Eco Mode in a 2017 Stock 1500

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shheep

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How do I stop the eco mode from being on by default? Whenever I try to google the problem, it mentions the 5.7 V8 Hemi, but I have a 3.6L V6 Pentastar. Could one of you fine folks please help me?
 

Indynick

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Using the tow/haul mode continually does not cause any problems?
 

04fxdwgi

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In my '16 1500 I have the 8.4 head unit and there is a soft switch in the options menu that allows the ECO mode light to be disabled (trailer tow/haul will do it too, I believe). It does NOT disable the MDS. The xmission gear selection buttons do that.

PS: the "ECO" mode green light is just a light on EVIC and doesn't do any thing but distract you.
 
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