You know I've been following that thread as well.
I haven't driven a MT for at least 15 years myself so I know what you mean.
I haven't noticed any specific "Set points" to get effective lean burn in a CVT, it's good through the entire ~30-65MPH range.
60-65MPH on level windless road is good for around 60MPG to maintain speed while 30MPH is good in the +100MPG range.
One minor note to mention is that the CVT will find the proper ratio for max efficiency for a given input. (Gas pedal position).
I've found that if I continuously change that input during accelleration or pulling hills tends to confuse the controller in what I want.
Typically I'll judge how much feed is neccessary for the task and hold it there until its finished.
If I need to make adjustments along the way they will be very slight, then I wait a few seconds and see how the car reacts.
If I need to accellerate at a good pace it is usually done with minimum Assist locked in at 36-40MPG. Nursing the feed in the 15-30MPH range can be pretty intense, as the ratio and load is continuously changing.
If the MPG goes above 40 then 95% of the time Assist will drop out.
If I still want assist I'll give the feed a slight but quick jolt to kick it back in.
Make sense? I guess your MT is the same way?
If it were me, I'd explain to her that you've not driven a CVT before. I'm sure she appreciates the help.
Don't worry, the CVT is easy to get used to and I'm sure you'll do fine.
