2012 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 248

9-32 Driving and Operating When Fuel Economy Mode is on: . M (Manual Mode) will prevent shifting to a lower gear range if the engine speed is too high. If vehicle speed is not reduced within the time allowed, the lower gear range shift will not be completed. Slow the vehicle, then press the − (Minus) button to the desired lower gear range. While using the ERS, cruise control can be used. 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. . . . 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 5‑22. A Driver Information Center (DIC) message "ECO MODE ON" is also displayed. See Fuel System Messages on page 5‑30 for more information. . .