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Fuel economy – Acura 2005 TSX - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Always drive in the highest gear
possible.

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.

Combine several short trips into
one.

The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
use more fuel. Use the fresh-air
ventilation when possible.

Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
schedule. See

(see page

).

Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering and
hard braking use more fuel.

The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your fuel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion.

an underinflated tire

causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses more fuel.

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