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#35 of 44 09 Rondo suggestion by 9394

Nov 16, 2009 (4:02 pm)

 
1. add cargo area light, or at least turn on the rear dome light when the hatch is opened.
 
2. make privacy glass standard or include the cargo area cover.
 
3. add programmable automatic arm (security alarm) after ignition off and all doors closed, and programmable door locking when shifter is in "D".
 
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#36 of 44 Re: 09 Rondo suggestion [9394] by e_net_rider

Nov 17, 2009 (10:08 am)

Replying to: 9394 (Nov 16, 2009 4:02 pm)
1. My wife's has switch that you can set accordingly.
2. Cargo cover yes. Ban all privacy glass because it is a safety hazard.
3. There is some programming available, but not sure what options are there. The first part is bad idea. Too many would lock keys inside, especially women leaving purse and keys inside. With manual locking, you might be forced to think about key before proceeding. If using remote from outside, not a problem. Maybe when external fingerprint keypad is available.
Personally, I would like the option of the door relocking automatically upon entry (detects weight on seat). And not automatically unlocking when put in park. Trouble can come via opportunity.

#37 of 44 Re: 09 Rondo suggestion [9394] by 9394

May 11, 2011 (10:26 am)

Replying to: 9394 (Nov 16, 2009 4:02 pm)
new 6 speed tranny.
 
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#38 of 44 Re: suggested improvments [medicineman] by e_net_rider

May 11, 2011 (6:59 pm)

Replying to: medicineman (Oct 21, 2007 6:48 am)
From description and cure, it sounds like you are dealing with residual heat built up in the system while parked, and/or air being heated by the external area that got hot in the sun as well.
If it gets warmer as you drive and coolant heats up, then you have a leaking or not fully closing diverter door allowing air across the heater core to enter. Older high end vehicles had a valve in the heater hose that stopped the heating of the core totally. I had one vehicle without that valve, no A/C, and the door leaked some of that hot air most of the time. I had considered installing a valve of some sort just to stop heating the heater core.
Good luck.

#39 of 44 Suggested improvements by tsm280z

May 12, 2011 (2:35 am)

Anything that would improve gas mileage!

#40 of 44 Re: Suggested improvements [tsm280z] by bgw

Jun 16, 2011 (4:06 am)

Replying to: tsm280z (May 12, 2011 2:35 am)
TSM280Z,
Is your Rondo experiencing poor fuel economy? Our prior 2007 EX V6 regularly saw 33 mpg Imperial (about 30 mpg US) on the highway at 110 km/hr (65-70 mph) with four people and luggage, and about 24-25 around town. We now have a 2011 EX V6 and so far it seems to be achieving the same numbers, though it only has about 1500 miles on it so far. Actually, on my first highway trip when the Rondo was brand new (ie. less than 100 miles on the odo), I was by myself and saw as high as 36 mpg at 60 mph. That trip added 400 miles to the car.

#41 of 44 Re: Suggested improvements [bgw] by tsm280z

Jun 17, 2011 (3:25 am)

Replying to: bgw (Jun 16, 2011 4:06 am)
BGW,
Never got what I would call good fuel economy. At least not what the Rondo was advertised as getting. I have a 2007 EX V6. Right from the beginning I was getting in the mid teens city & upper teens/low 20's hwy.
I'm not a hyper-miler but I try to take it easy. I put in a K&N air filter, synthetic oil, etc., etc. It wasn't until about 9,000 miles that I saw an improvement. Now get upper teens city & mid twenties hwy. Most of my driving is city. I guess the car's computer adapts to one's particular driving habits.
Been on this post for a few years now and noticed other owners situations vary widely.

#42 of 44 Re: Suggested improvements [tsm280z] by bgw

Jun 17, 2011 (4:12 am)

Replying to: tsm280z (Jun 17, 2011 3:25 am)
TSM280Z,
 
I always found that our trip computer was optimistic. I kept my own log that I calculated myself, and the computer was usually off by .2 to .3 litres/100km (not much really, maybe 1/2 mpg?).
Our 2007 V6 was never hyper-miled, and 33 mpg Imperial was a number that we repeatedly obtained on the highway. If had I slowed to the speed limit, then I would likely have gotten more. As for around town, I admit that we live in a small town (10,000) so it can't really be considered urban.
I never changed the air filter (only had to clean it once) and used normal engine oil. I did keep all tires 2 psi above the door jamb rating, since I find that all my cars respond better to steering input that way. 2psi isn't much, not enough to firm up the ride to an uncomfortable level.
I wonder if you had the CPU reflashed, if that would affect your low mpg's? It did wonders for my 2002 PT Cruiser, which had a number of driveability problems until the CPU was reflashed (cost me about $60) at the dealer. It certainly increased the car's fuel economy.

#43 of 44 Re: Suggested improvements [bgw] by tsm280z

Jun 17, 2011 (9:02 am)

Replying to: bgw (Jun 17, 2011 4:12 am)
Thanks BGW. I'll see if the cpu "reflashing" makes a difference.

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