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Minor bug in energy info display

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by davidbw, Aug 30, 2004.

  1. davidbw

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    On the energy info display, normally when you are going forward, the wheels spin a forward direction, and when you go backward, the wheels spin in a reverse direction. I just discovered a small bug. If you are driving up a steep uphill slope, come to a stop, and remain in "drive", and then release the brake and allow the car to coast backwards, the display will show the wheels spinning in a forward direction.
     
    #1 davidbw, Aug 30, 2004
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    I sure hope you aren't navigating by that! :wink:
     
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    Well, when Toyota programmed that, I'm sure they weren't expecting many people WANTING to coast backwards down a hill ;)
     
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    What kind of mpg did you get coasting back down the hill? I notice that I only get 4 mpg while backing up with the electric motor. Does that make sense? If I go forward I get 99.9mpg back 4 mpg. What gives.
     
    #4 hdrygas, Aug 30, 2004
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    Sheesh. I'm already having enough trouble figuring whether I'm coming or going. Toyota isn't making it easier.
     
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    I believe it's determined by the shifter selection, not the actual direction of the wheels... LOL
     
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    hdrygas,

    Perhaps when going BACK you will get 4 mpg worth of gas BACK into the tank :D

    How is THAT for a mileage? Too bad the cruise control don't work backwards though.


    /Paj
     
    #7 swepri, Aug 30, 2004
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    No, no, no... it's no bug. Your virtual wheels just happen to be spinning backwards at a rate such that they *appear* to be moving forwards. It's a common illusion.

    No need to thank me. (really)
    Brad

    p.s. speaking of spinning your wheels...
     
    #8 karmavore, Sep 1, 2004
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    Yeah, does any one have those spinners on the wheels of a Prius? 8)
     
    #9 Brian, Sep 1, 2004
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