Honda 2011 CR-Z Owner's Manual page 11

The Honda IMA System
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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.
Start-up/Low speed cruise/
Aggressive acceleration
● The electric motor assists the engine.
Vehicle
Speed
IMA
System
Time
Electric
Motor
Assist
IMA
Battery
Index
Eco Drive
Home
Bar Display
10
Engine
ON
Fuel
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.
Slow acceleration/
High speed cruise
Deceleration
● Only the engine powers
● The IMA system charges
the vehicle.
IMA
System
Electric
Engine
Motor
ON
OFF
IMA
Fuel
Battery
2011 CR-Z
P.8,86
the IMA battery.
Stop
● Auto Idle Stop is in
operation.
IMA
System
Engine
Charging
OFF
IMA
Fuel
Battery
Electric
Motor
Battery
IMA
System
Engine
OFF
OFF
IMA
Fuel