What does eco mean on a car and how to turn it off?
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Eco on a car refers to the economy mode. Its main principle is to comprehensively judge and analyze factors affecting fuel consumption during vehicle movement, such as automatic transmission gear position, engine speed, vehicle speed, braking, and transmission oil temperature. The ECU control unit calculates the optimal fuel amount to provide to the engine for operation, effectively reducing fuel consumption compared to normal driving mode. Methods to turn off eco mode: 1. Turn off the engine, press the confirm button on the steering wheel to enter the dashboard menu settings interface; 2. At this point, you can see the eco mode on the dashboard. Simultaneously press the up and down buttons on the multifunction steering wheel with both hands to turn off the eco mode.
I noticed the ECO light on the dashboard while driving, which indicates the fuel-saving mode is activated. In this mode, the car deliberately limits power output, such as making the throttle response sluggish, delaying gear shifts, and automatically reducing air conditioning power to save fuel. When I first bought the car, I didn't know how to turn it off, but later I found that most models have a physical button with a leaf pattern near the steering wheel or on the center console—pressing it turns off the light and deactivates the mode. If you can't find the button, you can use the steering wheel controls to access the menu and look for the driving mode options, then switch to standard or sport mode. After turning it off, overtaking feels noticeably more powerful, but fuel consumption increases by about 10%, so it's more cost-effective to keep it on in city traffic jams.
