How to default to Hybrid Eco Mode?

[jwm135]

Whenever I drive my Maverick Hybrid I need to reset it to ECO Mode. Is there any way it can be defaulted to stay in eco mode?

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[SP1966]

Mymavmode.com

 

[jwm135]

Mymavmode.com

Thank you but I'm thinking I don't actually want to tap into any electronics. JWM

 

[SP1966]

Then the answer is unfortunately, no. There is no way to set Eco Mode and have it stick. I have that mymavmode, it's easy to install and works as expected.

 

[surfstar]

Unfortunately it is just another thing to do as part of the "get ready to drive" process.
Seatbelt, parking brake off, tap mode button 4 or 5 times, etc.

 

[SafetyGuy]

Unfortunately it is just another thing to do as part of the "get ready to drive" process.
Seatbelt, parking brake off, tap mode button 4 or 5 times, etc.

Good day

The seat belt warnings can be overcome by buckling all the seat belts up, in the back. (One less thing to click "ok" to, anyways).

Cheers

Andy

 

[surfstar]

Good day

The seat belt warnings can be overcome by buckling all the seat belts up, in the back. (One less thing to click "ok" to, anyways).

Cheers

Andy

Yes! I put seat belt "clips" in for a while. Then used ForScan when I had it open for something else. Used to be so annoyed to have to hit OK multiple times or wait for way too long.

 

[agmonaco]

As far as Regenerative Braking with gas pedal, I do not see much difference in mileage between Normal and ECO.

 

[surfstar]

As far as Regenerative Braking with gas pedal, I do not see much difference in mileage between Normal and ECO.

Yep - theoretically there should be no difference as it is just adjusting the sensitivity of the brake and gas pedal (or regen effort w/o brake pedal pressed).

I prefer the increased regen braking in ECO.
In Toyota hybrids if you set them to ECO, it also adjusts the HVAC to cycle the compressor less and/or slower (I forget the details), so it has a positive mpg impact and isn't just playing with the pedal response electronics.
(*edit - per below, Ford seems to do this also!)

 

[GarryB]

Yep - theoretically there should be no difference as it is just adjusting the sensitivity of the brake and gas pedal (or regen effort w/o brake pedal pressed).

I prefer the increased regen braking in ECO.
In Toyota hybrids if you set them to ECO, it also adjusts the HVAC to cycle the compressor less and/or slower (I forget the details), so it has a positive mpg impact and isn't just playing with the pedal response electronics.

I also read somewhere that slippery mode gives you better fuel mileage.

 

[CD_SM]

As far as Regenerative Braking with gas pedal, I do not see much difference in mileage between Normal and ECO.

The difference is certainly a lot more subtle than the difference to slippery mode, which requires a lot more pedal force for braking, at least at first. I've damn near run into things when I accidentally got it in slippery instead of eco.

 

[CD_SM]

I also read somewhere that slippery mode gives you better fuel mileage.

In all modes it depends a lot on how you drive. I tend to be pretty gentle when driving the Maverick*, and I use the monitor and brake coach, and I get essentially the same mileage in eco, slippery, and normal. The modes just make it easier for most people - basically tricks them into being more gentle. (Sport mode is another story as it essentially disables all-electric driving. Haven't tried with trailer but expect the same.)
*I'm not nearly as gentle in my manual transmission Mazda 6.

 

[Andrew-25Mav]

Yep - theoretically there should be no difference as it is just adjusting the sensitivity of the brake and gas pedal (or regen effort w/o brake pedal pressed).

I prefer the increased regen braking in ECO.
In Toyota hybrids if you set them to ECO, it also adjusts the HVAC to cycle the compressor less and/or slower (I forget the details), so it has a positive mpg impact and isn't just playing with the pedal response electronics.

ECO also reduces the A/C load, i've watched the battery load on forscan between the two and there is a difference. A/C in Normal mode uses 2HP worth of power when running.

 

[CD_SM]

ECO also reduces the A/C load, i've watched the battery load on forscan between the two and there is a difference. A/C in Normal mode uses 2HP worth of power when running.

Ah that may be. I dislike AC, and I live in coastal Southern California so I rarely need it.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

Then the answer is unfortunately, no. There is no way to set Eco Mode and have it stick. I have that mymavmode, it's easy to install and works as expected.

Someone built a device that in effect when starting the truck it pushed the button for you. Try searching.

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