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

Am I understanding this correct?

Discussion in 'Prius c Technical Discussion' started by South_Bay_Surfer, Mar 26, 2012.

Page 2 of 2
  1. mremaximus

    mremaximus "I can't wait to start hammering people" Bubbles

    Joined:
    May 14, 2012
    98
    21
    0
    Location:
    From parts unknown...
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius c
    Model:
    II
    That's a pretty cool explanation of the PSD, I had no idea.
     
    #21 mremaximus, Jul 10, 2012
  2. tzx4

    tzx4 Active Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2013
    164
    148
    0
    Vehicle:
    2016 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    B mode is automatically invoked by the cruise control.
    On long downgrades here in Colorado, the system charges the battery to maintain the speed the cruise control is set to. The battery icon proceeds to "fill up" . Once the battery icon indicates a full charge, then the system gears down the motor to control speed, rather than overcharging and damaging the battery.

    There are situations where I don't need cruise, but I know there will be lots of speeding up and slowing down. In this situation I will set the cruise for 27mph. At any speed above 27 then, I will get about three times the standard off throttle braking force. This means less brake pedal use, and more aggressive off throttle battery charging .
     
    #22 tzx4, Jun 7, 2014
    Last edited: Jun 7, 2014
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 2 of 2