What does eco-smart mode mean?

[KyleAnn]

Eco-smart refers to the energy-saving driving mode of a vehicle. It primarily involves comprehensive judgment and analysis of various factors affecting fuel consumption during vehicle movement, such as automatic transmission gear position, engine speed, vehicle speed, braking, and transmission oil temperature. The eco control unit calculates the optimal fuel quantity to be supplied to the engine for operation, effectively reducing fuel consumption compared to normal driving mode. The term 'eco' is derived from the combination of Ecology (environmental protection), Conservation (energy saving), and Optimization (power). Eco mode is further divided into active eco driving mode and non-active eco driving mode. When the eco indicator light on the dashboard illuminates, it indicates that the vehicle's economy mode has been activated. Eco mode is categorized into active and non-active types. The difference lies in the fact that the active type has its own dedicated button, allowing the driver to choose whether to activate it. When the driver presses the eco mode switch, the dashboard indicator light immediately illuminates, and the vehicle automatically begins adjusting settings such as throttle opening, transmission shift logic, and air conditioning output power. The non-active eco mode does not have a dedicated button. When the dashboard eco indicator light illuminates, it serves merely as a reminder function. The eco system automatically evaluates your driving behavior. If your current driving operation achieves the optimal fuel supply, the dashboard will simultaneously display the eco indicator light. Most vehicles employ the active eco driving mode, meaning they have their own switch button. Therefore, during daily driving, we can always activate the eco mode. Additionally, the eco mode typically becomes ineffective under the following circumstances: When the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilometers per hour, the vehicle prioritizes speed, and the eco mode automatically deactivates. When the vehicle is idling or in N/P gear or manual mode, the eco mode may also deactivate. When high torque output is required, such as when climbing a slope, the engine control unit prioritizes ensuring sufficient power to drive the vehicle, and the eco mode will not function under these conditions either.