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2026. 6. 30. 작업

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What does Honda's 'Econ' button do? Does it truly improve fuel efficiency?

처리 내용

The ECON button is not a placebo, though the wording from that specific web page is a bit vague. The key is that the ECON button and the Eco-Assist system are two separate things. According to Honda , pressing the ECON button configures your car to improve mileage at the cost of performance. Turning it off will improve power and reduce mileage, which you might want to do when driving in the mountains, for example. Economy modes like this with vehicles typically work by making changes to both the engine and drivetrain to improve efficiency while reducing power. Examples of ways to do this include changing the speed at which the automatic transmission shifts into higher gears, advancing or retarding engine timing, restricting the amount of air and fuel admitted to the engine, and in some cases even completely shutting off one or more cylinders in the engine. In the case of the Honda Civic, I found reference to the following specific changes with ECON mode . Gentler throttle: Limits how m