What does the car ECON switch mean?

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MacMax
07/29/25 12:17pm
The car ECON is short for the low-carbon and environmentally friendly driving mode. This button can turn the energy-saving mode on or off. Nowadays, cars generally have three driving modes to choose from: energy-saving mode, comfort mode, and sport mode. Below is information about these three modes: Energy-saving mode: When the car is in this mode, fuel consumption is relatively low. At this time, the sensitivity of the accelerator pedal will decrease, and the transmission will shift up more actively. Comfort mode: This mode can also be considered a normal operating mode for the car. In this mode, the accelerator pedal response will be more sensitive than in the energy-saving mode. Sport mode: The sport mode can be used during aggressive driving. After activating the sport mode, the accelerator pedal response will be very sensitive, and the transmission will delay the shift timing. The transmission will only shift up after the engine speed reaches the redline zone. After switching to sport mode, the engine speed will be maintained at around 3000 RPM, ensuring better power response during acceleration. When the car enters ECON mode, it can achieve reduced fuel consumption and energy savings, but the car's power will weaken. ECON can be understood as the abbreviation for 'economy.' In most cases, it is recommended to keep the ECON mode on. Only when high torque output is needed (such as when climbing a slope) or when the car's speed is very high should the ECON mode be turned off. After pressing the ECON button, the car enters the low-carbon and environmentally friendly driving mode. Next, the ECU, engine, and transmission intelligently execute the driver's intentions in the lowest fuel consumption mode, achieving optimal fuel economy through quick upshifts and smooth acceleration. When the driver presses the accelerator pedal deeply, the ECON system will effectively control the opening and closing of the intake valves to ensure smooth engine operation and energy savings. Although the ECON mode is simple and effective to operate, it cannot work under certain conditions: When the car speed exceeds 120 km/h, priority is given to speed, and the energy-saving mode will automatically deactivate. This means that if the speed exceeds the economical speed range (usually between 60-90 km/h), the ECON mode will not save fuel. The key to the ECON mode is the use of computer-independent operation while the car is moving to make it effective. Therefore, when idling or in N, P, or manual modes, ECON will not work.
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