Eco Mode - Dodge DURANGO 2019 Quick Reference Manual

Eco Mode

The Fuel Economy (ECO) mode can improve the
vehicle's overall fuel economy during normal driv-
ing conditions.
Press the "ECO" switch in the center stack of the
instrument panel to turn the system off. An amber
light on the switch will indicate that ECO mode is
disengaged. Press the "ECO" switch in the center
stack of the instrument panel a second time to
turn ECO mode back on
When the Fuel Economy (ECO) mode is engaged,
the vehicle control systems will be able to change
the following:
• The transmission will upshift sooner and down-
shift later.
• For vehicles equipped with the 5.7L Hemi,
4 cylinder mode will be enabled under certain
conditions.
• The overall driving performance will be more
conservative.
Engine Stop/Start System (ESS) —
If Equipped
The STOP/START system was developed to reduce
emissions and will stop the engine automatically
during a vehicle stop if the required conditions are
met.
Releasing the brake pedal or pressing the accel-
erator pedal will re-start the engine.
How do I manually turn off/on the ENGINE
STOP/START system?
• Press the STOP/START OFF switch (located on
the switch bank). The light on the switch will
illuminate when the system is off. The light on
the switch will turn off when system is on.
STOP/START Off Switch
What are possible reasons the engine does not
autostop?
• The hood is ajar.
• Driver's door is open.
• Driver's seat belt is unbuckled.
• Cabin heating or cooling is in process and an
acceptable cabin temperature has not been
achieved.