HONDA Insight 2010 Technology Reference Guide

Insight

2010

Technology Reference Guide

Multi-Information

Display

Multi-Information Display (MID)

The MID consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.

1. Start your vehicle.

2. “ECON ON” or “ECON OFF” shows on the MID followed by the main screen.

ECON

ECON ON

or

ECON

ECON OFF

3. Toggle between the different displays using either INFO ( / ) button (see next page).

LX

SEL/RESET Button

INFO Button

EX, EX with navigation

SEL/RESET Button

INFO Buttons

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MID Displays

Once you press one of the INFO buttons, the MID shows the last active display from previous drive cycle.

Real-time ECO Guide Feedback Monitor

Current drive cycle’s fuel economy (0) compared to previous drive cycles

Average fuel economy for trips A or B, and current fuel economy

Estimated traveling distance with remaining fuel

Check your owner’s manual for additional information and instructions.

Multi-Information

Display

MID Main Display

IMA system status IMA battery charge

level

Average speed you are traveling

Accumulated travel time since last reset

Eco AssistTM/Auto Idle

Stop/Charge Assist

Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco AssistTM)

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.

ECON On Mode

Helps you further maximize your fuel economy by modifying some vehicle function.

To use ECON On Mode:

1. Press the ECON

Button.

2.

The ECON Mode

2.

The ECON Mode

Indicator Illuminates.

EX with navigation model shown

3. Check the MID.

ECON

ECON ON

4. Press the Info

Button and toggle

to the Eco Guide

Feedback Monitor.

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Driver Feedback

Deceleration

Acceleration

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Driving Style

Smooth, steady acceleration

maximizes fuel efficiency

Smooth, steady deceleration

maximizes fuel efficiency

Moderate acceleration

Real-time Fuel Efficiency Coach

Eco Drive Bar

(In the MID)

Ambient Meter

Background Color

Changes

Fuel Efficiency

High

Inefficient

Braking Zone

Efficient

Zones

Inefficient

Driving Zone

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.

Check your owner’s manual for more information and instructions.

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