ECO Mode

ECO mode provides more economical driving.

• When you select ECO mode by pressing the DRIVE MODE button, the ECO indicator (green) illuminates.
• ECO mode is maintained when the engine is restarted.

Information

Fuel economy optimization depends on driving style and road conditions.

When ECO mode is activated:

• Acceleration may be slightly reduced when the accelerator pedal is pressed gently.
• Air conditioning performance may be limited.
• Shifting of the automatic transmission may change.
• The engine may be noisier.

The situations described above are normal: they occur when the ECO system is activated to reduce fuel consumption.

ECO system operating limits:

System operation is limited under the following conditions, even if the ECO indicator does not show any change.

• When engine coolant temperature is low:
  System operation is limited until engine performance returns to normal.
• When driving uphill:
  System operation is limited to maintain power on hills, as the engine torque is limited in ECO mode.
• When using the automatic transmission sport mode:
  The system is limited according to the selected gear.
• When the accelerator pedal is fully pressed for several seconds:
  System operation is limited to allow the driver to accelerate.