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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Improving Fuel Economy
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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Calculating Fuel Economy
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
Accessories and Modifications
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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Shift Solenoid Valve
Shift Solenoid Valve Test
1. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A).
2. Choose Shift Solenoid A, B, C, D, and E in the
Miscellaneous Test Menu on the HDS.
NOTE: If the HDS does not communicate with the
PCM, troubleshoot the DLC circuit.
3. Check that shift solenoid valves A, B, C, D, and E
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Customer Service Information
Honda dealership personnel are
trained professionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.
If you encounter a problem that your
dealership does not solve to your
satisfaction, please discuss it with
the dealership’s management. The
service manager or general manager
can
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