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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Multi-Information Display Gauges
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge ■
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100km.
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator ■
The remaining battery charge level is displayed
as a bar graph.
Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST) ■
The degree to which the electric motor is assisting the engine is displayed by the
ASST indicator bar.
Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG) ■
The degree to which the IMA battery is being charged is displayed by the CHRG
indicator bar.
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
Press and hold the kmh/mpg change button to
switch the measurement.
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator
The IMA battery charge level may decrease rapidly
under the following conditions:
When the 12 volt battery has been replaced. •
When the IMA battery has been disconnected. •
When the IMA battery control system is •
correcting its reading.
The charge level reading will be corrected
automatically while driving.
IMA Battery Charge Level
Indicator
CHRG
Indicator
ASST
Indicator
Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST)
If the IMA battery is too hot or too cold, the IMA
battery’s output power is limited to protect the
battery. This disables the IMA assist and auto idle
stop, even though the battery is well-charged.
It takes a short time to normalize the IMA battery’s
output power depending on the weather.
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