How to save Eco Mode?

[bobabree]

My truck keeps resetting to towing mode whenever I start the car. Is there a way to lock in Eco Mode?

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[Mark Rash]

Not yet. Would be nice if they'd do a software update that keeps it in the last-used drive mode.

 

[bobabree]

Not yet. Would be nice if they'd do a software update that keeps it in the last-used drive mode.

Should be easy. It’s a must have feature imo

 

[jsus]

You don't. Normal is the default by design, if they wanted to save the setting then they would have (e.g. heated seats come back on if you left them on last drive).

And really, the mode selector is right by the parking brake release, so it's just a 2-step process to get the vehicle configured for driving.

 

[Doug Wildman]

This may be a dumb question. Is there an indicator on the dash as to which drive mode you are in?

 

[jsus]

This may be a dumb question. Is there an indicator on the dash as to which drive mode you are in?

The instrument cluster display will show you scrolling through the drive modes, and then an icon will appear on that same display and remain there until you switch to a different mode.

See a bit more detail here: https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...ul-slippery-mud-ruts-sand-eco-and-sport.2601/

 

[Dirtball]

My truck keeps resetting to towing mode whenever I start the car. Is there a way to lock in Eco Mode?

Do you happen to have something plugged into the 4 pin in the back? I heard the truck thinks you have a trailer hooked and automatically switches to tow mode on startup if you have like an aftermarket brake light connected to the 4 pin.

 

[Flomounier1]

No, but if it makes you feel any better, normal mode is just as efficient as eco mode as long as you drive efficiently (no rough accelerations, ride the brakes and brake early when coming to a stop to recharge the battery).

Eco Mode more so just compensates for aggressive driving by lowering the throttle response and turns on brake regen when you let off the gas pedal where in normal mode it coasts unless going downhill.

 

[clavicus]

No, but if it makes you feel any better, normal mode is just as efficient as eco mode as long as you drive efficiently (no rough accelerations, ride the brakes and brake early when coming to a stop to recharge the battery).

Eco Mode more so just compensates for aggressive driving by lowering the throttle response and turns on brake regen when you let off the gas pedal where in normal mode it coasts unless going downhill.

Normal mode does not allow coasting, it’s something like 20% on normal and 40% on ECO for regen braking with foot off the pedal. On mine at least.

 

[Hdang1980]

The more important question is why your truck is defaulting to tow mode on start up??

 

[fbov]

Eco Mode more so just compensates for aggressive driving by lowering the throttle response and turns on brake regen when you let off the gas pedal where in normal mode it coasts unless going downhill.

Normal mode does not allow coasting, it’s something like 20% on normal and 40% on ECO for regen braking with foot off the pedal. On mine at least.

And 10% of speed in "Slippery" mode... where you'll also notice a real reduction in throttle response, compared with ECO. Brakes, are very soft, too, consistent with a reduced traction mode.

 

[Gray Shale]

Do you happen to have something plugged into the 4 pin in the back? I heard the truck thinks you have a trailer hooked and automatically switches to tow mode on startup if you have like an aftermarket brake light connected to the 4 pin.

I spent most of the past week with a trailer hooked up to mine (14 ft. utility trailer) and it would always be in Normal mode at startup. It acknowledged that the trailer was there, brake controller was active and blindspot/cross traffic sensors disabled but would not switch to Tow/Haul automatically. I was using the 7-pin that is part of the 4k tow package.

 

[dwinch53]

No, but if it makes you feel any better, normal mode is just as efficient as eco mode as long as you drive efficiently (no rough accelerations, ride the brakes and brake early when coming to a stop to recharge the battery).

Eco Mode more so just compensates for aggressive driving by lowering the throttle response and turns on brake regen when you let off the gas pedal where in normal mode it coasts unless going downhill.

Eco mode is best for regeneration, saves brake pads

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