2013 Chrysler Town & Country User Guide - Page 35
2013 Chrysler Town & Country Manual
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O P E R AT I N G YO U R V E H I C L E FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE • The Fuel Economy (ECON) mode can improve the vehicle's overall fuel economy during normal driving conditions. • Press the "econ" switch in the center stack of the instrument panel and a green light will indicate the ECON mode is engaged. • When the Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will be able to change the following: • The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift later. • The transmission will skip select gears during shifts to allow the engine to operate at lower speeds. • The torque converter clutch will engage sooner (lower engine rpm's) and remain on longer. • The engine idle speed will be lower. • The overall driving performance will be more conservative. 33