Honda Econ Button

What is the Honda Econ Button?

 

Saving fuel while making daily commutes is a wonderful edition to new Honda models. While Econ mode is activated in your Honda, you could increase your vehicle's fuel efficiency.

 

The Econ Button helps you improve your fuel economy and save gas by adjusting the performance of the engine, transmission, and climate control system.

 

If you’re looking for ways to save money on gas, the Econ button could be very useful to you.

 

How to Turn Honda Econ mode on/off?

 

You can turn Econ mode in your Honda on and off by pressing the Econ Button. You can enter Econ mode when you are moving or at a stop. The button can come in a few different shapes and sizes according to the year and model you are driving

 

Some Honda models have a round, green button somewhere on the driver-side dashboard. Other models have a more discrete econ mode button that is located next to the gear shift in the center of the driver and front passenger seats.



You can tell that Econ mode is active via the display behind your steering wheel. When econ mode is on, you will see the words “econ on” displayed in green somewhere on the display. The symbol for econ mode is usually a plant with leaves.

 

When should the Honda Econ Button Be on?

 

To maximize the effects of your Econ Button you should use your best estimate as to when you should turn the mode on. Generally, you should only use economy mode when you are driving a route that is not considered hazardous or out of the ordinary in terms of terrain.

 

Should you drive with it on or off all the time?

 

You should use the Honda Econ mode when you are going the speed limit on mostly level ground. You mostly just need to use common sense when it comes to deciding whether or not to use Econ mode. Make sure that your vehicle is not under any unusual driving circumstances and you will be using it wisely.

 

Some instances when you should not use Econ mode include:

• When you are towing something with your Honda
• When you are in an area with steep inclining and declining roads
• When you are driving across uneven terrain

 

When you should use Econ Mode:

• Daily commutes across level ground
• Traveling at a constant speed on the highway or backroads
• In a cityscape where you are stopping constantly

 

Auto Idle stop during Econ Mode

 

Many Honda vehicles have the feature of auto idle stop. This feature is a tool that was implemented to help save fuel while the car is at a complete stop. When you are stopped, your Honda engine will turn off automatically and restart when you are ready to move again.

 

The Auto Idle stop feature will happen regardless of whether econ mode is on in your vehicle. However, when econ mode is initiated, the duration of time your vehicle is idle will increase to save additional fuel.

 

Econ Mode Effects on Climate Control System

 

One of the most prominent effects that econ mode has on your vehicle is in the performance of your air conditioning. The owner's manual of several different honda vehicles states that while your vehicle is in Economy mode it may have “reduced cooling performance.”

 

Econ mode won’t turn on

 

If you are driving in adverse driving conditions or if there is a system error, you will see the message “Driver mode change unavailable” on your display.

 

If this problem continues to occur, you should take your Honda vehicle into your local dealer or auto mechanic to resolve the issue.

 

Conclusion

 

The Economy Mode can help you save money on your vehicle over time. When your Honda is in Econ mode, the performance of your vehicle's engine and transmission will be dampened, saving fuel in the process. This mode can be great for those who have the same daily commute.