I just noticed my intermittent wipers are speed sensitive. It slowed down significantly when I was stopped, then sped up again when I moved. I had it on the first dash mark on the selector.
I just noticed my intermittent wipers are speed sensitive. It slowed down significantly when I was stopped, then sped up again when I moved. I had it on the first dash mark on the selector.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 49.2 mpg (US) ... 20.9 km/L ... 4.8 L/100 km ... 59.1 mpg (Imp)
when in the "D" setting, it feels like DFCO does not engage. it just coasts to the best of its ability in a high gear ratio, seemingly unaware that you want to stop instead of coast (unless there is something wrong or different with my specific car). when in "B", there is definite engine breaking and DFCO. as mentioned before, it switches off engine breaking in the "B" setting at about 1200 rpm. i notice that you also drive a CVT. do you use your "B" setting often? if so, what are your impressions? also, if you are coasting and you take your foot off the gas, does DFCO engage or does it just coast, gradually losing speed? my car , in "D", just coasts, gradually losing speed. if i am on a downhill grade, the car begins to accelerate.
LurgidBee (05-29-2015)
I'm not a good one to ask because where I live there is generally fairly light traffic. Changing traffic lights can generally be anticipated and I can do a gradual stop. Even if I had a manual transmission, I would just slow down and then stop while in 5th gear. Again I'm no expert, but I believe that the fuel is cut off as soon as you remove your foot from the pedal. I've used B setting about 2 times in 20,000 km. Deceleration on a grade is another question. Recently I was trying to see if it was only the angle of decline that determined the gear ratio for deceleration, or if braking at the same time affected it. I didn't come to any conclusion so I have to try it some more. Anyway, I'm very happy with the CVT, but it does take some learning so that you know how it will react in various situations.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE 1.2 automatic: 46.4 mpg (US) ... 19.7 km/L ... 5.1 L/100 km ... 55.8 mpg (Imp)
only 2 times? i use the B almost every stop light. different driving styles for sure.
Whats the difference in coasting in neutral to stop and using the B? Is there a fuel economy difference?
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage DE 1.2 automatic: 31.9 mpg (US) ... 13.6 km/L ... 7.4 L/100 km ... 38.3 mpg (Imp)
good question. i don't know the answer, but i'd imagine that there is not too much of a difference in fuel economy, with an oh-so-slight bias in favor of using B when used in the correct fashion.
as for the difference in coasting, try it out. when you're coming in to a stop light and are down to about 35 mph, shift it down to B. it will wind up to about 3500-4000(ish) rpm and then use the unwinding to brake the car. it's similar to the feeling when you downshift in a manual transmission. don't forget to shift back to D before you start going again or the car will wind out when you hit the gas.
I'll post this in its own thread, but since there seems to be a lot of knowledge here...
I have the FAST key. Is there any way, via programming or brute force, to allow me to leave the car running, with the keys in my pocket, and lock the doors? I'm a delivery boy, and that would be EXTREMELY helpful.
There is a post here I read, that someone had started their car during the winter (to warm it up) and put his fast key in his coat pocket. Went in the house, and not thinking, switched coats when he left, forgetting his fast key in the other coat. Car ran and when he got to where he was going, he turned it off. Of course, the car wouldn't start when he tried to leave. Also posted, the dash flashes a light warning you the fast key isn't in the vehicle, while running. As for locking the doors, I'm not sure. I do know on mine, the car beeps several times warning you that the fast key is not in the vehicle, if you try to lock it. I didn't pay attention if it actually locked the car ( salesman was showing me the features ).
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 automatic: 42.6 mpg (US) ... 18.1 km/L ... 5.5 L/100 km ... 51.1 mpg (Imp)