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Eco AssistTM/Auto Idle
Stop/Charge Assist
Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco AssistTM)
1. Press the ECON
Button. 3. Check the MID.EX with navigation model shown
2.The ECON
Mode
Indicator Illuminates. 4. Press the Info
Button and toggle
to the
Eco Guide
Feedback Monitor.
ECON
ECON ON
4. Press the Info
Button and toggle
to the Eco Guide
Feedback Monitor.
3. Check the MID.
ECON
ECON ON
2.The ECON Mode
Indicator Illuminates.
1. Press the ECON
Button.
The system 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 (in the MID), Ambient
Meter, ECON Mode button, and the ECON indicator.
To use ECONOn Mode:
ECON On Mode
Helps you further maximize your fuel economy by modifying some vehicle funct\
ion.
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Check your owner’s manual for more information and instructions.
Driver Feedback
Deceleration
EfficientZones
Inefficient
Braking Zone Inefficient
Driving ZoneAccelerationDeceleration
EfficientZones
Inefficient
Braking Zone Inefficient
Driving ZoneAcceleration
Real-time Fuel Efficiency Coach
Driving StyleEco Drive Bar
(In the MID)Ambient Meter
Background Color ChangesFuel Efficiency
Smooth, steady
acceleration
maximizes fuel efficiencyHigh
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.
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About This Technology Reference Guide
This Technology Reference Guide has been prepared to help you
get quickly acquainted with your new Honda, and to provide refer-
ence instructions on driving controls and convenience items.
However, this guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual.For complete information on operating the
vehicle safely, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
As with the Owner’s Manual, this guide covers all models of the
Honda Insight. Therefore, you may find descriptions of
equipment and features that are not on your particular model.
Safety Reminder
Your vehicle is equipped with airbags. Airbags do not replace
your seat belts; they add to the protection offered by seat belts.
Airbags can help protect you in some types of collisions, but they
do not provide protection in all collisions.
Always make sure you and your passengers wear seat belts, and
that young children are properly secured in a child seat or
booster in the rear seat. Never place an infant seat in the front
passenger’s seat as the force of a deploying airbag can seriously
injure an infant.
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Fuel Recommendation
Use only unleaded gasoline of
87 octane or higher.
Some gasoline in North America contains MMT, a manganese-based
fuel additive. Prolonged and consistent
use of gasoline containing MMT can
deteriorate your vehicle’s performance,
fuel economy, and the emissions
control system. Always use MMT-free
gasoline if alternatives exist. Failures
caused by use of gasoline containing
MMT may not be covered under
warranty.
For further important information on fuel and lubricants for your car and
information on gasoline that does
not contain MMT, contact your
dealer or visit Owner Link at
www.hondacars.com.
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