The honda ima system, Tips to improve fuel economy, 2011 cr-z – HONDA 2011 CR-Z User Manual
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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.
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.
Start-up/Low speed cruise/
Aggressive acceleration
●
The electric motor assists the engine.
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.
IMA
System
Electric
Motor
Assist
Eco Drive
Bar Display
IMA
Battery
Fuel
Engine
ON
IMA
System
Electric
Motor
OFF
IMA
Battery
Fuel
Engine
ON
IMA
System
Electric
Motor
OFF
IMA
Battery
Fuel
Engine
OFF
IMA
System
Charging
IMA
Battery
Fuel
Engine
OFF
Vehicle
Speed
Time
The Honda IMA System
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