limp mode

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  • limp home mode
  • a safety feature of electronic engine management
  • once ECU diagnoses critical error in system, it switches off unnecessary devices and reduces engine power output in order to avoid further damage to car system
  • if not critical error, ECU usually allows car user to "limp" in nearest service