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#216 of 225 Re: Engine won't shut off when stopped [twosox] by gatorman89 Oct 29, 2008 (2:32 am)
Replying to: twosox (Oct 28, 2008 7:10 am) I drive 30 miles each way, 1/2 on the inner/outer loop and the other half on Hwy 7. I've been keeping a "feather touch" on the gas pedal with "very minute" changes in pressure to maintain speed & mpg. Some days are not as good as others due to the timing on traffic and red lights. However, it's been averaging 39-41 overall. One thing I did notice since the weather started getting colder these last few days, if I raise the heater temp up (72+) during the first 10-15 mins of driving, the ICE will come on more often (I'm still experimenting with it though). What specifically did you want to know?? Replies to this message: twosox (Oct 29, 2008 5:33 am)
#217 of 225 Re: Engine won't shut off when stopped [gatorman89] by twosox Oct 29, 2008 (5:33 am)
Replying to: gatorman89 (Oct 29, 2008 2:32 am) I was actually wondering where you were going to and from -- looking to carpool on occasion.
#218 of 225 Re: Engine won't shut off when stopped [wvgasguy] by scposter Nov 07, 2008 (11:25 am)
Replying to: wvgasguy (Oct 25, 2008 7:30 am) When I first posted this thread, I had failed to see the apparent reason the engine was running when stopped. The battery gauge shows that the battery is discharged below the plus/minus sign. Maybe the battery has a problem? Today it went way below the plus and minus sign and then came back rather fast.? Replies to this message: wvgasguy (Nov 08, 2008 9:03 am)
#219 of 225 Re: Engine won't shut off when stopped [scposter] by wvgasguy Nov 08, 2008 (9:03 am)
Replying to: scposter (Nov 07, 2008 11:25 am) Battery charge will be different for a lot of people based on the terrain you drive and how much the battery is used just before you stop. Find a long steep grade and apply your brakes as you go down and watch to see if you can build a full charge. Put your screen on the battery charge mode to learn what charges it and get more comfortable knowing what is "normal". I'm guessing you're OK.
#220 of 225 2008 Cam Hybrid by Dande50000 Jan 03, 2009 (5:40 pm)
The blue illumination that surrounds the speedometer an MPG consumption gauge varies in intensity. I believe it has something to do with fuel effiency, but I cannot find anything on this subject. Does anybody know? Replies to this message: cdn_tch (Jan 03, 2009 7:41 pm) Dande50000 (Jan 04, 2009 9:26 am) cdn_tch (Jan 04, 2009 12:55 pm)
#221 of 225 Re: 2008 Cam Hybrid [Dande50000] by cdn_tch Jan 03, 2009 (7:41 pm)
Replying to: Dande50000 (Jan 03, 2009 5:40 pm) The 'halo' corresponds to your current trip FE. The 4 intensities mirror the 4 steps in the MFD. Replies to this message: Dande50000 (Jan 04, 2009 9:26 am) cdn_tch (Jan 04, 2009 12:55 pm)
#222 of 225 Re: 2008 Cam Hybrid [cdn_tch] by Dande50000 Jan 04, 2009 (9:26 am)
Replying to: cdn_tch (Jan 03, 2009 7:41 pm) Thanks, I have not picked up on the abbreviations yet. What does MFD mean? And for that matter what are some others? Replies to this message: cdn_tch (Jan 04, 2009 12:55 pm)
#223 of 225 Re: 2008 Cam Hybrid [Dande50000] by cdn_tch Jan 04, 2009 (12:55 pm)
Replying to: Dande50000 (Jan 04, 2009 9:26 am) MFD = Multi Function Display (the one in the speedometer) ICE = Internal Combustion Engine EV = Electrical Vehicle (or more usually EV mode = running purely on battery power) FE = Fuel Economy Heretical Mode = when one of the electrical motors starts going backwards to generate power while the other one is poewring the wheels, ICE is running but the FE becomes 50-80 MPG depending on speed of the car)
#224 of 225 MPG and Cruise Control by jjgasman Jun 18, 2009 (5:05 am)
I'm a new TCH owner and a cruise control (CC) user. In reading some of the postings, I'm getting the feeling that using CC is not the way to maximize MPGs. Is this true? I'm only getting 32 MPG and drive mostly rurally (35-50 mph) with 10 mile trips at a time.   Advice to maximize? Replies to this message: cdn_tch (Jun 19, 2009 11:56 am)
#225 of 225 Re: MPG and Cruise Control [jjgasman] by cdn_tch Jun 19, 2009 (11:56 am)
Replying to: jjgasman (Jun 18, 2009 5:05 am) Oh what a loaded question...   10 miles is a very short trip, mostly rural also reduces the opportunity to take advantage of the EV mode, and if you don't get a place to stop for 7 seconds, you will not get into 'mode 4'. Also CC is good on flat land, but one of the worst things in hilly terrain.   Things that could help.    - get an engine block heater and plug the car in about 2-3 hours before you leave. That way the car will be up to normal operating temps within a mile.  - after the temp gauge has reached full operating temp try to stop for 7 sec. The engine will turn off and you are in mode 4 which lets the TCH shut down and you can run in EV mode. If the engine shuts off immediately after stopping, the the engine is not up to full operating temp yet.  - If you have hills, and they don't have to be all that steep, use your foot and ease up on the gas as you are getting to the top of the hill. This gets the eCVT computer to start reducing the revs with taller gearing.  - always be gentle on the gas pedal

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