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Possible going into stage 4 using "R" immediately after stopping?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by 2009Prius, May 27, 2010.

  1. 2009Prius

    2009Prius A Wimpy DIYer

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    Often times, after the ICE has fully warmed up, there is not enough stopped time at a red light for the ICE to go down to 0 RPM and enter stage 4. Would switching to "R" force the ICE to stop sooner and thus enter stage 4 sooner? Thanks!
     
    #1 2009Prius, May 27, 2010
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    I'm not sure, but if you try it and it works then you'll be famous here. Difficulty getting into stage 4 is one of the most annoying things about the gen2 prius in my opinion.

    I know for sure that a similar thing doesn't work with the "EV" button (if installed). If you stop with the ICE idling after the motor is fully warmed up (mode 3b) and kill the ICE with the EV button then it stays in mode 3b no matter how long you remain stopped. Very frustrating.
     
    #2 uart, May 27, 2010
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