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Replying to: berkeley123 (Aug 12, 2006 1:46 pm) By perception; I was referring to the possibility that the car was probably moving as you heard the ICE kick on and it happened so quickly it felt more like a stall rather than just a normal start and the incline just exagerated the feeling you got. I know I have been in situations where I wanted immediate "pull out" power and it was there. However for a stop sign I probably wouldn't be goosing it anyway and would let the system do it's thing. |
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Replying to: berkeley123 (Aug 12, 2006 12:12 pm)  As someone mentioned, the electric motor has quite a bit of torque (199 ft-lbs), which is what gets you moving, not hp (diesel engines are a prime example- not much hp, but tons of torque, which is why they are so good for towing) and the torque from the electric motor is immediate- there's no lag. But if you really want the ICE to stay on, I suppose if you brake with your left foot and keep some gas on, the ICE will remain on. (although I have never tried this-does anyone know if it works?) We have some very steep hills here in Seattle that I've had no problems with, and the ICE kicks in quite fast, no 1-2 sec delay. If your ICE is really taking that long to kick in maybe you need to get it checked? tom |
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I noticed that, from time to time, after I manipulate the AC buttons, ECO disapears and I have to re-engage it. I do not go all the way to LO or HI, I know that is a reason, but not in my case. I wonder if anybody else noticed this, I am sure it is not a malfunction. I am just curious to see what sequence to avoid/monitor for re-engaging ECO.
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Replying to: ggav73 (Aug 13, 2006 6:54 am) On my car it will also switch to the lower vent (the ones normally used for the heater) for no apparent reason. When it does that and I switch it back to the upper vent, the Auto button turns off. If I press the Auto button, it switches back to the lower vent. It may run like that for a couple of days then one day it'll start working normally. I'm beginning to wonder if it corresponds to when it's wet or rainy or extra humid.
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Replying to: gc77584 (Aug 13, 2006 10:16 am) Keep in mind the "Auto" setting is designed to change the vent positions and fan speed all on its own, so even if calling for cooling, that doesn't mean the "Auto" setting will always send cool air out the dash vents. What does your Owners Book say about it? 
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Replying to: tsy (Aug 12, 2006 11:13 pm)
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Replying to: johnmcneely (Aug 13, 2006 2:23 pm) 
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Replying to: johnmcneely (Aug 13, 2006 2:23 pm) |
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This is for a Prius but it helps you understand the way CVT (at least what most people want to call it) works. http://www.ecrostech.com/prius/original/Understanding/PowerSplitDevice.htm |
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Again for a Prius http://www.ecrostech.com/prius/original/Understanding/PowerTrain.htm |
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