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Old 01-13-2010, 01:53 PM   #34 (permalink)
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The EPA tests the vehicle in whatever the "default" mode is. They are not allowed to push any buttons or change any settings before running the test. If the default is Eco, then it's tested in Eco mode. If the default is Sport, then that's the way it's tested.
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