When To Use the Honda Econ Button

Every fuel-efficient Honda you see is equipped with the Honda Econ Button which helps drivers to save fuel and record even better gas mileage. When you choose to push the Honda Econ Button your vehicle will begin to limit the throttle, shift less often, cut back on AC power, and limit fuel injection to save both gasoline and money. 

So when it is a good time to use Honda Econ Mode and how exactly does it work to enhance your fuel efficiency? We can help. 

How Econ Mode Works

To engage Honda Econ Mode, drivers need to simply push the green Honda Econ Button. Pressing the button will limit the parameters of your car’s functions and allow your car to adapt to any changes in driving conditions. 

Throttle Response: Econ Mode doesn’t affect low and high-level throttle responses but does impact your Honda’s mid-range behavior. This helps to consume less fuel each time you step on the gas to accelerate. 

Shifting Behavior: Excessive gear shifting can significantly reduce your average MPG. Econ Mode alters your transmission’s shift points to limit unnecessary downshifts. Using the Honda Econ Button will sometimes sacrifice speed to save fuel. 

Heating and A/C System: While A/C units are convenient and effective, they can be a drain on fuel economy. Econ Mode makes it so that your car won’t cool down as quickly but will save money on fuel in the long run. 

Fuel Injectors: There is a required amount of fuel that needs to be injected into your engine so that your Honda performs as expected. Pressing the Econ Button reduces the amount of fuel being injected into the engine which results in more efficient driving. 

When To Use Econ Mode

So when is it best to engage Econ Mode without sacrificing necessary vehicle performance? We recommend using Econ Mode when:

• Cruising Montana highways at a steady speed
• Driving through uncrowded residential streets
• Driving over flat terrains
• You aren’t towing any additional weight
• Driving on days that aren’t excessively hot and don’t need A/C for long

As we mentioned, Econ Mode will sometimes sacrifice vehicle performance for fuel efficiency. This means that Econ Mode shouldn’t be used when you need your car’s full capability at your disposal. Refrain from pushing the button when speeding up to get on the highway, towing heavy loads, going over hills, and overtaking other vehicles on hot days. 

Visit Your Local Montana Honda Dealers Today

We can help Montana drivers get behind the wheel of fuel-efficient and performance-driven Honda sedans, SUVs, crossovers, and more. Visit your local Montana Honda Dealer today to learn more about the Honda Econ Button, available models, and other money-saving opportunities.