2012 Hyundai Tucson Owner's Manual - Page 241

Driving your vehicle ACTIVE ECO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) When Active ECO is activated : • Vehicle noise may become loud. • Vehicle speed may drop. • The air conditioner performance may decline. Limitation of Active ECO operation: If the following conditions occur while Active ECO is operating, the system operation is limited even though there is no change in the ECO indicator. • When the coolant temperature is low: The system will be limited until engine performance becomes normal. • When driving up a hill: The system will be limited to gain power when driving uphill because the engine torque is restricted. • When using sports mode: The system will be limited according to the shift location. OLM051043 Active ECO operation Active ECO helps improve fuel efficiency by controlling the engine and transaxle. But fuel-efficiency can be changed by the driver's driving habits and road conditions. • When the Active ECO button is pressed the ECO indicator (green) will illuminate to show that the Active ECO is operating. • When the Active ECO is activated, it does not turn off even though the engine is restarted again. To turn off the system, press the active ECO button again. • If Active ECO is turned off, it will return to the normal mode. 5 40