What's the difference between turning on ECO mode and not?
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Enabling ECO mode allows for rational gear control of the engine's RPM to reduce unnecessary fuel consumption. ECO primarily makes comprehensive judgments and analyses during vehicle movement regarding factors affecting fuel consumption, such as automatic transmission gear, engine RPM, vehicle speed, braking, and transmission oil temperature. The ECU control unit then calculates the optimal fuel quantity to supply the engine for operation, effectively reducing fuel consumption compared to normal driving mode. In a few cases, it's unnecessary to enable ECO mode: When the vehicle is traveling at high speeds (up to 100km/h), even with ECO turned on, the vehicle's computer will prioritize speed, causing the ECO mode to automatically deactivate. When high torque output is needed, such as when climbing a hill, the engine's computer will prioritize ensuring and delivering sufficient power to drive the vehicle, causing the ECO mode to automatically deactivate. Modes: Generally, it can be divided into two types: passive ECO driving mode and active ECO driving mode. The passive ECO driving mode mainly serves a reminder and guidance function. The active ECO driving mode usually has a button; once activated, a series of driving-related settings will change, such as a smaller throttle opening corresponding to the same accelerator pedal depth (making the accelerator less responsive), the transmission shift logic leaning more towards economy (shifting up earlier), and some vehicles may also adjust the air conditioning output power simultaneously.
