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Originally Posted by 5point7
Interesting...what page in the manual? Maybe post a pic?
Anyone have an 06 service CD?
My mileage has been 13 to 14 since I bought it, and though my foot is a little heavy....even if I put my EVIC display on the mileage indicator..I still only manage maybe 14.3 (trying hard to be get max mileage).
I have 13,500 on her now so she's well broken in.
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It is page 222 of 2006 User Manual. It does not say much more, but I will try to scan and post the page tonight (if my new multifunction scanner works - some problems with driver configuration).
Last evening, I got over 1,500 kms (just under 1,000 miles) and MPG performance suddenly increased almost to the expected levels of 17 mpg in city and around 22 mpg on highway at around 82 mph. Even on city streets at 32-35 mph it was around 21 when I got into a green wave.
Could it be the end of break-in period? I am planning to cancel service appointment for tomorrow which I insisted upon in order to reset MDS due to poor MPG performance.
I was constantly resetting computer yesterday to monitor the immediate MPG performance with various driving styles and not to be affected by averages. I tried to use the numbers described in threads about installing MDS monitoring light by sharply accelerating to the levels and them sharply changing to steady crusing at slightly lower speeds in order to provoke MDS and provide clear signal of reduced load. Should be careful in traffic though as the process is a bit distracting.
This morning I mostly drove on a freeway, which in our metropolitan area is not too free at rush hour. I saw averages around 17.8 mpg with some stop and go. It went up to 18.1 mpg when I have got on a more clear stretch. I have not done any resets since last night, but averages are still volatile enough to be affected by immediate readings.
I do not know what exactly triggered the change, the 1,500 kms milestone or my attempts to provoke the system and trigger it to be more responsive. It is computer driven and is likely to be adapting. Bringing the system a bit out of balance may help it it tune to your style.
