HONDA 2012 Insight - Technology Reference Guide - Manual (Page 7)

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ECO Assist Scoring
Monitors the fuel efficiency of your driving style in real time and converts results
into leaves, which are displayed in a series of five “plant” icons on the MID.
Once you start your vehicle, make sure the MID shows the Ecological Drive
Display on the display to view your Eco Assist score in real time.
As you drive, you earn leaves if you drive in a fuel-efficient manner, or lose
them if you drive inefficiently.
When you turn the ignition off, your drive cycle and lifetime score are
displayed on the MID.
Eco Score
Each time you reach
a new stage, a Stage
Up Recognition icon
briefly appears on
the MID. When you
reach the highest
ranking, aTrophy
icon briefly appears.
Drive Cycle
Score
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
Lifetime
Score
First Stage Up
Recognition
Second Stage Up
Recognition
Last Stage Up
Recognition
AUTO IDLE STOP
Shuts the engine off at a stop in order to maximize fuel efficiency. Idle stop duration
varies depending on certain conditions, such as climate control operation, IMA battery
level, and outside temperature.
How It Works
While driving, the
engine is on.
While at a stop,
with the brake
pedal pressed, the
engine turns off.
When you take your
foot off the brake
pedal, the engine
turns back on.
Note: Auto Idle Stop only functions if you come to a stop with the shift lever in the D or
N position.
DECELERATE STOP RESTART
IMA CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE
Shows the status of the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) sytem.
IMA Gauge
The gauge shows you when
the IMA motor is assisting the
engine or charging the battery.
Note: The IMA assist may not
operate under certain conditions.
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