Does Honda's ECON Mode Damage the Car?
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"Honda's ECON mode does not damage the car. Honda's ECON mode, also known as the Green Leaf mode, is designed to reduce the vehicle's fuel consumption, thereby helping to save on fuel costs. Therefore, drivers who need it can activate this mode, but it's important to use it correctly to avoid potential damage to the car while saving fuel. How ECON Mode Works: The principle behind ECON mode isn't overly complex. It primarily involves the vehicle's system making comprehensive judgments and analyses of factors that affect fuel consumption during driving, such as automatic transmission gear position, engine speed, vehicle speed, braking, and transmission oil temperature. The ECU control unit then calculates the optimal amount of fuel to supply to the engine, effectively reducing fuel consumption compared to normal driving modes. Considerations for ECON Mode: ECON mode may not function under certain specific conditions. When the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h, priority is given to speed, and the fuel-saving mode automatically deactivates. If the speed exceeds the economical range, ECON mode will no longer contribute to fuel savings. Since ECON mode operates primarily through the vehicle's computer system during driving, it does not function when the car is idling, in N or P gear, or in manual mode."
