What does ECO mean in automatic transmission cars?
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The Chinese meaning of ECO in automatic transmission cars is the economic driving mode of the car. ECO is an English abbreviation, which is synthesized from Ecology (environmental protection), Conservation (energy saving) and Optimization (power). The Eco mode is also divided into active eco driving mode and non-active eco driving mode. When the eco indicator light on the dashboard is on, it indicates that the car's economic mode has been activated. ECO mode is divided into active and non-active modes. The difference is that the active mode has its own button, and the owner can choose whether to turn it on. When the owner presses the ECO mode switch, the dashboard indicator light will light up immediately, and the vehicle will automatically start to adjust settings, such as throttle opening, gear shift logic, air conditioning output power, etc. The non-active ECO mode does not have a dedicated button. When the dashboard ECO indicator light is on, it is just a reminder function. ECO will automatically evaluate your driving behavior. If your current driving operation achieves the optimal fuel supply, the dashboard will simultaneously display the ECO indicator light. Most cars use the active ECO driving mode, that is, they have their own switch buttons. Therefore, in daily driving, we can turn on the ECO mode, except when the speed exceeds 120 km/h, idling, in N/P gear or manual mode, especially when climbing a hill. There is no need to turn on the ECO mode at these times, as it will not reflect the economic and fuel-saving characteristics of ECO and will also affect the power performance. In addition, the ECO mode usually fails under the following circumstances: When the speed exceeds 120 kilometers per hour, the car will consider the speed, and the ECO mode will automatically fail. When idling or in N/P gear or manual mode, ECO may also fail. When a large torque output is required, such as when climbing a hill, the engine computer will prioritize ensuring sufficient power to drive the vehicle, and the ECO mode will not work either.
