
vehicle’s fuel economy:
Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking)
Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in stop-and-go traffic
Cold engine operation (engines are more efficient whenwarmed up)
Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running
Improperly inflated tires
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Vehicle Maintenance
A properly maintained vehicle
maximizes fuel economy. Poor
maintenance can significantly reduce
fuel economy. Always maintain your
vehicle according to the maintenance
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Measuring Techniques
Direct calculation is the
recommended source of information
about your actual fuel economy.
Using frequency of fill-ups or taking
fuel gauge readings are NOT
accurate me
Modifying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make it unsafe. Before you make any
modifications or add any accessories,
be sure to read the following
information.
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Engine Compartment
VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT
AUXILIARY UNDER-HOOD
RELAY BOX
POWER MIRROR
DEFOGGER RELAY
PCM
RADIATOR FAN RELAY
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM (ETCS) CONTROL RELAY
ELD UNIT
PGM-FI MAIN RELAY 1 (FI MAIN)
UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX
FAN CONTROL RELAY
BLOWER MOTOR RELAY
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board
snapshot, and review General Troubleshooting Information.
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating
temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
2. Make sure that the transmission is filled to the
proper level, and check for fluid
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