That hidden "eco" button?
#13
01-18-2008, 10:46 AM
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Re: That hidden "eco" button?
What I was speaking of in my post. Under the radio but above the covered compartment with the AUX jack.
#14
01-18-2008, 10:55 AM
Re: That hidden "eco" button?
With all the high tech stuff that this car has going for it, I can't believe someone didn't write a program to prevent it.
Line 1 "If car is not in park disable the filler tank open button"
Line 2 "See line #1"
Line 3 End program
But hey, I'm not an auto engineer. It might be more difficult than that.
Line 1 "If car is not in park disable the filler tank open button"
Line 2 "See line #1"
Line 3 End program
But hey, I'm not an auto engineer. It might be more difficult than that.
#15
01-18-2008, 11:12 AM
Re: That hidden "eco" button?
High speed refueling is when the pump guy takes takes less than 2 minutes to walk to the car and start pumping (I live in the great state of NJ where self serve gas is illegal...very nice in inclement weather)
Last edited by haroldo; 01-18-2008 at 11:15 AM.
#17
01-18-2008, 11:28 AM
Re: That hidden "eco" button?
I've never hit the gas door button by mistake, but the hood release is in the same spot that the brake release is in my other car so when we first got the TCH I repeatedly was popping open the hood when I'd start to drive off!
#18
01-18-2008, 02:49 PM
Re: That hidden "eco" button?
2 days after we got the car .. my wife hit the fuel door button while in motion, and yes it opened. She pulled over and closed it right away. She was reaching for the ECO button.
I agree with others that it should be in a more accessible spot. Oh well ... no car is perfect.
I agree with others that it should be in a more accessible spot. Oh well ... no car is perfect.
#19
01-19-2008, 06:42 AM
Re: That hidden "eco" button?
Especially when so many people have different ideas of what perfect would mean...
#20
01-19-2008, 07:17 AM
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Rhode Island
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Re: That hidden "eco" button?
ECO is designed to use an "economy" version of the heating and ac. Basically it helps save gas and has been on most Toyota Carmies (and other models I am sure) for over 20 years.
When you turn it on, there is a green light that should be lit within the button and the heat/ac display should show the letters ECO in the middle-left.
To maximize fuel economy, use the ECO button at all times. To get faster heating and cooling, turn off ECO.
Note: If you use the defroster, ECO will ALWAYS be OFF.
Mike
When you turn it on, there is a green light that should be lit within the button and the heat/ac display should show the letters ECO in the middle-left.
To maximize fuel economy, use the ECO button at all times. To get faster heating and cooling, turn off ECO.
Note: If you use the defroster, ECO will ALWAYS be OFF.
Mike
