START/STOP Technology

[8pack-2]

I recently drove from Charlotte NC to Syracuse NY and got 29.1 mpg according to the gauge in the car. All highway miles in Eco Mode. I was impressed to say the least.

I’m averaging like 17.5, 60% of the time I’m in sport and 40% auto. Eco limits the engine to ~300hp, I believe. That’s pretty good fuel economy if you’re not itching to feel the power. Smiles per gallon tend to trump miles for me

 

[aceinspp41]

I drove 100 miles on secondary roads and did not use Eco mode but showed 21.6mpg. Not bad as I was in some hills. Later RJD

 

[baabootoo39]

Do you guys use cruise control much? In other cars, I've found that if I use that, I get tremendous mileage on any car.

 

[aceinspp41]

I use it whenever I can. I like the feature that when ACC is enabled your car will automatically slow the car down when you approach a car in front of you that is slower. Later RJD

 

[Mullens1]

Part of my post-start routine is to shut that stupid thing off

 

[baabootoo39]

I finally passed 100 miles and my S/S never activated all day yesterday. I sat in my driveway with my foot on the brake for 5 minutes, and the engine never turned off. I know there's a bunch of conditions that have to be met for this to activate, but I don't think any were present. Thoughts?

 

[aceinspp41]

I finally passed 100 miles and my S/S never activated all day yesterday. I sat in my driveway with my foot on the brake for 5 minutes, and the engine never turned off. I know there's a bunch of conditions that have to be met for this to activate, but I don't think any were present. Thoughts?

Did you have your trans in Park while in the driveway. If so S/S dose not not function. Later RJD

 

[baabootoo39]

Did you have your trans in Park while in the driveway. If so S/S dose not not function. Later RJD

No, in drive after I stopped with the brake on. Just like I would at a stop light. I have never seen my engine die at a stop yet.

 

[aceinspp41]

Do you have a s/s button? Later RJD

 

[baabootoo39]

Do you have a s/s button? Later RJD

Yes, on that lower panel. I've turned it off and on, and don't notice a thing. Maybe I got lucky like the guys with the TRACK/DRAG mode huh???????

 

[aceinspp41]

Yes, on that lower panel. I've turned it off and on, and don't notice a thing. Maybe I got lucky like the guys with the TRACK/DRAG mode huh???????

This happened to me today. It comes and goes. later RJD

 

[baabootoo39]

Ahhhhhhhhhh

 

[Kingsam198515]

Ok so i live in NYC and stop and go traffic is everywhere....I keep the stop/start on and wile I get terrible mpg (14.7) it helps keep it there and not go down even further

 

[Kingsam198515]

I finally passed 100 miles and my S/S never activated all day yesterday. I sat in my driveway with my foot on the brake for 5 minutes, and the engine never turned off. I know there's a bunch of conditions that have to be met for this to activate, but I don't think any were present. Thoughts?

It goes by foot pressure