HONDA 2012 Civic Hybrid - Manual (Page 11)

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The Honda IMA System
The main power source for the Honda IMA system is the gasoline engine.
The electric motor assists the engine to improve fuel economy, based on
current operating conditions. Tips to Improve Fuel Economy
To help your vehicle’s fuel economy:
● Avoid aggressive acceleration/braking
● Monitor the ambient meter and the Eco drive bar
displayed on the multi-information display.
It reflects your driving style.
(P8)
Start-up/Low speed cruise/
Aggressive acceleration
● The electric motor assists the
engine.
Low speed cruise
● Only IMA motor is
powering the vehicle and
IMA battery is discharging.
Slow acceleration/High
speed cruise
● Only the engine powers
the vehicle.
Deceleration
● The IMA system charges
the IMA battery.
Stop
● Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. Vehicle
Speed
Time
Eco Drive Bar
Display
IMA
System
IMA
System
IMA
System
IMA
System
IMA
System
Electric
Motor
Assist
Engine
ON
Electric
Motor
Assist
Electric
Motor
OFF
Charging
Engine
OFF
Engine
ON
Engine
OFF
Engine
OFF
IMA
Battery
IMA
Battery
IMA
Battery
IMA
Battery
IMA
Battery
Fuel
Fuel
Fuel
Fuel
Fuel
Electric
Motor
OFF
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