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Your vehicle’s on board diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The f irst time a leak is detected
a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ message
appears on the multi-inf ormation
display.Turn the engine of f , and conf irm the
f uel f ill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
it, then retighten it until it clicks at
least once. The message should go
off after several days of normal
driving once you tighten or replace
thefuelfillcap.Toscrolltoanother
message, press the INFO button.
The ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’
message will appear each time you
restart the engine until the system
turns the message off.
Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
you will see a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL
CAP’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. If the system
still detects an evaporative system
leak af ter retightening the cap, the
malf unction indicator lamp may
come on (see page ).
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
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Tighten Fuel Cap Message
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Aggressive driving (hard
acceleration and braking)
Excessive idling, accelerating and
braking in stop-and-go traf f ic
Cold engine operation (engines
aremoreefficientwhenwarmedup)
Driving with a heavy load or the
air conditioner running
Improperly inf lated tires
The f ollowing f actors can lower your
vehicle’s f uel economy:
A properly maintained vehicle
maximizes f uel economy. Poor
maintenance can signif icantly reduce
f uel economy. Always maintain your
vehicle according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the multi-
inf ormation display (see
on page ).
For example: Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking increase f uel
consumption.
Aerodynamic drag has a big ef f ect
on f uel economy at speeds above
45 mph (75 km/h). Reduce your
speed and you reduce the drag.
Trailers, car top carriers, roof
racks and bike racks are also big
contributors to increased drag.
An underinf lated tire increases
‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces
f uel economy.
It puts a heavier
load on the engine, increasing f uel
consumption.
In
particular, a build-up of snow or
mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
economy. Idling
results in 0 miles per gallon (0 kms
per liter).
Use the ECON mode as much as
possible.
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Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity
motor oil, displaying the A PI
Certif ication Seal (see page).
Improving Fuel Economy Owner’s
Maintenance Checks Drive moderately
Observe the speed limit
Maintain proper tire inf lation
A void carrying excess weight in
your vehicle
K eep your vehicle clean A void excessive idling 313
Vehicle Maint enance Drive Ef f icient ly
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure (see page ).
Check that the hood and hatch are
f ully closed. When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the multi-inf ormation
display (see pages , and
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The multi-inf ormation display (see
page ).
Your vehicle’s f uel economy may
improve more with the ECON mode
on (see page ).
The driver f eedback inf ormation is
shownintwolocations:
The ambient meter, located
behind the speedometer (see page ).
The system monitors your driving
style, and can display how it impacts
your vehicle’s f uel economy. You can
then make adjustments to your
driving style to maximize f uel
economy. (For additional
inf ormation on f uel economy, see
page .)
Eco Assist System is a driver
f eedback system designed to help
you develop and maintain a f uel
ef f icient driving style.
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Eco A ssist Syst em
266 ECO-drive Result
ECON BUTTON
ECO-guide feedback
ECON MODE INDICATOR
Ambient Meter

TheEcoDriveBarontheEcoguide
f eedback display appears on the
multi-inf ormation display while you
drive.During acceleration, the bar
extends to the right of the center
line.
If the bar extends into the
Inef f icient Driving Zones, your
current driving style is not
conducive to good f uel economy.
If the bar stays within the Efficient
Driving Zones, your current
driving style is conducive to good
f uel economy.
During deceleration, the bar
extends to the left of the center
line.
It is recommended to drive in the D
position f or better f uel ef f iciency.
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Eco Drive Bar
Driving Style
Slow, steady
acceleration -
maximizes f uel
economy
Slow deceleration -
maximizes f uel
economy
Moderate
acceleration
Moderate
deceleration
Aggressive/
Inconsistent
acceleration - lowers
fuel economy
Aggressive
deceleration - lowers
fuel economy
Eco Guide FeedbackEco Drive Bar Examples
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ECO
DRIVE
BAR
Acceleration
Monitor
Inefficient Driving Zone
Center Position
Deceleration
Monitor
Inefficient Braking Zone Efficient Zones
ECO ELEMENTS

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A point system is used so you can
monitor your driving style and the
impact on f uel economy. Points are:Accumulatedwhenyourdriving
style is f uel ef f icient
Deducted when your style is not
f uel ef f icient
Your current
trip is represented on the Eco Guide
screen, starting without any leaves
on the plants. Leaves then
accumulate during the current trip,
as long as you maintain an economic
driving style.
Eco Assist scoring is displayed on
the multi-information display in the
following ways:
Eco Assist Scoring
Real Time Score
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FIRST STAGE
THIRD STAGE
PLANT ICON SECOND STAGE
Real Time Score
With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position

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µ The score
f rom your just completed trip is
represented on the Eco Score screen
by the ‘‘plant’’ icons.
Cumulative, or
lif etime trips, which build up over
time, represented by a bar graph at
the bottom of the Eco Score display.
Each time you turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK (0) position, the
Eco Score displays f or a f ew seconds
to show your current stage and
lif etime points.
Drive Cycle Score
Lif etime Points
Eco A ssist Syst em
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RECOGNITIONICON
When turning off the ignition switch TROPHY
STAGE-DOWN RECOGNITION ICON
Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points
DRIVE CYCLESCORE
LIFETIME
POINTS

There are three Eco stages, with f ive
plants per stage. As you accumulate
a specif ied number of leaves, you
advance from one stage to the next.
The plant grows leaves f rom lef t to
right, or loses them f rom right to lef t.
A trophy icon appears once you have
reached the maximum third stage
score.Idle duration
ECON button usage
Vehicle speed
Braking and accelerating
The scoring system f or points is
based on: Stages/Displays and Icons Def inition
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A total of two leaves can be put on each plant icon.
A total of four leaves can be added to each plant icon.
A circular shaped icon, which represents a blossom, can be
added on top of each plant icon with four leaves.
An icon appears once you have reached the maximum score for
each stage and are moving up to the next stage. These icons
appear briefly when the ignition switch is turned off.
Oncethe3rdstagemaximumscoreisreached,thesystem
continues to monitor your driving. If you maintain a fuel
efficient driving style, your score remains at the highest stage.
If you drive less ef ficiently, points will be deducted and you
maydrop(stagedown)tothepreviousstage.
Real time scores must accumulate over time to result in a stage change. In order to build lif etime
points and advance to the next stage, you need to keep your efficient driving style every time you
make a trip. It can take several months to move from one stage to the next. Individual results will
vary.
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First Stage
Second Stage Third Stage
Maximum Score Icons Second
Stage
First
Stage Third
Stage