Driving Pattern
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
- After the vehicle has been left for an appropriate amount of time as specified, with the engine coolant temperature and intake air temperature within the specified range, start the engine.
- Warm up the engine at idle until the radiator fan comes on.
- Drive the vehicle immediately at a speed between 45 - 75 mph (72 - 120 km/h) for at least 20 minutes.
- After stopping the engine, turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and leave the vehicle in this condition for at least 37 minutes (EONV executes).
- Drive the vehicle in this manner only if the traffic regulations and ambient conditions allow.