Fuel Economy (Econ) Mode - Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY 2013 User Manual

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FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE

• The Fuel Economy (ECON) mode can improve the vehicle's overall fuel economy during
normal driving conditions.
• Press the "econ" switch in the center stack of the instrument panel and a green light will
indicate the ECON mode is engaged.
• When the Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will be able
to change the following:
• The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift later.
• The transmission will skip select gears during shifts to allow the engine to operate at lower
speeds.
• The torque converter clutch will engage sooner (lower engine rpm's) and remain on longer.
• The engine idle speed will be lower.
• The overall driving performance will be more conservative.
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