Driver Efficiency Gauge; Climate Control Settings; Regenerative Braking- Page 19

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 

decelerating important for vehicle efficiency. 

See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.

Climate Control Settings

Press the A/C button twice to select the eco Air Conditioning setting (green A/C indica-

tor) 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 high-

est 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 on-board processing power to quickly “learn” your driving habits in order 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.

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eAssist Features