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eAssist Features
Power Flow Display
The Power Flow display (B), located on the instrument panel’s Driver Information Center
or on the navigation system
F
, indicates the current eAssist operating mode, energy flow
direction and the high voltage battery charge level. The operating modes include Engine
Idle, Auto Stop, Engine Power, Hybrid Power, and Battery Charging.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Driver Efficiency Gauge
The driver efficiency gauge (C) assists you in driving efficiently. To maximize efficiency,
attempt to keep the pointer in the solid green zone in the middle of the gauge. The gauge
moves to the left when braking and to the right when accelerating or driving at high
speeds. When driving aggressively, it is less efficient and the gauge will move farther
away from center. The eAssist system’s ability to capture energy while the vehicle is
slowing down makes decelerating important for vehicle efficiency.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Climate Control Settings
Select the
eco Air Conditioning setting for maximum efficiency. This setting will
maximize the frequency and duration of Auto Stops while still providing cabin comfort
when the vehicle is in an Auto Stop. To further maximize efficiency, operate the climate
controls in the Automatic mode at the highest comfortable temperature setting or turn off
the air conditioning system when climate conditions allow.
Select the
Comfort Air Conditioning setting for maximum cabin comfort. Auto Stops
will be reduced in both frequency and duration.
See Climate Controls in your Owner Manual.
Regenerative Braking
When braking or coasting, the electric motor acts like a generator to charge the high-
voltage battery. This “regenerative braking” process captures kinetic energy that would
otherwise be lost and stores it in the high-voltage battery. This electrical energy can then
be reused.
Note: Capturing kinetic energy causes transmission shifts that have more feel when braking or coasting.
See In Brief in your Owner Manual.
Next Generation Transmission
The eAssist system employs a next generation six-speed transmission with sophisticated
algorithms that continuously store information about your driving style, such as accelera-
tion and braking. Over the first 250–400 miles, some transmission shifts may be more
noticeable. As the vehicle is driven in a variety of city and highway driving conditions,
eAssist will use its on-board processing power to quickly “learn” your driving habits to
deliver a seamless driving experience.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Hill Start Assist
After stopping on an incline, the Hill Start Assist feature momentarily holds the vehicle
when the brake pedal is released. The driver-applied brake pressure is used during the
stop to keep the vehicle from rolling during the period between when the brake pedal is
released and the accelerator pedal is applied.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.