Driving and Operating 9-29
Fuel Economy Mode
Vehicles with a 2.4L engine have a
Fuel Economy Mode. When
engaged, fuel economy mode can
improve the vehicle's fuel economy.
Press the “eco” (economy) button
by the shift lever to turn this feature
on or off. The “eco” light in the
instrument cluster will come on
when engaged. See Fuel Economy
Light on page 5‑19. A Driver
Information Center (DIC) message
“ECO MODE ON” is also displayed.
See Fuel System Messages on
page 5‑27 for more information.
When Fuel Economy Mode is on:
.
The transmission will upshift
sooner and downshift later.
.
The torque converter clutch will
apply sooner and stay on longer.
.
The gas pedal will be less
sensitive.
.
The vehicle's computer will more
aggressively shut off fuel to the
engine under deceleration.
.
The engine idle speed will be
lower.
.
Driving performance is more
conservative.
.
The climate controls may take
longer to heat or cool the cabin.
.
The rear defogger will stay on
for shorter periods of time.
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive
Vehicles with this feature always
send engine power to all four
wheels. It is fully automatic, and
adjusts itself as needed for road
conditions.
When using a compact spare tire on
an AWD vehicle, the system
automatically detects the compact
spare and disables AWD. To restore
AWD operation and prevent
excessive wear on the system,
replace the compact spare with a
full-size tire as soon as possible.
See Compact Spare Tire on
page 10‑66.
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