HONDA 2011 Insight - Technology Reference Guide - Manual (Page 6)

Activating the ECON Mode
Helps you further maximize your fuel economy by modifying some vehicle functions.
1. Press the ECON button.
2.The ECON mode indicator
comes on.
3. Check the MID.
4. Press either INFO ( / )
button and toggle to the Eco
Guide Feedback Monitor.
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ECO ASSIST TM
Monitors your driving style, then provides real-time feedback you can use to develop a
style that maximizes fuel economy. It is always on and consists of the ECO Guide (on
the MID), Ambient Meter, ECON button, and ECON indicator.
Driver Feedback
Real-time Fuel Efficiency Coach
Driving Style
Eco Drive Bar
(on the MID)
Ambient Meter
Background Color
Changes
Fuel Efficiency
Smooth, steady
acceleration
maximizes fuel efficiency
High
Low
Smooth, steady
deceleration
maximizes fuel efficiency
Moderate acceleration
Moderate deceleration
Rapid acceleration
lowers fuel efficiency
Rapid deceleration
lowers 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
Efficient
Zones
Inefficient
Braking Zone
Inefficient
Driving Zone
Acceleration
NORMAL/ECON mode shown
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