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Originally Posted by SamIV
Now I haven't tried to see how far forward our HCHII will roll while in reverse, but it certainly will. We have a steep (uphill) driveway. If I put our 06 Hybrid in reverse to back up the hill without pressure on the gas pedal, the rascal will roll forward. This is the only automatic transmission I've ever had, some I'm used to a car that will roll while in gear, but this surprised me. Should it do this and if so, why?
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My 05HCH does this as well. Has to do with the CVT and engine rpms and mostly when the car is still cold in the AM. I just keep my foot on the brake after shifting into R for a couple of seconds more than usual before tapping the gas to back up. Annoying little CVT quirk but after you get used to it, not too bad. I'm just worried that the XYL might panic if she ever drives the car. Most CVT technology needs a certain rpm to engage, much like a motorcycle with auto trans (CVT). Technology has been around since the "crust" was still warm.