Reverse on steep driveways

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03-23-2006, 09:55 PM

Pravus Prime

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Re: Reverse on steep driveways

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Originally Posted by Mtn Dog

Would shifting into low gear have any effect? Does the ECVT work in reverse or is it independent of the transaxle?

There is no difference between N, D, and L, except software. No physical difference at all.

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04-15-2006, 05:22 PM

Mtn Dog

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Re: Reverse on steep driveways

OK everyone, I tried my friend's driveway again Thursday night and this time I forced the ICE on while in reverse using defrost/defog mode and I did successfully climb all the way up his ~17% driveway. At very slow speeds it was still a bit of a challenge but with even a moderate running start it was rather easy. The FEH hardly even slowed down as it climbed. I was quite impressed!

The 90 mile trip each way there and back also had me hypermiling based on the mileage computer (29+ MPG on the 4WD) so this was an added bonus!