How to turn off ECO in Fit?
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ECO button is usually located on the left side of the car, marked with the letters ECO. Some buttons are green in color, making them easy to identify. Press the button to turn it off. ECO stands for the first letters of Ecology, Conservation, and Optimization. It is a car energy-saving mode, and activating this mode can achieve the effect of saving energy. Principle of ECO: ECO mainly makes comprehensive judgments and analyses during vehicle movement regarding conditions that affect fuel consumption, such as automatic transmission gear, engine speed, vehicle speed, braking, and transmission oil temperature. The ECU control unit calculates the optimal fuel amount to provide the engine for operation, effectively reducing fuel consumption compared to normal driving mode. Simply put, it controls the engine speed with reasonable gears to reduce unnecessary fuel consumption. In a few cases, there is no need to turn on ECO: When the car is driving at high speed (up to 100km/h), even if ECO is turned on, the car computer will prioritize speed, and the ECO mode will automatically deactivate. When a large torque output is needed, such as climbing a hill, the engine computer will prioritize ensuring and providing sufficient power to drive the vehicle, and the ECO mode will automatically deactivate.
Turning off the ECO mode on the Fit is quite simple, as I discovered during my own research. There's usually a control lever on the left side of the steering wheel or a small button labeled 'ECO' on the center console—just press it once, and the green ECO light on the dashboard will turn off. After disabling it, the car's power will feel stronger, no longer as sluggish as before, especially when climbing hills or overtaking on highways, where the response is much quicker. However, since ECO mode is designed for fuel efficiency, turning it off will slightly increase fuel consumption. So, it's beneficial to keep it on during city traffic jams to save some money on gas. If you want to reactivate it, just press the button again. Overall, the process is straightforward and takes just a few seconds—just avoid fiddling with it while driving to stay focused.
I've been driving a Fit for several years, and turning off the ECO mode is a piece of cake. First, locate the ECO button near the dashboard and press it directly. When the light goes off, it means the ECO mode is deactivated. After turning it off, the car feels more powerful—quicker acceleration and no struggle when climbing hills. However, since the ECO mode is designed for fuel efficiency, the average fuel consumption might increase slightly after deactivation. Based on my actual comparison, it's about 1-2 liters more per 100 kilometers. I recommend turning it off for a more spirited drive on flat roads or in suburban areas, but keeping it on in city traffic to save fuel. If you ever forget the button's location, check the car manual or search for a video tutorial—safety first!
