HONDA 2012 Civic Hybrid - Technology Reference Guide - Manual (Page 6)

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Turning the ECON Mode On/Off
Helps you further maximize your fuel economy by modifying some vehicle functions.
3. Check the multi-information
display for the system status.
4. Press ECON again to turn the
system off.
ECO ASSIST SYSTEM
When turned on, the vehicle’s engine performance, transmission, and climate control
system are adjusted for maximum fuel economy.
2. The ECON mode indicator
comes on.
Ambient Meter Color-Coded Bars
mph mph mph
High fuel efficiency Moderate fuel efficiency Low fuel efficiency
1. Press ECON .
Indicates instant fuel efficiency using color-coded bars.
Driver Feedback
Real-time Fuel Efficiency Coach
Driving Style
Eco Drive Bar
(on the MID)
Ambient Meter
Background Color
Changes
Fuel Efficiency
Smooth, steady
acceleration
high fuel efficiency
mph
High
Low
Smooth, steady
deceleration
high fuel efficiency
Moderate acceleration
mph
Moderate deceleration
Rapid acceleration
low fuel efficiency
mph
Rapid deceleration
low fuel efficiency
Goals:
• Keep the Eco Drive bar near the center.
• Keep the Ambient Meter at GREEN .
• Develop a driving style that maximizes fuel economy.
Deceleration Acceleration
Inefficient
Braking Zone
Efficient
Zones
Inefficient
Driving Zone
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