Acura 2014 ILX Hybrid - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 11)

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The Acura Hybrid System
The main power source for the Acura hybrid system is the engine. The
IMA 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 fuel economy indicator displayed on
the multi-information display.
It reflects your driving style.
(P9)
Start-up/Low speed cruise/
Aggressive acceleration
● The IMA motor assists the
engine.
Low speed cruise
● Only IMA motor is powering
the vehicle and IMA battery is
discharging.
Slow acceleration/High
speed cruise
● Only the engine powers
the vehicle.
Deceleration
● The IMA motor charges the
IMA battery.
Stop
● Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. Vehicle
Speed
Time
Fuel Economy
Indicator
Hybrid
System
Hybrid
System
Hybrid
System
Hybrid
System
Hybrid
System
IMA
Motor
Assist
Engine
ON
IMA
Motor
Assist
IMA
Motor
OFF
Charging Engine
OFF
Engine
ON
Engine
OFF
Engine
OFF
IMA
Battery
IMA
Battery
IMA
Battery
IMA
Battery
IMA
Battery
Fuel
Fuel
Fuel
Fuel
Fuel
IMA
Motor
OFF
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