Paccar DAF CF, Driver Manual

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Driver assist systems
8.6 ECO MODE FUNCTION
8.6.1 Eco Mode function
Introduction
Eco Mode is a function of the engine management system designed to reduce fuel
consumption.
These fuel savings are achieved by optimising vehicle acceleration and engine torque.
If an automated gearbox is fitted, a different shift strategy is also selected.
The Eco Mode function is preselected on by default when the ignition is switched on.
Eco Mode function with manual gearbox
Using the push knob in the right-hand
steering column switch it is possible to
switch the Eco Mode function off and
back on again.
If, over a period of time, no additional
torque is requested (for example,
during deceleration of the vehicle) the
setting automatically returns to the Eco
Mode function on.
Eco Mode function with an automated gearbox
Using the push knob in the right-hand
steering column switch it is possible to
switch from automatic mode to:
– Automatic mode with Eco Mode
function off to
– Manual mode with Eco Mode
function off and back to
– Automatic mode with Eco Mode
function on.
NOTE: So, pushing the
knob three times restores
the initial automatic mode.
If, over a fixed period, no
action is registered, the
system automatically returns
to Eco Mode function on.
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