pwr/eco modes

donalmilligan089 · 09-19-2009, 02:48 PM

What are these modes and how to use them

Paradox · 09-19-2009, 02:58 PM

They only exist on the GIII (third generation) Prius, not on the GenII... So you do not have selectable driving modes in a 2005.

There is not a right and wrong way of using them. ECO is best suited for stop and go traffic. PWR is more responsive, so it is good for hilly areas. And normal is just that, normal like in a GII Prius. All the modes do is make the the gas pedal more sensitive for the first 50% of travel.

tredstone · 09-23-2009, 04:23 PM

So technically, can one simulate the different modes on a Gen II based on how heavy they accelerate on the pedal?

qbee42 · 09-23-2009, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tredstone

So technically, can one simulate the different modes on a Gen II based on how heavy they accelerate on the pedal?

Exactly. The Eco mode also goes a bit easier on air conditioning.

Tom

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Paradox Prius Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SI, NY Posts: 2,125 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 21 Thanked 299 Times in 180 Posts Friends: 9	Re: pwr/eco modes They only exist on the GIII (third generation) Prius, not on the GenII... So you do not have selectable driving modes in a 2005. There is not a right and wrong way of using them. ECO is best suited for stop and go traffic. PWR is more responsive, so it is good for hilly areas. And normal is just that, normal like in a GII Prius. All the modes do is make the the gas pedal more sensitive for the first 50% of travel. Last edited by Paradox; 09-19-2009 at 03:00 PM.

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