Where is the Toyota Yaris ECO button?
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Toyota Yaris ECO button is located on the center console, it's a very noticeable green button. ECO stands for the first letters of three English words: Ecology, Conservation, and Optimization. It is a car energy-saving mode, activating this mode can achieve energy-saving effects. The principle of ECO: ECO mainly makes comprehensive judgments and analyses during vehicle movement regarding factors that affect fuel consumption such as automatic transmission gear position, engine speed, vehicle speed, braking, and transmission oil temperature. The ECU control unit calculates the optimal fuel amount to provide to the engine for operation, effectively reducing fuel consumption compared to normal driving mode. Simply put, it controls the engine speed with reasonable gear positions to reduce unnecessary fuel consumption.
I've been driving Toyota cars for many years. When driving the Yaris, I noticed that the ECO button is usually located on the left panel near the gear shift or among the buttons on the right side of the steering wheel. The exact position varies slightly depending on the model and year, but it's generally in this general area. Pressing that button will display a green ECO indicator on the dashboard, activating the economy mode which makes throttle response smoother and acceleration more linear to help save fuel, especially noticeable in stop-and-go city driving. Normally, driving with ECO on can save about 10% on fuel consumption, and long-term use benefits engine maintenance. However, it's best to turn it off in low winter temperatures or when needing stronger power for highway overtaking. When looking for the button, be patient as it might be discreetly placed near the air conditioning controls. A simple operation lets you enjoy its fuel-saving advantages.
