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Originally Posted by ralph_dog
Also, something I just noticed on my 05-HCH, when the HVAC control is set to "floor/defrost" or the "defrost" postion, the rear window defogger is also enabled automatically. Something to think about if you are wondering where the power went and another reason for auto-stop not to engage. This info is probably in the owner's manual but I guess I missed it. I wonder how long the rear defog stays on before shutting itself off? Have to check the manual.
My MPG's have dropped about 10% now that the cold wx has set in. Temps in the mid 20's-30's today with more snow expected for tomorrow. Car performs very well in snow as I suspected but I shall put it to the test tomorrow with another 8" expected in SE Mass. Tire pressures are at 40 as usual. I'm pretty sure that higher tire pressures help the car in snow.
Ralph
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i have noticed my rear window defogger coming on automatically, too, even wihout the front defrost being on. i looked in the manual and couldn't find anyplace that it discussed it working that way.
as for temps......icky......i was going to whine big time about minnesota today, since it was about -5 when i left the house. my car was quite warm, however, i hardly ever turn the heat dial all the way up. my mileage is tanking, though. it's going to be a struggle to maintain 50 all winter like i had hoped, at least not when it's this cold. once it warmed up and i got on the flat part of my commute it was reading about 46, which is acceptable with snow tires and all.......think what you would be getting in a non-hybrid card......
