speedometer readout in reverse

Rangerdavid · 08-21-2006, 08:08 PM

I just noticed today that the speedometer gives a readout of your speed when in reverse. I think this is the first car I've ever had that did this. Most of my old cars were alalog, and the needle just stayed on -0- when I was in reverse.... but I noticed today that I was getting a speed readout when I was backing up at the grocery store.

No real big deal, just another "new" think I noticed about our cars today. It still surprises me

Ichabod · 08-21-2006, 08:15 PM

For the love of God! Look BACKWARD while driving in reverse, not forward or at the dash!!!

furkidsnprius · 08-21-2006, 08:19 PM

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I just noticed today that the speedometer gives a readout of your speed when in reverse. I think this is the first car I've ever had that did this. Most of my old cars were alalog, and the needle just stayed on -0- when I was in reverse.... but I noticed today that I was getting a speed readout when I was backing up at the grocery store.

No real big deal, just another "new" think I noticed about our cars today. It still surprises me

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Way cool!!!! I will have to check this out. I do LOTS of reverse driving during Boyscout popcorn selling season. I will have my son tell me how fast I am going while I watch where I am going for those concerned about safety :P

Autosmiler · 08-21-2006, 09:35 PM

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For the love of God! Look BACKWARD while driving in reverse, not forward or at the dash!!!

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I rely totally on the backup camera when reversing, so I NEVER look backward.

LoL J/K

But I'm definately gonna check that out next time when I'm super sure it's completely clear behind me. :-)

marjam · 08-21-2006, 09:39 PM

All the cars I have had with a digital speedometer registered while backing up. You notice it when you swing your head around to look both ways. Never gone over -10MPH, though!

tumbleweed · 08-21-2006, 09:41 PM

But did you know you get negative gas mileage indications while going backward. If you back up far enough you may see minus numbers on the display. Try it and see.

marjam · 08-21-2006, 09:47 PM

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But did you know you get negative gas mileage indications while going backward. If you back up far enough you may see minus numbers on the display. Try it and see.
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Ha! Ha! Good one!

kirbinster · 08-21-2006, 10:21 PM

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For the love of God! Look BACKWARD while driving in reverse, not forward or at the dash!!!

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Why look forward or backwards???? I just set the GPS on maximum detail and drive by watching where it says I am - there is no need to look outside!

hobbit · 08-21-2006, 11:10 PM

It works that way because speed is derived from the front ABS wheel
speed sensors, which simply send pulses with no sense of direction.
.
_H*

TJandGENESIS · 08-22-2006, 02:09 AM

Yeah, that is cool. And, oddly, it does it on the HyCam as well, even though that is not a digital display...

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08-21-2006, 08:08 PM	#1
Rangerdavid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boone, North Carolina Posts: 1,066 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	I just noticed today that the speedometer gives a readout of your speed when in reverse. I think this is the first car I've ever had that did this. Most of my old cars were alalog, and the needle just stayed on -0- when I was in reverse.... but I noticed today that I was getting a speed readout when I was backing up at the grocery store. No real big deal, just another "new" think I noticed about our cars today. It still surprises me

08-21-2006, 08:15 PM	#2
Ichabod Artist In Residence Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 1,774 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 7	For the love of God! Look BACKWARD while driving in reverse, not forward or at the dash!!!

08-21-2006, 09:39 PM	#5
marjam Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 220 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	All the cars I have had with a digital speedometer registered while backing up. You notice it when you swing your head around to look both ways. Never gone over -10MPH, though!

08-21-2006, 09:41 PM	#6
tumbleweed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 1,005 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	But did you know you get negative gas mileage indications while going backward. If you back up far enough you may see minus numbers on the display. Try it and see.

08-21-2006, 11:10 PM	#9
hobbit Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bahstahn Posts: 2,976 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	It works that way because speed is derived from the front ABS wheel speed sensors, which simply send pulses with no sense of direction. . _H*

08-22-2006, 02:09 AM	#10
TJandGENESIS Are We Having Fun Yet? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ★Lewisville, part of the Metroplex, Dallas, in the Republic of Texas★ Posts: 4,525 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 15	Yeah, that is cool. And, oddly, it does it on the HyCam as well, even though that is not a digital display...