Economy Mode

[dtbsz]

Hi guys!

 

This time my question is about "economy mode". What is it (I mean what happend when it's automatically activated) and how do I activate it manually?

 

Thanx in advance!

[Johndouglas]

It's a b***** nuisance and as far as I know you can't do anything about it. Everything closes down thirty minutes after switching off the engine.

[dtbsz]

It's a b***** nuisance and as far as I know you can't do anything about it. Everything closes down thirty minutes after switching off the engine.

 

:angry: closes down? what do u mean?

[Guest roy collingwood]

:angry: closes down? what do u mean?

 

my biggist problem with it is the readi/cd player turns off after about 20 mins, to turn it back on, you have to actually start the engin, it then keeps turning off every few minuts.

 

its a pain in the a***

[dtbsz]

my biggist problem with it is the readi/cd player turns off after about 20 mins, to turn it back on, you have to actually start the engin, it then keeps turning off every few minuts.

 

its a pain in the a***

 

what are you talking about? i meant fuel economy mode.... the engine is running, what do u mean, "start the engine" ?!?!?!?

[Johndouglas]

what are you talking about?

 

We're talking about when we switch off the enine, sit in the car with the CD player going, and you listen for 30 minutes. Suddenly, the radio turns off and "Economy mode activated" cmes on the display. Even with the ignition turned on, the radio won't switch on - until the engine has been started.

[stimulator]

There are at least two ECONOMY modes on a C3. There may be a third if the original poster is correct.

 

ECONOMY mode number 1 is where the cars brain (BSI) shuts down the electrics after a set time delay. This is usually noticed when the radio is left ON and after aprox 30 mins it will shut OFF and the dislpay will show ECOM MODE. Thi is to prevent the battery becoming flat. You can have the dealer extend the time. It also operates if the lights are left ON etc.

 

ECONOMY mode number 2 is on the aircon system. If you auto aircon you can shut down the compressor by pressing A/C swicth. On some cars it shows ECO on some it doesn't

 

ECONOMY mode number 3. Not too sure on this one but may suspect that the original poster dtbsz wants to see the fuel used i.e. MPG on his central display. This activated by pressing the 0 on the end of the wiper stalk. Depends on year of car what type of stalk you have some just have a round knob others also control the stereo. PRESS the 0 repeatedly to change the display. some cars have less info on the cente display than others and I believe that some do not show MPG.

 

 

If thsi is not what you meant then please elaborate.

[dtbsz]

i started the car, and on the central upper display it said economy mode (and i had a low fuel level, the low fuel level warning light was on)

 

There are at least two ECONOMY modes on a C3. There may be a third if the original poster is correct.

 

ECONOMY mode number 1 is where the cars brain (BSI) shuts down the electrics after a set time delay. This is usually noticed when the radio is left ON and after aprox 30 mins it will shut OFF and the dislpay will show ECOM MODE. Thi is to prevent the battery becoming flat. You can have the dealer extend the time. It also operates if the lights are left ON etc.

 

ECONOMY mode number 2 is on the aircon system. If you auto aircon you can shut down the compressor by pressing A/C swicth. On some cars it shows ECO on some it doesn't

 

ECONOMY mode number 3. Not too sure on this one but may suspect that the original poster dtbsz wants to see the fuel used i.e. MPG on his central display. This activated by pressing the 0 on the end of the wiper stalk. Depends on year of car what type of stalk you have some just have a round knob others also control the stereo. PRESS the 0 repeatedly to change the display. some cars have less info on the cente display than others and I believe that some do not show MPG.

If thsi is not what you meant then please elaborate.