ECO MODE SWITCH
system.
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There may be times when there is
an object or passenger in the rear
seat(s) but the audible alert does
not sound. For example, this may
occur if rear seat passengers
enter or exit the vehicle during a
trip.
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The ECO mode system will turn off
automatically if a malfunction occurs
in the system.
Turn off the ECO mode system when
acceleration is required such as when:
— driving with a heavy load of pas-
sengers or cargo in the vehicle
The system does not directly
detect objects or passengers in
the rear seat(s). Instead, it can
— driving on a steep uphill slope
detect when
a rear door is
opened and closed, indicating
that there may be something in
the rear seat(s).
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NOTE:
The ECO mode system helps to enhance
the fuel economy by controlling the
engine and CVT operation (for CVT mod-
els) automatically to avoid rapid accelera-
tion.
To turn on the ECO mode system, push
the ECO switch. The ECO mode indicator
appears on the meter.
There may be times when the horn
sounds but there are no objects or
passengers in the rear seat(s).
For additional information, see “44. Rear
Door Alert is activated” (P.2-36).
To turn off the ECO mode, push the ECO
switch again. The ECO mode indicator will
turn off.
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The ECO mode system cannot be
turned off while the accelerator pedal
is depressed even if the ECO switch is
pushed to OFF. Release the accelera-
tor pedal to turn off the ECO mode
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