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Replying to: lzc (Aug 29, 2008 3:25 am) tom |
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Had the car 3 months now, 5,000 miles driven. My last fill-up averaged 45+ MPG. Computer screen said 42 MPG. Most fill-ups, the computed MPG is pretty close to the computer number. Those of you who are getting in the mid-30's, read the driving tips heading! The 'pulse and glide' method on the accelerator really does improves the MPG. If you drive the hybrid like a regular gas vehicle with constant pressure on the accelerator pedal all the time, your MPG will not improve. Keep the MPG dial on the dash as close to the 40-60 MPG range as possible. Drive in the E-mode (gas engine off) as much as possible! |
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I got my TCH 08 in Oct. and have been generally happy with the ride except for: 1. The best I got in the beginning was 34 and now 23!!!- I was explained by the service tech that is very normal ! 2. The thermostat in winter time (with snow on the ground) when set at 69, registered 89.7 through the vents when verified by service dept- I was explained it is due to climate control jacking up cabin temp (for over 40 minutes ) but is very normal ! 3. The voice command occasionally works and after a long time does input a no. in the phonebook - again very "normal" since it works- "even if not to your" expectations: I was made to believe it!! I am truly confused - Should I give up the headaches and be happy with whatever left of new TCH??? I need some serious inputs!!! Thanks
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Replying to: mra605 (Dec 20, 2008 5:18 pm) To all 3 questions the answer is yes it is normal, but let me add some explanations... 1) When it gets cold outside you will have a noticable drop in MPG. Several reasons are true for non hybrids as well. a) Winter gas, has less BTU per gallon than summer gas and this is due to air quality requirements made of the refineries. b) a small change happens because the gas pumps are 'normalized' to give you the equivalent volume as if the fuel was at ~70 F (check the pump next time and you should see it in very fine print) c) all vehicles are programmed to reduce emissions first, improve mileage second. This really hits us as not only does the gas engine (ICE) need to be at operating temp, but so does the catalytic converter. By needing to get and stay at a certain temperature, the ECU will run the engine far longer before it hits mode 4 (the mode where the TCH will run in EV mode) and then it will run again if the ECU senses that the engine or catalytic converter have cooled off. 2) the temperature that you select on the controls is a target for the ambient temperature in the cabin. So when you want to warm up the cabin from an unheated 30F to 69F, the car will push out as much heat as it can to try and get the cabin air to 69F. 3) This could be a fault with the system, or a piece of insulation in front of the microphone or it could be that your voice or enounciation is not within the programmed parameters of the voice command system. This is one where if the system is working correctly, you will have to learn to say what the system wants to hear.
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Replying to: snaab93se1 (Aug 09, 2008 7:36 am) The most I saw was 34-36! What should I do now? The dealer insists on system check being normal!
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Replying to: cdn_tch (Dec 20, 2008 6:44 pm) I am now wondering how come since 06, no TCH owner encountered such a drop in mpg and always managed to get higher BTU fuel during winter time! Also, the Voice command is a real joke! I have had the manager fumble a few times "Hitlering" the command center and finally succeeding in one isolated telephone number entry! He definitely knows the right enounciation and knows exactly what to say and how to say it - the way the system wants to hear! He indeed took his time convincing me how mine was better than that of other couples' system where he just had spent couple hours trying to make it work!
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Replying to: mra605 (Dec 20, 2008 9:39 pm) No, we all feel the hurt of winter, see this thread at GreenHybrid "Thwunk! Temp drops...and so does my gas mileage. " to make you feel a bit better that you are not alone... With the voice command... I can't say that I am a fan of it either but it does work for me, but it is particular in how you 'talk' to it. A slower monotone helps the recognition. |
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Replying to: mra605 (Dec 20, 2008 9:13 pm) |
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Replying to: mra605 (Dec 20, 2008 9:13 pm) Look around at yearly posts on this forum for tips. |
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I'm new here but does the computer take into account gas savings when the eng. is shut off at red lights,stop signs etc.
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