ECO A/C Mode impact on MPG
#14
Re: ECO A/C Mode impact on MPG
Well I got my TCH Titanium yesterday and the AC is awesome, I have never had a car wih such strong AC. I have not really run in ECO much as it does seeem to take much , longer to cool the cabin. I will get my tinting Monday and hen my try ECO mode. Thisis the first car I actuall have to turn down the AC otherwise it freezes me out.
#15
Re: ECO A/C Mode impact on MPG
As a technician at an independent shop I have driven all makes and models and Toyotas always seem to have the coldest A/C, no matter what model.
Last edited by Kermie; 07-25-2006 at 07:05 AM.
#16
Re: ECO A/C Mode impact on MPG
I HATE that they placed the ECO button next to the fuel door button - it should be part of the climate control system since that's what it controls. But more importantly I feel that the fuel door button should be inactive if the car is moving or out of Park.
I still haven't been able to find an absolutely definitive explanation for what the ECO button does and why it deactivates when the temp is moved to HI or LO.
#17
Re: ECO A/C Mode impact on MPG
OmegaOmega — Have a look at pages AC-27 to 30 of the attached file from the TCH Repair Manual for a description of precisely what the ECO button does.
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#18
Re: ECO A/C Mode impact on MPG
Because of that I hate that the switch is hidden. I am obsessive compulsive about being sure it is on, and I hate a hot car. I have found th when driving in direct sun, I set the temp to 75 and auto and if not in direct sun, I set it to 78. it keeps the car plenty cool. I bought an automatic climate control system so it can do it's job. No sense trying to do the job for it.
#19
Re: ECO A/C Mode impact on MPG
Page AC-28 of the attached PDF file.
"During cooling under ECO mode control, the
cabin temperature is maintained at 25°C (77°F)
even if the set temperature is below 25°C (77°F).
Since the power consumption of the electric
inverter compressor is limited under ECO mode
control, this does not indicate a malfunction. To
decrease the cabin temperature to below 25°C
(77°F), the MAX COLD temperature (18°C (64.4°F))
must be selected or ECO mode control must be
canceled by turning the ECO switch OFF."
#20
Re: ECO A/C Mode impact on MPG
I wonder how many people are aware of this little piece of information regarding ECO mode.
Page AC-28 of the attached PDF file.
"During cooling under ECO mode control, the
cabin temperature is maintained at 25°C (77°F)
even if the set temperature is below 25°C (77°F).
Since the power consumption of the electric
inverter compressor is limited under ECO mode
control, this does not indicate a malfunction. To
decrease the cabin temperature to below 25°C
(77°F), the MAX COLD temperature (18°C (64.4°F))
must be selected or ECO mode control must be
canceled by turning the ECO switch OFF."
Page AC-28 of the attached PDF file.
"During cooling under ECO mode control, the
cabin temperature is maintained at 25°C (77°F)
even if the set temperature is below 25°C (77°F).
Since the power consumption of the electric
inverter compressor is limited under ECO mode
control, this does not indicate a malfunction. To
decrease the cabin temperature to below 25°C
(77°F), the MAX COLD temperature (18°C (64.4°F))
must be selected or ECO mode control must be
canceled by turning the ECO switch OFF."