What does Volkswagen ECO mean?
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ECO refers to the vehicle's economical driving mode function. It is an English abbreviation formed from the words Ecology (environmental protection), Conservation (energy saving), and Optimization (power). When the ECO indicator light on the dashboard illuminates, it indicates that the vehicle's economical mode has been activated. ECO mode is divided into active and non-active types. The difference lies in that the active type has a 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. Non-active ECO mode does not have a dedicated button. When the dashboard ECO indicator light illuminates, it serves merely as a reminder function. ECO automatically assesses 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 active ECO driving mode, meaning they have a dedicated switch button. Therefore, during daily driving, ECO mode can be activated. However, there is no need to activate ECO mode when driving at speeds exceeding 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 but also affect the vehicle's power. Additionally, ECO mode typically becomes ineffective under the following circumstances: When the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilometers per hour, the vehicle prioritizes speed, causing ECO mode to automatically deactivate. During idle parking or when in N/P gear or manual mode, ECO mode may also become ineffective. When high torque output is required, such as when climbing a hill, the engine control unit prioritizes ensuring sufficient power to drive the vehicle, and ECO mode will not function in such situations.
