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eAssist Features

Driver Efficiency Gauge

The driver efficiency gauge 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 

down when braking and up 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 deceler-

ating important for vehicle efficiency.

See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.

Climate Control Settings

Select the eco Air Conditioning setting (green A/C indicator) 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 (amber A/C indicator) 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 acceleration 

and braking. Over the first 250–400 miles, some transmission shifts may be more notice-

able. As the vehicle is driven in a variety of city and highway driving conditions, eAssist will 

use its onboard processing power to quickly “learn” your driving habits to deliver a seam-

less 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.