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Hybrid TechnologyUnique topics related to the 2010 - 2015 RX450H model hybrid drivetrain and other features/options found only on the RX450H. Please use the main forum for discussion about shared components with other third generation RX models.
Did you guys know that you can use the cruise control to effectuate regen braking? Say for example, you were going 45 mph set on cruise. You can either use regular brakes which will stop the cruise control. Or, you can simply speed down by lowering the cruise control stalk without touching your brakes. On the highways, this works fantastically.
Too bad 3RX doesn't display what the cruise control is set at. I like having this feature on my other cars, along with a digital speedometer. It makes it easier to adjust without resetting.
When you are not on a freeway Pulse and Glide can help MPG
Thanks for the tip on using the cruise control to increase mileage on freeway driving.
When I drove smaller hybrids I would use the Pulse and Glide method to improve MPG. Works well on less traveled flat roads, otherwise you will irritate those driving behind you. The graphical image below you would accelerate moderately to 40 mph then put the vehicle in neutral and coast down to around 30 mph before rinsing and repeating. For other speed limits, increasing your speed to 5-7 mph over the speed limit and coasting to 5-7 mph below the speed limit also works. If you incorporate the crusie control method above along with this method of driving you might see greater results.
I include this chart in my glovebox. If I get pulled over for speeding I explain that I was testing the pulse and glide and hope I get a warning instead of a ticket.
Many other methods can be used including running tires at a higher pressure like 44 psi. Definitely a firmer ride but the vehicle will roll well especially if equipped with low rolling resistance tires (Bridgestone eco). Fun to try and get your mileage higher in these hybrids.
Too bad 3RX doesn't display what the cruise control is set at. I like having this feature on my other cars, along with a digital speedometer. It makes it easier to adjust without resetting.
Are there different types of cruise controls on the RX lineup? I guess you KNOW if you do NOT have the Radar Cruise Control by the fact that the MPH setting does not display when it is set, correct? Or is this a personalization setting which can be turned on or off?
I know. It's the whole Kaizen approach.
They were too afraid to add a few lines of code to display the speed and/or cruise control settings for non-radar cars.
For the longest time, I was wondering what in the world they were thinking to have the whole screen go blank when cruise control is on, until I realized what they did.
12-15-16, 11:16 AM
Using the cruise control for regen braking
