Acura 2001 MDX Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 204)

The condition of your vehicle and

your driving habits are the two most

important things that affect the fuel

mileage you get.

Always maintain your vehicle accord-

ing to the maintenance schedule.

This will keep it in top operating

condition.

A cold engine uses more fuel than a

warm engine. It is not necessary to

‘‘warm-up’’ a cold engine by letting it

idle for a long time. You can drive

away in about a minute, no matter

how cold it is outside. The engine

will warm up faster, and you get

better fuel economy. To cut down on

the number of ‘‘cold starts,’’ try to

combine several short trips into one.

You can improve fuel economy by

driving moderately. Rapid acceler-

ation, abrupt cornering, and hard

braking use more fuel.

Always drive in the highest gear that

allows the engine to run and acceler-

ate smoothly.

Depending on traffic conditions, try

to maintain a constant speed. Every

time you slow down and speed up,

your vehicle uses extra fuel. Use the

cruise control, when appropriate, to

increase fuel economy.

The air conditioning puts an extra

load on the engine which makes it

usemorefuel.TurnofftheA/Cto

cutdownonairconditioninguse.

Use the flow-through ventilation

when the outside air temperature is

moderate.

In winter, the build-up of snow on

your vehicle’s underside adds weight

and rolling resistance. Frequent

cleaning helps your fuel mileage and

reduces the chance of corrosion.

An important part of that mainte-

nance is the

(see page ). For

example, an underinflated tire

causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’

which uses fuel. It also wears out

faster, so check the tire pressure at

least monthly.

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Vehicle Condition

Driving Habits

Owner Maintenance

Checks

Before Driving

Fuel Economy

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