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Took delivery yesterday - New 2017 Eco . . .

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  1. Terry Lee Thompson

    Terry Lee Thompson Junior Member

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    Drove about 80 miles so far.

    I am VERY impressed !!! A much more solid and comfortable car than I was expecteing. . .

    I can tell it is going to take a little time to learn this car. I am keeping the Quick Reference Guide in the drivers door pocket...lol

    --->I understand it is going to take me some miles to master all the details of driving a Hybrid system - are there any articles that you can recommend to help me speed that knowledge base up???<---

    Will post more feed-back as I get more miles under my belt.

    Thanx to all here who have advised me an been so generous in answering my questions.
     
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    congrats and enjoy! check the pinned threads in the newbie forum.(y)
     
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    I would say the actual driving of it is best for learning. That and a generous dollop of reading this forum, but mainly just getting to know it. I've read on here that in Power Mode, the car actually learns your driving style and adapts itself to you! I don't use Power Mode much myself, so can't verify, but it's just another snippet for you. Others may come back to refute or confirm that earlier statement.
     
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    Congrats!! I'd recommend browsing the locations @bisco mentioned but for now, like @RCO said, just drive it. You'll be amazed! I'm jealous in a friendly way. (Actually, still amazed with my PiP, so can't complain.)

    It's wise to browse the manual also.

    I'm looking forward to reading about your experience.
     
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    Here are 3 videos to get you started! (The first one is an oldie but a goodie)






    And from another PC member

     
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  6. Terry Lee Thompson

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    Very Informative. . .Thank you for posting !

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    Will do.

    How do I find them?

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    Jerry-

    Yeah I am at 410 miles now at 51.0mpg.

    I learn several new things each time I drive.

    Just figuring our the Dash is a challenge...

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    I am having a Ball going (Kinda) slow...that is new to me.
     
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