The Brake Coach appears in the display after the vehicle has come to a stop, and coaches you to maximize
the amount of energy that can be returned through the regenerative braking system.
SmartGauge
®
with EcoGuide
Delivers specific information about various systems on your
vehicle using menus that build on previous data. Use your
left-hand, 5-way steering controls to scroll through your
menu choices:
Vehicle Range:
Estimates the distance your vehicle will travel
on the fuel remaining in the tank. Changes in your driving
pattern may cause the value to vary.
Inform:
Provides average fuel economy, fuel levels and
battery status.
Enlighten:
Adds power demand and instant fuel economy.
Engage:
Adds gas/electric power-split information.
Empower:
Adds an engine on/off threshold to the power
demand gauge from Enlighten. See how much power you
request based on how far you press the accelerator pedal.
MyView:
Lets you customize your menu options, allowing you
to select key information and combine it into one screen.
EcoGuide:
Displays leaf graphics within the right-hand cluster,
showing you when you’re driving efficiently. More leaves equal
better driving habits!
Help Maximize Your Fuel Economy by
Utilizing These Few Tips
1.
Use smooth acceleration and braking.
According to the United
States Department of Energy, aggressive driving can lower your
gas mileage by up to 33 percent at highway speeds and
5 percent in the city.
2.
Carry the bare essentials.
The Department of Energy
estimates that an extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could
reduce your fuel economy by up to two percent.
3.
Seasonal fuel makes a difference.
Winter fuel contains
slightly less energy than summer fuel, so the fuel blend you fill
up with can impact your efficiency.
4.
Idling burns fuel, too.
You can burn up to half a gallon
(1.9 liters) of fuel per hour while idling. Minimize your morning
warm-up and parking lot waits to get the most out of filling
your tank.
5.
Avoid extreme temperatures.
Find a shady or sheltered spot
to help keep your lithium-ion battery operating efficiently,
and minimize the amount of energy required to heat or
cool your cabin.
6.
Use fewer accessories.
Heated seats, the rear defroster, the air
conditioner and other power features draw electrical energy.
When you operate your accessories, you may notice that the
gasoline engine needs to start. Check out your “Accessory
Power” screen in your SmartGauge
®
to see how much
electricity is being used to power your vehicle’s accessories.
7.
Check your tires.
Proper tire inflation can help you improve
your fuel economy by up to 3.3 percent, according to the
Department of Energy, while under-inflation could lower your
fuel economy by 0.3 percent for every 1 psi drop in pressure
of all four tires. Check your vehicle’s door sticker
for recommended cold tire inflation pressure.
Fuel History and Coach
Within the information displays, you’ll be able to see how your
driving style directly impacts your fuel economy.
The instant fuel economy gauge
provides instant fuel economy,
plus your recent fuel economy averaged over selectable intervals
of 1, 2 or 6 minutes.
The fuel coach gauge
can teach you how to improve your fuel
economy by providing feedback on your recent acceleration,
braking and cruising behavior.
ECO Cruise Control
saves vehicle energy by slowing down
acceleration compared to standard cruise control. Your vehicle
may relax its acceleration temporarily when going uphill. This
feature can be switched on and off through the Driver Assist
section of the Settings menu in the information display.
FUEL TIPS
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