I always run my AC in Auto mode. The other day I happened to press the AC switch while the AC was running and I noticed that 'ECO' mode lit up in the AC display panel. Press the AC button again and the ECO mode is turned off. What actually happens when the AC is run in the ECO mode? (uhm)
AC Eco Mode
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joloriquelme
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- 2014.5 Mazda CX-5 GT 2.5 AWD
My 2013 Mazda3 had it and the CX-5 i've tested weeks ago also have it.
With "Eco Mode", (wich is auto-triggered and you haven't control on it), the AC system works at low load because the outside temp is nearly the t on the cabin.
For example, here in Santiago, spring or autumn temperature is aprox. 20-23 C outside. So, when you put the climate control in Auto at a similar t, the 'Eco' light appears.
But, when you're on full summertime, 32-34 C or even more and AC needs to operate at high loads, 'Eco' doesn't appear.
It reflects on MPG very high. In fact, the car does 1 or 2 MPG more on all seasons but summer, when the 'Eco mode' triggers.
Cheers.
With "Eco Mode", (wich is auto-triggered and you haven't control on it), the AC system works at low load because the outside temp is nearly the t on the cabin.
For example, here in Santiago, spring or autumn temperature is aprox. 20-23 C outside. So, when you put the climate control in Auto at a similar t, the 'Eco' light appears.
But, when you're on full summertime, 32-34 C or even more and AC needs to operate at high loads, 'Eco' doesn't appear.
It reflects on MPG very high. In fact, the car does 1 or 2 MPG more on all seasons but summer, when the 'Eco mode' triggers.
Cheers.
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- 2014 Mazda CX-5 GT w/ Tech
Do we not have that in the US? Pretty cool...course we don't have start/stop or I-loop either...
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- San Antonio, Texas
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- '15 CX-5 Miata AWD
Thanks to high import taxes, we have to lose features for the price to stay competitive. Meanwhile u.s. offerings of the same segment with less s*** costs the same amount. Look at the chevy equinox for example, jeep compass, dodge journey.. crapola and you may pay upwards ofr 30k for what is essentially a 3-5 year old car. Some cars like the ford escape can technically offer more and they come in around the same price. It's annoying.
joloriquelme
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- 2014.5 Mazda CX-5 GT 2.5 AWD
BTW, on Chile we haven't got Automatic Brakes, heated seats and TomTom.
But we have i-Stop on all models, change lane warning and auto high beams on deluxe editions. Also, the Boot sliding tray and the protection floors are inclued on all base models.
Cheers.
But we have i-Stop on all models, change lane warning and auto high beams on deluxe editions. Also, the Boot sliding tray and the protection floors are inclued on all base models.
Cheers.
