1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

B Mode on shifter 55-65 MPH No arrows to anything......

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Grandpa Gone Wild, May 5, 2013.

  1. Grandpa Gone Wild

    Grandpa Gone Wild New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2013
    13
    8
    5
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    I haven't tried it for long intervals but it seems more responsive to pedal input in B mode vs D and D always has arrows above 41 mph. where I can glide using B and have no arrows in the 50-70 MPH glide. Is that normal ?
     
    #1 Grandpa Gone Wild, May 5, 2013
  2. jdcollins5

    jdcollins5 Senior Member

    Joined:
    Aug 30, 2009
    5,131
    1,338
    0
    Location:
    Wilmington, NC
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    Yes it is normal. B mode is for engine braking where the engine turns into an air pump to assist in braking. This is not meant to be used except when going down long downgrades and the HV battery reaches full charge. Once the HV battery is fully charged it disengages regen braking and reverts to engine braking to help prevent overheating of the friction brakes.
     
    #2 jdcollins5, May 5, 2013
  3. css28

    css28 Senior Member

    Joined:
    Feb 27, 2012
    1,566
    442
    3
    Location:
    Suburban Detroit
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    My BMW feels more responsive if I drive the freeway in 4th gear vs. 5th but it would be a silly thing to do in the long run.

    The Gen 3 cars have a button that you can push called Power. Power mode doesn't add any power, it just makes the accelerator more responsive.

    Try an experiment: Move your seat forward a notch. It might make it feel a little more responsive. Save B for that 5 mile long downgrade next time you're in the mountains.
     
    #3 css28, May 5, 2013
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)