Does Mercedes-Benz ECO Mode Damage the Car?
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Mercedes-Benz ECO mode does not damage the car. The Mercedes-Benz ECO is an energy-saving mode that helps conserve fuel when activated. How ECO mode works: The ECO mode primarily makes comprehensive judgments and analyses during vehicle movement regarding factors that affect fuel consumption, such as automatic transmission gear position, engine speed, vehicle speed, braking, and transmission oil temperature. The ECU control unit then calculates the optimal fuel quantity to supply the engine for operation, effectively reducing fuel consumption compared to normal driving mode. Limitations of ECO mode: When the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h, priority is given to maintaining speed, and the ECO mode automatically deactivates. The ECO mode mainly functions through computer-controlled operations while the vehicle is in motion, so it does not work during idle stops or when in N, P gear, or manual mode. Additionally, when overcoming certain resistance or requiring high torque output, such as when climbing a slope, the ECU prioritizes ensuring sufficient power to drive the vehicle, and the ECO mode will not operate.