Eco Assist System - Honda 2012 Civic Hybrid Technology Reference Manual

ECO ASSIST SYSTEM

When turned on, the vehicle's engine performance, transmission, and climate control
system are adjusted for maximum fuel economy.
Turning the ECON Mode On/Off
Helps you further maximize your fuel economy by modifying some vehicle functions.
1. Press ECON.
Ambient Meter Color-Coded Bars
Indicates instant fuel efficiency using color-coded bars.
High fuel efficiency Moderate fuel efficiency
mph
8
2. The ECON mode indicator
comes on.
3. Check the multi-information
display for the system status.
4. Press ECON again to turn the
system off.
Low fuel efficiency
mph mph
Driver Feedback
Real-time Fuel Efficiency Coach
Eco Drive Bar
Driving Style
(on the MID)
Smooth, steady
acceleration
high fuel efficiency
Smooth, steady
deceleration
high fuel efficiency
Moderate acceleration
Moderate deceleration
Rapid acceleration
low fuel efficiency
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
Efficient
Zones
Inefficient Inefficient
Braking Zone Driving Zone
Ambient Meter
Background Color Fuel Efficiency
Changes
High
mph
mph
Low
mph
9