Prius (Gen 3) :: Power Modes Display Car Putting Torque Through Drivetrain
- handbrake = parking brake foot thing - the thing that applies rear wheel brakes when stationary;
- manual = stick-shift etc.
- service brake = normal foot brake/big middle pedal
Driving scenario: Short pauses, quick lights etc - no problem, the car is held on the normal brake and the drive knows I have my foot on the brake so shuts all drive down.
Discussion point here - at lights, longer pause in heavy traffic, level/railway crossing etc. The sort of pause where you want to take your feet off the pedals and wait.
With a manual I would put the car in neutral, apply the handbrake and wait. Then when moving again, car into gear, hand brake off balanced with clutch bite and accelerator.
The car was left in drive all the time & knew if the handbrake was applied not to try and engage forward torque/ride clutches etc. Never needed neutral on the Audi multitronic.
With Prius III when I pull up, if I leave the car in drive and apply the handbrake, then take my foot off the service brake the power modes display shows the car putting torque through the drive train - i.e. battery->motor->wheels & you can feel it pulling slightly in creep mode against the handbrake.
Passat (B6) :: Tiptronic Modes Cuts Throttle?
I was driving in tip yesterday and some of time that 3-2 downshift is choppy b/c revs dont match. So i tried a modified heel-toe, timing it so that i pressed the gas while the engine was disengaged i got a little rpm boost but then nothing as if during the shift the throttle was cut. is this possibly a safety feature to prevent unnecessary wear? or is it just not possible with a tip?
View 6 RepliesPrius C :: Switch Temperature Display From Fahrenheit To Celsius?
Is it possible to switch the temperature display (outside and the climate control) from Farenheit to Celsius? Couldn't find it in the settings anywhere but maybe I'm missing it somewhere. I've got a C3 ....
View 8 RepliesPrius (Gen 2) :: Radio Controls And Center Display Buttons Not Lit When Parking Light Switch Is Turned On?
Found a simple fix for unlit radio control buttons, cd player opening and center display buttons while the parking/headlight switch is turned on. As it turns out, if the wire connector directly behind the dimmer switch wheel located to the left of the steering wheel is accidentally disconnected, you will not have any backlight for your in dash cd player opening,radio control buttons or your emergency hazard flasher button.
The simple fix is to first remove the left side silver/gray plastic vent cover which is located directly to the left of your dimmer control knob. Place one hand on the top of the vent cover and the second hand at the bottom the vent cover and firmly pull directly out. Second step is to pull towards you the miniature dash panel that the dimmer switch wheel is mounted to.
The arrow tip guide on the miniature dash panel will pull away from 2 guide slots mounted to the main dash panel. Third step is to reconnect the disconnected white male plug to the back of the dimmer switch wheel's female connector. Last step is to push back the miniature dimmer switch wheel's dash panel until it snaps back in place, then snap back in place the silver/gray plastic vent cover until it clicks back in place.
Lexus IS 2014+ :: How Often To Change Driving Modes
When you're driving, how often do you change driving modes? (Eco, Normal, Sport/Sport+)
View 14 RepliesPrius Plug-in 2012-15 :: EV And HV Modes Doubling Up
I recently got a prius plugin. In last couple of weeks I have noticed that when I am EV mode and speed crosses over 65, my HV mode kicks in. But I can see the EV mode running in parallel with HV until the EV runs out. During this point, I see both the EV miles and HV miles piling up and it seems like doubling the miles in EV & HV. I saw this four or five times in the last two weeks.
View 19 RepliesLexus RX 2010-15 :: Turn On AC - Switching Between Outside Air And Recirculated Air Modes
I remember when I was turning on my AC, outside air was closed and when I was turning it off it was switching to recirculated air mode. Now its not functioning like that.
View 8 RepliesPrius (Gen 2) :: 2007 - Grinding Scratching Noise In Either EV Or HV Modes?
my 2007 Prius has been sounding a bit under the weather lately. There is a grinding scratching noise. This happens in either EV or HV modes and is most noticeable when bearing right. The tires are on their last treads, and a bit scalloped but that seems to me to be a different sound.
View 5 RepliesPrius (2010-12) :: Air Flow And Recirculate Modes In Auto
What are the selection input for these? I have seen them go back and forward on its own. I have also been told that there is an in-cabin humidity sensor but have seen no documentation on it. Does that switch between fresh and recirculate?
View 2 RepliesPrius (2010-12) :: Is It Safe Changing Driving Modes
Is it "safe" (meaning for the car) to change driving modes while driving? I understand that all it really does is change the way the throttle pedal works but just want to make sure that I don't have to be stopped to change modes.
View 8 RepliesFord Ranger / B-Series :: AC Changes Modes Climbing Hills
I've been driving my 99 ranger 2.5 now for 2 weeks now. Overall I am very impressed and happy with it. Everything seems to be near perfect and in top shape on this truck and I feel like it'll have no problem paying me back.
I've recently noticed, however, that whenever I start up a hill with the climate control on, it shifts from whatever I set it to, to the defrost vents. It returns to the vents I set it to after I crest the hill, and doesn't change vents if I don't drive over hills. I live in a hilly area so that's not convenient. And with summer around the corner, I want this solved.
IS F (2008-2014) :: When Accelerating Hard In All Modes Car Sometimes Shifts At 5500 RPM
My friend just bought his ISF two weeks ago. It's bolts-on. He has an issue...
While hard accelerating in all modes the car some times shifts @5500 RPM...
What the problem is?
Prius (2004-09) :: How To Manually Change Driving Modes On Gen II Vehicle
So after figuring out that my 08 is in power mode and will not automatically go back to econo mode ... how can I manually change modes on a GEN II? I know there is a way as I got it in that mode and can't get it out!
View 19 RepliesLexus RC 2015+ :: Hinge Noise When Go Over Small Bumps In All Modes
I recently lowered my 2015 rc350 f sport awd with tanabe springs. I am hearing the "hinge" noise when i go over small bumps, in all modes.
I think i am hearing it from the left front or rear side. Is this from lowering the car or something wrong with it?
Ford Super Duty (1999-2016) :: AC Switching Modes On Its Own
2006 F250 gas King Ranch. My AC wants to switch modes on its on. I can have it on vents & it will go to defrost then back to vents every few minutes. Any clues? Air is cold.
View 4 RepliesLexus GS 2013+ :: Non-F Sport Model - Turning Off Navigation And Driving Modes?
I have a 2013 Non-F Sport Model with Navigation and was wondering if there was a secret on HOW To TURN OFF the Navigation? Not the whole screen, just the Navigation part. I see how to turn off the screen but I want to just see my Radio/SAT menu on the screen as I do not use Navigation that often. Right now Navigation is always on and takes up 3/4 of the screen!
also... is is safe to drive in any of the 3 modes (eco, normal, sport) ALL the time in all conditions ? As in using Eco for driving all the time (city and highway), or is one better than the other for certain conditions.
Lexus IS 2014+ :: Driving Modes - Change In Throttle Response And Power Output
Eco/Normal/Sport S/S+ Mode... the literature doesnt say much except it changes throttle response and power output. For the Sport modes it says that "The rear-wheel drive IS 350 F SPORT's Sport S+ mode also tightens the suspension..." Are the shocks somehow adjustable, or is this just marketing BS?
View 14 RepliesPassat (B5) :: Computer Display Keeps Going Really Dim
The display on the computer of my Passat keeps going really dim to the point where I can hardly see it then other times its crystal clear, what it could be or how I could fix it?
View 12 RepliesPassat (B6) :: 2008 - How To Display KM/H On Dash
I had this in my 06 Passat, it was turned on by the dealer I guess, my 08 Passat doesn't show it. I know there's a little trick but can't find any info.
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