Q: What does the Econ mode indicator light mean?
What does the Econ mode indicator light mean?
Your car offers a couple of different operating modes. Normal mode is designed for times when you need greater power and performance. However, you can turn on Econ mode to save fuel. When you do, you’ll see the Econ mode indicator come on in the dash. Here’s what you need to know about the light:
If the light comes on for a moment during startup and then goes out, that’s normal.
The light should come on and stay on when you press the Econ mode button on the dash.
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