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The “L”ow Down (shifting into L - Low when approaching a stop)

Chops

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I have an ECO ans always have used 1 foot driving in an automatic. Right foot either on the gas or the brake. Left foot on the floorboard. :wink:
Although in this context “one foot” driving does not equate to “right foot” driving.

It is more akin to “gas pedal only” driving.
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Ohhhh - now there's some observation I need to make on PID's I already display.
Brake pressure to each wheel.

Does the regen from braking engage the rear brakes on it's own, maybe different at different speeds?
Considering some of the comments on rear brake wear that seems premature - must be getting used extra at some point, or it truly just is the effect seen with gentle brakers.
👍Remember the guy who drove constantly in slippery and was complaining about rear brake wear?
 

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A I scores a perfect 100 on SAT test not ever seeing the questions before.
Not very impressive for a test in which "200" requires "answer one question incorrectly".

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Pushing the L button is downshifting. Only problem is there’s only one lower gear.
It's not even a "lower gear" in the normal sense of those words. Rather, it causes the electric motor to generate as much electricity as possible, making it harder to spin, therefore slowing the driveshaft.

My other car is an Automatic Miata :D
Heresy!

Anyone who wants a roadster with either a sissy transmission or a permanent dust cover shouldn't be allowed to have one!
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