Re: ECO A/C Mode impact on MPG
I like it in an obscure place out of the way b/c I don't ever intend to touch the button again.
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Re: ECO A/C Mode impact on MPG
I was driving thru Atlanta yesterday and temp on the thermometer was 102. Air on ECO mode nice and cool with tank average above 42 mpg. No sweat!!
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Re: ECO A/C Mode impact on MPG
Yeah, I'm in agreement with you. I run with the AC on all the time and I just leave it on the ECO mode. I find that the car cools down rather quickly.
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Re: ECO A/C Mode impact on MPG
Well I got my TCH Titanium yesterday and the AC is awesome, I have never had a car wih such strong AC. I have not really run in ECO much as it does seeem to take much , longer to cool the cabin. I will get my tinting Monday and hen my try ECO mode. Thisis the first car I actuall have to turn down the AC otherwise it freezes me out.
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Re: ECO A/C Mode impact on MPG
As a technician at an independent shop I have driven all makes and models and Toyotas always seem to have the coldest A/C, no matter what model.
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Re: ECO A/C Mode impact on MPG
Originally Posted by kahlon
(Post 75338)
I like it in an obscure place out of the way b/c I don't ever intend to touch the button again.
I HATE that they placed the ECO button next to the fuel door button - it should be part of the climate control system since that's what it controls. But more importantly I feel that the fuel door button should be inactive if the car is moving or out of Park. I still haven't been able to find an absolutely definitive explanation for what the ECO button does and why it deactivates when the temp is moved to HI or LO. |
Re: ECO A/C Mode impact on MPG
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OmegaOmega — Have a look at pages AC-27 to 30 of the attached file from the TCH Repair Manual for a description of precisely what the ECO button does.
Stan |
Re: ECO A/C Mode impact on MPG
Originally Posted by kahlon
(Post 75338)
I like it in an obscure place out of the way b/c I don't ever intend to touch the button again.
Because of that I hate that the switch is hidden. I am obsessive compulsive about being sure it is on, and I hate a hot car. I have found th when driving in direct sun, I set the temp to 75 and auto and if not in direct sun, I set it to 78. it keeps the car plenty cool. I bought an automatic climate control system so it can do it's job. No sense trying to do the job for it. |
Re: ECO A/C Mode impact on MPG
Originally Posted by SPL
(Post 141667)
OmegaOmega — Have a look at pages AC-27 to 30 of the attached file from the TCH Repair Manual for a description of precisely what the ECO button does.
Stan Page AC-28 of the attached PDF file. "During cooling under ECO mode control, the cabin temperature is maintained at 25°C (77°F) even if the set temperature is below 25°C (77°F). Since the power consumption of the electric inverter compressor is limited under ECO mode control, this does not indicate a malfunction. To decrease the cabin temperature to below 25°C (77°F), the MAX COLD temperature (18°C (64.4°F)) must be selected or ECO mode control must be canceled by turning the ECO switch OFF." |
Re: ECO A/C Mode impact on MPG
Originally Posted by Sooty
(Post 141684)
I wonder how many people are aware of this little piece of information regarding ECO mode.
Page AC-28 of the attached PDF file. "During cooling under ECO mode control, the cabin temperature is maintained at 25°C (77°F) even if the set temperature is below 25°C (77°F). Since the power consumption of the electric inverter compressor is limited under ECO mode control, this does not indicate a malfunction. To decrease the cabin temperature to below 25°C (77°F), the MAX COLD temperature (18°C (64.4°F)) must be selected or ECO mode control must be canceled by turning the ECO switch OFF." |
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