Eco Assist Tm - Honda 2013 Civic Hybrid Technology Reference Manual

ECO ASSIST SYSTEM
Provides various ways to monitor your fuel efficiency and driving style.
Turning the ECON Mode On/Off
1. Press ECON.
Note: When turned on, the vehicle's engine performance, transmission, cruise
control, and air conditioning system are adjusted to maximize fuel efficiency.
Ambient Meter
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 i-MID 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 i-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 efficiency.
Deceleration Acceleration
Efficient
Zones
Inefficient Inefficient
Braking Zone Driving Zone
Ambient Meter
Background Color Fuel Efficiency
Changes
High
mph
mph
Low
mph
9