When to Use ECO Mode?
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ECO is used when you want to reduce unnecessary fuel consumption. When ECO is activated, the vehicle will make adjustments: the throttle opening corresponding to the same accelerator pedal depth will be smaller, and the transmission will shift up earlier. The purpose is to control the engine speed through reasonable gear selection, thereby reducing unnecessary fuel consumption. Below is an introduction to ECO mode: 1. ECO mode mainly functions when the vehicle is moving, controlled by the computer to achieve its effect. Therefore, it does not work during idle parking or in manual mode. 2. When the vehicle encounters situations like climbing a hill that require overcoming certain resistance and high torque output, the ECU control unit will prioritize ensuring sufficient power to drive the vehicle, and ECO mode will not work. When driving at high speeds exceeding 120 km/h, the vehicle needs better power output, and since the speed has far exceeded the economical speed, ECO mode cannot play a role in saving fuel.
I studied the ECO mode right after buying my car - it's perfect for city traffic jams or crowded holiday highways. It pays off most in stop-and-go conditions with frequent traffic lights; the car becomes much gentler with subdued throttle response and the AC switches to energy-saving mode. Just don't activate it when you're in a hurry or climbing hills, or the sluggish acceleration will drive you nuts. But for weekend countryside drives, ECO mode does save significant fuel - about 1L lower consumption, and every drop counts. Remember it automatically deactivates when exceeding 120km/h on highways.
