What does the eco indicator light on a car mean?

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AsherFitz
07/24/25 2:24pm
When the eco indicator light on the dashboard illuminates, it indicates that the vehicle's economy mode has been activated. Eco is an English abbreviation derived from the combination of Ecology (environmental protection), Conservation (energy saving), and Optimization (power). The Eco mode is further divided into active eco driving mode and passive 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 passive 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 passive 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 a dedicated switch button. Therefore, the eco mode can be activated during daily driving. However, it is unnecessary to activate eco mode when the speed exceeds 120 km/h, during idle parking, in N/P gear, or in manual mode, especially when climbing hills. Doing so would not only fail to demonstrate the fuel-saving characteristics of eco mode but also affect the vehicle's power. Additionally, the eco mode typically becomes ineffective under the following circumstances: When the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilometers per hour, the system prioritizes speed, causing the eco mode to automatically deactivate. During idle parking, in N/P gear, or in manual mode, the eco mode may also become ineffective. When high torque output is required, such as when climbing hills, the engine control unit prioritizes ensuring sufficient power to drive the vehicle, and the eco mode will not operate.
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