Curious why Jeep doesn't make this an on / off switch without a default ? ... Similar to Tow / Haul mode.
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee features a new Eco Mode that contributes to its improved fuel economy. Eco Mode optimizes the Grand Cherokee transmission's shift schedule and - in V-8 models - Fuel Saver Technology with cylinder deactivation as well as throttle sensitivity to maximize fuel economy. The Eco Mode also manages interactive deceleration fuel shut-off (IDFSO), which cuts fuel delivery when the vehicle is coasting to reduce fuel consumption.
In addition, the Eco Mode activates the vehicle's air suspension system (if so equipped), lowering the Jeep Grand Cherokee to "Aero Ride Height" earlier to improve fuel economy.
Eco Mode is automatically engaged upon vehicle startup. A button on the center stack allows driver's to disengage Eco Mode if more spirited performance is desired.
I wonder if its any different than the existing stuff for all of this. My GC does all of the same things normally. Might be more marketing than actual changes.
Other than the early aero suspension mode, I think pre 2014 employed the same kinds of Eco mode features when the cruise control was engaged... well at least on the V8s.
Seems now there is another button to click off every time you start up. Do 2014s have a select trac sport mode?
Got my 2014 Hemi Overland last week. Upgraded from a 2011 Hemi Overland. Cant seem to find anyone with adive on how to default Eco off? Is is still not possible? This is an old post!
That stinks. Not a fan of this new transmission. Shifts are not as smooth and too frequent, even with sport mode. Mileage doesnt seem better either. Perhaps needs more breaking in. At 500 miles now.
If you have not done the battery cable reset give that a try and then just give it time it will smooth out. I had 1-2-3 upshifting issues with my 5.7 and it didn't really feel normal until after the battery cable reset and 3000-4000 miles. I know long time to wait but it will likely smooth out. the V6 is a different story that one has bigger issues needing software updates
I think I left it about 2 hours, probably doesn't even need that long I think a lot of people were doing like 20 minutes or something like that. after you hook it back up idle like 5 minutes and then slow easy drive around the neighborhood with stop signs for 3 or 4 miles. don't just hook it up and jump on the highway going 75 that gave a bad result. I think the thought pattern is that there is some type of immediate learning that goes on within the first few minutes after hooking it back up. sounds stupid I know but did seem to give benefit to a lot of us. good luck
No default off and give the transmission some time to break in and adjust to your driving habits. I wasn't too fond of how it shifted when I first got it, but now with nearly 13k miles on it, I never get a rough shift and it smoothly transitions through all 8 gears. I think around 1,500 - 2,000 mile marker I saw a big improvement with the tranny.
I will leave it in ECO Mode when I doubt there will be a need for quick power, the active Sport Mode other times. I've found I now rarely use Normal Mode. Sport Mode is excellent, giving very quick response with no hesitation. The BMW people with the 8-speed have reported problems with delays long enough that people are honking at them, something we do not need to worry about.
sorry to bring this thread from the dead. But have any of you looked into this? Not sure if it works on hemi's but its a good start. I had this on my 2011 SS and no more AFM(GM's version of fuel saver tech). Its called the Range device.
I'm sorry but I see absolutely no point in this. I drove gm suv's when they brought that out and they hardly ever went into afm, I'm sure they have gotten it to work more but still. Unless the gm version does not work near as good as the mds in hemi's I see no reason to disable it. The only time it comes on is under low loads when you don't need the power. I have it on my Ram, I have never one time felt like it delayed power. There is much of a delay when the traction control kicks in than mds. It goes straight from mds being on to rear tires spinning instantaneously.
Now if you want to talk about removing torque management I am 100% all for that.
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