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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 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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WARNING Compressed air mixed with the R-134a forms a combustible vapor. The vapor can burn or explode causing serious injury. Never use compressed air to pressure test R-134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioning systems. CAUTION Air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor ca

 DTC Troubleshooting

DTC B1000: Communication Bus Line Error (Bus-off) 1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS. 2. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then back ON (II). 3. Wait for 6 seconds or more. 4. Check for DTCs with the HDS. Is DTCs B1000 and/or B1008 and B1011 indicated? YES-Go to step 5. NO-Intermittent failure, the

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