How to Turn Off ECO Mode in a Car?
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Switch the square button below the dashboard brightness adjustment on the left side of the dashboard to the ECO ON interface, then press and hold to turn off the ECO mode. Principle of ECO: ECO primarily involves a comprehensive judgment and analysis of factors affecting fuel consumption during vehicle movement, such as automatic transmission gear position, engine speed, vehicle speed, braking, and transmission oil temperature. In a few cases, it is unnecessary to activate ECO: 1. When the car is driving at high speed (up to 100km/h), even if ECO is turned on, the vehicle's computer will prioritize speed, and the ECO mode will automatically deactivate. 2. When a large torque output is required, 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.
As someone who loves driving, I find that Eco mode sometimes makes the car accelerate too slowly, especially when going uphill or in a hurry—it just feels sluggish. To turn it off, most cars have a button labeled "Eco" near the center console, such as next to the steering wheel or by the gearshift. Press it, and when the light goes off, Eco mode is disabled. If you can't find the button, you'll need to navigate the vehicle's menu system. For my Honda Accord, I go into the instrument cluster menu, select "Settings," and then turn off Eco mode. After disabling it, the car feels much more responsive, making overtaking more enjoyable, though fuel consumption increases slightly—costing a few extra dollars per day. Different cars have different procedures; for example, a Ford might require accessing the touchscreen options to disable Eco mode. If you can't locate the setting, checking the owner's manual or asking a dealership mechanic is the safest approach—don't tinker randomly to avoid mistakes. A quick reminder: turning off Eco mode is best suited for occasional use; keeping it off long-term isn't good for the car.